Our regular gig guide picks out a handful of must see gigs taking place across Northern Ireland.
IMBOLC International Music Festival – Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin – 3rd February 2026
IMBOLC Unsigned is dedicated to showcasing the talent of young and emerging musicians, providing them with a valuable platform to reach broader audiences and make their mark in the music world.
Tickets & Further Info: IMBOLC – IMBOLC Gan Síniú // IMBOLC Unsigned
Charlie Hanlon – Oh Yeah Centre – 6th February 2026
Irish indie artist Charlie Hanlon plays his biggest headline show to date at Oh Yeah Centre with support from Politik and Cara Collins.
Tickets & Further Info: Charlie Hanlon | Oh Yeah Music Centre
Sounds of NI Hop House Battle of the Bands – Pavillion Bar – 6th and 11th February 2026
Playing on the 6th February is House of Neptune, Caolan Mac Anulta, Dionysus, Boy M5 and Ilisium and playing on the 11th February is Anna Wright, Manchine, Zac Mac, Synapse and Pitfall. £5 on the door and doors open 9pm.
Cap On The Wall – Court House Bangor – 6th February 2026
Cap on the Wall will perform a fortnightly residency in the informal setting of our beautiful Drawing Room in February and March 2026. The trio recently celebrated their 30th anniversary with us at The Court House. That’s three decades of entertaining audiences at home and abroad including appearances across the world at festivals with guest musicians and dancers. Expect a lively mix of folk and pop with a trad twist.
Tickets & Further Info: Cap on the Wall – The Court House
Sweet Sweet Noise – Oh Yeah Centre – 7th February 2026
14+ All dayer hardcore to shoegaze to indie music. Broncos headlining with support from Gush, Susi Pagel, Touzai, Silk, Mucksavage, Cavalier Attitude, Sensory Overload and Pitfall.
Tickets & Further Info: Old Crows Promotions Presents: SWEET SWEET NOISE | Oh Yeah Music Centre
Deepest Well – Bennigan’s Bar, Derry – 7th February 2026
Supported by Synapse and Shasma. Tickets £7 on door.
Tickets & Further Info: Bennigans Bar
Trucker Diablo – Diamond Rock Club, Ahoghill – 7th February 2026
The big Truck rolls down the road to the Diamond Rock Club for another raucous evening of rock n roll.
Tickets & Further Info: Trucker Diablo at the DRC
The 19th Street Band (Duo) – Court House, Bangor – 8th February 2026
Following on from their outstanding Open House Festival shows, Meghan & Caolaidhe Davis (of The 19th Street Band) have stripped down to the bones, so to speak, to unite their energy in rock’n’ ‘roll with a special duo performance that showcases their vocal harmonies and roots with the fiddle and guitar. Steeped in folk-rock, these two have drank the muddy waters clean & lived to tell the tale. As this duo has roots in Bangor, this will be a real treat, and a fabulous welcome home show.
Tickets & Further Info: The 19th Street Band (Duo) – The Court House
Volume Control and Dragwounds presents Enough Is Enough – Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast – 11th February 2026
Volume Control and Drag Wounds Promotions have collaborated to bring you the first ever all ages metal gig in Oh Yeah Centre!
Tickets & Further Info: Volume Control x Drag Wounds presents: Enough Is Enough | Oh Yeah Music Centre
Back Quarter – Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast – 13th February 2026
Back Quarter return to Belfast for a headline show at the Oh Yeah Music Centre on 13th February, presented by Word of Mouth. Known for their explosive live energy and sharp alternative sound, the band lead a stacked lineup featuring AOA, Novena and Meat Wagon.
Tickets & Further Info: WOM Presents: Back Quarter | Oh Yeah Music Centre
Sister Ghost and Cora Harkin – Waterfront Hall, Belfast – 14th February 2026
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a spectral twist as Irish art-rock powerhouse Sister Ghost brings her signature blend of grunge, dark power-pop, and electrifying energy to Waterfront Hall Studio on 14 February 2026!
Tickets & Further Info: Sister Ghost – Waterfront Hall
Rock For Alzheimer’s – Empire, Belfast – 14th February 2026
Incredibly this is the 13th year of ‘Rock for Alzheimer’s’. Previous sold-out gigs have raised over £82,000 in aid of The Alzheimer’s Society NI, featuring top local rock tributes, all of whom have a personal family story to tell in relation to Alzheimer’s.
Tickets & Further Info: Rock for Alzheimer’s 2026
Cosmic Jam/House of Neptune – Accidental Theatre, Belfast – 19th February 2026
Accidental Theatre’s monthly Cosmic Jam will be headlined by House of Neptune with support from Anna Wright and others. £6 on the door.
Jet Black Tulips EP Launch – The Queens Student Union Bar, Belfast – 19th February 2026
Indie rockers Jet Black Tulips launch their latest EP with support from High Ryder & Jack Millar.
Tickets & Further Info: Jet Black Tulips EP Launch | Thursday 19th February 2026, 8:00pm | Buy Tickets | Ticketlab
Consolers Album Launch – Empire, Belfast – 20th February 2026
Consolers are playing their biggest headliner to date to celebrate the upcoming release of their debut album, Deep Breaths.
Tickets & Further Info: Consolers Album Launch
GIFTED: ROE – Empire, Belfast – 26th February 2026
Chordblossom reaches the grand old age of 14 this year. To celebrate we are hosting a special edition of GIFTED with some old friends and some new faces. We will welcome ROE, Lucy Bell, Alfie Norma and The Davids to the hallowed Empire stage.
Tickets & Further Info: GIFTED with ROE
Scarred Lip and Day Sleeper – Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast – 26th February 2026
Scarred Lip and Day Sleeper are heading across the water for a few very special gigs with their dear friends Drew Makes Noise.
Tickets & Further Info: Scarred Lip & day sleeper | Oh Yeah Music Centre
Virgins Final Show – Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast – 28th February 2026
Virgins announce new single, a new EP and at the same time the end of the band and a farewell show. The band will play their final show in Belfast on February 28th in the Oh Yeah Centre with support from Wynona Bleach and Gush.
Tickets & Further Info: Old Crows Promotions Presents: Virgins Final Show | Oh Yeah Music Centre
How do I get added to the gig guide?
There are tonnes of great gigs happening right across Northern Ireland each week and our gig guide only showcases a fraction of them. If you are hosting a gig and would like us to consider adding it to a future Gig Guide, please send all the details to info@chordblossom.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Please be kind and remember we can’t feature everyone and where possible please try and give us at least 3 weeks notice.
