Greetings from The Wolf & Seahorse
Kodaline play Ulster Hall on Wednesday on their Farewell Tour, the band having confirmed they are splitting after their fifth and final album.
Belsonic brings Teletech, Azyr, Holy Priest, and Jazzy to Ormeau Park on Saturday and Teddy Swims headlines there Monday night.
The Beach Boys mark 60 years of Pet Sounds at Custom House Square on Sunday. The Summer Assembly brings live music to the Crescent Arts Centre on Saturday afternoon. ForM Sculpture runs all month in the Walled Garden at Bangor Castle, and Belfast City Women's 10K starts from Titanic Quarter on Sunday morning.
This is our pick of what's on this week. As always for a full event list check out the link at the bottom of the email.
Let's dive in 👇
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Kodaline — Farewell Tour
Wednesday 17 June · 19:00 · Ulster Hall
Kodaline have confirmed they are calling it quits after recording their fifth and final album, and this Ulster Hall date is part of the last round of shows. The Dublin band have been building their particular brand of anthemic guitar pop since the early 2010s and have earned a genuine following that knows every word. It is the kind of show that hits differently when you know it is one of the last. Tickets at £54-60 and selling.
Belsonic 2026
Saturday 20 June and Monday 22 June · Ormeau Park
Two nights of Belsonic at Ormeau Park to close the week. Saturday brings Teletech alongside Holy Priest, Azyr, and Jazzy from 6pm. Monday has Teddy Swims headlining with Lauren Spencer Smith and Jordan Rakei in support. Belsonic has been running this park for years and the format works: gates at 6pm, out by 11pm. Tickets for both nights through Ticketmaster.
Kublai Khan Tx
Monday 16 June · 19:00 · Limelight
Kublai Khan Tx at Limelight to open the week. Heavy, loud, and a good reminder that Belfast's smaller venues do this kind of show well.
The Beach Boys — 60 Years of Pet Sounds
Sunday 21 June · 18:00 · Custom House Square
The Beach Boys mark 60 years of Pet Sounds at Custom House Square on Sunday evening. Outdoor in the city centre. The catalogue holds up.
The 30+ Club
Saturday 20 June · 18:00 · Custom House Square
Outdoor live music event at Custom House Square on Saturday evening, the same site the Beach Boys take over on Sunday.
The Summer Assembly: Teenage Kicks
Saturday 20 June · 13:00 · Crescent Arts Centre
A live music event at the Crescent Arts Centre on Saturday afternoon, part of Belfast City Council's summer programme. Free entry.
Chris Taplin Blues Band
Thursday 18 June · 22:00 · Empire Music Hall
Chris Taplin Blues Band late at the Empire on Thursday night. Later than most, but the Empire suits it.
Black Box Open Mic
Wednesday 17 June · 20:00 · The Black Box, Green Room
Open mic night in the Green Room at the Black Box. Free and open to all.
Open Decks
Friday 19 June · 20:00 · The Black Box
Open Decks at the Black Box on Friday night. Bring something to play if you want; come to listen if you don't.
Official Teddy Swims Belsonic Afterparty
Monday 22 June · 22:30 · Limelight
The official afterparty following the Teddy Swims Belsonic show, moving indoors to Limelight from 22:30.
Anatomy of an Audio Doc
Saturday 20 June · 10:00 · Oh Yeah Centre
A workshop at the Oh Yeah Centre on Saturday morning exploring audio documentary-making. The Oh Yeah Centre is a good home for this kind of thing and the Saturday morning slot means you can still catch the afternoon and evening shows.
Belfast City Women's 10K
Sunday 21 June · 10:00 · Titanic Quarter
A women-only 10K road race through Belfast, starting in Titanic Quarter as part of the city's European City of Sport programme. Good Sunday morning run before the afternoon and evening events.
Wednesday Evening Try-it Orienteering
Wednesday 17 June · Evening · Various Belfast Parks
The Lagan Valley Orienteers run accessible introductory orienteering sessions in local parks on Wednesday evenings throughout June. Good low-key mid-week option if you want something outdoors before the Kodaline show.
ForM Sculpture Exhibition
Running until 30 June · Walled Garden, Bangor Castle
Over forty contemporary sculptures by artists from across the island of Ireland placed throughout the Walled Garden at Bangor Castle. Running all month, free admission, open weekdays 10am-8pm and weekends 10am-6pm. Worth the short drive to Bangor.
For a full overview of all events on this week in Belfast check out our event listings page
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