The Irish in Belfast, Ireland

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Belfast

March 5th – 14th, 2026

November 14th – December 22nd, 2026

October 15th – November 1st, 2026

August 22nd – 23rd, 2026

Belfast TradFest delivers a week-long July Summer Festival, Ireland’s premier traditional music Summer School, and the St Patrick’s Music Festival, celebrating traditional music, song and dance in Belfast.

Bittles Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with expertly crafted cocktails and a diverse menu, perfect for socializing and unwinding in the heart of New York. Located in the heart of Belfast, our venue is within walking distance of the top attractions in the city. We're known for our freshly squeezed pints! You wont find a better pint of Guinness in all of Belfast. With hundreds of whiskeys to choose from, you're guaranteed to find the right one for you. Known as the Flat Iron Building, this iconic location has been a landmark in Belfast for centuries.

April 29th – May 10th, 2026

May 1st – 10th, 2026

Experience the soulful legacy of Sir Van Morrison with Celtic Soul, a highly acclaimed tribute band delivering an unforgettable musical journey.

Chalk, a dynamic duo of award-winning musicians Ross Cullen and Benedict Goddard, blends Dublin's Guitar Band scene with Belfast's hardcore dance floors to create an electrifying fusion of techno-infused industrial punk. Known for their explosive live performances and innovative Conditions Trilogy, Chalk has garnered support from top artists and festivals worldwide, and is set to release their debut LP in early 2026.

Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich is an arts and cultural centre with a strong focus on Irish language and culture. The centre offers, through its arts programme, theatre, music, visual arts, poetry, literary events, workshops and classes catering for all ages. Based in a former Presbyterian church on the Falls Road, the building has had a number of incarnations during its often troubled history. As an arts centre it is at the heart of a vibrant cultural community. Cultúrlann also houses a café /restaurant, book and gift shop and a tourist information point. The dramatic new curved extension includes the Gerard Dillon art gallery, a must see for art lovers. In the interactive space on the first floor, visitors will get an insight into the development of Irish language and culture in Belfast and on how Irish has influenced English, with words such as ‘shanty’, ‘smashing’ and ‘kybosh’ all originating in Irish. Tourists can visit the centre, enjoy the exhibitions, hear a traditional Irish music session, browse in the shop or enjoy a meal. A ‘Gaeltacht experience’ evening can also be booked by groups. This includes a three course meal with live traditional music, song and dance followed by a céilí (Irish dance) where everyone has a go and learns some steps. For more details see our website at www.culturlann.ie or call Aoife on 0044 28 9096 4180. Traditional music sessions take place every Saturday from 12 - 2pm in the Cultúrlann Café. All are welcome to bring an instrument and join in. It's also free to listen, just come along and enjoy the buzz over a coffee or lunch! Culturlann is accessible – for full details of their accessibility features, see Culturlann | AccessAble

The thing about the history of the Duke is that nobody can agree on what’s true, and we are not here to help. The only way to know what it’s like is to come and experience it yourself. Willie Jack has owned the Duke since the early ’80s but it already had plenty of unique Northern Irish character. It was a pub for 200 years but got blown up in 1972 – terrorists were going to bomb the High Court but came to a security checkpoint and bolted up the alleyway to get away. The bomb went off prematurely and flattened the pub. It wasn’t targeted but it had to be rebuilt. What went wrong? Surely the beer wasn’t all that bad. Today it’s known for the history of Belfast distilling which is visible on bric-a-brac inside, the murals, the Belfast phrases covering the place. For 30 years Willie saved up precious Belfast ephemera from pubs across the nine counties of Ulster, and continues to do so. Everything on display is original and true Belfast, it’s got provenance. Added to that are the new murals from guest artists which cover most of the walls outside.

Music from Belfast

Féile an Phobail (The Community’s Festival), also known as the West Belfast Festival, is Ireland’s largest community arts festival. Taking place primarily on and around Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland, it features a massive two-week summer program of music concerts, comedy, exhibitions, political debates, and international food fayres.

The Home of Traditional Irish Music in Belfast. Live music 7 nights a week Traditional watering hole with beer on tap & typical hearty fare, plus live folk music nightly.

