City of Music
Traditional Music in Belfast
Belfast’s pub culture thrives on traditional music sessions. Grab a pint and immerse yourself in the sounds of Irish trad in these bars and venues.
Belfast: City of Music
Belfast was named City of Music 2018 and with a rich heritage, traditional music scene and top music venues, it's easy to see why.
Music Legends
Home to names such as Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, Stiff Little Fingers, and Van Morrison, Belfast lacks nothing when it comes to musical claims to fame.
The city is also dotted with venues that have hosted historic concerts. Led Zepplin played the first show of their world tour ‘Stairway to Heaven’ at the Ulster Hall in 1971; in 1963 The Beatles made their Northern Ireland debut at the King’s Hall, where Nirvana played their last indoor gig in 1992; and the MTV European Music Awards were hosted here in 2011.
Gigs and Concerts
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Farmers Bash Music and ConcertsFarmers Bash
Fri, 11 Oct 2019, 6:45pmFollowing a sell-out this year, the Farmer's Bash celebrates and showcases the very best of Irish country music.
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A-HA Music and ConcertsA-HA
Wed, 30 Oct 2019, 8:00pmA-HA are back for their brand new tour, Hunting High And Low.
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Beethoven at 250: Symphony No. 4 Music and ConcertsBeethoven at 250: Symphony No. 4
27 - 25 Mar 2020Works by Beethoven, Nielsen and up and coming Northern Irish composer Amy Rooney.
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Rustioni Conducts: Opening Concert Music and ConcertsRustioni Conducts: Opening Concert
Fri, 27 Sep 2019, 7:45pmCome along and enjoy the works of Saint-Saëns, Verdi and Elgar.
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To Da Bone Music and ConcertsTo Da Bone
25 - 26 Oct 2019To Da Bone, presented by French arts collective La Horde, explores youth culture, identity and expression
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Songs of Love and Loss Music and ConcertsSongs of Love and Loss
Fri, 04 Oct 2019, 7:45pmEnjoy the works of Howard Skempton, Wagner and Elgar for one night only at the Ulster Hall.
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The Snowman Family Concert Children's EventsThe Snowman Family Concert
Sat, 07 Dec 2019, 2:00pmThe Ulster Orchestra presents a live score to this festive family favourite.
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Palaye Royale at the Oh Yeah Music Centre Shows and DisplaysPalaye Royale at the Oh Yeah Music Centre
Mon, 17 Feb 2020, 7:30pmEnjoy a hard rock evening from the brilliant Palaye Royale at the Oh Yeah Music Centre.
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The Indians In Concert Music and ConcertsThe Indians In Concert
Fri, 25 Oct 2019, 8:00pmThe Indians will be back at Lagan Valley Island for another great night of nostalgia!
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Northern Landscapes Music and ConcertsNorthern Landscapes
Fri, 13 Mar 2020, 7:45pmEnjoy Nordic delights from Rautavaara, Walton and Sibelius
Take a Tour
Take a bus journey through the heart of this rock and roll city. Sit back, relax, and enjoy tunes and tales from Them and Van Morrison, by way of awesome guitar players, traditional and folk, to punk rock and Hollywood soundtracks.
From the venue where Van Morrison made his debut, to the place where The Undertones recorded ‘Teenage Kicks’ in 1978, the tour finishes at the NI Music Exhibition in the Cathedral Quarter.
Live Music Sessions
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Henrys Pubs and ClubsHenrys
gps_fixed 0.45KMHenrys, named after historic Belfast figure and United Irish man Henry Joy McCracken, has been a pub for…
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Perch Rooftop Bar Pubs and ClubsPerch Rooftop Bar
gps_fixed 0.39KMBelfast's original rooftop bar and winner of the coveted ‘Best Outdoor Space’ category at the LCN awards, The…
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Limelight Complex Pubs and ClubsLimelight Complex
gps_fixed 0.47KMEstablished as one of the city's main venues for live music, hosting international touring acts, sell out club…
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John Hewitt Pubs and ClubsJohn Hewitt
gps_fixed 0.62KMA unique venue in the heart of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, you are guaranteed a very warm Belfast welcome…
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Robinsons Bar Pubs and ClubsRobinsons Bar
gps_fixed 0.57KMOne of Belfast's oldest and biggest bars, Robinsons hosts five venues under one roof.
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Berts Jazz Bar & Restaurant Pubs and ClubsBerts Jazz Bar & Restaurant
gps_fixed 0.51KMBerts encapsulates the sleek elegance of the art-deco era, complemented by live jazz, fabulous cocktails and mouth watering…
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Horatio Todd's Pubs and ClubsHoratio Todd's
gps_fixed 7.16KMVisiting East Belfast? Then you have to dine or have a drink in the award-winning Horatio Todd's Bar…
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The Points Pubs and ClubsThe Points
gps_fixed 0.64KMAt the heart of Belfast, The Points creates a truly Irish experience that reflects the city’s culture and…
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Duke of York Pubs and ClubsDuke of York
gps_fixed 0.64KMNestled along a narrow cobbled alleyway in the historic Half Bap area, the Duke offers a traditional Belfast…
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Deanes Deli Vin Cafe CaféDeanes Deli Vin Cafe
gps_fixed 0.3KMCafe by day serving breakfast, fabulous sandwiches, lunch specials and an afternoon menu. It transforms by night into…
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The Belfast Playlist
Plug into the sound of something local. Belfast’s Oh Yeah Music Centre has curated a Spotify playlist of music from the city and across Northern Ireland.
As well as a few classics, it features upcoming artists and songs inspired from a love for the city these artists call home.
