Lavery's

Lavery's Bus Tour: Pints, Punks & Paramilitaries
2026-08-09 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | 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

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 16 more dates | Tom’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
All dates are currently on sale here. If the date you are looking for is not on sale yet, please check back soon.

Kick Out the Jams
2026-09-07 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-10-05 20:00 - 23:30 | Tom’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Join us for Belfast’s biggest, best, & most freewheeling open jam—everyone’s welcome so come on down & get in the mix!
Free entry & a free Jameson & Ginger sponsored by our pals over at @jameson_ni / @claudia.jamesonwhiskey
8pm ’til late.
Free drink for all performers. ?

Sandro Ford - Larger Than Life
2026-11-20 20:00 - 22:30 | Lavery’s, 12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast, Antrim, BT71RS, United Kingdom
Sandro Ford is bringing his debut UK & Ireland tour Lager Than Life to Lavery’s.
A comic firmly on the rise, Sandro’s stand-up is rooted in real life: growing up, getting older, questionable decisions, worse hangovers, and the unforgettable characters you only ever meet in or around a pub. Honest, sharp, and effortlessly relatable, his storytelling turns everyday chaos into big laughs.
Co-host of the smash-hit Problematic Pub Podcast and as seen on Have A Word, Dead Men Talking, and Hot Water Green Room, Sandro has quickly built a reputation as a natural live performer with an easy crowd connection and a knack for saying the thing everyone else is thinking.
Lager Than Life is a celebration of nights that spiral, mates who never change, and the quiet madness of modern British life. Expect a full headline set packed with new material, delivered with warmth, bite, and zero nonsense.
Get a drink in, grab a seat, and settle in.
With Sandro Ford, it’s always Down the Hatch. Lovelyyy.
