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Morning 1

10:00Started

Everything You Need to Know to Launch Your New Music Project

Oh Yeah Music Centre · Music
Calling all new artists & bands. If you've been writing and recording your songs and you're not sure where to take them next, this free networking event is for you. This is your chance for quickfire meetings with professional music practitioners focused on helping you with guidance on artist development, recording, live production, gig promotion, PR, social media, radio play, TV placements, song registrations, exporting your music internationally and more. You will have the opportunity to meet and connect with the people who deliver for the Belfast music community. You'll also be given useful lists of actionable ideas and tasks to help develop your new project and start to take over the world. Spaces are limited to 10 artists/bands and it is essential that if you apply that you will attend.
16+Tickets & info

Afternoon 6

14:30

Jazzlife Jam

The MAC · The Crush · City centre · Music
Details Jazzlife Jam is back at the MAC! Join us in the Crush for the exceptional talent of David Lyttle's nationwide Jazz Juniors programme. Whether you’re stopping by for a coffee or settling in for the full show, you’ll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, great tunes, and the perfect soundtrack to your day.
FreeVenue listing

Tonight 20

18:00

The Ties That Bind - Secret Song

The Duncairn · Music
STRICTLY 18+ - Doors 6pm Secret Song: A Night of Musical Celebration A very special West Cork live music and spoken-word event at The Duncairn The Secret Song Music Festival takes place annually at Levis Corner House in Ballydehob for 11 years. And just as its name suggests, the lineup is a secret. On the day, audiences and performers arrive without knowing who else will be playing. Over the years, the festival has welcomed surprise performances from Lisa Hannigan, Ye Vagabonds, Jen Grant, Mick Flannery, SOAK, Rozi Plain, Lily Lyons and George Houston. At its heart, Secret Song is a celebration of original live music, spontaneity and the joy of discovering something unexpected. Audiences take a chance on the mystery lineup and are richly rewarded. On Saturday 14 November, a programme of exceptionally talented musicians, curated by Levis Corner House, will perform across various stages at The Duncairn. As always, no names are announced in advance. Expect a brilliant evening showcasing the vibrancy and creativity of Irelands cultural scene. A Creative Ireland Shared Island ‘The Ties That Bind’ collaboration. Event details • Date: Saturday 14 November 2026 • Venue: The Duncairn, Belfast • Doors / start: 6pm • Tickets: £25 & BF —————————————- The 2026 The Ties That Bind Creative Ireland–Shared Island project brings together Levis’ Corner House (West Cork), The Duncairn (Belfast), Wexford and South Derry (Sperrins) in a cross-community creative exchange. Supported by Cork County Council Arts Office and Belfast City Council - www.creativeireland.gov.ie photo @ Rachel Cullen
£2518+Tickets & info
19:00

20th Anniversary Tour Songs From The Deep Forest with Duke Special

Mandela Hall · Music
Announcing the 20th Anniversary Belfast show, celebrating one of Ireland’s most unique and timeless records, Songs From The Deep Forest. Described as “a quiet triumph of enduring artistry”, Songs from the Deep Forest remains a beautifully imaginative collection of songs — full of warmth, poetic storytelling and the unmistakable voice and piano-driven melodies that made Duke Special such a singular artist. Rather than ageing, the album has only grown richer with time. Its softness, theatrical charm and refusal to follow trends are exactly what makes it still resonate so deeply two decades later. "I can’t believe that it’s been 20 years since Songs from the Deep Forest was released. To mark its 20th anniversary, I’ll be performing the album in its entirety, along with the wonderful Temperance Society Chip Bailey and some special guests. Hope to see you there!” - Duke Special
£30Tickets & info
19:00

Duke Special - Songs From The Deep Forest 20th Anniversary

Mandela Hall · Music
Duke Special and Special Guest, Aqualung Announcing the 20th Anniversary Belfast show, celebrating one of Ireland’s most unique and timeless records, Songs From The Deep Forest. Described as “a quiet triumph of enduring artistry”, Songs from the Deep Forest remains a beautifully imaginative collection of songs — full of warmth, poetic storytelling and the unmistakable voice and piano-driven melodies that made Duke Special such a singular artist. Rather than ageing, the album has only grown richer with time. Its softness, theatrical charm and refusal to follow trends are exactly what makes it still resonate so deeply two decades later. " I can’t believe that it’s been 20 years since Songs from the Deep Forest was released. To mark its 20th anniversary, I’ll be performing the album in its entirety, along with the wonderful Temperance Society Chip Bailey and some special guests. Hope to see you there! Duke Special x" This is a fully Seated Show
£3018+Tickets & info
19:30

