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Unveiling the Vibrant Spectrum of 2025's Belfast Music Scene

In 2025, Belfast is striking a chord with music enthusiasts, hosting an array of illustrious artists at The SSE Arena. From Snow Patrol’s highly anticipated album release, to the multinational melodies of Peace Proms, and iconic performances by Lionel Richie and Scissor Sisters, the events promise a rich tapestry of sound. Dive into the detailed lineup that highlights the diversity and excitement of this pulsating musical journey, showcasing both local and international talent.

Feb 27, 2025
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1. Snow Patrol
SNOW PATROL have announced their eagerly awaited return with a brand new album. Titled ‘The Forest Is The Path’, the album is the band’s first in six years, following 2018’s ‘Wildness’, and is set for release on 13th September via Polydor Records. It is produced by Fraser T Smith (Adele/Dave/Stormzy) and the band. Now comprising the trio of Gary Lightbody, Nathan Connolly and Johnny McDaid, Snow Patrol offer the first taste of their extraordinary new album with first single ‘The Beginning’, as well as announcing details of a UK and Ireland Arena tour in 2025.
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27 - 28 Feb, 2025
The SSE Arena Belfast

Belfast · Odyssey Place

2. Peace Proms
Under the baton of the internationally acclaimed Maestro Greg Beardsell, this spectacular event will star a choir of 6,000 children from across Northern Ireland and the Border region. Audiences can expect an exhilarating musical journey with everything from powerful bagpipe melodies and stirring peace anthems to pop, rock, and family favourites. Belfast Peace Proms 2025 is set to inspire and bring communities together in a shared celebration of music and peace.
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Mar 9, 2025
The SSE Arena Belfast

Belfast · Odyssey Place

3. Paul Heaton
Paul Heaton released a new solo album ‘The Mighty Several’ on 11th October. Produced by Ian Broudie of the Lightning Seeds and recorded at Blueprint Studios in Salford, ‘The Mighty Several’ features 12 new original songs, performed by Paul and his band plus several special guest singers including Heaton’s regular live vocalist Rianne Downey as well as Yvonne Shelton and Danny Muldoon.
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Mar 21, 2025
The SSE Arena Belfast

Belfast · Odyssey Place

4. André Rieu
With over 40 million albums sold, more than 500 platinum awards, nearly 10 million Facebook followers, billions of views on YouTube and more than half a million spectators worldwide annually, the charismatic Dutch violinist is undoubtedly one of the most accomplished live acts in the world. Thus, the previous tour across the UK and Ireland attracted over 100.000 spectators and was roaring success.
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Apr 10, 2025
The SSE Arena Belfast

Belfast · Odyssey Place

5. Sugababes
Their recent comeback - as the original line-up of Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena and Siobhan Donaghy - was solidified with their now legendary 2022 Glastonbury performance. This set the scene for their biggest sold-out UK tour and the first new music in a decade alongside another record-breaking field-closing set at Worthy Farm in June 2024.
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Apr 19, 2025
The SSE Arena Belfast

Belfast · Odyssey Place

6. Olly Murs 15 Years of Hits – Live 2025
Olly said. “Celebrating 15 unbelievable years doing what I love best will be truly special. But to top it off I’m taking a band with me who I was obsessed with in my college years, BLUE! No doubt the pranks and banter will be free-flowing but most importantly it’s going to be a great night for the fans to enjoy, I can’t wait.”
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Apr 30, 2025
The SSE Arena Belfast

Belfast · Odyssey Place

7. Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots will celebrate the release of Clancy with The Clancy World Tour, their biggest headline tour ever set to get underway August 15th at Denver, CO’s Ball Arena. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will traverse North America through the fall followed by dates in New Zealand, Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. For tickets and complete details for Twenty One Pilots’ The Clancy World Tour visit www.twentyonepilots.com/tour.
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May 8, 2025
The SSE Arena Belfast

Belfast · Odyssey Place

8. Bryan Adams: Roll With The Punches Tour
He has 17 studio albums including his latest album “So Happy It Hurts” (nominated for a Grammy), “Pretty Woman – The Musical”, Classic pt. I and pt. II, which feature new recordings of his greatest hits, released digitally and in ATMOS with Platoon, are also available physically with BMG. His songwriting has garnered him numerous awards and accolades including three Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, a Grammy Award and 20 Juno Awards. Bryan Adams is a Canadian singer/songwriter who will be playing concerts in the USA and Europe again in 2025.
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May 21, 2025
The SSE Arena Belfast

Belfast · Odyssey Place

9. Scissor Sisters
The album 'Scissor Sisters' was the best-selling album in the UK of 2004, selling over 3 million copies globally (a staggering 2 million of these were UK sales). Ranked as the 20th biggest-selling album of the 21st century in the UK and the 35th biggest-selling album of all time, the album went 9 x Platinum in the UK, and won three BRIT Awards in 2005, including Best International Album, Best International Group and Best International Breakthrough Act, making Scissor Sisters the first act ever to win all three international categories.
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May 27, 2025
The SSE Arena Belfast

Belfast · Odyssey Place

10. Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie, a Grammy Awards®, Oscar®, and Golden Globe® winning icon, has sold over 125 million records worldwide. As one of the most celebrated figures in music history, his illustrious career spans multiple decades, producing unforgettable anthems like ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘We Are The World’, ‘Easy’ and many more.
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May 31, 2025
The SSE Arena Belfast

Belfast · Odyssey Place

Conclusion
Belfast's 2025 music scene is a vibrant tapestry of diverse sounds and voices, promising unforgettable experiences for music lovers. With a lineup that spans genres and generations, The SSE Arena is set to become a hub for fans seeking both nostalgia and new musical adventures. As each artist takes the stage, they add to the rich cultural fabric of the city, making Belfast a must-visit destination for music enthusiasts in 2025. It's a year that promises to resonate in the hearts of audiences long after the final note is played.
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