Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

The first edition of Belfast's newest karaoke night series lands during Pride week. Sing the hits, scream the words, or just be in the room where it happens. Oh Yeah Music Centre, Wednesday 22 July. A % of profits will be donated to Rainbow Refugees NI.

Join us after the Belfast Pride Parade for a day party bringing together children, parents, friends and allies for a celebration of community, fun and belonging.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

Journey through a music city with local expert guides and discover Belfast’s rich musical legacy. With stops at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich and East Side Arts and free entry into the NI Music Exhibition.

Join us in the Oh Yeah Centre on the last Tuesday of every month! We are kicking off on Tuesday 28th July!

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city.

Drag Wounds Annual Trans Pride Festival Fundraiser! 50% proceeds to Trans Pride, 50% to Belfast Trans Resource Centre!

Middle Aisle x Oh Yeah present: Córas Trio & Grainne Meyer Double Bill.

Returning to Belfast for one night only, World of Hans Zimmer soloist Dave Marks brings his very own unique flavour of Irish traditional fusion to The Oh Yeah Centre for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann fringe 2026.

With A Fada Magazine is taking over the Oh Yeah Music Centre for Fleadh 2026, we’re set for a truly special night celebrating the future of Irish traditional and folk music.

More information and tickets on sale soon!

The Vibes are an 8-piece soulful reggae band based in Belfast. Formed in 2014 they immediately began a monthly residency in The Belfast Empire. The band worked as support act for legendsike Lee “Scratch” Perry and The Specials, as well as New York ska heroes The Slackers and The Toasters.

Bringing their trademark "chunky" style to the fore, Gary Curley and Stephen McKee have combined accordion and banjo in a sound that is rhythmically strong, grounded, and distinctively their own. In 2025, the duo released their debut album, 'CHUNKY BUSINESS'. The album is a playful nod to the duo's signature style, introducing their first recording that has been originally arranged, confidently presented and establishes that the duo are very much open for CHUNKY BUSINESS!

Lótus Azul (formerly Blackjack + Jai Sian) are ones to watch from Belfast. They launch their new project on The Yard Stage during this Fleadh. We've told to expect a vibrant street block party filled with Soulful Grooves, Funk, Jazz and Afro-Latin rhythms. Featuring a live DJ and special guest musicians joining the band for spontaneous jam sessions, this event is a celebration of Belfast's rich cultural diversity, showcasing the city's exceptional musicianship and globally inspired sounds.

Conor McAuley is a cornerstone of Belfast’s music scene, celebrated for his versatility as both a trad and experimental powerhouse and as the drummer for punk outfit New Pagans. His latest project, the Corás Trio, reimagines the Irish tradition: their music sees melodies emerge from blissful, atmospheric textures, foregrounding fiddle, guitar, and percussion against a backdrop of transcendental electronics. The result is a sound that effortlessly bridges collective free improvisation with the infectious energy of a seisiún.

With A Fada Magazine is taking over the Oh Yeah Music Centre for Fleadh 2026 for two evenings and we’re set for a truly special celebration of the future of Irish traditional and folk music.

Our Singing Seisiún is back for a special Fleadh edition! We are beyond excitment to have Landless as our guests!

Dara Dubh is an Irish indie–folk–rock artist whose songs sit somewhere between heartfelt confession and a good kick up the road. A singer-songwriter and harpist with a habit of blending the delicate with the downright fierce, she brings a sharp emotional edge to a sound shaped by folk roots, alternative influences, and whatever else has been rattling around her head that week.

Soultrane is Ireland's first festival and year-round programme dedicated to soul, jazz and music of Black origin, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and lasting influence of these genres. Taking over the car park at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in true block party style, Soultrane will curate our Yard Stage for the Saturday night of our Fringe Programme.

Conor McAuley is a cornerstone of Belfast’s music scene, celebrated for his versatility as both a trad and experimental powerhouse and as the drummer for punk outfit New Pagans. His latest project, the Corás Trio, reimagines the Irish tradition: their music sees melodies emerge from blissful, atmospheric textures, foregrounding fiddle, guitar, and percussion against a backdrop of transcendental electronics. The result is a sound that effortlessly bridges collective free improvisation with the infectious energy of a seisiún.

Belfast’s premier traditional tattoo studio, Skullduggery Tatu, is taking over the Oh Yeah Centre for a massive Fleadh finale.

Conor McAuley is a cornerstone of Belfast’s music scene, celebrated for his versatility as both a trad and experimental powerhouse and as the drummer for punk outfit New Pagans. His latest project, the Corás Trio, reimagines the Irish tradition: their music sees melodies emerge from blissful, atmospheric textures, foregrounding fiddle, guitar, and percussion against a backdrop of transcendental electronics. The result is a sound that effortlessly bridges collective free improvisation with the infectious energy of a seisiún.

AOA headline the legendary Oh Yeah Music Centre for a night of high-energy alternative rock, joined by Final Thirteen and Phantomorne.