Big Love: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Belvoir Studio Theatre · Music
Big Love return with their brilliant tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac! There are no events at Belvoir Studio Theatre that have been as popular over the last few years as Big Love! They regularly sell out their shows and leave a disappointed waiting list of devoted fans so don’t miss out, get your tickets today! Fleetwood Mac have surged in popularity in recent years. finding a whole new generation of fans via social media. This show is guaranteed to appeal to all ages and all levels of Mac devotion. As a fully live six-piece Fleetwood Mac tribute show with an authentic sound, Big Love’s exciting show covers all the hits of the phenomenally successful Buckingham-Nicks era of the band, as well as referring back to the classic Peter Green line-up. The show is an intimate cabaret event to which you can Bring Your Own Bottle (and glasses!). There will only be soft drinks, sweets and ice cream for sale at the venue.
£25Venue listing
19:30

Hard Rain Ensemble presents: Death of Naturalist

Harty Room, Music Building · Music
Hard Rain with special guests Malachy Frame and Sarah Richmond This programme is a reflection on the relationship between human beings and nature, drawing on poetry and text. It challenges the idea that humanity has constructed itself as separate from, and superior to, nature. This also considers parallels within our society in how throughout history, patriarchal culture has similarly constructed women as subordinate and acquiescent. Birding By Ear by Perry Goldstein was developed out of a long-standing collaboration with writer Richard Powers. His six bespoke bird-themed poems serve as a subtle thematic precursor to his ecological novel The Overstory. They explore specific birds, examining what human beings project onto nature out of a deep-seated loneliness and desire to connect. Áine Mallon's Songs for Revered Scorned Women (world premiere performance) was written in collaboration with Emily DeDakis. In this song cycle each movement uniquely adopts the perspective of a woman drawn from history, mythology, or religion, who has served as the archetype for misogynistic treatment or the establishment of patriarchal standards. Greg Caffrey composed his setting of Seamus Heaney's acclaimed poetry collection Death of a Naturalist in 2020 with this version for Hard Rain written in 2022 while Relativity and Revelation by Sarah Lianne Lewis sets poems by American poet J.L. Williams alongside translated traditional Japanese tanka - haiku. The juxtaposition of the stillness and serenity of the heron against the innate complexities of our human interactions, becomes a reflection on our fragile existence in the natural world. Birding by Ear (2019) - 19' Perry Goldstein / Poetry by Richard Powers *Irish premiere Song of the Birds (1998) - Sally Beamish 4' / From Catalan Folksong Songs from Revered Scorned Women 2025 - Áine Mallon 13' / Text by Emily DeDakis *World premiere -- Relativity and Revelation (2015) - Sarah Lianne Lewis - 13' / Poetry by J.L.Williams Buaneitilt (2022) - 4' Jane O’Leary / Poetry by Emily Dickinson Death of a Naturalist (2020/22) - 14' / Poetry by Seamus Heaney
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19:30

NOW THE 90’s TRIBUTE BAND

The Belfast Empire Music Hall · South Belfast · Music
Now The 90’s tribute band return on Saturday 14th November, asking all the proper questions. What’s going on? Where did you come from, where did you go? What is she going to look like with a chimney on her? These huge 90’s shows always sell out, so get on the ball – tickets on sale from Ticketmaster online (follow the link), or save on booking fees and collect a physical ticket by calling in person at The Empire Bar (great for large groups).
£15Tickets & info
20:00

