PAUL RILEY – 2ND NIGHT ADDED!

April

WE HAVE NOW ADDED A SECOND NIGHT DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND! Following two hugely successful tours in 2024 and 2025, Paul Riley is back with his brand-new stand-up show, Too Smart to Be Nice. Known and loved by millions as the iconic Winston Ingram from the BBC and Netflix sitcom Still Game, Paul brings his unmistakable sharpness and charm back to the stage in …

THE ELVIS SPECTACULAR

April

The Elvis Spectacular – the greatest Elvis show since 1977! Announcing a return to The Belfast Empire for this fantastic musical journey through the songs of the legend that was, and is, Elvis Presley.Starring Las Vegas World Elvis Championships Runner-up, the one and only Ciaran Houlihan, with his TCB Band and backing vocals from The Sweet Sensations. Tickets on sale …

THE GUNS N’ ROSES EXPERIENCE

April

It’s been almost 40 years since Appetite For Destruction was released to the world, and GNRE will bring classic 80’s Guns to life with a full-on, high-octane show as witnessed back in the day. The Guns ‘N’ Roses Experience have the only singer able to deliver the exact same unique vocal style and stage show synonymous with Classic Axl Rose, …

VONDA SHEPARD

April

Soulful, bluesy – the iconic Ally McBeal songstress Vonda Shepard returns to the UK and Ireland sounding better than ever, including a Belfast show at The Empire Music Hall. Tickets on sale now – online from the link on this page or save on fees by buying in person from The Empire Music Hall, 42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast. Following the success …

Bon Jovi Experience

April

The Bon Jovi Experience have announced a return to The Belfast Empire on 11th April 2026.  Tickets on sale now from the link on this page, or buy in person from the venue and save booking fees. The Bon Jovi Experience are the World’s Premier Bon Jovi Tribute – Endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi Himself Direct from London’s West End and …

DIRTY DC

April

Prepare to be Thunderstruck as the brilliant Dirty DC return to the Empire Music Hall for another night of dirty deeds – done dirt cheap. It’s a high-voltage journey through the iconic eras of AC/DC, capturing the arena-shaking anthems of Bon Scott and Brian Johnson, performed by some of the finest musicians on the road anywhere; an immersive AC/DC experience …

Y2K – EARLY BIRDS

April

Empire Early Birds — Doors At 5! We’re rolling out earlier door times for some of our biggest spring–summer shows, letting you soak up the full gig and still make it home on public transport… with your Sunday morning safely reclaimed. First up: Y2K – the ultimate 2000s tribute. Doors open at 5pm, DJ Stuart Robinson kicks things off, Maurice …

GABRIELLE APLIN

April

Celebrating 15 years in music, Gabrielle Aplin includes a Belfast Empire show for her tour “The English Rain 2026”. From her Gold-certified #2 debut album ‘English Rain’, 4 number 1 singles (globally), to achieving her highest chart position in almost a decade with 2023’s “Phosphorescent, Aplin has proven to be one of the UK’s most accomplished and engaging singer-songwriters with …

HEATED RIVALRY APPRECIATION NIGHT – CLUB HOLLANOV

April

CLUB HOLLANOVHEATED RIVALRY PARTYSATURDAY APRIL 49PM ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ Would you like to come to our Heated Rivalry Party this spring?  We’re coming to the cottage!  DJs will be spinning your fav songs from Heated Rivalry plus all your fav 00s/10s hits + pop anthems!  Heated Rivalry visuals! Hollanov masks for first people through doors! Cardboard cutout giveaway! Tickets are going to move faster …

Rock for Alzheimer’s 2027

April

ROCK FOR ALZHEIMERS 2027   Incredibly this is the 14th year for ‘Rock for Alzheimer’s’. Previous sell out gigs have already raised over £93,000 in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society NI, featuring top local rock tributes, all of whom have a personal family story to tell in relation to Alzheimer’s.  In fact this annual event won ‘fundraiser of the year’ …