GONG

May

Gotobeat is proud to present legendary international psychedelic band GONG at Empire Music Hall, Belfast on Wednesday 23rd September. The universe of Gong began in 1969 when Daevid Allen was inspired by a profound psychedelic vision. A founder member of Soft Machine, Allen incorporated his spiritual and metaphysical leanings into an evolving collective, more a mythology than a band in the conventional sense. The current …

STILL ILL CLUB

May

Still Ill Club Take Me Out, Tonight A night in the company of DJ Handsome Devil, tracing a line through the restless beauty of The Smiths, the solo work of Morrissey, and Johnny Marr’s unmistakable, gunslinging collaborative and solo work. You’ll get the hits, deeper cuts and… the songs that saved your life. From kitchen-sink heartbreak to late-night bangers, it’s …

DIRTY DC

May

Following another blistering sold out Bon & Brian show in April, the brilliant Dirty DC will be Back In Black at The Belfast Empire in 2026 to do it all again. Prepare to be Thunderstruck, with another night of dirty deeds – done dirt cheap on Saturday 21st November 2026. It’s a high-voltage journey through the iconic eras of AC/DC, …

THE BONNY MEN | BRÍD HARPER, SYLVAIN BAROU & LIBBY MCCROHAN

May

Since forming in 2011 in Dublin, The Bonny Men have built a formidable reputation for their distinctive sound and electrifying live performances. Comprised of seven exceptional musicians, each a master of their craft, the group includes multiple All-Ireland champions, a World Bodhrán Champion, and a recipient of the prestigious TG4 Young Musician of the Year award. Together, they create a rich, dynamic …

CUAS | BARRY KERR, PAULINE SCANLON & GERRY O’BEIRNE

May

Fresh from Curlew’s Cry being named the Folk Album of the Year 2025, Lurgan born Barry Kerr is gaining increasing recognition as one of Ireland’s most compelling singer-songwriters. His music is marked by lyrical depth, melodic subtlety and a strong sense of place. He is joined by the powerful and distinctive voice of Pauline Scanlon of Lumiere, and by the …

ENERGY ORCHARD – A Tribute To Bap Kennedy

May

ENERGY ORCHARD & THE ADVENTURES COME TOGETHER FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY AT BELFAST’S ICONIC EMPIRE MUSIC HALL Energy Orchard’s Spade McQuade, Kev Breslin, and Michael Kelpie will be joined on stage by The Adventures’ Terry Sharpe & Pat Gribben for one night only to celebrate the life and music of legendary Bap Kennedy.  With Peter McKinney on drums and Bradzo …

LIGHT

May

Light return to The Belfast Empire for a summer Saturday afternoon gig on 23rd May. Doors open at 2pm, tickets only £10, available in advance from the venue in person (no fees) or online from Ticketmaster (booking fee applies).     Known for their distinctive blend of 70’s rock, blues, prog and fusion, legendary blues rock band Light have long been …

THE JAZZ ROOM

May

Come on down to The Jazz Room in Belfast! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz. Get your tickets now for The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans in Belfast!   Over 18s only.

MERCURY REV

May

Since forming in 1989, Mercury Rev has made a career out of exploring the fringes of artistic perception. Debut album ‘Yerself Is Steam’ was one of Pitchfork’s “best shoegaze albums of all time” and 1998’s breakthrough ‘Deserter’s Songs’ was named NME’s album of the year on its release. The band’s journey has been a tumultuous one full of setbacks, lineup changes, and heartbreak but …

RYAN MCMULLAN – FLEADH 2026

May

RYAN MCMULLAN – FLEADH 2026 – Due to demand, Ryan has added a second night! A FLEADH CELEBRATION! Reimagining some of his songs with some of the greatest trad musicians about! SECOND NIGHT THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST ON SALE NOW Tickets Ryan McMullan – Fleadh 2026, Belfast | Thu, 6 Aug 2026, 19:00 | Ticketmaster IE   Over 18s only.