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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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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André Rieu Music and ConcertsAndré Rieu
Thu, 08 Apr 2021, 8:00pmAndré Rieu, the Dutch “King of Waltz” who has made classical music accessible to ordinary people, will bring…
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The Commitments Music and ConcertsThe Commitments
26 Apr - 01 May 2021Following a sellout run in 2017, The Commitments is returning to the Grand Opera House in 2021!
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The Snuts Music and ConcertsThe Snuts
Wed, 26 May 2021, 7:30pmThe Snuts pop by The Empire Music Hall on 26 May for what should be a memorable show…
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Lionel Richie 2021 HighlightsLionel Richie
Sun, 06 Jun 2021, 6:00pmLionel Richie live at Belsonic, rescheduled from 7 June 2020.
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Genesis The Last Domino? Tour Music and ConcertsGenesis The Last Domino? Tour
Sun, 18 Apr 2021, 7:00pmGenesis, who are among the biggest selling recording artists of all time, will be touring for the first…
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Robert Forster Music and ConcertsRobert Forster
Wed, 13 Oct 2021, 7:30pmThe body of work Robert Forster and co-founder Grant McLennan assembled in their seminal band The Go-Betweens surpassed…
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Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott Music and ConcertsPaul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott
Sat, 03 Apr 2021, 7:00pmPaul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott are going on tour and stopping off at Belfast's most iconic venue, Ulster…
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Belfast International Tattoo 2021 Shows and DisplaysBelfast International Tattoo 2021
03 - 04 Sep 2021Entertainment Events Organisation Limited are very pleased to announce the return to the SSE Arena of the Belfast…
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Janet Devlin Music and ConcertsJanet Devlin
Wed, 15 Sep 2021, 8:00pmNorthern Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin has announced a September 2021 tour of the UK and Ireland, her first…
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
Henrys, named after historic Belfast figure and United Irish man Henry Joy McCracken, has been a pub for…
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Berts Jazz Bar & Restaurant Pubs and ClubsBerts Jazz Bar & Restaurant
Berts encapsulates the sleek elegance of the art-deco era, complemented by live jazz, fabulous cocktails and mouth watering…
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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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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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Deanes Deli Vin Cafe CaféDeanes Deli Vin Cafe
Cafe by day serving breakfast, fabulous sandwiches, lunch specials and an afternoon menu. It transforms by night into…
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Alibi Pubs and ClubsAlibi
Located on Bradbury Place, in the heart of Belfast's Queen's Quarter, Alibi offers the very best in liquor,…
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Parlour Bar Pubs and ClubsParlour Bar
The ultimate student haunt in the Queen's Quarter, The Parlour Bar is renowned for fantastic entertainment and amazing…
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Errigle Inn Pubs and ClubsErrigle Inn
Serving fabulous food and drink, The Errigle Inn features five bars, roof gardens, a beer garden and live…
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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.
