Ranked number 14 in Q Magazine’s top 50 bands of all time and inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame, Bon Jovi is a household name the world over. With front man and namesake Jon Bon Jovi at the helm since they formed back in 1983, the New Jersey band have sold over 120 million albums worldwide, performing more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for 34 million fans and counting. In tribute to this incredible musical talent, The Bon Jovi Experience was born and since 1994 have become the only band to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. Lead singer Tony Pearce’s striking resemblance to the original front man creates an unrivalled tribute not to be missed. “The best Bon Jovi tribute band I’ve ever watched” Jon Bon Jovi Endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself, the official tribute band to Bon Jovi perform all over the world to sell-out crowds. As the world’s leading tribute, The Bon Jovi Experience are often copied but never equalled, performing all the hits you know and love including, “Livin’ On a Prayer”, “Always”, “It’s My Life”, “You Give Love a Bad Name”. This is a tribute band.

GNRE have the only singer able to deliver the exact same unique vocal style and stage show synonymous with classic Axl Rose, a lead guitarist to pull off the Slash tone, look and attitude - many have tried but simply fall short. With a true Guns N Roses sound and stage show, GNRE meticulously recreate every visual detail and every musical note to capture that reckless spirit of the original Guns N Roses legendary live performances.

A very special acoustic show with Mark Morriss & Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones. The band, formed in 1993, had an impressive run of hit singles throughout the late 90's/early 00's, including ’Bluetonic’, ‘Slight Return’, ‘Marblehead Johnson’, ‘Solomon Bites The Worm’, ‘If’ and ‘Keep the Fires Burning’. They scored thirteen Top 40 singles and three Top 10 albums in the UK charts before splitting up in 2011. Join frontman Mark Morriss alongside band mate Adam Devlin as they "Cut Some Rug" on stage together at this very intimate show.

A night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. Do you have a Blank Space in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift - because she'll never go out of Style.

TAKE A WALK ON THE DARK SIDE! Join dark historian Andrew Johnston of Alternative Ulstours on a devilishly informative and shockingly entertaining walking tour of Belfast's Queen's Quarter. Dare you uncover the sinister secrets lurking in these olden streets? The 'very rude' ghost of the Belfast Empire The Frankenstein Chronicles on Upper Crescent Queen's Film Theatre: a haven for horror The haunting of the Queen's University library Supernatural shenanigans in Room 006A Queen's dark alumni: from a deadly doctor to modern-day monsters The Ulster Museum: a mummy, a 'cryptid' and Irish dinosaurs! Creepy tales from Friar's Bush Graveyard An abnormal presence beneath university buildings X-rated activities in the Queen's science department The Belfast church that harboured an alleged serial killer 'Black magic', institutional abuse and Belfast's tragic 'lost boys' When Dracula 'staked' out the Lyric Theatre

Get set for the ultimate emo and pop punk night with The Black Charade (My Chemical Romance tribute) and Fell Out Boy (Fall Out Boy tribute), playing all the hits and fan favourites.

Folk-inspired singer/songwriter Gabrielle Aplin merges her penchant for honest, heartfelt songwriting with interesting pop production to create her sound. With the release of her third album Dear Happy, Aplin's vision is clearer than ever and her artistry is set to take another leap forward. Ticket price includes a 50p venue levy. This is a 14+ event.

Panchiko is a British indie band originating from Nottingham. Formed in 1997, it originally comprised Owain Davies (vocals, guitar), Andy Wright (guitar, sampling), Shaun (bass), and John (drums). The band have since been joined by new members John (replacing the original John on drums) and Rob (guitar).

Following the success of Vonda’s recent UK tours, including the barnstorming joint tour with Sharon Corr which sold out venues across the UK, Vonda will be returning to play a set of greatest hits and favourites with her full band.

Damien Dempsey’s voice is Dublin yet wholly distinctive, almost clichéd to say it, but he is part of a rich bloodline of Irish singers from Luke Kelly to Ronnie Drew, Christy Moore to Andy Irvine. Their kin outside Ireland are Springsteen and Guthrie, Dylan and Marley. On his latest album Almighty Love, Dempsey’s sense of place reaches out beyond Donaghmede and North Bull Island, where he first performed in public as a teenager, across the Irish Sea and further afield.

Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra's effortless swing style to Armstrong's unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt live tribute performance. Don't miss this celebration of two icons whose influence shaped the world of jazz and popular music.

