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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The Out to Lunch Festival

Belfast

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The Black Box, 18-22 Hill Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2LA

Telephone
02890246609

info@cqaf.com

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The Out to Lunch Festival is Belfast's Annual Winter celebration of the arts with a feast of Music, Comedy, Theatre, and Film from all over the world, all served with a tasty, hot, locally sourced lunch.

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The Black Box, Belfast

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9 Jan 2026to31 Jan 2026

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Burn's Supper

Magheramorne

Address

Magheramorne Estate, Shore Road, Magheramorne, County Antrim, BT40 3HW

Telephone
(028) 9538 0895

events@magheramorneestate.com

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Price £95.00 Per Ticket

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of Scottish tradition and celebration as we host our Burns Night Supper at Magheramorne Estate.

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Magheramorne Estate, Larne

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23 Jan 2026Open 19:00 - 23:00

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Imbolc International Music Festival 2026

Derry

Address

Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, 37 Great James Street, Derry, County Derry, BT48 7DF

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7126 4132

eolas@culturlann.org

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The roots of Ireland’s musical heritage run deep, and each spring, this legacy blooms and bears fruit at IMBOLC International Music Festival in Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Derry. All are invited to celebrate the traditional and the contemporary of our…

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1 Feb 2026to7 Feb 2026

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Ards International Guitar Festival 2026

Newtownards

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Various locations, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

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+44 (0)28 9181 0803

arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

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The Ards International Guitar Festival is back with a bang in April 2026 celebrating 30 years of guitar inspired gigs and free fringe events! Expect a jam-packed line-up of blues, folk, rock, bluegrass and classical and contemporary music for guitar…

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Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards

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15 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026

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City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival

Derry~Londonderry

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

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7137 7577

jazz@derrystrabane.com

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

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30 Apr 2026to4 May 2026

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Stendhal Festival

Limavady

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Ballymully Cottage Farm, 61 Ballyavelin Road, Limavady, County Londonderry, BT49 0NQ

Telephone
+44 (0)7936 783 420

info@stendhalfestival.com

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Stendhal Festival is Northern Ireland's leading independent festival, celebrating all aspects of the arts. The event combines the best talents from the UK & Ireland with international performers in one of Northern Ireland's most scenic settings.

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2 July 2026to4 July 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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A wonderful festival of music, arts and culture held annually in July in Rostrevor, County Down.

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15 July 2026to19 July 2026

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City of Derry International Choir Festival 2026

Derry~Londonderry

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

info@derrychoirfest.com

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The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns in October 2026 with a tidal wave of magical choral music!

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22 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026

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