The Wran
2026-08-04 19:00 - 2026-08-05 00:00 UTC | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Hailing from the Comeragh Mountains of County Waterford, The Wran are four brothers: Tommy, Danny, Seán and Stephen Dunford. They bring a fresh voice to Irish music, blending trad with punk and a hint of psychedelia to create music that feels both timeless and new.

Supported by Belfast favourite Paddy McKeown.

Paddy McKeown
2026-08-04 19:00 - 2026-08-05 00:00 | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Paddy McKeown is a musician, composer, and visual artist based in Belfast.
Catch Paddy’s support set for The Wran.

Ispíní na hÉireann
2026-08-05 19:00 - 2026-08-06 00:00 | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Ispíní na hÉireann are a revolutionary trad fusion collective from Dublin, fronted by Tomás Mulligan, Paahto Cummins, and Declan Gillen. Rooted in Irish traditional music yet fearlessly inventive, the band brings together some of Ireland’s most exciting and talented contemporary musicians for a raucous and unique musical experience.

Supported by Belfast native Patrick Ní Hoolihan.

Patrick Ní Hoolihan
2026-08-05 19:00 - 2026-08-06 00:00 | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Patrick Ní Hoolihan is a songwriter and ballad singer from Belfast. Incredibly talented, he is the frontman of indie band Buí and one half of ballad due The Alcoves.
Supporting Ispíní na hÉireann.

Lavery's Bus Tour: Pints, Punks & Paramilitaries
2026-08-06 10:30 - 2026-08-07 12:00, 2026-08-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Lavery’s Bus Tour with Paul “Donzo” Donnelly
Pints, Punks & Paramilitaries
Before he was named Wanderlust’s Top UK Tour Guide, Paul “Donzo” Donnelly spent four years working the door at Lavery’s during Belfast’s ceasefire years. From punks to politicians, students to paramilitaries, he had a front-row seat to one of the most fascinating periods in the city’s history.
Join Donzo for Pints, Punks & Paramilitaries, a unique bus tour exploring Belfast’s history, characters, music, nightlife and transformation through the eyes of a man who watched it all unfold from one of the city’s most famous pub doorways.
Part history lesson, part storytelling session and part love letter to Belfast, this 90-minute tour offers a perspective on the city you won’t find anywhere else.
Your ticket includes a pint at Lavery’s at the end of the tour, where the stories can continue after the bus has stopped.
Duration: 90 minutes
Departure: Lavery’s, Belfast
Includes: Guided bus tour & pint at Lavery’s

John Spillane
2026-08-06 19:00 - 2026-08-07 00:00 | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world.

Supported by local legends The Shamrock Showband.

Shamrock Showband
2026-08-06 19:00 - 2026-08-07 00:00 | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Shamrock Showband’s sound is built on their fascination with country and Irish records, old time American fiddle music, sampling and punk.
Supporting John Spillane.

Project Smok
2026-08-07 19:00 - 2026-08-08 01:00 | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Project Smok is the Indie trad trio of Ali Levack, Ewan Baird and Pablo Lafuente. Known for their ability to effortlessly blend traditional Scottish and Irish music with contemporary new age pop influences. Their high energy live performances and eclectic discography has solidified their place at the forefront of the traditional music scene.

Supported by the incredible Sean McKenna and many more guests.

Valtos
2026-08-08 19:00 - 2026-08-09 01:00 | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Experience the electrifying sound of Valtos live at Lavery’s during the Fleadh Cheoil — a high-energy fusion of traditional Scottish music and modern electronic beats.

Support from special guests Three Pints Deep.

Three Pints Deep
2026-08-08 19:00 - 2026-08-09 01:00 | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Formed in the heart of Belfast’s vibrant traditional music scene, Three Pints Deep have rapidly carved a name for themeselves as the city’s best trad band.
Supporting Valtos.

The Rapparees - Fairytale of the Pogues
2026-08-09 19:00 - 2026-08-10 00:00 | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
# The Rapparees
From humble beginnings nearly 15 years ago, **The Rapparees** struck gold when they were invited to support their heroes, *The Pogues*, on tour.
Inspired by that experience and driven by a shared love of Irish folk, punk and storytelling, the band have spent over a decade building a reputation as one of Ireland’s most electrifying live acts. Since 2014, their acclaimed tribute to **Shane MacGowan & The Pogues** has packed venues across Belfast, Dublin and the UK, with more than **30 sold-out shows** and a loyal following that continues to grow year after year.
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## Joining Us For Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
This August, we’re delighted to welcome **The Rapparees** to Belfast as part of **Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026**.
Renowned for their trademark *rough-and-ready* energy, powerful musicianship and deep connection to the music they celebrate, The Rapparees bring all the passion, swagger and spirit of The Pogues to the stage. Expect timeless songs, raised glasses, roaring choruses and the kind of atmosphere that only Irish folk-punk can create.
> “The closest thing you’ll get to seeing The Pogues in full flight.”
Whether you’re a lifelong Pogues devotee or simply looking for one last great night of music during Fleadh week, this is a show that demands to be experienced live.
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## A Fitting Finale
As the final night of our Fleadh programme, this promises to be a fitting send-off to an unforgettable week of music, culture and celebration.
> **One massive sing-along.**
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> **One final celebration.**
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> **One hell of a way to close out the Fleadh.**
### Not to be missed.

Dan Nightingale & Friends - Sunday 16th August 2026
2026-08-16 19:30 - 23:30 | Tom’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Another tour of brilliant stand-up comedy from Dan Nightingale, host of the Have A Word podcast, and some of his very funny mates. First half is just Dan doing some crowd work and then running out his new set. Second half will be two pro sets from some of the best acts in the country. A great night of entertainment from some of your favourite comics.
Dan will be joined in Dublin & Belfast by Eshaan Akbar & Mark Nelson.

Lavery's Comedy Club
2026-09-02 19:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-03 19:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-09 19:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-10 19:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-16 19:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-17 19:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-23 19:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-24 19:30 - 23:30 and 7 more dates | Tom’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
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