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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George Michael Tribute Night Music and ConcertsGeorge Michael Tribute Night
Sat, 25 Jan 2020, 9:00pmThis authentic, high energy International tribute show dedicated to the music of George Michael has it all…
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Fra Fee – Seisiún Music and ConcertsFra Fee – Seisiún
Fri, 22 Nov 2019, 8:00pmSeisiún is an evening of story-telling through songs and tunes ranging from Sondheim, Pasek & Paul, Flaherty &…
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The Green Room Sessions Free EventsThe Green Room Sessions
08 Nov 2019 - 31 Jan 2020The Green Room Sessions are an opportunity to catch one-off performances from guest artists as well as regular…
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Abba Tribute Night Music and ConcertsAbba Tribute Night
Sat, 28 Mar 2020, 9:00pmThe Bjorn Identity exceed all expectations as a sensational Abba tribute band!
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Advent Carol Service 2019 HighlightsAdvent Carol Service
Sun, 01 Dec 2019, 6:30pmEnjoy this festive carol service celebrating the start of the Advent season at Belfast Cathedral.
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Shaken Not Stirred – the Music of James Bond Music and ConcertsShaken Not Stirred – the Music of James Bond
Sat, 04 Apr 2020, 7:45pmPour yourself a martini, don your best attire and leave the Aston Martin at home. Come along and…
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David Gray Music and ConcertsDavid Gray
Tue, 31 Mar 2020, 7:30pmMulti-platinum, multi-Brit award and Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter David Gray has announced an arena tour and he's stopping in Belfast!
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Stipe: REM Tribute Music and ConcertsStipe: REM Tribute
10 - 11 Jan 2020Whether it’s laying major festivals or appearing on the One Show, performing for Michael Stipe himself, Stipe are…
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Belfast Guitar Night X: Jacky Bastek Music and ConcertsBelfast Guitar Night X: Jacky Bastek
Fri, 29 Nov 2019, 8:00pmJoin the Crescent Arts Centre for the 10th edition of Belfast Guitar Night as they welcome to the…
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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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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Kelly's Cellars Pubs and ClubsKelly's Cellars
gps_fixed 0.46KMOne of Belfast's oldest traditional Irish pubs, Kelly's Cellars offers live traditional music, pints of Guinness and Irish…
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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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Cabaret Supper Club Pubs and ClubsCabaret Supper Club
gps_fixed 0.21KMSumptuous food, exceptional service and wondrous entertainment.
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Sunflower Public House Pubs and ClubsSunflower Public House
gps_fixed 0.83KMA simple corner pub free of gimmicks or themes, and music is very much part of its life.
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Dirty Onion and Yardbird Pubs and ClubsDirty Onion and Yardbird
gps_fixed 0.65KMThe Dirty Onion is Belfast's oldest building, with real Irish music and craic seven nights a week.
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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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Belfast Empire Pubs and ClubsBelfast Empire
gps_fixed 0.97KMA converted church in the heart of Belfast, The Empire hosts regular Music Hall gigs and comedians from…
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Berts Jazz Bar & Restaurant Pubs and ClubsBerts Jazz Bar & Restaurant
gps_fixed 0.51KMBerts encapsulates the sleek elegance of the art-deco era, complemented by live jazz, fabulous cocktails and mouth watering…
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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…
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.
