Music Events

The home of Ash, Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, Bicep and, of course, Van Morrison, Northern Ireland is renowned the world over for its music and song.
In the late 1970s, it introduced the world to Teenage Kicks. In more recent years, Northern Ireland has become a place where music fans and festival goers can enjoy a wealth of talent and mix of musical cultures and there is something for every music taste. Not quite a gig guide, more the highlights from a music scene that gets better, and bigger, with every passing year.

Magical Choral Music in Derry~Londonderry (22 - 26 Oct)

The City Of Derry International Choir Festival returns. Participating choirs taking over Derry with a tidal wave of magical choral music! Get ready for a superb programme of guest artist concerts, competitions, workshops, pop-up choral trail performances and community concerts in venues across the northwest region. This event presents a perfect opportunity to hear a range of choral music while exploring the unique charm of Derry~Londonderry.

Belfast International Arts Festival (15 Oct - 9 Nov)

This premier arts festival has been featuring great musicians since the late 1960s when Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Ravi Shankar played in its formative years. You can expect an exciting, world-class programme of theatre, dance, classical and roots music, visual arts, film and digital arts, talks and literature accompanied by outreach and educational events. This festival always throws up live acts and performances which enter musical folklore and are remembered for many years after.

Wave after wave of pulsing music in Portrush (13 - 16 Nov)

The Atlantic Sessions come to Portrush in November. You can catch dozens of Northern Ireland’s finest musicians performing in small and intimate venues over four days. Base yourself here for the festival, explore the Causeway Coastal Route by day and at night wind down with the best in Northern Irish musical talent.

City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival (30 Apr - 4 May 2026)

Get ready to swing into action at the City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival! As Ireland's biggest and best jazz festival, this highly anticipated event returns to celebrate a remarkable 25 years of jazz in the historic Walled City. Keep an eye out for exciting program announcements as the festival promises a vibrant array of performances and events for jazz enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Music is everywhere in Northern Ireland and besides these great festivals, you’re likely to find some of the best of it in the most unexpected places. So keep your eyes, and especially your ears, open.

Fiddler's Green International Festival (15 - 19 July 2026)

Join us for the Fiddler's Green Festival in Rostrevor, County Down. The event brings together a mix of traditional music, arts, and culture. Enjoy melodies from musicians, browse arts and crafts, and explore the landscapes of the Mourne Mountains. The festival offers a range of experiences, from lively pub sessions to tranquil mountain walks, so there's a memorable experience for all ages!

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Belfast International Arts Festival

Belfast

Address

Various locations, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 1FF

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9024 6609

enquiries@belfastinternationalartsfestival.com

Type

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Festival

Northern Ireland's largest contemporary arts festival promises a compelling programme of drama and dance, topical talks with the authors behind the latest literary releases, classical music, toe-tapping folk and roots, independent film and…

Dates

From:

14 Oct 2025to9 Nov 2025Open 09:00 - 22:00

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City of Derry International Choir Festival 2025

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Holywell Trust Building, 10-14 Bishop Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6PW

info@derrychoirfest.com

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Festival

The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns in October 2025 with a tidal wave of magical choral music!

Dates

From:

22 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025

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Distilled & Chilled Sundays: The Spirit of Fermanagh

Enniskillen

Address

The Boatyard Distillery, 3 Tully Bay Marina, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT93 7DX

Telephone
+44 (0)7757 219 431

tours@boatyarddistillery.com

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Price £45.00 Per Ticket

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Autumn Events

The Boatyard Distillery, famed for its award-winning gins, and Inishmacsaint Brewery, known for bold, small-batch beers, invite you to a premium summer Sunday at The Boatyard Distillery. Enjoy a welcome cocktail or craft beer before embarking on a…

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The Boatyard Distillery, Drumcrow East

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From:
26 Oct 2025Open 15:30 - 19:30

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Price £45.00 Per Ticket

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Sound of Belfast Festival

Belfast

Address

Oh Yeah Music Centre, 15-21 Gordon Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2LG

Telephone
02890310845

soundofbelfast@ohyeahbelfast.com

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Festival

Welcome to Sound of Belfast, your annual Festival that truly captures the heart and soul of this vibrant city. With an impressive line-up of events spread across venues throughout Belfast, this festival is a testament to the city's thriving and…

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The Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

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6 Nov 2025to16 Nov 2025

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Northern Ireland Music Prize

Belfast

Address

Ulster Hall, 34 Bedford Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 7FF

Telephone
02890310845

info@ohyeahbelfast.com

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Price £22.00 Per Ticket

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Ceremony

The NI Music Prize is an annual award curated by the Oh Yeah Music Centre aimed at recognising the great wealth of music from Northern Ireland.

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The Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast

Ulster Hall, Belfast

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From:
12 Nov 2025Open 20:00 -

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Price £22.00 Per Ticket

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Atlantic Sessions

Portrush & Portstewart

Address

Various Locations, Portrush & Portstewart, County Antrim, BT56 8JE

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7776 0650

music@atlanticsessions.com

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Live Music

A feast of musical talent, showcasing over 40 artists throughout four days at various venues, including bars, coffee shops, hotels and town halls across Portrush and Portstewart. Most gigs are admission free, in addition to the headline ticketed…

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From:

13 Nov 2025to16 Nov 2025

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City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Various venues across the city, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6RG

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7137 7577

jazz@derrystrabane.com

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Festival

Celebrate 25years of Derry Jazz Fest from 30th April - 4th May 2026!

Dates

From:

30 Apr 2026to4 May 2026

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Fiddler's Green International Festival

Rostrevor

Address

Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3AY

Telephone
+44 (0) 77 5252 8904

info@fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk

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Type:

Festival

A wonderful festival of music, arts and culture held annually in July in Rostrevor, County Down.

Dates

From:

15 July 2026to19 July 2026

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