Belfast events this week: 25 September – 2 October 2026
Belfast has 15 events on this week. The line-up leans towards gigs and concerts, alongside other events, plus comedy nights. Here is what is on, who it suits and how to plan your days out.
For music fans
Choose between Thumper at Ulster Sports Club (Friday, 19:00), Richie Malone Band - Rockin All Over the Riffs at Empire Music Hall (Friday, 19:00) and LIGHT feat. Albert Mills at Empire Music Hall (Saturday, 14:00), plus 6 more in the listings above.
Something different
Choose between United Rugby Championship - Ulster V Edinburgh at Affidea Stadium (Friday, 19:45), Feel Good Fridays | September Edition at The Balmoral Hotel (Friday, 20:00) and Belfast Giants V Fife Flyers at The O2 Belfast (Saturday, 19:00), plus 1 more in the listings above.
For a laugh
There is one pick: The Cat Laughs Comedy Festival at Waterfront Hall Auditorium (Friday to Saturday).
Planning your days out
Most start between 18:00 and 19:00. 14 of them are within 3 km of the centre.
Saturday is the busiest day, with 7 events.