Sound of Belfast 2026

About it

An annual celebration of Belfast's musical landscape with free and paid events at various venues.

Tuesday 10 Nov · 2 on

• 1.30pmPRS Members' Day at Sound of Belfast | Oh Yeah Music CentreA PRS Members' Day at Sound of Belfast, hosted at Oh Yeah Music Centre.Belfast · Until 7pm · Oh Yeah Music Centre · Price: check with the host

  
  PRS Members' Day at Sound of Belfast | Oh Yeah Music Centre

  Tue 10 Nov, 1.30–7pm · Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast · Price: check with the host

  

  A PRS Members' Day at Sound of Belfast, hosted at Oh Yeah Music Centre.

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• Scratch My Progress ShowcaseAn annual showcase at Sound of Belfast marking the end of a 9-month talent development programme, with new music and compilation EP performances.Belfast · Oh Yeah Music Centre · Free · Time: check with the host
  Scratch My Progress Showcase

  Tue 10 Nov · Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast · Free · Time: check with the host

  An annual showcase at Sound of Belfast marking the end of a 9-month talent development programme, with new music and compilation EP performances.

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Wednesday 11 Nov · 1 on

• 7pmNorthern Ireland Music Prize 2026The Northern Ireland Music Prize 2026 at Ulster Hall in Belfast, described as the festival's flagship event.Belfast · Until 11pm · Ulster Hall · Price: check with the host

  
  Northern Ireland Music Prize 2026

  Wed 11 Nov, 7–11pm · Ulster Hall, Belfast · Price: check with the host

  

  The Northern Ireland Music Prize 2026 at Ulster Hall in Belfast, described as the festival's flagship event.

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Friday 13 Nov · 1 on

• 6.30pmVolume Control presents: Clash of the New Breeds 2026Volume Control's annual battle of the bands final with five new acts, at Oh Yeah Music Centre.Belfast · Until 10.30pm · Oh Yeah Music Centre · £10

  
  Volume Control presents: Clash of the New Breeds 2026

  Fri 13 Nov, 6.30–10.30pm · Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast · £10

  

  Volume Control's annual battle of the bands final with five new acts, at Oh Yeah Music Centre.

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Sunday 15 Nov · 1 on

• 2pmThe New Wave: Gráinne Meyer & AtógAtóg is a live collaborative performance exploring the traditional Irish session, with composer Gráinne Meyer.Belfast · Until 5pm · Oh Yeah Music Centre · £5–£10

  
  The New Wave: Gráinne Meyer & Atóg

  Sun 15 Nov, 2–5pm · Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast · £5–£10

  

  Atóg is a live collaborative performance exploring the traditional Irish session, with composer Gráinne Meyer.

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Been and gone

• Mon9NovBreaking Into (Live) Music | Oh Yeah Music CentreA session on breaking into live music at Oh Yeah Music Centre.Belfast · 9.30am–3pm · Oh Yeah Music Centre · Price: check with the host
  
• Sun8NovYouth Open MicOpen mic at Oh Yeah Music Centre for young people to showcase their musical talent.Belfast · 12–3pm · Oh Yeah Music Centre · £3
  
• Sat7NovSound of Belfast Festival: The Budvar Music Trail – TESSIO & Piaras O’LorcainA Budvar Music Trail night with TESSIO and Piaras O'Lorcain at The Black Box, part of Sound of Belfast Festival.Belfast · 7pm · The Black Box · Free
• Fri6NovSound of Belfast x Eastside Arts present: Sonic EastA night of electronic music from women and non-binary artists at Harland and Wolff Staff Club.Belfast · 7–10pm · Harland and Wolff Staff Club · £5–£12
  
• Thu5NovSound of Belfast x Blue Pool x NuMuze: Late Night Art TakeoverLate Night Art Takeover at Ulster Sports Club with indie rockers Casual Riots headlining and support from Schtick.Belfast · 9.30–11.30pm · Ulster Sports Club · £10
  
• Thu5NovHandmade MusicA monthly experimental music night at Accidental Theatre with short sets, time to chat and space to move.Belfast · 8–10.30pm · Accidental Theatre · £6
  
• Thu5NovAlter Your Native Land: Punk In The North 1976-2026 Exhibition Launch | Oh Yeah Music CentreLaunch of a photographic exhibition by Stuart Bailie marking 50 years of punk in Northern Ireland, opening the festival.Belfast · 6–8pm · Oh Yeah Music Centre · Price: check with the host