PTRNS take the Oh Yeah Centre stage, with Ballistic and AOA in support.

This is an 18+ show.

The Belfast Music Bus Tour is back!

Journey through a music city with local expert guides and discover Belfast’s rich musical legacy. With stops at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich and East Side Arts and free entry into the NI Music Exhibition.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Join Strange New Places for a live celebration of their debut album 'Second Puberty' - a queerpunk ode to trans joy and neurodivergence with support from Conn Thornton and Robyn Maddox.

BEAMA X NORTHERN IRELAND SCREEN’S DIGITAL FILM ARCHIVE

Dive into a unique, hands-on experience that blends select clips from Northern Ireland Screen’s Digital Film Archive with music technology and performance tools. This dual-part workshop explores two innovative ways to work with footage and audio. Ideal for editors, DJs, producers, AV artists, and content creators. No prior experience required—just curiosity and creativity!

Part 1 – AV Performance with Rekordbox & Pioneer Controllers:

Learn how to sync archival video clips with music using Rekordbox’s audiovisual features and Pioneer DJ hardware. Participants will gain practical skills in mapping, triggering, and manipulating visuals in real time to build compelling, narrative-rich performances.

Part 2 – Creative Sound Design with Launchpad: Discover how to turn archive-sourced samples into original music using the iPad Launchpad app. This session covers triggering, live FX, and constructing soundtracks for multimedia projects using licensable archival content.

An examination of the iconic 90s indie band, “Pavements” appears to be just another music documentary, until it doesn’t.

A prismatic, narrative, scripted, documentary, musical, metatextual hybrid, the film intimately shows the band preparing for their sold-out 2022 reunion tour while simultaneously tracking the preparations for a musical based on their songs, a museum devoted to their history and a big-budget Hollywood biopic inspired by their saga as the most important band of a generation.

Equal parts Pavement band history, 2022 reunion rehearsal, career museum exhibit, ironic stage musical, 9-figure biopic and behind-the-scenes mockumentary, Pavements is, above all, a trailblazing docufiction without borders - Little White Lies.

Perfect for event organisers, bar/pub/club venue staff, stage managers, festival volunteers, and any other interested in creating safe spaces in NI nightlife.

Four years after the breakthrough success of his debut album Beginner’s Guide to Bravery, Dundalk songwriter, musician, and composer, David Keenan, is at a crossroads. After touring extensively and building a reputation as one of Ireland’s leading live performers, he returns to the studio to record new music. “Anger is easy to portray, it’s the hurt that’s hard”, he says, as we explore David’s wordsmithing over the course of 500 days.

This is a portrait of one artist as a young man, which in turn is a portrait of every musical artist as they endeavour to stand out in a world of “algorithm and blues”, and remain authentically and powerfully true to themselves.

Ceithre bliana i ndiaidh dó a chéad albam Beginner’s Guide to Bravery a eisiúint, tá an t-amhránaí, ceoltóir agus cumadóir ó Dhún Dealgan, David Keenan, ag crosbhóthar. Tar éis dó camchuairt fhairsing a dhéanamh agus cáil a bhaint amach mar dhuine de na taibheoirí beo is spéisiúla in Éirinn, filleann sé anois ar an stiúideo chun ceol nua a thaifeadadh. “Is furasta fearg a léiriú, is é an ghortú atá deacair”, a deir sé, agus muid ag scagadh cumadóireacht David thar thréimhse 500 lá.

Portráid í seo d’ealaíontóir amháin agus é ina fhear óg, ach is portráid í seo de chuile ealaíontóir ceoil agus iad ar a ndícheall seasamh amach in aghaidh na halgartam, agus fanacht dílis dóibh féin agus dá ngairm ar bhealach cumhachtach.

Director Paddy Hayes and David Keenan will take part in a Q&A after the film.

As our Volume Control team’s journey comes to an end they are hosting yet another AMAZING line up to finish off their year at the Oh Yeah Centre.

Come on down to Oh Yeah on June 27th, celebrate the end of exams, start of summer and the past year’s VC team and experience some incredible sets from…

THE SUITE

BONZO DIMDULY

BEATRICE

You DEFINITELY Do Not wanna miss this VC team’s last gig at Oh Yeah!

Get ready for the biggest celebration of women in rock that NI has ever seen at Girls With Guts Fest!

We are so excited to have CHERYM headlining, having taken the world by storm following the release of their debut album Take It Or Leave It last year.

We have an incredible lineup, stacked with female and non-binary talent from NI, including GUSH, Monday's Child, Teras, A.N.J.A., The New Normal, Rose Fatale, Sheela and REVÖLUTIØN.

This is a nonprofit event, with 20% of profits being donated to Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland, and the rest to all of the bands involved. Come along and support women in music!

This is a 14+ show.

