The Empire Laughs Back Comedy Club Belfast’s renowned comedy club welcomes local, national and international comedians for a night of outstanding stand-up comedy every Tuesday. Presenting top quality acts from across Ireland, UK and the international comedy circuit, Belfast’s longest-running and most revered comedy club has been making people laugh since 1992, welcoming some of the biggest names in comedy …
THE JAZZ ROOM
April
Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra’s effortless swing style to Armstrong’s unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt live tribute performance. Don’t miss this celebration of two icons whose influence shaped the world of jazz and popular music. Get your …
THE JAZZ ROOM
April
Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra’s effortless swing style to Armstrong’s unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt live tribute performance. Don’t miss this celebration of two icons whose influence shaped the world of jazz and popular music. Get your …
WE ARE SCIENTISTS
April
WE ARE SCIENTISTS celebrate 20 years of “With Love and Squalor”, with a full performance of that debut album, alongside their other biggest hits, at The Empire Music Hall on Friday 9 April. Tickets go on sale on Monday 26 January at 11am from https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/977988?venueId=459510 and to personal callers at the venue. In an industry where bands routinely burst …
CONOR MCLAIN
April
Don’t miss Conor McLain live on his international “Better Plans” Tour Fresh from a sold-out 2025 UK and European tour, Conor McLain brings his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Something Starting’ and newest singles to the Empire Music Hall in Belfast for one unforgettable night. With multiple BBC Radio features and performances alongside major industry names, Conor has built a reputation …
Max Roddy burst onto the Derry and Irish comedy scene with his first solo show, Max Roddy Presents Clean Mad, in June 2024. Now, just 17 months later — and after a run of packed-out performances — he launches his debut tour with his most unhinged hour yet: Peter Pan, a chaotic, childish, and irresistibly absurd comedy rollercoaster. In under …
Popaganda Presents SMALLTOWN BOY – a sensational tribute to Jimmy Somerville and the iconic sounds of The Communards and Bronski Beat. This electrifying performance takes you back to the vibrant 80s, celebrating one of the greatest falsettos in pop history. With unforgettable hits and a nostalgic, high-energy show, Smalltown Boy brings the essence of Jimmy Somerville’s music to life, giving fans old …
CONLETH MCGEARY
April
Conleth Mc Geary announces biggest headline show to date for Belfast in May 2026 MRK Live Presents – Conleth McGeary Plus Special Guests After a packed 2025 of new music and performing with the likes of The Coronas and Foy Vance, Conleth Mc Geary returns for his biggest headliner to date with a show in the Empire Music Hall, Belfast …
On the back of his incredible recent performance on BBC’s Later With Jools Holland, CQAF is delighted to welcome back Louisiana soul-blues artist Robert Finley to open this year’s festival in what will be a blistering show in The Empire. The tour follows his critically acclaimed album Hallelujah! Don’t Let The Devil Fool Ya, which was released earlier this year via …
PANCHIKO
April
Singular Artists Presents: Panchiko On July 21st, 2016, a user on 4chan’s /mu/ board posted a photo of a mysterious CD they’d found at a record store in Nottingham, UK: a rough-worn demo titled D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L, purportedly released in 2000 by four musicians: Owain, Andy, Shaun, and John. The listener uploaded the ripped audio—the recordings sounded like they were plagued with disc …









