Every Gig Coming to Belfast’s Custom House Square This Summer
Summer nights, outdoor crowds and some of the biggest names in music are set to take over Belfast once again as Custom House Square unveils another packed concert season.
From legendary singers and indie favourites to dance icons and hometown heroes, the 2026 line up promises something for every music fan across August and into September.
Here’s every show announced for CHSQ this summer.
Lush! Classical
Saturday 8 August
The summer series kicks off with a huge celebration of dance music as Lush! Classical brings club anthems together with a live orchestra experience. Expect euphoric classics, festival atmosphere and plenty of hands in the air moments.
Tom Jones
Wednesday 12 August
One of the most recognisable voices in music returns to Belfast. With a catalogue packed full of timeless hits, Tom Jones is set to deliver another unforgettable night at Custom House Square.
Ben Hemsley
Friday 14 August
Fast becoming one of the biggest names in electronic music, Ben Hemsley brings his high energy live show to Belfast for what is expected to be one of the summer’s biggest dance nights.
Foy Vance
Saturday 15 August
Northern Irish favourite Foy Vance returns home for a special outdoor performance. Known for his soulful songwriting and intimate live shows, this hometown gig is likely to be one of the standout moments of the season.
The Proclaimers
Sunday 16 August
The Proclaimers bring their instantly recognisable sound and crowd singalongs to Belfast. Fans can expect classics, nostalgia and an atmosphere guaranteed to have the entire crowd singing along.
Faithless
Thursday 20 August
Dance music legends Faithless arrive at CHSQ for a night filled with iconic tracks and festival energy. Expect a massive outdoor crowd for this one.
Stiff Little Fingers
Saturday 22 August
Belfast punk legends Stiff Little Fingers return to home soil for another huge Custom House Square headline show. Few gigs capture the spirit of Belfast quite like this one.
Wonderhorse
Tuesday 25 August
One of the most talked about rising bands around, Wonderhorse make their way to Belfast as their popularity continues to surge across the UK and Ireland.
IDLES
Wednesday 26 August
Known for their explosive live performances, IDLES are expected to bring huge energy to Custom House Square with a powerful outdoor headline set.
Wolf Alice
Saturday 29 August
Mercury Prize winners Wolf Alice headline CHSQ with their genre blending indie rock sound. Their Belfast date is likely to be one of the most anticipated gigs of the summer.
Bryan Kearney
and
John O’Callaghan
Notorious 10
Sunday 30 August
Trance fans are in for a huge night as Bryan Kearney and John O’Callaghan bring Notorious 10 to Belfast for a major outdoor dance event.
CMAT
Monday 31 August and Tuesday 1 September
Irish star CMAT closes out the season with two headline nights at Custom House Square after huge demand saw the first date sell out quickly.
Which CHSQ gig are you most excited for?
From punk and indie to dance music and legendary live performers, this year’s Custom House Square line up is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet for Belfast.
