Our regular gig guide picks out a handful of must see gigs taking place across Northern Ireland.
ASH: Live in Conversation – Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast – 6 May 2026
ASH celebrate 30 years (to the day) since the release of their seminal album, 1977. The band will play an intimate live acoustic set of those classic tracks from the album and the evening will be hosted by BBC Introducing’s Taylor Johnson, who will be chatting to the band and delving into the stories and inspirations behind the music
Bronagh Gallagher – Ulster Sports Club, Belfast – 8 May 2026
Bronagh Gallagher returns to Belfast for a disco infused show as part of Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival.
Anna’s Number – Court House, Bangor – 8 May 2026
Anna’s Number bring the ‘showband’ into the Instagram generation. They are renowned for their expansive, inventive setlist – from 60s rock‘n’roll to 70s funk/soul classics to noughties clubland bangers.
California Irish – Duncairn, Belfast – 9 May 2026
California Irish set out to rediscover that lost intersection of folk, country rock, and storytelling that blossomed in the hills of 1960s Los Angeles — a sound born from community, creativity, and collaboration.
Zac Mac Band – Diamond Rock Club, Ahoghill – 9 May 2026
Fast rising guitarist Zac Mac returns with a new brand to bring his impressive live show to new heights.
Dead Goat – Black Box, Belfast – 10 May 2026
Individually, they are each accomplished artists in their own right. Together, they are DEAD GOAT, a Northern Irish supergroup made up of renowned songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, producers, singers, and long-standing friends.
Voodoo Sessions – Voodoo, Belfast – 13 May 2026
For their 20th edition Voodoo Sessions will feature Deadly Sons, Minerva & Deepest Well.
Midnight Housework – Union Bar, Belfast – 14 May 2026
Midnight Housework mark their return to Belfast with a headline show which also features WOHN and Charlie Hanlon.
Stone Cassette – Union Bar, Belfast – 15 May 2026
Stone Cassette are a new psychedlic folk rock band from Belfast and this will be their debut live outing. They’ll be joined by Michael Mormecha.
WOHN – Bennigans, Derry – 15 May 2026
North Coast rockers headline Bennigans in Derry with support from Belfast’s Foreign Mornings and The Waiting Room Magazine.
CHALK – Limelight, Belfast – 16 May 2026
CHALK mark the release of their critically acclaimed debut album with what will be a spectacular live experience in the legendary Limelight.
Motion Sickness #02 – Union Bar, Belfast – 22 May 2026
Pop punk night Motion sickness returns for its second event. This one features Picture Postcard (Dublin) who are touring their EP, North Ghost (North Coast), The Last Resort (Belfast) and Plastercast (Belfast).
Julie Julie – Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast – 23 May 2026
Belfast indie darlings JulieJulie release their debut EP Love-Fuelled Pragmatic. Support comes from The Pottingers and Running Out the Clock!
Ravenlight – Voodoo, Belfast – 23 May 2026
Ravenlight bring their epic blend of symphonic and melodic metal to the home of rock and metal in Belfast for one night only.
Stormzone – Diamond Rock Club, Belfast – 23 May 2026
Heavy metal outfit Stormzone return to the hallowed Diamond Rock Club for a sure fire night of hard hitting riffs.
LEVELS – Mandela Hall, Belfast – 28 May 2026
Regular live music showcase LEVELS is back in the Mandela Hall. The latest edition features Aqua Tofana, Ria Timkin and Mr Pink.
Our Space – Nerve Centre, Derry – 29 May 2026
Our Space bring together a diverse lineup of young bands ready to make their mark. This all ages show will feature Yours Truly, Carp, LIR, Farragos & Linear
Sunset Theory – Bennigans, Derry – 29 May 2026
Heavy alt rock band Sunset Theory take to the stage alongside midwest emo bands Waiting Room Magazines and Sandemo.
CHERYM: One Last Show – New Gate Arts Centre, Derry – 30 May 2026
CHERYM formed after meeting in college over a joint love of garage rock, pop punk and a desire to be the biggest band in the world. All good things must come to an end and CHERYM are now ready to bow out on their terms with one last homecoming show. Don’t miss your opportunity to soak up all those pop-punk hooks and melodies one last time.
SILK – Ulster Sports Club, Belfast – 30 May 2026
Old Crow Promotions celebrate ‘Auralux’, the highly anticipated debut mini-album from Irish shoegazers, Silk.
Matt Benson – Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast – 30 May 2026
Benson’s debut album Sit Back Down Again is capturing peoples imaginations and getting 5-star reviews from the critics. A soul-drenched debut steeped in vintage R&B, New Orleans brass, and cinematic storytelling.
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