A welcome return for When Ireland Rocked in 2027, joining us on Saturday 16th January. Tickets on sale this Monday 11th May at 10am. Marking the huge musical revolution in Ireland of the late 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, the birth of a new sound. How a new generation of electric guitar driven music inspired so many and paved the …
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 …
Black Parade – 00’s Emo Anthems is coming to The Belfast Empire for a huge Bank Holiday Emo Party! The U.K’s biggest emo night! Expect to hear massive emo party anthems from My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, Pierce The Veil, Panic! At The Disco, All Time Low, Linkin Park, Taking Back Sunday, Paramore, All American …
Damo will be returning to The Belfast Empire in May as part of a solo tour.Tickets on sale now – online from the Ticketmaster link on this page, or save fees buying in person from the venue box office at 42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast. DAMIEN DEMPSEY Damien Dempsey was born and raised in the mid-1970s in Donaghmede. He trained as …
Negative Creeps are the definitive tribute to Nirvana, recreating the raw and intense live energy of the band. Expect songs from across all of Nirvana’s catalogue. Come as you are…..