No room at Hotel California for their sold out January show…..but Take It Easy as The Illegals will be back for One Of These Nights on Saturday 29th August 2026. Tickets on sale at all the usual places, remember that if you get them directly from the venue across the counter at the Empire Bar you’ll save on those admin …

THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT, AND WE HAVE NOW ADDED A SECOND NIGHT   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 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟯𝟬’𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗗! 4PM-8PM! It’s your best night out without the late finish! Get ready for the ultimate over-30s party experience, join us for an unforgettable early evening of the biggest hits, one-hit wonders, and epic singalongs from both past and present. We’re bringing you the best DJs, stunning decor, and dazzling dancers to make sure you …

Get ready to rock out with Raised On Rock! Following a couple of sold out Christmas and New Year’s shows, ROR are back at The Belfast Empire on Saturday 6th June to kick off the summer. This electrifying tribute band brings the thunder of the stadium rock era to life, covering all the iconic hits that defined a generation. From …

Your ultimate 80’s playlist in stereo from Maurice Jay’s Pleasuredome 80’s Tribute Band – this time in summer day party format kicking off at 5pm and you’ll be home for 10! That’s right, Early Birds gigs with the full live band experience! With all the classics from all your favourite 80’s movies, the power ballads and the anthems, it’s like …

The Bluetones will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic debut album ‘Expecting To Fly’ with a 2026 tour, calling at Belfast’s Empire Music Hall on 8 October. Tickets go on sale Friday 5 December at 10am online from Ticketmaster or in person from the venue at 42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast. The original four band members, brothers Mark & Scott Morriss, …

R.E.M. formed in 1980, in Athens, Georgia and by the mid-nineties earned the tagline ‘the biggest band on the planet’ from the music press. They pioneered the alternative rock scene with relentless touring and a distinctive sound and enteredthe 90s mainstream without compromising their artistic vision. They remain as relevant today as ever. Their music is instantly recognisable: ringing guitar …

Cloudbusting – The Music Of Kate Bush – 2026 TOUR ‘Utterly, surreally brilliant’ – Mick Wall, Classic Rock Magazine Cloudbusting are thrilled to bring ‘The Music of Kate Bush’ to venues across the UK and Europe. Featuring material from across Kate’s hugely successful catalogue of albums, the show includes classic hits such as Wuthering Heights, Babooshka and Hounds of Love – as …

One of Belfast’s best-loved bands return for a rare summer show, performing fan favourites like “Broken Land,” “Sea of Love,” “Send My Heart,” and many more. This year’s set also features tracks from their critically acclaimed 2025 album, “Once More With Feeling.” DJ  Johnny Hero will be on hand to compere the evening and play a classic DJ set before and after. Support …