
UnconfirmedBelfast, Northern Ireland
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Sound of Belfast is an annual, city-wide music festival curated by the Oh Yeah Music Centre, dedicated to showcasing local talent across Belfast's venues each November. It spans a broad range of genres, from gospel and folk to hip-hop and electronic,…
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Date
6 - 16 November, 2026
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Size
Small · 1k-5k
Established
2015, Running 11 years
Vibe
It's a city-wide crawl through pubs, churches, historic baths and concert halls, with people picking their own route across 27 venues over 10 days. The NI Music Prize at the Ulster Hall anchors the week but the rest of it feels loose , small rooms, local acts, and a crowd that's clearly there because they already care about Belfast music.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT 2025
“Spread across the whole city”
“NI Music Prize the big night out”
“Intimate venues, focused listening”
“Mix of free and ticketed events”
“Local music crowd, not tourist-facing”
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