20 years in stand-up for the ‘Taskmaster’ cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor, Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals. A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity. He explores this – along with equally …
Presenting Pink Pony Club: a special place where boys and girls can all be queens, every single day. Expect to hear Superficial DJ’s playing your favourite pop anthems all night long! Tickets are going to move faster than you can say femininomenon – get yours now! SOUNDS LIKE: Chappell Roan • Sabrina Carpenter • Charli XCX • Troye Sivan …
Chris Abrahams (piano), Tony Buck (drums), and Lloyd Swanton (bass) The Necks offer a phenomenal musical experience, unlike any other piano trio. Masters of their own musical language of long-form improvisation, each performance see the trio step onto the stage with zero pre-conceived ideas of what they will play. From the first note struck, to the final vibration felt, The Necks and audience go on …
We’re seriously excited about this. The Magic Numbers comprise of two pairs of siblings (Romeo and Michele Stodart, Sean and Angela Gannon) who are known for their unique harmonies, melodic hooks, songwriting craftsmanship and timeless sound. Their Mercury Prize-nominated self-titled debut album was released in 2005 to outstanding critical acclaim, and contained top ten hit singles such as ‘Forever Lost’, ‘Love Me Like …
The 4 of Us: Belfast Launch of ‘Crescent Nights’ To celebrate the launch of their acclaimed new album “Crescent Nights”, The 4 Of Us return to CQAF to perform songs from their latest release, as well as familiar classics from an extensive back catalogue. Hailing from Newry, The 4 Of Us has been captivating audiences for over three decades with …
Willy Mason tour 2025 Teasing a new record, Willy Mason has announced tour dates for 2025 Willy Mason is returning on tour to Europe in 2025, including a Belfast date at The Empire Music Hall on Wednesday 29th October. Since 2020 Willy has been touring with increasing regularity, steadily honing his live sound and playing. His band includes Charlotte …
FLOOK: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN 2025! As part of a major celebratory tour to mark 30 years together, Flook will be playing the Belfast Empire on Friday November 28th 2025. What began in 1995 as a ground-breaking union of musicians and instruments, has continued as a unique musical offering through one live album, four studio albums and countless outstanding performances. A new recording is due …
The Black Charade and Fell Out Boy present their SO MUCH (FOR) SWEET REVENGE TOUR as tributes to My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy on Friday 30th May 2025. Tickets on sale now, be advised this show will sell out.
The greatest Elvis show since 1977! The Elvis Spectacular take you on a musical journey through the songs of the legend that was , and is, Elvis Presley. Starring European Elvis Champion, the one and only Ciaran Houlihan, with his TCB Band and backing vocals from The Sweet Sensations.
No Wasted Time here…hot on the heels of a sold-out January performance, The Illegals will be back for the annual end of summer how with us on Saturday 30th August 2025. Tickets on sale at all the usual places, remember that if you get them directly from the venue across the counter at the Empire Bar you’ll save on those …