• Claudia Buckley: The Galway Girl – Aberdeen

    The Tivoli Theatre Aberdeen 34-48 Guild St, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

    Known as the “Galway Girl”, award-winning vocalist Claudia Buckley is one of Ireland’s leading country music stars, hailing from Athenry in Co. Galway. A three-time Female Entertainer of the Year award winner, Claudia has established herself as one of the most exciting names in Irish country music. She has achieved two number-one albums featuring hits such as “Diane”, “Come On In”, and her breakthrough single “Drinking with Dolly”, which firmly cemented her place on the country music scene in Ireland and beyond. Following in the footsteps of her father, country music legend Jimmy Buckley, Claudia has built a record-breaking career, attracting a huge and loyal following of all ages. She regularly tours with her five-piece band, performing to packed dance halls, theatres, and festivals across Ireland, the UK, Scotland, and beyond. Her growing profile also includes a recent television appearance alongside Ronan Keating, further showcasing her talent to a wider audience. With an ever-expanding fanbase and a relentless touring schedule, Claudia Buckley continues to go from strength to strength. As she puts it herself, “country music runs through my veins” — and her passion, energy, and connection with audiences make every performance a standout live experience.

    Phil Coulter – Gold & Silver Days – Belfast

    Ulster Hall Belfast 34 Bedford St, Belfast, United Kingdom

    In recent years, Phil Coulter's annual nationwide tour has become, for his legion of fans, a hugely popular and welcome relief from the cold of the Irish Winter. His 2026 tour promises to be a heartwarming trip down memory lane, as Phil takes his audience through some of the highlights of his glittering 60 year career. Fans will relax in the glow of nostalgia as they hear piano favourites from his Tranquility Series, alongside his classic songs, like 'Puppet on a String' and 'Scorn Not His Simplicity', as well as songs by Elvis Presley and the Bay City Rollers. Feel the power of 'The Town I Love So Well' and sing along to 'Ireland's Call'. An evening of pure quality, not to be missed.

  • Jake O’Kane – Ulster hall (Night 1)

    Ulster Hall Belfast 34 Bedford St, Belfast, United Kingdom

    Jake O’Kane is one of NI’s best known comics. He has appeared regularly on both television and radio for almost three decades across a wide range of formats. He has presented a number of documentaries, commented on national news programmes, been educated in the mysteries of football during the Euros, had the wonderful worlds of etiquette and opera opened to him and was panellist on BBC NI’s ‘The Blame Game’. He also wrote a weekly column in The Irish News for seven years, commenting on politics, the human condition and everything in between. It is the live stage, however, where Jake is most at home. His ‘end of year review show’ has become an annual favourite with his fans, selling out theatres around NI for over a decade. Jake has always refused to recognise any divide in his audience, playing sold-out shows both at Féile an Phobail and the Spectrum Centre on the Shankill Road. He has the rare talent to cross all political and religious denominations, taking an honest, critical and very funny look at politics, religion, society and himself.

    Onóir – Ballymena

    Tullyglass Hotel 178 Galgorm Rd, Ballymena, Antrim, United Kingdom

    Onóir are a modern Irish male folk group, who sing harmony-focused songs and musical arrangements. Formed in August of 2020, when four individual, Donegal-based musicians; Tom McHugh, Declan Gaughan, Deane Connaghan, and Diarmaid McGee, joined forces to create a contemporary version of the famous Irish folk ballad; “The Auld Triangle”. Onóir's 2026 Brotherhood tour takes the band to theatres across Ireland, The UK, Europe, and also to North American in June and November of this year. In between their one hundred plus shows in 2026, the group are in the studio finishing off their second album. Their self-titled, debut album was released on March 3rd 2024 and is available to purchase via their Bandcamp page

  • Bird on the Wire – Belfast

    Grand Opera House 2-4 Great Victoria St, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

    Bird on the Wire – The Songs of Leonard Cohen is a stunning live production celebrating the music and poetry of Leonard Cohen, brought to life by an exceptional collective of Irish musicians. This acclaimed show is a collaborative interpretation of The Leonard Cohen Songbook, featuring renowned vocalist Pauline Scanlon alongside celebrated Galway group The Whileaways and their outstanding band. Following a hugely successful tour in England, the production continues to captivate audiences across Ireland, with performances in major venues including Belfast, Cork, and Dublin. Bird on the Wire is an 8-piece ensemble of accomplished performers, blending rich harmonies, elegant arrangements, and deeply expressive musicianship. The show features a masterful lineup including Will Merrigan (bass), Dave Clancy (keys), Matthew Berrill (brass), and Eamon Murray on drums, creating a full and immersive sound enhanced by lush strings and atmospheric staging. The Whileaways — Noelie McDonnell, Noriana Kennedy, and Nicola Joyce — are among the most respected voices in Irish roots music, known for their stunning harmonies and critically acclaimed recordings, while the overall production brings together some of the finest talent on the Irish music scene. Together, they explore and reinterpret Cohen’s iconic catalogue, performing classics such as “Hallelujah,” “Suzanne,” and “Bird on the Wire” with sensitivity, depth, and authenticity. The result is an emotionally charged live experience that honours the spirit of Cohen’s work while offering a fresh and powerful perspective. Having played to sold-out audiences across Ireland and the UK, Bird on the Wire has received rave reviews and is widely regarded as one of the most fitting and respectful tributes to one of the greatest songwriters of all time — a truly unforgettable night of music