Live Music Guide
Live Music in Belfast
Belfast has one of Ireland's most vibrant live music scenes — from intimate venues in the Cathedral Quarter to iconic rooms on Great Victoria Street. LocalJams tracks gigs, concerts, and sessions across the city, updated nightly.
Explore all Belfast gigsThe Belfast live music scene
Belfast's music scene is among the most exciting on the island. The Cathedral Quarter is the cultural heart, packed with bars and venues hosting trad, folk, indie and rock most nights, while the city also boasts larger concert halls and arenas for major touring acts. A UNESCO City of Music, Belfast has produced a remarkable run of internationally successful artists.
Upcoming gigs in Belfast
See allWed, 29 Jul3:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
John Hewitt bar
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul4:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
The Duke of York Harp bar
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul4:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
McHughs Bar
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul5:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Robinson's Fibber McGee
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul5:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Kelly Cellars
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul5:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Maddens Bar
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul5:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Robinson's
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul6:00 PM
Celtic Heart
Waterfront Studio
Belfast
Wed, 29 Jul6:00 PM
Ceol Na bPiob - The Music Of The Pipes: R.L O'Mealy Piping
The Black Box
Belfast
Wed, 29 Jul6:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
The Garrick
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul6:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
The Hatfield
Queens Quarter
Wed, 29 Jul7:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
The American Bar 65 Dock Street
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul7:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
The Watson
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul7:00 PM
Julian Marley
The Limelight 2
Belfast
Wed, 29 Jul7:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich
Falls
Wed, 29 Jul7:30 PM
Cuas
Empire Music Hall
Belfast
Wed, 29 Jul7:30 PM
Harps Alive - An Chruit Bheo - Harps Leevin
Redeemer Central
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul8:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Hearth
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul8:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
The Jailhouse
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul8:30 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Kelly Cellars
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul9:00 PM
The Big Queer Ceili
The Black Box
Belfast
Wed, 29 Jul9:30 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Maddens Bar
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul9:30 PM
The Rare Aul Stuff
Robinson's Fibber McGee
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul9:30 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
The Garrick
Belfast Centre
Wed, 29 Jul10:00 PM
UFO
Limelight
Ormeau
Wed, 29 Jul10:00 PM
Chunky Business
The Deers head
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul1:00 PM
Belfast Music Walking
Oh Yeah Music Centre
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul3:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Kelly Cellars
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul4:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
The Duke of York Harp bar
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul4:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Robinson's
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul4:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Robinson's Fibber McGee
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul5:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich
Falls
Thu, 30 Jul5:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Maddens Bar
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul6:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
McHughs Bar
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul6:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
The Deers head
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul6:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Kelly Cellars
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul7:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Whites Tavern
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul7:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Seatons of Sailortown
Titanic Quarter
Thu, 30 Jul7:00 PM
Traditional Session
Robinson's Fibber McGee
Belfast Centre
Thu, 30 Jul7:00 PM
Session Trail Tradfest
Hearth
Belfast Centre
Popular venues in Belfast
All venuesLive music in Belfast: FAQ
Where can I find live music in Belfast tonight?
The listings on this page show upcoming gigs across Belfast, refreshed every night. Open any gig to see the line-up, start time, ticket details and a map to the venue. For a filtered view by date, genre or price, use the Explore page.
Are there free gigs in Belfast?
Yes — plenty. Many pub sessions and walk-in shows are free to attend. We only mark a gig as free when there's positive evidence for it, so look for the green "Free Entry" badge on the listings below.
Where can I find traditional Irish music sessions in Belfast?
The Cathedral Quarter and city-centre pubs run regular traditional sessions, many free to attend — a great place to catch trad alongside the city's busy contemporary scene.
How often are Belfast gig listings updated?
Every night. Our crawlers read public listings from venue websites, ticketing platforms and established what's-on guides, then clean and de-duplicate them so the listings stay accurate and focused on live music.
Can I find ticketed concerts as well as pub gigs in Belfast?
Yes. LocalJams lists everything from free trad sessions to ticketed concerts and touring shows. Where a ticket page exists we link straight to it — we never sell tickets ourselves, so the venue or promoter is always the final word on prices and availability.