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  1. Girl playing the guitar as part of Sundays on the Maritime Mile
    Northern Ireland Sound of Summer
    From the rock 'n' roll of The Undertones to the award-winning band Snow Patrol, Northern Ireland has made its stamp on the world of music - and this summer Northern Ireland is alive with the sound of music. Check out some of the events happening this summer, from electronic dance to trad music...there’s something to suit everyone’s musical appetite.
  2. Banshee the overall winners from Buskfest 2024 pictured against street art in Banbridge.
    Buskfest, Banbridge, 24 June
    Buskfest is an annual outdoor busking competition held in Banbridge and is an excellent opportunity for musicians from near and far to showcase their talents and is a great free day out for all the family to enjoy.
    1. Belsonic, Belfast, until 30 June
      Belsonic returns to the idyllic setting of Ormeau Park in Belfast. The popular music festival will bring a host of international headline acts to the heart of Belfast city centre across the month of June 2025.
      1. 5 Jun 202530 Jun 2025
    2. Stendhal Festival, Limavady, 6-8 July
      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.
      1. 4 Jul 20256 Jul 2025
    3. Ulster Fleadh, Dromore, Co Tyrone, 16-23 July
      Fleadh Uladh is a provincial cultural festival for traditional music, song, dance and language for Ulster. Fleadh Cheoil, which literally means "feast of music", is a magnificent mix of competitions and cultural events which showcase each element of Irish traditional culture..
      1. 20 Jul 202527 Jul 2025
    4. Belfast TradFest, 23-30 July
      Belfast TradFest, the pinnacle of world-class traditional music concerts, fiery pub sessions and Ireland's fastest growing summer school of traditional music, is set to celebrate its 7th edition this 27 July - 3 August across Belfast UNESCO City of Music.
      1. 27 Jul 20253 Aug 2025
    5. Sundays on the Maritime Mile
      Sundays on the Maritime Mile, Belfast, every Sunday in August
      This summer, Belfast’s Waterfront comes to life every Sunday from June to August with free pop-up music and animation for all ages. Enjoy toe-tapping traditional music, jazz and DJ sessions, pop-up science demonstrations, mini-golf and more.
      1. 15 Jun 202531 Aug 2025
    6. ChSq, Belfast, 4-26 August
      CHSq returns to the historic surroundings of Belfast's iconic Custom House for 2024, bringing a series of headline shows by international musical artists throughout August.

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