Drinks, food, spirits and social in Belfast city centre

A licensed premises for over 100 years and steeped in Belfast history, Henry’s is the regeneration of a old favourite.

Welcome to Belfast's oldest pub! Simple, traditional venue filled with small tables and stools and serving beers, spirits and wines.

What can you say about Kneecap? The biggest Irish language influence in the world today. And the music? Well, sure they’d blow the roof of the place. Would love to hear your stories about going to see these modern legends.

Lavery’s has 22 pool tables, live sport, private karaoke, and great food. Visit Belfast's oldest family-owned pub, at the heart of the city's social life for >100 years. Long-standing traditional bar with sport on TV, a pool room with 18 tables, and a roof terrace.

Tucked away behind the Castle Court Shopping Centre you won’t find a more traditional Irish music bar than Maddens or a more perfectly poured pint of Guinness. You’ll regularly find a group playing traditional instruments in the corner by candlelight in this intimate pub. There’s no craft beer here, but the atmosphere couldn’t be better. Entry is by buzzer so don’t be put off if the door won’t open. Press the bell, and they’ll let you in. A pint in Maddens is a must if you want to get a real feel for Irish culture.

McHugh's bar dates back to 1711 making it the oldest surviving building in Belfast. A proud tradition of great food, great drink and great craic!

Georgian hostelry dating to 1711, with traditional bar, basement live music and modern Irish dining.

In the years since Mount Palomar’s inception, Kerr’s unique use of innovative electronic hardware including modular synthesis quickly saw him gain notoriety in the dance music scene. In the first year of operating under the moniker, he was invited to play Berlin’s world famous nightclub Berghain 4 times within a year, including a peak time slot […]

Belfast-based trio Myriad Things immerses you in a sonic landscape imbued with diversity of thought and sound. The influences are eclectic and multi-generational, seamlessly and tastefully blending elements of progressive rock, shred guitar, psychedelia, funk, ethereal and ambient soundscapes, and even some of the blues. The group's New EP ‘Sanctuary’ finds the band taking a giant step forward in sound and production, the result is a blistering piece of 70’s prog rock that nods to heritage but feels entirely contemporary and vital. Alongside filling Belfast's iconic venue The Empire, Sanctuary and previous releases have won the band acclaim with press and fans alike, catching the sharpened ears of taste makers such as Hot Press, RTE Entertainment, Chordblossom and Rock N Load. Over the course of three tracks on ‘Sanctuary’ the band further expand their sound and consciousness, moving between to swirling psychedelia of title track ‘Sanctuary’, to the Zeppelin-esque stomp of ‘There is Nothing There’ to the expansive ‘Colours of the World. Lyrically the EP addresses themes of existential pressures and the desire to escape, drawing on Buddhist and Taoist philosophies to help try and make sense of a world that never seems to switch off. The true beauty and success of the project lies in the undeniable chemistry of its members. "Virtuoso guitar playing (Jonnie Rice) held in check by a really solid and quite spectacular rhythm section (Brendan Doran and Jimmy McCrory)" - Daily Mirror NI. The intention of Myriad Things is to push boundaries whilst still maintaining a clear musical identity in its sound, giving people what they want but challenging them to open their minds and broaden their perspectives. The group keeps itself anchored in its rock and roll roots, never underestimating the power and importance of the riff, shred guitar solo, or groove-laden rhythm section. With that, the sound is constantly evolving with experimentation and utilisation of new electronic effects on guitar and bass, traditional instruments like steel tongue drum and bouzouki, linear and score-like compositions, varied and orchestral use of percussion instruments, and artfully crafted thematic lyrics.

January 8th – 31st, 2026

Welcome to our family-run restaurant, where delicious meals and genuine hospitality come together in a cozy atmosphere. We're thrilled to be your hosts, serving up not just food, but memorable experiences that make you feel right at home.

PREYRS, a visceral new force in alternative rock and metal, is the brainchild of Belfast rock artist Amy Montgomery and drummer/producer Michael Mormecha. Fusing raw alternative rock energy with the weight of metal, their music is an electrifying clash of aggression and euphoria, darkness and uplift, chaos and control.

