Music & Nightlife

Fontaines D.C Belfast Vital gate times, age restrictions and more for sold-out gig supported by KNEECAP

Day two at Belfast Vital is sold out

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Culture Night Belfast returns this September with fresh new look after five year absence

Belfast Culture Night

Over 100 events are taking place in the Cathedral Quarter and across the city

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Demand growing for late-night transport to unlock Belfast’s night-time economy

Belfast City Centre

A new consumer survey highlights the urgent need for late-night transport to help the city's night-time economy

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Belfast Vital gate times, transport, age restrictions, support acts and more for 2025 gigs

Festival season is coming to a close across Northern Ireland

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Sam Fender Belfast Vital gate times, age restrictions, support acts and more for his biggest NI show to date

It is his biggest headline show in NI to date

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What you can and cannot bring into the Boucher Road Playing Fields for Belfast Vital 2025

Some useful information before heading to this week's gigs

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How to get to Boucher Road Playing Fields for Belfast Vital 2025

Two massive shows happening at Boucher Road this week

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Kneecap's Electric Picnic performance will not be censored, says festival boss

The Belfast band are set to perform on the main stage at 3.30pm on Saturday

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Lisa McHugh says life has been 'incredibly tough' in first update amid health battle

The county singer was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder earlier this summer after dealing with facial pain, headaches and losing function in both of her legs

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KNEECAP cancel all 15 US tour gigs due to Mo Chara's upcoming court date

"This is news we are sad to deliver"

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An unbeatable crowd and hit after hit made The 30+ Club Festival a night not to be missed

Custom House Square

Short half hour sets meant the constant change of theme kept everyone enthralled the whole night

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The 30+ Club Festival at CHSq line-up, stage times, weather and more ahead of Bank Holiday event

Custom House Square

Take That's Howard Donald is set to perform

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EMERGE day two stage times, line-up, age restrictions and more

Emerge Music Festival

Another massive day ahead at Boucher Road Playing Fields

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Marti Pellow CHSq gate times, support acts, age restrictions and more Belfast gig

Custom House Square

He is performing as part of his Love Is All Around shows

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EMERGE day one headliners, stage times, curfew, age restrictions and more - a guide to the Belfast music fesival

Emerge Music Festival

It is Fatboy Slim's first time headlining the festival

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'I got drenched at Electric Picnic one year now I always pack little-known item'

The Irish musical extravaganza returns next week in Co Laois, so one Electric Picnic festival superfan has curated the ultimate survival guide for anyone going there

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Amble blow away CHSq crowd with incredible sold-out gig - in pictures

Custom House Square

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EMERGE Belfast stage times, line-up, age restrictions, travel advice and more for annual music festival

Emerge Music Festival

It is back for a fourth year in the heart of the city

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Over 40 free music gigs in Bangor this weekend for Open House Festival

This is the city's first ever dedicated Blues & Jazz Week

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Mishaps on Sinead O’Connor cover can’t spoil magical night in Belfast for New York indie icon Sharon Van Etten

Mandela Hall gig by American star Sharon Van Etten combined best of artist's new and older material

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Watch as Irish priest belts out Oasis at wedding ceremony

The hilarious moment was caught on camera by wedding singer Rachel Griffin, who was performing at the service and couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

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'My masterplan': Die-hard Oasis fan tells of sneaking into Croke Park gigs and hiding in toilets

He boasted how he 'snuck around' security to get into the Oasis gig

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EMERGE music festival 2025 takes shape at Boucher Road- in pictures

Emerge Music Festival

Only four days to go!

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Picture This announces massive SSE Arena Belfast gig for 2025

They listened to their dedicated NI fan base who missed them this summer!

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Marks & Spencer M&S shoppers can snap up £12 teddy cardigan that's like 'wearing a cloud'Shoppers have discovered a way to get the cosy piece for cheaper

We were spoilt for choice at popular NI restaurant's new location

The Rusty Keg has relocated recently and the food certainly lived up to its beautiful new surroundings

Fairhill Centre's £10m transformation hoping to restore town status as shopping destination

Northern Ireland's newest Primark store is preparing to open in the shopping centre by the end of the year

Meet the NI powerhouse couple behind a decade of hugely successful whiskey

The couple are perhaps best known for their award winning gin, but the whiskey side of the business has been quietly maturing – much like the liquid gold in their casks.

Dunelm shoppers 'in love' with 'beautiful' £65 rug that's available in four colours

"I'm in love with this rug. The soft, neutral colours go perfectly in our living room and make it feel so warm and cosy."

Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer shoppers can bag 'warm and fluffy' cardigan for under £13 The Teddy Borg Wrap Lounge Cardigan is available in two autumnal colours including dark raspberry and ivory

Fairhill Centre's £10m transformation hoping to restore town status as shopping destination

Northern Ireland's newest Primark store is preparing to open in the shopping centre by the end of the year

Meet the NI powerhouse couple behind a decade of hugely successful whiskey

The couple are perhaps best known for their award winning gin, but the whiskey side of the business has been quietly maturing – much like the liquid gold in their casks.

Belfast Oktoberfest social photos as pals toast to the start of the weekend

Things to do Belfast

Our photographer Justin Kernoghan was on hand to catch all the fun at Oktoberfest on Thursday night as pals started the weekend celebrations a little early

'I used to work at Boots and these are the best beauty deals ahead of Black Friday'

Boots has yet to confirm when its Black Friday deals will launch, but there are already plenty of ways to save on Christmas gifts, beauty products and more

Real Life Grieving family raise thousands in memory of four-year-old son who died in tragic holiday accident Edward Massey passed away hours after arriving for a holiday on the Spanish island of Tenerife

Outrage as guests arrive at North Coast hotel for bookings only to find it closed

A number of people had to find elsewhere to stay after expecting to stay the night at Me & Mrs Jones hotel in Portstewart

Glengormley family-run chippy on 28 years of creating a 'home from home'

The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm

Six cases heard before NI courts this week

Two Belfast men who stole a scooter from a doctor in an early morning hijacking were handed 30-month sentences

Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast

The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening

Crime Investigation after multiple cars damaged with 'Halloween hair-dye' in Dundonald The incident took place some time between Friday evening and Saturday morning

Northern Ireland can follow Slovakia's lead says Bailey Peacock-Farrell

Northern Ireland football team

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell eyeing a big night against Germany at Windsor Park

Shea Charles relishing 'one of the biggest nights' of his Northern Ireland career

Northern Ireland football team

The Southampton midfielder can't wait to get another crack at Germany

43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after two children found dead at home

Police were called to a home in Stafford at around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Two children were sadly pronounced dead at the scene

Man to appear in court charged with sexual communication with a child

It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11