However, if you've somehow missed out on any of these exceptional talents there's no need to worry … the year is not over yet.
Here are eight big concerts and festivals you can still get tickets for this year across Northern Ireland.
5. JLS - Saturday, October 21 at SSE Arena, Belfast
Following the tremendous success of their 2021 comeback, JLS are making a triumphant return with the announcement of their new tour, EVERYBODY SAY JLS: The Hits Tour. This tour marks the reunion of Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, Marvin Humes, and JB Gill, their first since 2021. Renowned for their chart-toppers like Beat Again and Everybody In Love, the group will grace several arenas across the UK and Ireland.
For those who fondly remember JLS, who took the music scene by storm 15 years ago, this will be a great opportunity to relive your nostalgic dreams in grand style.
For more information and to book go to https://www.ssearenabelfast.com/whats-on/jls-2023 Photo: SSE Arena website
6. Ryan McMullan - December 16 and 23 at Ulster Hall, Belfast
Local singer-songwriter, Ryan McMullan, returns to the iconic Ulster Hall.
One of the most exciting young singer-songwriters around, Ryan has toured worldwide with some of the most well-known artists such as Ed Sheeran, Snow Patrol, Kodaline and Foy Vance, and has since gone on to have world tours of his own.
For more information and to book go to https://www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/ryan-mcmullan-3/ Photo: Waterfront Hall website
7. Ash - December 19 at Ulster Hall, Belfast
Following their sold out show last year, our very own rock band Ash is coming back to the Ulster Hall.
The band recently released their new single ‘Usual Places’, the third single from their album Race The Night. Already winning consistent support across BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 2 and Absolute Radio, these new songs bring with them what lead singer and guitarist Tim Wheeler describes as "the sound of the band revelling in the sheer joy of being a band after being separated by time and distance through the insanity of the early 2020s.”
For more information go to https://www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/ash/ Photo: Waterfront Hall website
8. Kneecap - December 21 at Ulster Hall, Belfast
Kneecap have created their own genre of Irish punk rap, melding the Irish and English language with electrifying energy, and spearheading a cultural revival. With shows and tracks flip between satirical performance art and rampageous raves.
Crashing into the consciousness with the release of, C.E.A.R.T.A., they proceeded to perform across small rooms and massive festivals in Ireland, the UK, and the US, leaving a captivating following in their wake.
For more information and to book go to https://www.waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/kneecap/ Photo: Ulster Hall website