Get set for summer with a brand new live music event in the heart of Belfast. Local music stalwarts Chordblossom will be taking over the Crescent Arts Centre for a stunning all ages showcase of some of the hottest artists from across Northern Ireland.
The debut edition of the Summer Assembly will take place on Saturday 20th June 2026. The line-up features Becky McNeice, Cora Harkin, Madams Last Discovery, Penny’s Band and Polar Bolero.
Tickets for the afternoon show are priced at £5 for under 18s and £10 for over 18s – Buy Tickets For The Summer Assembly.
The Summer Assembly is proudly funded under Belfast City Council’s Teenage Kicks programme, to support the delivery of high-quality live music events for young people aged 18 and under across Belfast.
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Belfast’s Becky McNeice has entered her next era, and she’s done it louder, bolder, and more unapologetically herself than ever before. The alternative pop visionary released her highly anticipated sophomore EP, ‘Popular Loner 2‘, earlier this month. A five-track release that cements her evolution, the project refines her signature blend of hyperpop electricity and confessional lyricism into something sharper, heavier, and impossible to ignore.
Cora Harkin, is a dynamic singer-songwriter from Derry. Specializing in indie pop, Cora’s impactful year includes headlining at Derry’s Nerve Centre and releasing four resonant and spirited singles. Her live performances, have become synonymous with energy and authenticity, drawing fans locally and beyond.
Madams Last Discovery, or Madams as their fans have affectionately nicknamed them, are a psych-drenched post-punk band from Belfast – and The World’s End is a searing four-track masterclass doubling as a thunderous introduction and statement of intent from one of the island’s most hotly-tipped bands.
penny’s band are a four-piece indie-rock group from Northern Ireland. Known for their soaring choruses, restless energy, and heartfelt songwriting, the band have quickly become one of the most exciting new voices on the island’s guitar scene. Since forming in 2023, they’ve sold out headline shows, supported emerging Irish acts, and steadily grown a loyal following across Ireland and beyond.
Live is where their arena is. Getting people onside is what it’s all about – and Polar Bolero do it with a flair entirely their own. The Derry-rooted band are, quite simply, a singular proposition in Irish music right now: a band that folds pop precision, folk storytelling, jazz flair and theatrical sweep into something instinctive and whole, with a sound that feels both completely their own and quietly timeless.
