Description

Join us to see and hear why Belfast was awarded the prestigious UNESCO City of Music title in November 2021.

From hip hop to classical and punk; opera to folk and electro pop – and everything in between – music plays a significant and important role in the fabric of Belfast, making it a vibrant city to live in or visit.

The tour begins with a visit to the iconic Ulster Hall, a legend in the history of Belfast’s entertainment scene. The route then explores music venues including traditional bars and clubs, historic buildings, open air performance spaces, the city’s newest performance space (2 Royal Avenue), our main arena venues – and even a church! At each stop, the focus is on a different genre of music or aspect of our music heritage.

Along the way guests hear stories about iconic music moments, characters and local legends – past and present – and find out about some rising stars of our contemporary music scene across a range of genres.

Music is played at every stop.

The tour concludes with a visit to Belfast’s own dedicated music hub, the Oh Yeah Music Centre, with a chance to browse the centre’s Music Exhibition, which features memorabilia from Northern Ireland musicians including Snow Patrol, Van Morrison and Stiff Little Fingers.

Guests then settle down to enjoy a special, private performance by a local musician, often a rising star of the local scene!

Practical Details

• The walking tour will last three hours and cover up to 2 miles.
• The tour will take place in all weathers – come prepared please!
• Your guide is a qualified and insured Belfast Green Badge Tourist Guide – and a complete music fan!
• The tour will start outside the Ulster Hall, on Bedford Street, and end with a 40- minute visit to the Oh Yeah Centre.
• A half-hour private performance by a local, talented musician is included.