If there’s one thing we’re not shy about, it’s our age. Yes, we’re old, really old; and we say that with pride. For the past 406 years, located in the heart of Drumbeg, Belfast, sits Robert Stewart’s Spirit Grocer or more familiarly known as Bob Stewart’s. This pub and restaurant hasn’t always been the only licenced premises nestling in the hamlet of Drumbeg. The road that runs by the front door of Robert Stewart’s has carried the good, the bad and the ugly in times gone by, out of Belfast.

March 14th, 2026

Famed Belfast bar, popular with students and young professionals.

Famous for being a gem of a pub owned by the National Trust. Welcome to The Crown Liquor Saloon, a historic pub in Belfast As a brand with a heritage of 150+ years, we pride ourselves on our position as purveyors of perfect pints, with tempting dishes on our pub classic menus.

Protected by earth ramparts and the city walls, the area where the Dark Horse now stands was convenient to the pottery & whiskey merchants of Belfast Call into The Dark Horse and you can enjoy some of the finest coffee and Suki tea served in Belfast. You can also appreciate the superb decor and special atmosphere with beautiful antique surroundings, furniture and artefacts from some of the city’s most famous hotels and buildings from bygone times – all providing a rare and unique glimpse of Belfast’s historical past.

Our building is over 300 years old and has a great story to tell – and let’s be honest, we all love a good story! It was formerly a warehouse and traded everything from fish and tea to tinned soup, linen, whiskey and much more. Since opening in 2013, we have tried our best to maintain and expose the building’s original features and bring it to life in all it’s glory today. Whether it’s food, drink or entertainment we have it all at The Dirty Onion. Home to two bars, one restaurant and one of the biggest beer gardens in Belfast, we are sure to keep you entertained all year round.

The Garrick Bar, Belfast, is a historic venue renowned for its elegant interior and vibrant atmosphere, offering a perfect blend of classic charm and modern sophistication. Known for its rich history and frequent cultural gatherings, it remains a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike. t has been said that the famous 18th-century Shakespearean actor David Garrick – who coincidentally was involved in the wine trade before he succumbed to the lure of the stage – once visited this bar for a drink, but that seems a highly unlikely notion. Garrick did visit Ireland on a few occasions, mostly performing in Dublin, but he died in 1779, around a century before the Garrick bar was founded. It’s possible, however, that the 'Garrick' name could have been inspired by the Garrick Club, a fashionable London rendezvous which was founded in 1831 as a place where ‘actors and men of education and refinement might meet on equal terms’. The Garrick Club was a favourite watering hole of the author William Thackeray, who visited Belfast in 1842 and for all we know he may have planted the suggestion in someone’s head at that time.

The John Hewitt Pub, located in the Cathedral Quarter, right in the centre of Belfast, is one of the most famous Pubs in the Country. And from 2022, it has been entrusted to us. We are really humbled, and equally excited about such an amazing opportunity; to help build on the legacy of the Hewitt as a socially minded, community based, beer centric hub in Belfast, offering world class hospitality!

Award Winning Pub & Restaurant Est.1810. In House Butcher & Kitchen Garden

The Double Emmy® Award winning Shamrocks have transformed the world’s biggest stages into roaring Irish pubs across the globe, such as the main concert hall of the Sydney Opera House to the iconic Fox Theatre in Detroit and a sold out concert at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End.

No Kiddin’... The Thirsty Goat Bar and Beer Garden is the newest arrival in Belfast’s trendy Cathedral Quarter. We boast the best of Belfast offering locals and visitors a warm welcome in our quirky surroundings. Enjoy food from our

Sir George Ivan "Van" Morrison (born 31 August 1945) is a renowned Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician from Belfast, celebrated for his unique "[Celtic soul]" blend of blues, folk, jazz, and R&B. Rising to fame in the 1960s with the band Them, he launched a prolific solo career featuring hits like "Brown Eyed Girl" and albums like Moondance.

Experience Belfast's rich history at Whites Tavern, the city's oldest tavern, offering a perfect blend of great drinks, quality food, and live music in its unique venues: The Tavern, Beer Hall, and The Garden.