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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Cathedral Choral Evensong Free EventsCathedral Choral Evensong
12 - 26 Sep 2021Belfast Cathedral invites you to Choral Evensong, a beautiful traditional service on Sunday afternoons.
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The Staves Belfast International Arts FestivalThe Staves
Sun, 17 Oct 2021, 7:00pmThe Staves blend the wistful cadences of classic British folk with breezy, Laurel Canyon-era pop. You can see them…
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Nathan Carter Music and ConcertsNathan Carter
Fri, 01 Oct 2021, 7:00pmA huge attraction on the Irish music scene, Nathan Carter has brought a whole new generation of fans…
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Midland Music and ConcertsMidland
Tue, 24 May 2022, 8:00pmMidland’s rescheduled Belfast Show will now take place on 24 May 2022 at Ulster Hall.
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Snapped Ankles Belfast International Arts FestivalSnapped Ankles
Sun, 17 Oct 2021, 7:00pmElectronica, post-punk and performance art combined. Snapped Ankles bring Primal motorik rhythms, the rush of white noise and…
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Hayseed Dixie Music and ConcertsHayseed Dixie
Sat, 30 Oct 2021, 8:30amHayseed Dixie return to their “favourite venue in the whole world”, Belfast’s Empire Music Hall, on Saturday 30…
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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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Trio Cantare Belfast International Arts FestivalTrio Cantare
Sat, 30 Oct 2021, 7:30pmthis piano trio promises an evening of great depth and expression as they explore the beauty and lyricism…
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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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Sunflower Public House Pubs and ClubsSunflower Public House
A simple corner pub free of gimmicks or themes, and music is very much part of its life.
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Limelight Complex Pubs and ClubsLimelight Complex
Established as one of the city's main venues for live music, hosting international touring acts, sell out club…
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The Cloth Ear Pubs and ClubsThe Cloth Ear
The Cloth Ear provides patrons with a pleasing twist on the quintessential Irish pub.
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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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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.