Three of Northern Ireland’s most exciting bands. One stage. One unforgettable night.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

Belfast's Pop-punk princess is coming to the OhYeah Centre for an ALL ALT-POP summer headliner show with Ria Timkin and Running Out the Clock!

A safe and welcoming place for young people to showcase their musical talent.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

From a small idea born at a kitchen table on a rainy Monday morning, GazeFest returns for its fourth year!

SPEED and hardcore are two words that have become synonymous on a global scale. The Sydney band have staked claim on the genre through an unwavering ethos built on inclusivity, authenticity and conviction; a nonstop touring schedule across the globe, and records that have reverberated through the underground and beyond.

It's that time of the year again for Belfast's greatest anticipated show of the year: Hamerama 2026.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

We are pleased to welcome RHINOS back to the venue this September for their first headline performance in two years.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

Hailing from Galway, Whiplash are the #1 Metallica Tribute band and one of Ireland’s finest Tribute acts.

Metalland is back in Belfast for Metalland: Echoes of Steel Fest 2026.

Come along to the Belfast Record Fair where you'll find thousands of records and CDs to search through. Something for everyone at decent prices. You never know what you might find.

The skank-tastic Slackers will make their way back to Belfast performing at Oh Yeah on 30th September 2026 to get you moving. See you there!

Red Eye Pariah headline the legendary Oh Yeah Music Centre for a massive night of live music, joined by Drew Makes Noise and Abhaile.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city.

Portland’s all folk’d up vaudevillian quintet Bridge City Sinners make their way back to the UK and Ireland this autumn.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Hailing from the depths of rural Ireland, alternative Donegal singer songwriter George Houston was raised on classic folk, pop and rock from his parents vast collection of cds and vinyl, always encouraged to listen and play freely with instruments, George developed a natural timeless sound, a voice beyond his years and a songwriting style sprinkled with an inspired nostalgia.

BBC award-winning songwriter Adam Holmes returns to Ireland for an intimate evening of songs and stories.

Michael McGovern is a Glasgow-born singer-songwriter whose poetic lyrics and fingerpicked nylon-string guitar craft a deeply emotional folk sound.

Join Gustaffson lead singer Andrew Gower and music tour industry expert John Corr (Global Motion) for a free Q&A at 11am on Saturday 17th October. Andrew & John will be talking about their unique experiences of touring from both sides of the profession. They will answer questions about the realities of the music industry in 2026 for artists, technicians, and touring crew.

Gustaffson are back with a UK tour in 2026.

The five piece Manchester outfit are on a journey to redefine what it takes to make ‘real music’ as a band in 2026. They encourage their fans to pick up the lyric book, unite as a collective and disconnect from the numbing comfort of the algorithm.

Therapy Horse "Refining elements of no-wave and shoegaze into “sheets of distortion and [a] gripping sense of catharsis” (Evening Echo), Cork/Limerick-based three-piece Therapy Horse marshal a gamut of influences including Lingua Ignota, Wednesday, Mogwai and Slint, as well as Irish acts such as Percolator and Elastic Sleep, into an exorcistic wall of sound…

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city.

Smorgasbord is extremely pleased to unite NOLA’s finest export EYEHATEGOD and Singaporean grindcore purveyors Worm Rot together as an exclusive package for Ireland this November.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

Dust off your blue jeans and get ready to run! After years of packing out theatres and venues across Ireland with their high-energy, authentic tributes to The Boss, Glory Days return to County Cavan for the first time since 2023.

Ria Rua's debut headline in Belfast.

Playback are back with a new album tribute! This year they're celebrating the 50th anniversary of David Bowie's seminal masterpiece Station to Station.

Belfast punk music holds a special place in music history, near and far. Take this walking tour to explore the story of punk music on Belfast’s streets, with a passionate punk music loving guide, who saw live back in the late 1970s the city’s best-known bands, including The Outcasts, Rudi, Stiff Little Fingers, Ruefrex, Victim, etc – and loves today’s punk bands too.

The Talking Heads concert movie classic performed in full by a live band, dances, projections, props and all.

Heeding Woody Guthrie's maxim, Alabama 3 have never feared the reduction of their technology.

Consequently, Alabama 3 acoustic is brave enough to go out on the road armed only with a battered acoustic guitar and harmonica, preaching Guthrie's word that 'this machine kills fascists.'

Blending gritty alt-grunge with sharp, melodic hooks, Bleech 9:3 deliver a sound that’s equal parts raw energy and atmospheric intensity.

There is a wealth of music talent in Belfast, across many genres - from hip hop to classical, jazz and punk - opera to folk, country and electro pop - and more! Music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

American rock band from New York City known for their socially conscious lyrics, anti-establishment themes, and explosive live performances.

Britallica is the world's first metal tribute to Britney Spears, a high energy mashup of pop princess anthems and headbanging metal attitude.