From the vibrant streets of Belfast to the rugged beauty of the north coast, there's something for everyone on the list. Whether you're a fan of rock, pop, folk, or electronic music, these nine events are sure to get your toes tapping and your heart racing.
Here are some of the top music events and festivals taking place in Northern Ireland in 2023.
5. Eclectic Love Belfast - The Telegraph Building, Belfast
Get ready to dance the night away at Eclectic Love - the highly anticipated music event that's returning to Belfast on May 6. With an epic lineup that'll keep the party going late into the night, you'll definitely want to have your dancing shoes on for this one. From techno to house music, Eclectic Love promises to deliver the best rave experience of the summer. This year's event boasts some of the biggest DJs in the industry, including N-Trance, Ultrabeat, Sonique, and many more. Taking place across two floors, featuring incredible tributes to ABBA, Lady Gaga, Queen, and more, you can rave on one floor and sing along to your favourite hits on the other
To find out more information and to secure your tickets go to eclecticlovebelfast.com Photo: Eclectic Love Belfast via Facebook
6. Summer Sessions 23 - The VengaBoys - The Copper Tap & 1806, 1 McConnell Pl, Omagh
The Copper Tap invites you to its 90’s theme party event, hosted by no other The VengaBoys bringing you a party of a lifetime on June 1. Introducing you to some of their biggest hit singles and dressing up in the craziest outfits with amazing vocals you are guaranteed a great night.
Described as party machines The VengaBoys will make sure that you are blown away by their live performances and make sure you are having a great time throughout the whole show. To find more about the event and what to expect go to eventbrite.co.uk Photo: Vengaboys website
7. Ritual - 23-27 Malone Rd, Belfast
On June 16 the Botanic Inn will be hosting its first event for the launch of Ritual, with an uprising techno DJ from the Netherlands, Joe Sane who will be bringing you all the best tunes.
Botanic Inn is renowned for its great nightlife, especially for university students as they have great discounts and live performances. Joe Sane will be taking over to bring Belfast a night of hard and industrial techno, He will be joined by a range of Djs to keep you going through the night.
Get your tickets before they are gone on ra.co/events Photo: Pexels
8. Planetlove - Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast
Ireland’s biggest electro dance music brand is returning to Boucher Road Playing fields on September 16 with a 25th-anniversary party with one of the biggest lineups to date take you into the world of dance and techno. Kill Your Idols, Love, Stack city, and VIP, are just some of the names that will be performing at Planetlove, with their great hits and amazing stage performances. Find more information and grab your tickets by going to glistrr.com Photo: Planetlove via Facebook