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.

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

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

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

A celebration of the women who turned machines into music.

Before synthesizers became pop stars and electronic music filled dancefloors, a group of visionary women were already experimenting with machines, electricity, tape, oscillators and sound — pushing music into places it had never been before.

A night of Sapphic nonsense. BFrank will perform a full music set that will include performances from our beautiful opening acts.

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.

Mudlark Ballads, the new album from Irish folk singer Macdara Yeates, arrives on streaming platforms, CD and vinyl on September 4th 2026.

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

Album launch for Bróna McVittie's fourth solo album, Supernatural, inspired by her folklore anthology: A Way with the Fairies

Come along for a cosy night of acoustic renditions of your fave alternative tunes. From modern bands like Bad Omens and Sleep Token through to those nostalgic pangs of Linkin Park, System of a Down and Avril Lavigne.

Catch Running Out the Clock dropping their fresh new single "Without U" LIVE and loud for a night you won't forget! Support local bands

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.

An entirely improvised show based on the classic 1982 science fiction horror.

A group of American researchers in Antartica encounter a shapeshifting alien. Faced with a creature than can assimilate and imitate any organism, they are overcome by paranoia and conflict. They can no longer trust one another; any one of them might be... The Thing.

Volume Control's annual Halloween party is back this mid term break! Featuring the Emo Queen Susi Pagel as headliner, with support from AOA and Synapse. Come in your best fancy dress!

Punk rock has been a dynamic feature in the North of Ireland since 1976. It has inspired so much great noise, fever and self-awareness. This new photo exhibition by Stuart Bailie presents the alternative faces who have made it such a vital, cultural force.

To celebrate the launch of Alter Your Native Land, we have invited some of the artists featured in the exhibition to perform. The Outcasts plus special guests Tramp, Éabha and surprise guests TBA

DJ sets from Terri Hooley and Stuart Bailie.

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

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

Join us for a celebration of disruption through art and music with Rarewitch aka Patrick Maguire. Rarewitch is a visual artist, animator and musician based in Belfast known for his prolific and subversive online animated shorts and outsider folk music.

Breaking Into Music is a Creative Industries Day curated by the Oh Yeah Music Centre as part of the annual Sound of Belfast Festival in November. It is designed to empower Northern Ireland’s youth by unlocking the career potential of the arts (with focus on music) in an engaging and interactive setting.

To mark 10 years since Bap Kennedy’s passing, his wife Brenda Kennedy launches his biography, Bap Kennedy: All the Dreams of a Boy.

One of Ireland’s most respected songwriters, Bap led a fascinating, colourful life and left an extraordinary musical legacy. Yet he was, in the words of The Irish Times, “a musician’s musician who never achieved the success his talent deserved.”

Want to understand how to make money from your music, build your network and explore funding that could support your next step?

Join us on Tuesday 10th November as we celebrate the new wave of homegrown talent at our annual Scratch My Progress Showcase. This special night marks the culmination of our 9-month talent development programme supported by PRS Foundation and IMRO, where emerging artists have spent time honing their craft with dedicated mentors, weekly sessions, industry advice, studio time, photoshoots, and creative guidance.

The NI Music Prize returns to the Ulster Hall on the 11 November 2026 for one of the biggest nights in Northern Ireland’s music calendar.

A masterclass in social media presence for new artists by Matt Bacon of Dropout Media.

You’ll know Matt as "Bacons.bits" from your feed, where he talks music and band advice, and shares social media & marketing skills. Often found conducting with his cigar, he’s been helping new and established artists from across the world to find and expand their audiences, one post at a time.

Join us for a special talk on the insight into his approaches and outlook followed by a Q&A with Matt and Rocky O'Reilly from Start Together Studio.

Conor Mallon from Keady, Co. Armagh started his musical career with the Armagh Pipers Club where he attended Uilleann Pipe lessons.

Dara Dubh is an Irish indie–folk–rock artist whose songs sit somewhere between heartfelt confession and a good kick up the road.

