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New Apathy
New Apathy have been playing together for three years, delivering an electrifying mix of music ranging from heavy metal to rocked-up pop classics.
Volume Control Presents: INDIE, PLZ?
The Thing Is… will be headlining ‘Indie Plz?’ Volume Control's indie sleaze gig!
They will be joined by the fantastic REVÖLUTIØN and REFLECT.
Gary Moore 15th Anniversary Memorial Concert & Statue Fundraiser
Dublin's captivating 10-piece Gary Moore Tribute band with brass section playing all your favourites from Wild Frontier to Blues and beyond!
Tyler Hilton & Kate Voegele
Tyler Hilton & Kate Voegele are heading back to Europe together in 2026 for the first time since 2018, bringing fans an unforgettable tour celebrating the beloved music of One Tree Hill.
Ben De La Cour
Fresh from touring with Lucinda Williams, acclaimed Nashville songwriter Ben de la Cour returns to Belfast!
Cam Cole
Cam Cole is probably the heaviest one-man band in the world, fusing blues, folk, grunge, stoner rock and metal into an unforgettable live experience.
Tool Tribute & A Perfect Circle Tribute
Catch The Grudge, Ireland's only Tool tribute band with special guests Thirteenth Step – A Perfect Circle Tribute live in Belfast.
Happy Days Fest
Happy Days Fest is a music showcase for independent acts, described by the Goo as the place to go if you’d like to “catch a glimpse of the next wave of new wave.” Featuring meticulously picked acts in an intimate setting, giving you the feeling that you’re witnessing the next big thing before everyone else. After three years and several sold out editions, Happy Days Fest has now expanded to Belfast's Oh Yeah Centre, showcasing acts from Dublin and Belfast, serving as the spot to be to discover new talent.
Strange New Places / Survival Horror / Uptight Dad / Bowzy
Strange New Places, Survival Horror, Uptight Dad & Bowzy bring The Job Scam Tour to Belfast!
Leo Middea
Leo Middea is heading to Belfast in 2026 for the first time at Oh Yeah Music Centre to celebrate the release of his new album Notícias de Puglia (Agogo Records).
30 Years of Fugees "The Score"
As part of CQAF 26, join us as we celebrate 30 years of The Fugees’ iconic album The Score with Blackjack + Jai Sian offering their take on this classic.
Acoustic Picnic
Our free monthly event that brings families together for a fun-filled day of live music, creativity, and connection. All are welcome to enjoy classic sing-alongs from the Over The Hill Collective, explore arts and crafts, play games or dance to the music.
Youth Open Mic
Come and hear the very best in new talent. Whether you're supporting a performer or just want to soak up some local talent, all are welcome.
da Googie + Cara Tivey: THE GOLDEN THREAD
da Googie is the solo project of Deb Googe, the bass player in My Bloody Valentine and Thurston Moore Group. da Googie blends traditional basslines with more abstract noises and field recordings to create songs based around intricate, layered soundscapes.
Cancer Puncher II
Six of the island’s finest rock and metal bands play to raise funds for three NI cancer charities: Cancer Focus, Southern Hospice Trust and Friends of the Cancer Centre BCH
Bears In Trees
Bears in Trees will play Oh Yeah on the 30th May with support from Dutch Criminal Record
Belfast Music Walking Tour + performance
Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city.
YAMIYO
YAMIYO headlines Oh Yeah Music Centre on 12th June 2026, presented by Word of Mouth.
The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute
The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.
If It Bleeds / Nihilanth / Frayed Ends BC / Microtonal / Stitch
If It Bleeds, Nihilanth, Frayed Ends BC, Microtonal and Stitch play the Oh Yeah Music Centre in the biggest local metal show of the summer!
Whiplash: A Tribute To Metallica
Hailing from Galway, Whiplash are the #1 Metallica Tribute band and one of Ireland’s finest Tribute acts.
The Glen Eagles with Maggie Toal
Jim Sisk and Paul Dean have been playing the music of Eagles and Fleetwood Mac for nearly 30 years with renowned tribute band The Illegals. It was during the Covid lockdown that the pair began experimenting with novel two piece arrangements of classic tracks by these West Coast giants.
Gazefest
From a small idea born at a kitchen table on a rainy Monday morning, GazeFest returns for its fourth year!
The Slackers + Guests
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!
Belfast Music Walking Tour + performance
Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city.
George Houston
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.
Gustaffson
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.
Belfast Music Walking Tour + Performance
Enjoy an exclusive 30 minute performance by a talented local musician, to round out this popular music-filled journey across the city.
Eyehategod
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.
Glory Days: Bruce Springsteen Tribute
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.