CQ Big Comedy Weekender has teamed up with Mark Moloney to present Test Tube Babies, an alternative Comedy show where good comedians do bad ideas. An alternative comedy night for you and me. 

Featuring Bad Ideas from Mark Moloney, James Moran, Ross O'Donoghue, Thomas Lawrance and a special Guest!

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Join Takers and Users as they hit the stage to launch 'The Ten Year Hangover'. Expect fun filled sing along punk rock and drunken revelry. With support from Rant and AOA.

This promises to be one of the best rock nights that Belfast has seen in years… The line-up speaks for itself-

GHOST NOTES will be opening the show with their first ever gig! They’ll be playing a selection of covers from the likes Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters, and Thin Lizzy, so get down early and show them the support they deserve.

Next up will be the energetic funk rock stylings of MR PINK, finalists of the Metal 2 The Masses competition and all-around groove-meisters. If you’ve never seen these lads live, you’re in for a treat. Speaking of which…

When you say “teenage guitar prodigy, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, generational talent…” you may automatically think of Prince or Lenny Kravitz, but it’s only a matter of time before ZAC MAC will be added to that illustrious list. This guy can do it all, so don’t miss this opportunity to see him and his incredible band.

Closing the show will be the inimitable WILD HEAT. This high-energy hard rock 5-piece are known for their radio-ready fusion of classic AOR and 80s metal; explosive riffs, catchy hooks, and a feel-good sound guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

“One of the hottest acts on the local rock scene… life-affirming & fiendishly catchy tunes.”
-Edwin McFee (Belfast Telegraph)

“The best 80s-style hard rock in ages.” 

-Andy Thorley (Maximum Volume Music)

“Music like this is exactly what we need to escape from all the shit and remember how to have a good time." 

-Ed Ford (Rock 'n' Load)

This is an 18+ event.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

To celebrate the release of their debut single Wasting My Time, Reflect will be headlining the Oh Yeah Centre on the 19th of July.

With support from PTRNS, Classified and Shoelaced.

The Belfast Music Bus Tour is back!

Journey through a music city with local expert guides and discover Belfast’s rich musical legacy. With stops at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich and East Side Arts and free entry into the NI Music Exhibition.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Glow & Grow was created by two close friends, Leanne and Amanda, who met through work and quickly realised they shared more than just a job title — they shared a passion for women supporting women.

Bound by a belief that “together we rise”, they wanted to create spaces where women could connect, feel seen, and celebrate every version of themselves — whether they’re thriving, healing, starting over, or simply showing up.

Both big fans of live music, they’ve spent plenty of weekends trudging through festivals knee-deep in mud, soaking up the feel-good energy and freedom that only a crowd of like-minded souls can bring. So, organising uplifting events that fuse connection, music, and meaning felt like a natural calling.

Glow & Grow isn’t just about one night — it’s about finding your people, embracing joy, and normalising meeting your tribe at any point in life. No cliques, no expectations — just community, confidence, and a whole lot of sparkle.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Brazilian skate punk legends Garotos Podres will be coming to Belfast for the first time ever! With support from Zeal Machine and The New Normal.

Drag Wound Promotions and Dead On Artist Network present a fundraiser for Belfast Trans Pride festival in September 2025, featuring an array of talent from a variety of LGBTQIA+ artists and allies!

With a line up including Tramp, The New Normal, Gender Chores, Strange New Places, JulieJulie, Eve Belle and Conn Thornton.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary, pop-icon status for chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia, McDonald’s Girl and more.

Friedman returns to the stage armed with a stunning collection of his insightful and compelling, true-to-life ‘story songs’ - songs of pathos and humor that deal with family, friends, neighbors, work and the seemingly trivial, yet ultimately essential stuff of everyday life.

"Soundtrack of our lives!" – NYTimes; "Songsmith extraordinaire!” – MusicWeek; “Dean Friedman is entirely unique and utterly brilliant” – ThreeWeeks; “Stunning Musicianship!” - Hot Press; "One of the true greats of American music!" - Liverpool Sound and Vision

A consummate entertainer, Friedman will be performing solo, on guitar and keyboard, featuring songs from throughout his four-decade career, including familiar, radio hits and fan favorites, drawn from his eight studio albums. Invite family and friends and join Friedman for an evening of powerful, poignant and hilarious songs about the ordinary and extraordinary lives we share.

Special Guest: Colin Gavin

Colm Gavin is a Dublin based singer/songwriter currently signed to BEO Records. He writes compelling story-songs and performers them with lots of heart and humour.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

To celebrate the release of the album ‘EURO-COUNTRY’, CMAT will be performing a special solo acoustic album launch show at Oh Yeah.

This is a 14+ event.

Access to this event is strictly via e-ticket only, order the discounted album and e-ticket bundles below to secure your place at the event (subject to availability, while stocks last).

