City of Music
Top 2019 Events in Belfast
See our list of the biggest music events, sporting events, festivals and national celebrations in Belfast throughout 2019.
Traditional Music in Belfast
Belfasts vibrant pubs thrive on live and traditional music. Explore the broad musical tradition of the birthplace of Ruby Murray, Van Morrison and many more.
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, The Undertones, 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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The Groove Line Music and ConcertsThe Groove Line
Fri, 02 Aug 2019, 8:30pmLive Funk and Soul with the Ralph Rolle seal of approval.
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Ulster Youth Orchestra Summer Concert Music and ConcertsUlster Youth Orchestra Summer Concert
Sat, 24 Aug 2019, 7:45pmConductor Rumon Gamba and local flautist Eimear McGeown join the Ulster Youth Orchestra for their Summer Showcase Concert!
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Dirty DC Music and ConcertsDirty DC
Sat, 02 Nov 2019, 8:30pmThe sell out Dirty DC are back at the Empire Belfast!
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The Official Pink Tribute Alecia Karr Music and ConcertsThe Official Pink Tribute Alecia Karr
Sat, 31 Aug 2019, 7:00pmBalmoral Hotel Presents Alecia Karr the official Pink Tribute.
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North Down Museum Summer Market Children's EventsNorth Down Museum Summer Market
27 - 28 Jul 2019The galleries and courtyard of the historic museum building will be filled with market stalls selling unique craft…
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Gerry Cinnamon Music and ConcertsGerry Cinnamon
Fri, 01 Nov 2019, 6:30pmThe Glasgow artist has had an incredible journey from recording songs on his phone to releasing his critically…
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The Clubland Live Experience Music and ConcertsThe Clubland Live Experience
26 - 28 Oct 2019The Clubland Live Experience returns to Belfast for their biggest ever show in Ireland!
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Féile an Phobail 2019 HighlightsFéile an Phobail
01 - 11 Aug 2019Ireland’s biggest Community Arts Festival is back with its biggest and best line-up yet, with a series of…
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André Rieu Music and ConcertsAndré Rieu
Thu, 16 Apr 2020, 8:00pmAndré Rieu, the Dutch “King of Waltz” who has made classical music accessible to ordinary people, will bring…
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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Errigle Inn Pubs and ClubsErrigle Inn
gps_fixed 2.66KMServing fabulous food and drink, The Errigle Inn features five bars, roof gardens, a beer garden and live…
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Voodoo Pubs and ClubsVoodoo
gps_fixed 0.35KMVoodoo is well established as a Belfast hotspot, adding a bit of spice for those who like things…
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Parlour Bar Pubs and ClubsParlour Bar
gps_fixed 1.62KMThe ultimate student haunt in the Queen's Quarter, The Parlour Bar is renowned for fantastic entertainment and amazing…
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Cabaret Supper Club Pubs and ClubsCabaret Supper Club
gps_fixed 0.21KMSumptuous food, exceptional service and wondrous entertainment.
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Alibi Pubs and ClubsAlibi
gps_fixed 1.1KMLocated on Bradbury Place, in the heart of Belfast's Queen's Quarter, Alibi offers the very best in liquor,…
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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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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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McHugh's Bar & Restaurant Pubs and ClubsMcHugh's Bar & Restaurant
gps_fixed 0.86KMLocated in the trendy Cathedral Quarter, McHughs is housed in one of Belfast's oldest buildings, dating back to…
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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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Filthy McNastys Pubs and ClubsFilthy McNastys
gps_fixed 0.62KMFeaturing the Secret Garden beer garden, live music, DJs, cocktails and open mic nights, Filthy McNastys is one…
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.
