Belfast is in for a cultural treat as The SSE Arena gears up to host an exhilarating lineup of events. From the enchanting 'Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures' to the soulful melodies of Keith and Kristyn Getty's 'Home For Christmas,' and the vibrant hip hop beats of 'Kneecap,' the arena promises a season of unforgettable performances. Experience the musical genius of legendary artists like André Rieu, Cyndi Lauper, and Paul Heaton, while embracing the harmonious spirit of the Peace Proms. Mark your calendars for a series of spectacular shows that will captivate audiences of all ages.

A Magical Journey Through Music and Performance at The SSE Arena Belfast

The SSE Arena Belfast is set to host a spectacular array of musical events in 2025, featuring some of the most beloved and influential artists of our times. From James Blunt's 20th Anniversary Tour to Cyndi Lauper's farewell tour, and Snow Patrol's much-anticipated album release, the line-up promises unforgettable performances. The arena will also witness captivating shows by André Rieu, Peace Proms, and other iconic acts like Sugababes, Olly Murs, Twenty One Pilots, and Bryan Adams. Join us as we delve into the highlights and unique elements of these incredible events.

Celebrate Iconic Musical Journeys at The SSE Arena Belfast in 2025

The SSE Arena in Belfast is set to host a vibrant lineup of music events in 2025, featuring an array of world-renowned artists and bands. From André Rieu's classical violin performances to the energetic comeback of the Sugababes, and the timeless hits of Lionel Richie, this year's events promise a diverse musical experience. Here's an in-depth look at the concerts and performances that music lovers won't want to miss.

Unveiling the Spectacle: Top Music Events at The SSE Arena Belfast in 2025

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.

Unveiling the Vibrant Spectrum of 2025's Belfast Music Scene

The SSE Arena Belfast is set to host an incredible lineup of musical events throughout 2025, showcasing a diverse range of artists and genres. From the legendary André Rieu and the iconic Sugababes to the unforgettable performances by Olly Murs and Twenty One Pilots, Belfast will be a hub for music lovers. These events promise a compelling blend of nostalgia, innovation, and global talent, offering audiences an unparalleled live music experience at this premier venue.

The SSE Arena Belfast: A Musical Extravaganza in 2025

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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Paul Heaton

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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.

Peace Proms

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.

Snow Patrol

Lauper won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist with her first album, She's So Unusual, and became the first woman in history to have four top-five singles from a debut album including her anthem “Girls Just Want To Have Fun.” Lauper has released ten additional studio albums, featuring classics like “Time After Time” and “True Colors,” and is a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and NY Times best-selling author. In 2013, Lauper became the first solo woman to win Best Original Score (music and lyrics) for Kinky Boots. She is also tireless in her advocacy work. She has been an activist since day one, always fighting for the underdog - especially women, people living with HIV/AIDS, and the LGBTQ community.

Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour

Back To Bedlam featured the global smash hit ‘You’re Beautiful’ and is one of the top ten best-selling albums of the Noughties. He’s won two Brit Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards and has received five Grammy nominations. As James humbly approaches national treasure status in his native UK, he is widely regarded for his honesty, wit and charm, as showcased on record, on stage and with his ever-engaging social media banter. Just last year, he released his seventh studio album Who We Used To Be. With “Tunes that press emotional buttons with military precision” (Financial Times) and Retropop Magazine hailing it as “His best in a long time”, Who We Used To Be was James’ first studio album since the acclaimed, Top 3 Once Upon A Mind in 2019. His recent greatest hits collection, The Stars Beneath My Feet, went Gold, selling over 100,000 copies, and James took on a world tour, and brought his show to arenas all across the globe.

James Blunt: Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour

The biggest show to date was in The Hollywood Bowl, United States with nearly 30,000 people! ABBA still sell around 2 million records per year. This show packs all of their greatest hits into a 2-hour musical extravaganza. The show follows the ABBA story from their Eurovision beginnings, all the way to major chart success.

Arrival From Sweden

Coming to The SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 21 December, Kneecap is a hip hop band from Belfast, performing under the stage names Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí. The trio released their first album in 2018, and have continued to produce various singles ever since. In early 2023, the group began producing a film based on a fictionalised version of their lives, also titled ‘Kneecap’, which is set to be directed by Rich Peppiatt, with Michael Fassbender in a supporting role.

Kneecap

Keith & Kristyn Getty, famed GRAMMY®-nominated recording artists known for modern hymns and carols such as “In Christ Alone,” live at The SSE Arena, Belfast on December 19 and 20 2024. Previously featured to millions of households internationally on public television, the BBC, and the Trinity Broadcasting Network, this year’s Christmas tour will feature brand new songs from Keith & Kristyn Getty, along with many of the traditional Christmas carols you and your family have come to know and love.

Keith and Kristyn Getty - Home For Christmas

Grab your mouse ears and get ready as Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures skates back into Belfast, whisking families away on an immersive getaway full of magical participatory moments. Featuring new and classic tales, get ready to enter the enchanting Disney Kingdom as this multi-generational experience skates into an arena near you, with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and up-close character interactions.

Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures

The world’s biggest selling reggae group will hit the road with Grammy-award winning R&B legends for special UK tour.

UB40 & Soul II Soul

 Odyssey Place

‘Both Ways’ sees The Script strike out with swaggering new energy, with boisterous hip-hop and funk rhythms providing the irresistible dance-floor vibes to complement the star quality of Danny’s voice. The result is frantically fun, an explosive cocktail that brings to mind Black Eyed Peas playing Bruno Mars’ ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ and it is a world apart from anything The Script have previously released.

The Script

Performing tracks from the acclaimed album plus a selection of their greatest hits to fans all over the United Kingdom & Ireland, the multi-million selling sibling quartet will kick off the tour at The SSE Arena, Belfast on Friday 8th November 2024! Joining them will be Aussie pop royalty Natalie Imbruglia.

The Corrs

Speaking of the tour, McFly threw down the gauntlet and commented: “Busted gatecrashed our show last night (not cool), and challenged us to a VS tour next year. They’re old men now, and we are gonna blow them and their careers off the stage next year. We’ve had a great time celebrating our 21st birthday this week and next year is going to be even better - P.S Busted Suck." Busted fought back and added: "There’s been a lot of talk recently…. This is where the talking ends….! We are ready to show who is the better band once and for all. McFly suck and Busted Rock!"

Busted vs McFly LIVE

Join British ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last ever UK tour together, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance. A tribute to their half-century legacy, this brand new show will give audiences a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate their iconic partnership for one last time in an arena spectacular.

Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance

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.

André Rieu

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.

Sugababes

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.”

Olly Murs 15 Years of Hits – Live 2025

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.

Twenty One Pilots

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.

Bryan Adams: Roll With The Punches Tour

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.

Scissor Sisters

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.

Lionel Richie

The Belfast International Tattoo 2025 will feature a diverse lineup of bands, performers, and cultural groups from around the world, including the best of local Ulster-Scots talent as well as bands and performers from Finland and Norway!

Belfast International Tattoo 2025

Few bands have enjoyed the success and longevity of Simply Red. With over 60 million albums sold worldwide, five UK #1 albums, 1.8 billion streams across streaming platforms, and over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Simply Red remains one of the UK’s most successful and well-loved bands. Their 1991 classic ‘Stars’ was the best-selling album for two years running in Britain and Europe, and all 13 of Simply Red’s studio albums, including their latest release ‘Time’, have been UK Top 10’s.

Simply Red

With an incredible stage set, ten-piece live band combined with Steve’s well known sense of humour and stage presence, the show can only be described as awesome.

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