To secure your place at the event, payment for event bundles is processed via PayPal only, with payment taken as soon as the order is placed.

e-tickets are issued via the hmvtickets app by 6pm on Monday 25 August, please click here for more details. The QR code will activate approximately 1 hour before the event begins, ready to be scanned on entry.

*e-tickets are strictly non-refundable.

The Belfast Music Bus Tour is back!

Journey through a music city with local expert guides and discover Belfast’s rich musical legacy. With stops at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich and East Side Arts and free entry into the NI Music Exhibition

Flying the flag for Irish shoegaze, GazeFest returns, following a SELL OUT Belfast date in 2024, with a line up that promises to be even bigger than last year! Ireland's first and only shoegaze festival, bringing together bands from all over Ireland, Northern Ireland and this year the UK, to celebrate the sounds of hazy reverberated fuzz and dreamy melodies.

This years headliners will be the incredible @whitelandsband. Signed to the iconic @soniccathedral label, their 2024 album ‘Night-bound Eyes Are Blind to the Day’ was given 4 stars by NME and topped a wealth of end of year lists.

Alongside them we’ll have a wealth of amazing bands from all over Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK!

Including @bandofvirgins @wynonableach @dreamboy.band @sunstinger @howru000 @gushbandofficial @hauntedimages_ @s_i_l_k_b_a_n_d

This is a 14+ show

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

With their fiery front-woman Rosanna lighting the way—her commanding stage presence and powerhouse vocals impossible to ignore— WineMom burst onto the scene with undeniable force.

In their first year alone, they stormed some of the most prestigious stages across Ireland and the UK, carving out a name for themselves with a relentless touring schedule and electrifying live shows.

Along the way, they had the honour of supporting iconic artists like Jane’s Addiction, the beloved Kingfishr, the the legendary Deacon Blue. They even caused a stir with a surprise, word-of-mouth performance at Electric Picnic that drew a packed crowd and set social media alight.

Fueled by the momentum of a debut year that many bands could only dream of, WineMom are now poised for a breakout. With a sound they proudly call ‘nostalgia rock’—a potent blend of soaring hooks, raw emotion, and a wink to the golden eras of guitar-driven music—they’re ready to bring their fearless energy to an even bigger stage.

This isn’t just a band on the rise—it’s a movement in the making. And they’re just getting started

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Warrington Rock band @crawlersband are set for Oh Yeah Music Centre on Sunday 21st September!

Pre-sale live Thursday 1st 10am
General sale live Friday 2nd 10am

This is a 14+ show

The 8-piece Midlands-based soul band Stone Foundation celebrated an incredible 25 years of success in 2023 with the release of the retrospective anthology ‘Standing In The Light’ through 100 Percent Records.

Their last four albums all charted UK Top 40 (Album Chart) and UK Top 10 (Independent Chart & also Vinyl Chart), including of course 2022’s ‘Outside Looking In’. ‘Standing In The Light’ is yet another big step forward for this constantly evolving band.

Known for their collaborative spirit and inclusive approach, the band team up regularly with Paul Weller who sings lead on a number of their songs. He has worked with them frequently across the last decade, on both the Stone Foundation catalogue and his own solo work.

Their last album, ‘Standing In The Light’ boasts an enviable list of collaborators from the best of British (Weller, Mick Talbot, Dr Robert, Graham Parker and more) to the finest American soul voices (Durand Jones, Melba Moore, Bettye LaVette, William Bell, Nolan Porter & more).

The band are big advocates of the 7” format, having had a string of #1 hits on the Vinyl Singles Chart making them one of the most successful artists on that chart in the 2010s.

Along the way they have always ploughed their own furrow and made their own luck, enjoying national airplay from BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 2, receiving rave reviews from a huge range of publications, playing Glastonbury Festival and selling out headline shows at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Koko and the Electric Ballroom.

Stone Foundation have opened for Madness, The Specials, Jamiroquai, Mavis Staples and Paul Weller and are due to support Tom Jones and Grace Jones in the summer of 2024.

The band are established and 10 albums in, but never the establishment!

If you have access needs, feel free to email Aoife at aoife@cqaf.com for more info—they’re happy to help!

This is an 18+ event

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience Comes back to Belfast for another incredible show and Support this time is from Sonnet Richard Ashcroft Tribute.

With her stunning 2024 release Come As You Are, Niamh Regan has cemented herself as one of Ireland’s most distinctive songwriters. Nominated for the RTÉ Choice Prize for Irish Album of the Year, Come As You Are is a masterwork of intimate storytelling, rich arrangements, and unflinching emotional honesty. The album marks a bold evolution from her debut Hemet (2020), which garnered nominations for the RTÉ Folk Awards and the Choice Music Prize.

