
Rod Stewart brings his farewell 'The Final Encore' tour to SSE Arena Belfast, with electronic pioneer Howard Jones as special guest.

The Script play The O2 Belfast with special guest James Morrison on their 'The Man in the Arena Tour', supporting their album 'The User's Guide To Being Human'.

Take That play Belsonic in Belfast with their Dreamers Tour, marking their biggest European run in years.

Outdoor music festival with headline shows by Kingfishr, Sombr, Alex Warren, Amble, Dermot Kennedy and Take That across Ormeau Park in Belfast.

New production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie and starring Alice Fearn as Grizabella.

Niall Horan brings his Dinner Party Live on Tour to The O2 Belfast, with shows on 15 and 16 November.

The West End rock musical about the last days of Jesus Christ, with Sam Ryder as Jesus, at the Grand Opera House.

Christmas pantomime, billed as Northern Ireland's biggest, with music, comedy and spectacular effects, recommended for ages 3 and above.

Boxing Day 'Big Two' Belfast derby between Glentoran and Linfield in the BOYLESports Premiership at The BetMcLean Oval.

The Lord Mayor of Belfast, with local artists and performers, lights up the city for Christmas at City Hall, marking the start of the festive season.

The original Tony-winning musical about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons on its 20th Anniversary UK Tour, with performances at 2:30pm and 7:30pm.

Family ice show with Mickey Mouse and friends from Moana, Frozen, Encanto, Toy Story and Coco, with world-class skating and acrobatics.

Olivier Award-nominated stage adaptation of Judith Kerr's children's book, with sing-along songs and no interval, for children aged 3 and over.

Northern Ireland's biggest night of comedy, with hosts Colin Geddis and Aaron McCann and a bill of NI comedy heavyweights across two sessions.

Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit play the Waterfront Hall with their brother Isak Benjamin on the Visions of the Past tour.

Musical about the rise of Simon & Garfunkel, with a live band performing their hits and original film footage.

The stage musical brings the hit film to life, with its biggest songs carried by a full company of dancers.

Theatrical world premiere of the Midsomer Murders whodunnit, adapted by Guy Unsworth and starring Daniel Casey as Inspector Tom Barnaby.

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland brings its Peace Proms production to The O2 Belfast, with three shows across two days.

The West End musical Annie, with Claire Sweeney as Miss Hannigan, comes to the Grand Opera House in Belfast.

Brian Friel's play Faith Healer, with Conleth Hill, Lisa Dwyer Hogg and Chris McCurry, returns to the Lyric Theatre for its 75th anniversary season.

The 26th Belfast Film Festival brings international, UK and Irish cinema to a dozen venues across Belfast, with opening and closing night screenings, a Directorial Masterclass and the Réalta Award.

Tumble Circus brings its alternative Christmas show to a fully heated Big Top in Writers' Square for its tenth year.

Free Christmas parade from Belfast City Hall down Donegall Place to CastleCourt, with face painting, circus performers and Santa's Grotto in the mall.

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson brings his solo band to the Ulster Hall for the PsychoGod Tour.

The BetMGM Premier League returns to The O2 Belfast with a night of top-level darts headlined by Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Gian van Veen.

Dance spectacular by Johannes Radebe, the South African Strictly Come Dancing star, with ballroom, South African rhythms and pop anthems.

The Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Chicago, with its brassy jazz score and Bob Fosse choreography, returns to the Grand Opera House.

The international smash-hit musical about the six wives of Henry VIII, with music by George Stiles and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, returns to Belfast.

The award-winning Broadway and West End musical Hadestown on its first UK and Ireland tour, with performances at the Grand Opera House.

The 30th anniversary touring production of Simon Beaufoy's stage play, about a group of unemployed men who try to win back their dignity.

Russell Watson returns to the Grand Opera House with classical masterpieces, musical theatre favourites and highlights from his own catalogue, with guest artist Nancy May.

Official draw of the UEFA Euro 2028 qualifying groups, held at ICC Belfast as part of the European City of Sport 2026 programme.

Annual festival celebrating Belfast's diverse music scene, with live music, EP launches, jazz kissa sessions, a music walking tour and the Northern Ireland Music Prize at Ulster Hall.

Irish comedy trio Foil, Arms & Hog bring their live show of sketch comedy, audience participation and improvisation to the Grand Opera House.

Touring stop of the Olivier Award-winning musical about the true story of the 1943 Allied deception that helped win the war.

The UK & Ireland tour of the musical Singin' in the Rain, with Karen Hauer as Lina Lamont, for five nights at the Grand Opera House.

Adam Garcia brings his West End dance show Emerald Storm to the Grand Opera House, fusing Irish dance and urban tap with live music from Tom Ball.

The UK tour production of Reginald Rose's courtroom thriller, set inside a jury room, arrives in Belfast following record-breaking West End seasons.

Belfast Halloween week with nine giant inflatable monsters, a pumpkin patch at City Hall, the Día de los Muertos Skull Procession and a haunted ghost trail.

House music producer and DJ MK, real name Marc Kinchen, plays The Telegraph Building on Royal Avenue.

Closing performance of the 64th Belfast International Arts Festival, with Rory Friers' live ensemble, as the 2026 Artist-in-Residence.