Raised on Rock continue to keep the spirit of classic rock alive and has recently added more classic songs to their set. You'll see Raised on Rock performing the music of Foreigner, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, and many more!

Ascending Midlands indie outfit overpass began their journey in the midst of national restrictions, releasing their debut single 'One Night Lover' in Autumn 2020. They have ended 2021 with four releases and a debut UK headline tour under their belt. Their strong melodies, crisp lead lines and youthful vocals have helped the band gain a presence on the active indie music scene. Overpass have built their dedicated fanbase upon a steady stream of praised support slots, playing alongside bands such as The Wombats, The Snuts, The Twang and The Lottery Winners. The band have garnered over 2M views across social media, making their singles highly anticipated releases. Tracks 'Stop the Clock' and 'Changes' have gained the band spots in Spotify's 'Fresh Finds: Rock' and 'Hot New Bands' playlists, the latter receiving Radio X play.

Ireland’s premier tribute to the supergroup Fleetwood Mac, bring you on a magical musical journey from the Peter Green blues era to the multi-platinum selling Anglo/American band.

The definitive tribute bringing the music of R.E.M. This is a 16+ event.

Kiefer Sutherland has been a professional actor for over thirty years, starring in movies like 'Stand By Me', 'The Lost Boys', 'Young Guns', Flatliners', 'A Few Good Men', 'A Time to Kill', 'Dark City', 'Melancholia' and most recently, a western called 'Forsaken,' as well as the TV series '24.' But unknown to many during the course of his career, he has taken on other vocations with the same kind of dedication and commitment. The first one, beginning around 1992, was that of a cattle rancher and competitive cowboy (roper) in the USTRC team roping circuit. He ran a successful ranch with partner John English for almost a decade. During that timeframe, Sutherland won numerous roping events around the country including Phoenix, Indio and the Los Angeles Open. In 2002, Sutherland, with his music partner and best friend Jude Cole, began a small record label called Ironworks. The goal of this label was to record local musicians and distribute their music at a time when the music industry was going through a monumental shift. Some of their artists included Rocco DeLuca and the Burden, HoneyHoney and Billy Boy On Poison. In 2009, Sutherland left the label to recharge and figure out what he was going to do next. In early 2015 Sutherland played Cole two songs he had written and wanted to record as demos for other artists to record. Cole responded positively to the songs and the album grew organically from those recordings. Two songs became four and four grew into six, until Cole suggested that they make a record. Their collaboration resulted in Kiefer Sutherland's upcoming debut album: 'Down In A Hole'.

There is no doubting Eric Bibb's status as an acoustic blues legend. Since his first album in 1972 Eric has released 35 further albums and enjoyed a non-stop touring career spanning 5 decades. This has made Eric one of the leading bluesmen of his generation and allowed him to draw together a faithful and multinational ‘tribe’ of musicians with whom he has recorded and performed on stage, including such luminaries as Pops and Mavis Staples, Guy Davis, Bonnie Raitt, Toumani Diabate, and Jerry Douglas. A progressive preservationist and a fiery singer with true soul, gospel and folk roots, it will be an honour to welcome Eric Bibb back to the stage in the UK for his 2018 tour.

Long Island brothers -- Michael and Brian D'Addoria -- present their flamboyant, nostalgic powerpop sound.

Sambroso Noda, the beating heart of London’s Cuban community and flourishing music scene, has whipped up a bonafide all-star group of musicians to pay their own unique and loving tribute to the wonderful world of Cuban music.

Presented by Communion ONE. This is an 14+ event (under 16s with an adult)

Conor McLain is an Irish Singer-songwriter whose powerful and polished sound is combined with deep, raw lyrics that evoke emotion and inspire reflection. A perfect blend between Pop and Acoustic Folk. Presented by Conor McLain. This is an 14+ event

Cloudbusting’ brings this experience to Kate Bush fans across the UK. The new concert showcases the band's recent performance of the Hounds of Love album against a dazzling selection of hits such as Wuthering Heights, Babooshka and This Woman’s Work. Mandy Watson as the voice of Kate doesn’t disappoint. She encompasses Kate's range with uncanny yet effortless accuracy and explores the emotional core of the songs without ever resorting to caricature. The five-piece band’s authentic musical arrangements are complemented by eye-popping 3D-mapped projections and a backdrop of original videography created and contributed by Kate-inspired artists from around the world.

NOW The 90's Tribute Band brings the ultimate 90s nostalgia party, featuring a live band and DJs playing hits from Britpop to dance, grunge, and chart-topping pop, such as Oasis and The Spice Girls.