Come As You Are, produced by Tommy McLaughlin/Attica Studios,is an album full of vulnerability and unflinching introspection. As the title suggests, it invites listeners to embrace their true selves, confronting personal doubts, complicated relationships, and questions about life's direction. Each track is a delicate balance of delicate folk instrumentation and expansive soundscapes.

Niamh Regan first caught the attention of listeners with her 2020 debut Hemet, a strikingly collection that showcased her gift for penning folk-tinged songs with emotional depth and reflective sincerity. That album paved the way for a whirlwind of performances across Ireland, the UK, Australia, and beyond. Opening for artists such as CMAT, Villagers, John Grant, SOAK, Patrick Watson, James Vincent McMorror, and Sam Amidon, Regan honed her live performance chops and began to embrace the joy and catharsis of sharing her music with a wider audience.

With Come As You Are, Regan's vision grew. She sought to create a richer, more expansive sound, inspired by artists like Julia Jacklin, Caroline Rose, and Wilco. The result is an album that feels both intimate and cinematic.

Niamh Regan has always been a storyteller at heart, and Come As You Are proves that her voice, both literal and musical, is one that demands attention.

With Come As You Are now available worldwide and the RTÉ Choice Prize nomination in the mix, 2025 is poised to be a banner year for Niamh Regan. Niamh continues to evolve as an artist, and there’s much more to come.

This is an 18+ event.

Hailing from rural Donegal, alt-folk visionary George Houston is a genre-bending singer-songwriter known for his poetic lyricism, ethereal harmonies, and hauntingly intimate live performances. Since launching his career in 2020 after leaving school during Covid lockdowns, Houston has recorded four studio albums, been longlisted for the Glastonbury Song Contest, and received praise from BBC Radio One, RTÉ Radio One, Hot Press Magazine, and more.

Following his breakthrough single In Aeternum Vive, and a once-in-a-lifetime tour with Paul Weller across America, Houston continues to captivate audiences with music that is as tender as it is defiant with his new summer album ‘TODC’. With a TV debut on Later with Jools Holland in June, and a tour of UK & Ireland this autumn, George Houston is definitely one to watch in 2025.

The manically unpredictable hardcore titans Better Lovers (ex-Dillinger and ETID) finally make their way to Belfast with support from ‘68 and Grey Haven are set for support on the whole tour.

Niall McNamee is an Irish singer-songwriter and actor known for his thoughtful and full-blooded songs and his charismatic live performances.

Describing himself as 'a romantic football fan who writes songs', Niall moved to London at 17 years old working on building sites whilst growing a devoted fan base playing gigs in pubs and music venues across London.

He began his acting career in London's West End as Romeo in 'Romeo and Juliet' before moving into film and TV and even having a major fight scene with Jackie Chan in 'The Foreigner'.

After a sold-out headline tour of the UK and Ireland Niall was cast as the leading role in award-winning feature film 'Love Without Walls' in which he plays a struggling songwriter trying to navigate London's harsh streets. The soundtrack to the film is entirely Niall's original songs. A new feature film in which Niall is romantic lead is due out late 2024/25.

Niall has supported the likes of Declan O'Rourke, David Keenan, Junior Brother, The Dubliners, The Wolfe Tones (summer 2024), Louis Dunford (summer 2024) and played Isle of Wight and Cambridge Folk festival. His music has been added to 3000 Spotify playlists, with over 100,000 listeners.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city. You'll to hear about the wealth of musical talent in Belfast across a wide range of genres, while enjoying a specially curated music playlist. Along the way you will hear anecdotes about Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, Ottilie Patterson and many other music ‘legends’.

You’ll find out about Belfast’s famous punk bands of the late 70s, our jazz, pop, Traditional Irish, rock, classical, electronic and many other genres of music vibrant today. The tour will take in the city’s oldest pub, Kelly’s Cellars, the city’s oldest church, First Presbyterian Rosemary Street, modern music venues, record shops, outdoor venues and a Victorian Music Hall.

Belfast is alive with music. Come discover why Belfast deserves the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title it was awarded in November 2021.

The tour is delivered by Creative Tours Belfast and ends with a visit to Oh Yeah, where you’ll be shown around the fascinating collection of music memorabilia in its NI Music Exhibition, before settling down to enjoy a fabulous performance. Please note, the tour starts from outside the Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

The Belfast Music Bus Tour is back!

Journey through a music city with local expert guides and discover Belfast’s rich musical legacy. With stops at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich and East Side Arts and free entry into the NI Music Exhibition.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Operated by Creative Tours Belfast.

This tour starts at the Go Petrol Station, 120 Great Victoria Street.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

On a leisurely, music-filled stroll, your guide Dolores will introduce you to many of the city’s music legends, past and present. You will also hear about Belfast’s rich musical heritage, traditions and roots.

This tour starts at Ulster Hall, Bedford Street.