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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Belfast Music Tour Music and ConcertsBelfast Music Tour
22 Aug - 14 Nov 2020The Belfast Music Tour is a journey across the city that reveals the music, the artists and the…
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Status Quo – Backbone Music and ConcertsStatus Quo – Backbone
Mon, 05 Oct 2020, 8:00pmStatus Quo are the country's best-loved rock band and they are going back on the road to reclaim…
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Biffy Clyro Music and ConcertsBiffy Clyro
Tue, 06 Oct 2020, 7:00pmBiffy Clyro will be coming to the SSE Arena Belfast this October with their Celebration of Endings UK…
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Whitesnake – Cancelled Music and ConcertsWhitesnake – Cancelled
Wed, 10 Jun 2020, 7:00pmWhitesnake are returning to Belfast this June with special guests Europe for one night of crazy rock 'n'…
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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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Niall Horan Nice To Meet Ya Tour – Cancelled 2020 HighlightsNiall Horan Nice To Meet Ya Tour – Cancelled
27 - 28 Oct 2020Niall Horan will be returning to Belfast this October with his Nice To Meet Ya tour!
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Belfast Pride Festival 2020 2020 HighlightsBelfast Pride Festival 2020
24 Jul - 02 Aug 2020Belfast Pride Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Belfast and is a celebration of the LGBTQA+…
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Nathan Carter – Rescheduled Music and ConcertsNathan Carter – Rescheduled
Sat, 13 Jun 2020, 7:00pmA huge attraction on the Irish music scene, Nathan Carter has brought a whole new generation of fans…
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American Independence Celebrations History And HeritageAmerican Independence Celebrations
03 - 05 Jul 2020Celebrate the 4th July with a festival for all the family at Ulster American Folk Park.
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Ronan Keating – Postponed: Date Announced Soon Music and ConcertsRonan Keating – Postponed: Date Announced Soon
Fri, 05 Jun 2020, 7:00pmRonan Keating has announced a summer tour that will include a show in Belfast playing Live At Botanic…
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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Horatio Todd's Pubs and ClubsHoratio Todd's
Visiting East Belfast? Then you have to dine or have a drink in the award-winning Horatio Todd's Bar…
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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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Granny Annies Pubs and ClubsGranny Annies
Oozing rustic charm, ‘home’ to traditional and modern live music, and just five minutes’ walk from Belfast City…
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The Points Pubs and ClubsThe Points
At the heart of Belfast, The Points creates a truly Irish experience that reflects the city’s culture and…
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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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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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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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Kelly's Cellars Pubs and ClubsKelly's Cellars
One of Belfast's oldest traditional Irish pubs, Kelly's Cellars offers live traditional music, pints of Guinness and Irish…
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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.