DORIS DAY: A Date with the Girl Next Door aw26

Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Music
Sat 14 Nov | 8pm Studio Theatre | £20 An evening of songs and stories of Doris Day’s life. Truly DiVine brings Doris back to life with all of her sweet glamour and charm, but beware, all may not have been as it seemed – as real life truths are revealed. Join singer, actress and entertainer Truly DiVine and her band for an intimate show - you are welcome to dress up and sing along as you soak up the nostalgic atmosphere. Truly DiVine - Vocals Eamonn Moran - Guitar Niall Hughes - Double Bass Patrice Brun - Saxophone Date: Sat 14 Nov Time: 8pm Cost: £20 Location: Studio Theatre An evening of songs and stories of Doris Day’s life. Truly DiVine brings Doris back to life with all of her sweet glamour and charm, but beware, all may not have been as it seemed - as real life truths are revealed. Join singer, actress and entertainer Truly DiVine and her band for an intimate show - you are welcome to dress up and sing along as you soak up the nostalgic atmosphere. Truly DiVine - Vocals Eamonn Moran - Guitar Niall Hughes - Double Bass Patrice Brun - Saxophone
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20:00

Ocean Colour Scene

Ulster Hall · Music
Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced their tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals coming to Ulster Hall on 14 & 15 November 2026! Released in April 1996, at the height of the Britpop era, Moseley Shoals was Ocean Colour Scene’s second album and immediately became a huge success. Reaching number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, Moseley Shoals featured the massive hit singles ‘The Riverboat Song’, ‘You’ve Got It Bad’, ‘The Day We Caught The Train’ and ‘The Circle’ and was certified as triple-platinum after spending an incredible 92 weeks on the chart. In August that year, Oasis invited Ocean Colour Scene to be their special guests at one of their historic concerts held at Knebworth. Performing a blistering set in front 125,000 people, Ocean Colour Scene firmly cemented their status as one of Britain’s biggest bands. For the Moseley Shoals 30th anniversary tour, in addition to playing all the highlights from Moseley Shoals, Ocean Colour Scene will play a career-spanning set to include all their other hits and fan favourites, such as ‘Hundred Mile High City’, ‘Travellers Tune’, ‘Better Day and ‘Profit In Peace’, amongst many others. Ocean Colour Scene’s lead singer Simon Fowler said, “It’s hard to believe that Moseley Shoals turns 30 in 2026. We owe so much to that album, so it’s exciting to be able to look forward this very special anniversary and celebrate with our amazing fans at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues.” Formed in Birmingham in 1989, Ocean Colour Scene began crafting songs in the spirit of the soul, folk and blues greats who inspired them, with words and melodies that would soon chime with the hearts and minds of the group’s fiercely loyal fanbase. After a few years honing their sound, Ocean Colour Scene became a household name with the release of Moseley Shoals, which was quickly followed by the Top 10 albums Marchin’ Already (1997), One From The Modern (1999) and Mechanical Drift (2001). Enjoying an incredible run of seventeen Top 40 singles - which included nine successive Top 20 singles – Ocean Colour Scene are not only one of the UK’s most successful groups, they are also renowned as one of the country’s very best live bands.
£51.50Tickets & info
20:00