Ever wondered how to look after your body as a performer - or what you should actually do when something starts to hurt?

Join SoundBody Physiotherapy for an informal 60-minute injury prevention workshop designed for performers and creatives. We’ll chat through common performance-related aches, pains and injuries, how to reduce your risk of injury, and what you can do to support your body through rehearsals, recording, gigs, touring and everyday life.

Your body is your instrument - so let’s look after it!

Join SoundBody Physiotherapy for a 45-minute, physio-led injury prevention class designed specifically for performers. We’ll explore practical movement, mobility, strength and body awareness strategies to help you stay healthy, resilient and ready to perform.

Volume Control's annual battle of the bands competition. Live Final with 5 of the freshest new musical acts to hit in the scene in Belfast and beyond. They will battle it out in front of an audience of their peers and industry judges in order to win some brilliant prizes and opportunities for their future. Details to be announced soon.

Atóg is a live collaborative performance that explores the traditional Irish session; not simply how it sounds, but what it feels like to be part of one.

Tia Bow launches her debut album Blackberry Path, a multidisciplinary live work combining songwriting, spoken word and video design, with a sound described by Hot Press as “bridging folk, rock and electronica.”

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.

Birsen Tezer is one of Turkey’s most distinctive and respected contemporary vocalists, known for her deeply expressive voice and unique blend of jazz, folk, alternative and traditional Turkish influences.

Ria Rua's debut headline in Belfast.

The Songs of Noel Gallagher is a live celebration of one of the most influential songwriters, featuring songs from across his Oasis and solo catalogue. Performed by Michael Kerr alongside some of Belfast’s finest musicians including John McCullagh, Com McClean and Matt Weir.

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.

Celebrate 40 years of Tom Waits' Frank's Wild Years at Oh Yeah. Kyron Bourke, Duke Special, Clara Tracey & Mike Mormecha perform the classic and more.

Celebrate 40 years of Tom Waits' Frank's Wild Years at Oh Yeah. Kyron Bourke, Duke Special, Clara Tracey & Mike Mormecha perform the classic and more.

Near Death Collective proudly presents CONTENTION (US)!

Contention hit the UK and Ireland for their NUCLEAR WINTER Tour and we can't wait to have them!

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

Don't miss the UK leg of The Whiskey Brothers' first-ever World Tour, Dust Road Tour at Belfast's iconic live music venue, the Oh Yeah Centre. Known for their raw, high-energy folk-rock with just two acoustic guitars, a kick drum, and massive vocal harmonies, this Derbyshire duo consistently go viral on TikTok and Instagram, captivating a global fanbase. Don't miss their electrifying live show, mixing covers like Come Together with unique original music, at this iconic venue.

For the very first time, Marquee Square Heroes are heading to Belfast, bringing the music, emotion and theatrical magic of classic Marillion to the Oh Yeah Music Centre on Friday 2nd April 2027.

Goldie Lookin Chain

Rushified brings a brand-new show around Ireland in 2027, blending classic cuts with deep fan favourites. As Alex, Geddy, Anika, and Loren blast out the full force of the Rush catalogue on the 50-Something tour, arriving in Europe soon, Rushified will also take a broader approach to the Rush repertoire this year.

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.

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.

Scottish-born country artist Chris Andreucci is coming home to the UK and Ireland — but he’s bringing a little bit of Nashville with him.

Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Chris is bringing his Nashville band, The Longneck Losers, across the pond for a high-energy night of authentic country music, honky-tonk spirit, and the unmistakable sound of Music City.

Gordon Chapman-Fox works under the name Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan (WRNTDP) and produces wonderful propulsive, cinematic electronica which has a musical, conceptual and aesthetic setting in the mid 1970s to early 1980s and has made a great impact since his debut in 2020.

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

The Devout return to Belfast for a show on their Greatest Hits and Fan Favourites Tour 2027!