Belfast Music, a Walking Tour with Local Music Specialist Belfast Music Walking Tour, with Guide

Discover Belfast's vibrant music scene on a guided walking tour. Visit iconic venues, hear stories of famous musicians, visit a music exhibition and enjoy a curated playlist.
Set out on a music-filled exploration through Belfast’s vibrant streets on the Belfast Music Walking Tour, created by Creative Tours Belfast in partnership with the Oh Yeah Music Centre. This tour uncovers the city’s rich musical tapestry, spanning genres from punk and jazz to pop, traditional Irish, rock, classical, and electronic. As you walk, enjoy a specially curated playlist that brings the city’s soundtrack to life.

Your guide will share stories about legendary musicians such as Van Morrison, Gary Lightbody and Snow Patrol, James Galway, Ruby Murray, and Ottilie Patterson, as well as introduce you to the city’s thriving contemporary scene. The route weaves through key musical landmarks: stop by Kelly’s Cellars, Belfast’s oldest pub; step inside the historic First Presbyterian Church on Rosemary Street - used as a gig venue; and discover modern music venues, record shops, outdoor performance spaces, and a Victorian Music Hall.

The tour begins outside the iconic Ulster Hall, a venue steeped in musical history, and concludes at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in the Cathedral Quarter. Here, you’ll explore the NI Music Exhibition, home to a fascinating collection of memorabilia celebrating Northern Ireland’s musical achievements. By the end, you’ll understand why Belfast was named a UNESCO City of Music in 2021, and you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for the city’s enduring musical spirit.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.