A new stage version of Agatha Christie's Poirot mystery, with Peter Polycarpou as the detective, directed by Lucy Bailey.

Belfast Operatic Company brings the Olivier-winning musical about the kindness of the town of Gander to the Grand Opera House.

World premiere musical adaptation of the 1998 film, with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová and direction by John Doyle.

Stand-up show 'Will Change Your Life' by Romesh Ranganathan, with two evening shows at the Grand Opera House.

Interactive participatory show in which the audience learns and sings Queen hits together, with directors Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman.

The Emmy Award-winning five-piece harmony group The Shamrocks play their biggest Belfast headline date to date on their debut UK tour.

The 2027 UK & Ireland tour of Grease the Musical, with Debbie McGee as Miss Lynch, at the Grand Opera House.

United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Connacht at Affidea Stadium in Belfast.

The original cast of The Fast Show reunite on stage to recreate the show's favourite moments and share behind-the-scenes stories.

Belfast One's Halloween takeover with nine monsters roaming the city centre, pumpkin decorating workshops, face painting, a spooky disco and a new Horror Trail.

Deacon Blue play their debut album 'Raintown' in full, followed by a second set of career songs, on their 40th anniversary UK and Ireland tour.

Touring stage show from London's Natural History Museum that brings life-like dinosaurs to the stage for a prehistoric journey through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

Lyric Theatre revival of Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women', adapted by Anne-Marie Casey and directed by Debra Hill, as a festive stage classic.

Free family celebration of the Mexican Day of the Dead with dancers, drummers, fire performers, stilt walkers and a sugar skull float, ending with a Skull Procession.

Peter Corry's festive concert with guests Niamh Noade and Jennifer Tierney, plus the BSPA Voices choir, in St Anne's Cathedral.

Award-winning Broadway musical comedy whodunit in which two actors play thirteen characters and the piano, presented by Bruiser Theatre Company.

Pop-up exhibition recreating the food and dining customs of the Titanic, with a sensory station inspired by the ship's story.

Orbital play Limelight 1 with their new album 'Other' on The Other Tour.

Country star Drake Milligan brings his Tumbleweed World Tour to the Ulster Hall, with special guest Josh Weathers.

The dysfunctional family from the Northern Ireland TV series returns to the Grand Opera House with political satire, jokes and stand-up from Tim McGarry.

Irish country star Derek Ryan brings his biggest concert tour to the Grand Opera House with hits from his new album.

Science and magic Halloween show where 'Potion Masters' brew bubbling potions and conjure demonstrations with exploding pumpkins and audience participation.

Evening about the career of Henrik Larsson, Celtic's all-time top scorer, at the Waterfront Hall.

World premiere immersive interactive storytelling show by Cahoots NI, a ghostly experience where the choices you make shape the night.

A musical journey through Irish culture with Irish hits, dynamic choreography and storytelling.

Musical by Big Telly Theatre Company about a man marrying an artificial intelligence, staged as an immersive experience at The Lyric Theatre Belfast.

Sombr plays Ormeau Park with support from Suki Waterhouse on his 'You Are The Reason Tour'.

Lighthouse Family play the Waterfront Hall in Belfast on their 2027 UK and Ireland reunion tour, celebrating their album 'Ocean Drive'.

NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament, the first of its kind outside North America, with four games for the Belpot Trophy at the O2 Belfast Centre.

British pop-soul duo Lighthouse Family play the Waterfront Hall with material from their debut album 'Ocean Drive' and greatest hits on their 2027 reunion tour.

Live stage show from the rugby podcast The Rugby Pod, hosted by Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode with guests John Smit, Stephen Ferris and Ian Madigan.

All-ages, hands-on Halloween trail where visitors help the character Boo Ghost find missing festival items by solving puzzles in a Halloween House and Spooky Square.

Paul Heaton brings a career-spanning night to The O2 Belfast, with Lightning Seeds as support and guest singer Rianne Downey.
Titanic Belfast's autumn programme of free family activities, including a food and craft market, a Hay Bale Trail, live music and the 'Flavours of Titanic' exhibition.

NI Opera Chorus concert celebrating the music of opera, with soprano Lesley Garrett CBE as guest artist and compere.

The sell-out West End and international phenomenon Paranormal Activity, with brand-new special effects, arrives on its first UK and Ireland tour at the Grand Opera House.

River Tall Theatre Company's historical play about the love story of Joseph Plunkett and Grace Gifford set against the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin.

GBL Productions pantomime, a modern take on the Sleeping Beauty fairytale with slapstick comedy and audience participation, as a Christmas show.

Tribute show celebrating the music of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, with songs like 'Jolene', 'The Gambler' and 'Islands in the Stream'.

Triple-bill dance show by Luail with works by Akram Khan, Oona Doherty and Liz Roche, part of the Belfast International Arts Festival.

Semi-staged concert of arias and extended scenes from Verdi, Bellini, Rossini, Donizetti and Puccini by Lyric Opera Ireland and the Ulster Orchestra around the theme 'Passion & Betrayal'.

Annual exhibition of the Royal Ulster Academy with painting, sculpture, print, photography and craft from RUA members, invited artists and open submissions.