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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Shaken Not Stirred: the Music of James Bond Music and ConcertsShaken Not Stirred: the Music of James Bond
Sat, 02 Oct 2021, 7:45pmPour yourself a martini, don your best attire and leave the Aston Martin at home. Come along and…
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MAMMA MIA! TheatreMAMMA MIA!
08 - 25 Nov 2022Join the Grand Opera House for the first blockbuster musical in their restored building - Mamma Mia!
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Open House Festival FestivalsOpen House Festival
12 - 30 Aug 2021A three-week festival of music, comedy, spoken word and classic cinema, at the beautiful Bangor Castle Walled Garden,…
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Queen Rhapsody Music and ConcertsQueen Rhapsody
Sat, 07 Aug 2021, 8:00pmQueen Rhapsody, the ultimate live concert experience paying tribute to the legend that is Queen, is coming to…
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Showaddywaddy Music and ConcertsShowaddywaddy
Sat, 11 Jun 2022, 8:00pmThe legendary Showaddywaddy are back on the road again for another retro inspired rock ‘n’ roll masterclass and…
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Brian Kennedy ‘Back in Belfast’ Music and ConcertsBrian Kennedy ‘Back in Belfast’
Sat, 22 Jan 2022, 9:00pmBrian Kennedy ‘Back in Belfast’ guest starring Conleth Kane at the Europa Hotel. A cabaret style show featuring…
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The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom Children's EventsThe Gruffalo and Room on the Broom
Sat, 30 Apr 2022, 1:00pmCelebrating the Gruffalo’s 21st Birthday! Come along and enjoy the much-loved music of the Gruffalo and Room on…
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Damien Dempsey Music and ConcertsDamien Dempsey
Fri, 03 Jun 2022, 7:30pmDamien Dempsey has announced a return to The Empire Music Hall, Belfast.
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Elbow Music and ConcertsElbow
Sun, 29 Aug 2021, 7:00pmAfter a sell-out arena tour, English rock band, Elbow, are back on the road and Belfast is on…
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Experience Ards and North Down: SUP-aoke SportExperience Ards and North Down: SUP-aoke
25 Jun - 20 Aug 2021Like paddling? Like singing? Then you will love this experience.
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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Robinsons Bar Pubs and ClubsRobinsons Bar
One of Belfast's oldest and biggest bars, Robinsons hosts five venues under one roof.
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Whites Tavern & The Oyster Rooms Pubs and ClubsWhites Tavern & The Oyster Rooms
Whites Tavern & The Oyster Rooms was established back in 1630 making it the oldest tavern in Belfast.…
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Belfast Empire Pubs and ClubsBelfast Empire
A converted church in the heart of Belfast, The Empire hosts regular Music Hall gigs and comedians from…
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John Hewitt Pubs and ClubsJohn Hewitt
A unique venue in the heart of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, you are guaranteed a very warm Belfast welcome…
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Deanes Deli Bistro RestaurantDeanes Deli Bistro
Deanes Deli Bistro can be found on one of Belfast's most bustling streets, close to the Ulster Hall,…
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Rita's Belfast Pubs and ClubsRita's Belfast
Join Rita's talented mixologists in one of Belfast’s most lavish drinking dens and enjoy one of their expertly…
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The Bone Yard Eat & DrinkThe Bone Yard
The Bone Yard by Pug Uglys, an outdoor bar and food place situated on Bedford Street.
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Fountain Lane Fountain Lane
Fountain Lane has been feeding and watering Belfast since 1901. With a wealth of history as a tavern…
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Duke of York Pubs and ClubsDuke of York
Nestled along a narrow cobbled alleyway in the historic Half Bap area, the Duke offers a traditional Belfast…
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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.