Britallica
Belfast, brace yourselves: Britallica—the world’s first all-metal Britney Spears tribute—is rolling in with two crushing hours of bangers, from “Toxic” to “…Baby One More Time,” reforged across every shade of metal.
Imagine Fest: Fun Protestants: WKD Infused Blood
Up ur hole with a big jam roll, Techno Punk Prod-Core Duo Fun Protestants headline the Oh Yeah Centre for the release of their debut album ‘WKD Infused Blood’.
Imagine Fest: Beyond The Blue
An interactive workshop and performance from Beyond the Blue, presented by Soultrane.
Gulzar Unplugged (Hindi)
Step into an intimate evening where music, poetry, and stories come together in perfect harmony. Gulzar Unplugged is a heartfelt tribute to the timeless words and melodies of Gulzar Sahab, presented in a soulful, stripped-down musical format.
Rushified Presents: The Classic Albums
1 Night, 2 Albums: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of 2112 and the 45th Anniversary of Moving Pictures. Performing both albums in full.
March of The Mods
March of the Mods returns to the Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast for another year.
Belfast Tradfest: Album Launch Concert From The AA
From the Aa is the result of a late-night conversation between Moya Sweeney and Archie Churchill-Moss, leading to the creation of a striking new body of music for two accordions.
Belfast Tradfest: Trad Picnic
Bring the family to a joyful Trad Picnic at the Oh Yeah Centre with Cleamairí Feirste / The Belfast Wren Boys, Kids’ Céilí with Eimear Magee and an open bodhrán circle.
Keo
Spearheaded by brothers Finn (vocals, guitar) and Conor Keogh (bass), and completed by Oli Spackman (drums) and Jimmy Lanwern (guitar), the band have been a staple on the burgeoning live circuit, cementing themselves as one of the most exciting live acts around.
Dom Martin
The multi award winning singer songwriter from Belfast, Dom Martin, performs his intimate acoustic show.
Volume Control Presents: Teen Spirit Grunge Night
Volume Control's Clash of the New Breeds 2025 winners Pitfall headline a night of grunge music with support from El Toro and Mosaic.
Mics Of The Round Table
Armour-clad alternative hip-hop from the biggest names in British Nerdcore.
Belfast Children's Festival: Youth Open Mic
Come and hear the very best in brand new talent!
Human: A Tribute to The Killers
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Human – A Tribute to The Killers!
Belfast Children's Festival: Acoustic Picnic
Our free monthly event that brings families together for a fun-filled day of live music, creativity, and connection.
IWD: Girls with Guts presents: Banshee + guests
Banshee headlines the welcome return of Girls with Guts, celebrating the fiercest local female talent in rock, with support from Aqua Tofana & Alice Sloan.
Soundsystem Sunday Sessions
A daytime (family friendly) celebration of Soundsystem Culture through custom hand-built speaker boxes.
Old Crows Promotions Presents: Virgins Final Show
Virgins announce new single, a new EP and at the same time the end of the band and a farewell show.
Scarred Lip & Day Sleeper
Scarred Lip and Day Sleeper are heading across the water for a few very special gigs.
A Kaleidoscope of Sound: An Acoustic Evening with Marco & Brakeloose
Marco Pastorino's Irish Return: A Very Special Acoustic Set! Featuring a Unique Duo Performance from Brakeloose, a local favourite.
Jamie McIntyre
Galway songwriter Jamie McIntyre has been riding the crest of a wave this past year with his viral smash hit single “Over Galway Town” amassing over 5 million streams on Spotify, sitting amongst some of the world’s biggest artists in the viral charts.
Jamie McIntyre (Extra Show)
Galway songwriter Jamie McIntyre has been riding the crest of a wave this past year with his viral smash hit single “Over Galway Town” amassing over 5 million streams on Spotify, sitting amongst some of the world’s biggest artists in the viral charts.
NISF: Music to interact with
For existing and future lovers of electronic music, both big and small, this one’s for you! Graham Smyth performs his album ‘Music For Babies To Rave And Sleep To’ with you!
WOM Presents: Back Quarter
Back Quarter return to Belfast for a headline show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre.
Volume Control x Drag Wounds presents: Enough Is Enough
Volume Control and Drag Wounds Promotions have collaborated to bring you the first ever all ages metal gig!
Old Crows Promotions Presents: SWEET SWEET NOISE
Old Crows Promotions is proud to bring you SWEET SWEET NOISE, a 14+ all dayer that brings you some of the finest and noisiest bands Belfast has to offer. From post-hardcore to shoegaze to indie!
Charlie Hanlon
Irish indie artist Charlie Hanlon plays his biggest headline show to date.
4 Corners Festival: Stories From The Road: A Journey Through Laughter and Song
Stories from the Road is a vibrant evening of music and comedy at the Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast, as part of the 4 Corners Festival 2026.
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