The Bjorn Identity - Tribute to ABBA

Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Music
The Bjorn Identity - a Tribute to ABBA, celebrating 50 years of Dancing Queen! Europe’s, most authentic live ABBA show marks the legacy of ABBA’s greatest song – Dancing Queen with a welcome return to Island Hall Lisburn. The Bjorn Identity is a faithful tribute to ABBA, an even boasts real-life couples playing their part to capture the magic of the originals Swedes ‘on stage’ chemistry. Expect to be impressed by their uncanny vocals & physical likeness, stunning array of replica costumes, attention to detail as well as Benny’s iconic spinning white Yamaha piano. A two-hour - disco throwback concert full of ABBA’s greatest hits and more. This high-energy show promises nostalgia and Gimme Gimme glamour for all you Super Troupers. Secure your tickets early for the time of your lives, in this perfectly stage crafted ABBA ‘in concert’ reproduction. Quotes “I saw the real Abba in Dublin in 1979 and have seen several tribute acts since. The Bjorn Identity are right up there with the best” - Trish Loughman - Dublin “Capture the essence of ABBA like no other” – Abba Official Fan Group “Looks like ABBA, sounds like ABBA” – The Ticket, BBC Radio Ulster “The Costumes, the choreography, the voices… EVERYTHING!” – 3 for 1 Trinity Concerts, Germany Additional marketing info: This year ‘Dancing Queen’ reached the milestone of one billion views on YouTube for its official video and is the second oldest song to join the ‘One Billion Views Club’ with the 1976 track only beaten by Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (1975) proving that the legacy of ABBA is as enduring as ever, with fans from 8 to 80! Special Offer: Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free! Show finishes 10.20pm approx. The Bjorn Identity - a Tribute to ABBA, celebrating 50 years of Dancing Queen! Europe’s, most authentic live ABBA show marks the legacy of ABBA’s greatest song – Dancing Queen with a welcome return to Island Hall Lisburn. The Bjorn Identity is a faithful tribute to ABBA, an even boasts real-life couples playing their part to capture the magic of the originals Swedes ‘on stage’ chemistry. Expect to be impressed by their uncanny vocals & physical likeness, stunning array of replica costumes, attention to detail as well as Benny’s iconic spinning white Yamaha piano. A two-hour - disco throwback concert full of ABBA’s greatest hits and more. This high-energy show promises nostalgia and Gimme Gimme glamour for all you Super Troupers. Secure your tickets early for the time of your lives, in this perfectly stage crafted ABBA ‘in concert’ reproduction. Quotes “I saw the real Abba in Dublin in 1979 and have seen several tribute acts since. The Bjorn Identity are right up there with the best” - Trish Loughman - Dublin “Capture the essence of ABBA like no other” – Abba Official Fan Group “Looks like ABBA, sounds like ABBA” – The Ticket, BBC Radio Ulster “The Costumes, the choreography, the voices… EVERYTHING!” – 3 for 1 Trinity Concerts, Germany Additional marketing info: This year ‘Dancing Queen’ reached the milestone of one billion views on YouTube for its official video and is the second oldest song to join the ‘One Billion Views Club’ with the 1976 track only beaten by Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (1975) proving that the legacy of ABBA is as enduring as ever, with fans from 8 to 80! Special Offer: Buy 10 tickets and get the 11th free! Show finishes 10.20pm approx.
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20:00

The Budvar Music Trail: Mark Hegan plus Support

The Black Box · City centre · Music
Since picking up the guitar at age twelve, Mark’s achievements have been numerous; from sold out shows and tours across Ireland and the U.K., to NI Music Prize nominations and airtime on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and RTE Radio 1. Now, with two EPs under his belt and a year of touring that included support slot dates with the legendary Irish band Aslan, Mark's determination to cement himself as one of Ireland's most promising artists is steadfast.
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21:00

Nite Tales | SATURDAYS | Free Guestlist

Ollie's · Clubbing · Music
NITE TALES @ OLLIE’S 🌙 9PM–3AM of pure late-night energy ⚡️ Live music in the TIPI from 10:30PM 'till LATE 🎶 DJ Iscream & DJ Jordan spinning hip hop, RnB, disco & house all night long 🔥 Table packages from £220 🍾 - send us a DM on FB or Insta or message us on 07718428695 to book! Deep. Dark. Disco. See you there?
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21:00

VANTA - Where Sound & Light Unfold - Phase 2

Oh Yeah Music Centre · Music
Following the success of its debut last year, VANTA returns as part of this year’s Sound of Belfast Festival, bringing with it a new phase of the immersive audio-visual experience from Timmy Stewart & The Fully Automatic Model. Described as a collaborative exploration where sound and light meet, VANTA moves beyond the traditional boundaries of a live music event, creating an environment where electronic music, visual art, lighting and performance come together as an evolving experience. The second phase of VANTA builds on the foundations established at last year’s event, taking the project into new territory and continuing its exploration of the relationship between sound, light, space & audience. Across the night, the Oh Yeah Music Centre becomes the setting for an experience designed to unfold around the audience, combining carefully constructed electronic soundscapes with an evolving visual & lighting environment. For Timmy Stewart & The Fully Automatic Model, the return of VANTA represents the next step in an ongoing creative experiment, that embraces technology, improvisation and atmosphere while remaining rooted in Belfast's vibrant independent music art&s community.
£1518+Tickets & info