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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Music and Concerts
Elbow
1.05KMSun, 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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Music and Concerts
André Rieu
1.87KMThu, 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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Music and Concerts
The Commitments
0.66KM26 Apr - 01 May 2021Following a sellout run in 2017, The Commitments is returning to the Grand Opera House in 2021!
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Music and Concerts
The Snuts
0.97KMWed, 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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2021 Highlights
Lionel Richie
1.39KMSun, 06 Jun 2021, 6:00pmLionel Richie live at Belsonic, rescheduled from 7 June 2020.
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Music and Concerts
Genesis The Last Domino? Tour
1.87KMSun, 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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Music and Concerts
Robert Forster
0.97KMWed, 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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Music and Concerts
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott
0.27KMSat, 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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Shows and Displays
Belfast International Tattoo 2021
1.87KM03 - 04 Sep 2021Entertainment Events Organisation Limited are very pleased to announce the return to the SSE Arena of the Belfast…
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Music and Concerts
Janet Devlin
0.35KMWed, 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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Pubs and Clubs
Henrys
0.45KMHenrys, named after historic Belfast figure and United Irish man Henry Joy McCracken, has been a pub for…
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Pubs and Clubs
Berts Jazz Bar & Restaurant
0.51KMBerts encapsulates the sleek elegance of the art-deco era, complemented by live jazz, fabulous cocktails and mouth watering…
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Pubs and Clubs
John Hewitt
0.62KMA unique venue in the heart of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, you are guaranteed a very warm Belfast welcome…
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Pubs and Clubs
Whites Tavern & The Oyster Rooms
0.46KMWhites Tavern & The Oyster Rooms was established back in 1630 making it the oldest tavern in Belfast.…
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Pubs and Clubs
Belfast Empire
0.97KMA converted church in the heart of Belfast, The Empire hosts regular Music Hall gigs and comedians from…
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Café
Deanes Deli Vin Cafe
0.3KMCafe by day serving breakfast, fabulous sandwiches, lunch specials and an afternoon menu. It transforms by night into…
World Class Spirits Stockist
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Pubs and Clubs
Alibi
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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Pubs and Clubs
Parlour Bar
1.62KMThe ultimate student haunt in the Queen's Quarter, The Parlour Bar is renowned for fantastic entertainment and amazing…
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Pubs and Clubs
Errigle Inn
2.66KMServing fabulous food and drink, The Errigle Inn features five bars, roof gardens, a beer garden and live…
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.