Ireland's premier Nirvana tribute band.

Tribute band.

These Charming Men from Dublin, Ireland were formed in 1995 and to this day continue to charm fans of The Smiths and Morrissey all around the globe.

Taking you on a roller-coaster ride through the super cool 1970s!

One of Belfast's best-loved bands return for a rare summer show.

The story of The Cure.

Incredibly this is the 14th year for ‘Rock for Alzheimer’s’. Previous sell out gigs have already raised over £93,000 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. In fact this annual event won ‘fundraiser of the year’ category of The Dementia Friendly Awards in November 2017. We are proud to again host this event in Belfast. This one will be even more special as another full house will mean that over £100,000 will have been raised in total.

We're thrilled to announce that the Lewes Music Group will be bringing their celebration of Tapestry to life.

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems is coming to The Belfast Empire on Saturday 23rd May for a huge emo Bank Holiday weekend party! The U.K's biggest emo night! Expect to hear massive emo party anthems from My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Blink-182, Jimmy Eat World, Pierce The Veil, Panic! At The Disco, All Time Low, Linkin Park, Taking Back Sunday, Paramore, All American Rejects, Bring Me The Horizon, You Me At Six, The Used and loads more.

Scottish indie band known for their infectious hooks and soaring harmonies

Fresh off the success of his debut album Redesign, acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan returns to the stage with a powerful new tour. Following the success of Redesign, which soared to #1 on the Independent Charts in Ireland, acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan is back with a powerful new tour. Known for his soul-stirring vocals and heartfelt songwriting, McMullan has earned his place as one of Ireland’s most compelling musical talents. With past tour credits that include sharing stages with Ed Sheeran, Kodaline, and Snow Patrol, he’s captivated audiences across the globe—now, it’s time to see him centre stage in his own right.

Chapterhouse perform their debut album in full to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

Faster Pussycat is an American glam metal and glam punk band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1985.

Step back in time into a vaudeville venue of dreams and watch international headline acts, brand spanking new local performers and your favourite devilish duo sin city sideshow.

Of his 12th studio album and its enigmatic title, Destroyer's Dan Bejar offers the following: Sometime last year, I discovered that the original name for The Wild Ones (one of the great English-language ballads of the last 100 years or so) was Ken. I had an epiphany, I was physically struck by this information. In an attempt to hold on to this feeling, I decided to lift the original title of that song and use it for my own purposes. It's unclear to me what that purpose is, or what the connection is. I was not thinking about Suede when making this record. I was thinking about the last few years of the Thatcher era. Those were the years when music first really came at me like a sickness, I had it bad. Maybe The Wild Ones speaks to that feeling, probably why Suede made no sense in America. I think ken also means to know. ken was produced by Josh Wells of Black Mountain, who has been the drummer in Destroyer since 2012. The album was recorded in its entirety in the jam space/studio space that the group calls The Balloon Factory. However, unlike Poison Season, ken was not recorded as a band record, though everyone in the band does make an appearance. ken will also be available as a Deluxe LP: Pressed on opaque yellow vinyl and includes a bonus 7-inch single on black vinyl that contains solo acoustic versions of the album tracks A Light Travels Down the Catwalk and Stay Lost. Includes lyric insert.

We call it Jazz is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! This live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage. Enjoy a selection of the finest 'hot jazz' tunes, a unique blend of ragtime, brass, and blues, plus moments of spontaneous improvisation—a hallmark of true jazz. Be part of jazz's living legacy, where every note tells a story of freedom, creativity, and camaraderie.

Down & Dirty! AC/DC is a band whose appeal is huge, widespread through the generations and totally indifferent to musical fashions. Their unique formula of tight riffs and fat rhythm combines dance ability with hard-rocking anthems that flow through the blood of all who have been smitten by their cheeky-but-colossal offerings. If you want to see AC/DC, but your options are limited, then check out Dirty DC. You will not be disappointed. All the energy and electricity of an AC/DC show along with completely faithful renditions will leave you trembling, with a smile on your face. Dirty DC have been playing throughout Britain and parts of Europe since 1998, and have developed the line-up and dynamic stage show that has made their current reputation seriously strong amongst AC/DC fans, whether die-hard fanatics, or just people who want a good night out. Every visual detail has been fine-tuned; from drum kit model to footwear, but most importantly, the musical delivery and stage show has an impact that does not fail to impress.