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Tolü Makay, Mick Flannery & Susan O’Neill, Joshua Burnside and more to perform at Custom House Square on 16 March at St Patrick's Eve Concert 1
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Tolü Makay, Mick Flannery & Susan O’Neill, Joshua Burnside and more to perform at Custom House Square on 16 March at St Patrick’s Eve Concert

March 11, 2022 XS Noize

Tolü Makay, Mick Flannery & Susan O’Neill, Joshua Burnside and more to perform at Custom House Square on 16 March. The sounds of a modern island will echo around Custom House Square as The Duncairn […]

MADNESS return to Belfast with a headline show at Belfast’s CHSq on Sunday 7th August 2022 1
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MADNESS return to Belfast with a headline show at Belfast’s CHSq on Sunday 7th August 2022

March 7, 2022 XS Noize

English Ska legends Madness are pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belfast’s CHSq on Sunday 7th August 2022. Formed in the mid to late 1970s Madness are one of […]

STIFF LITTLE FINGERS announce headline show at Custom House Square in Belfast on Saturday 20th August 2022
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STIFF LITTLE FINGERS announce headline show at Custom House Square in Belfast on Saturday 20th August 2022

March 1, 2022 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT Custom House Square show in 2019, Legendary NI Punks STIFF LITTLE FINGERS are back! at Custom House Square in Belfast on Saturday 20th August 2022 alongside an all-star line-up of special […]

BEN NICKY announces headline show at Belfast’s Custom House Square on Saturday, August 13th 2022 1
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BEN NICKY announces headline show at Belfast’s Custom House Square on Saturday, August 13th 2022

February 21, 2022 XS Noize

Following a string of SOLD OUT Belfast shows including Belsonic 2021, International DJ / Producer sensation Ben Nicky is back! With a headline show at Belfast’s Custom House Square on Saturday, August 13th 2022. For […]

TOM GRENNAN announces interactive virtual live gig for Friday 5th February 1
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TOM GRENNAN announces headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Thursday 18th August 2022

February 15, 2022 XS Noize

UK singer-songwriter sensation Tom Grennan is pleased to announce his biggest ever Belfast show to date with a headline show at Custom House Square on Thursday 18th August 2022. Tom released his number one charting […]

TOM JONES announces a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 10th August 2021
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TOM JONES announces a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 10th August 2021

July 7, 2021 XS Noize

Welsh singing Icon Sir Tom Jones is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 10th August 2021. Sir Tom Jones has over 100 million record […]

NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021 1
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NILE RODGERS & CHIC announce headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021

June 14, 2021 XS Noize

Funk legend Nile Rodgers will return to Belfast with his legendary band CHIC to headline Custom House Square on Tuesday 24th August 2021. Among music legends, Nile Rodgers is truly exceptional. He amplifies his legacy […]

DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show! 1
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DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show!

April 7, 2021 XS Noize

Following a number of sold-out appearances across Northern Ireland in recent years, British DJ/Producer PATRICK TOPPING announces his biggest ever Belfast show! He’s joined by longstanding Shine favourite, the techno kingpin and Berghain Berlin resident […]

CHSq Presents: SCOOTER ‘God Save The Rave’ Tour Live at Custom House Square, Belfast - Saturday 28th August 2021 1
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SCOOTER adds second Custom House Square, Belfast show due to phenomenal demand

December 10, 2020 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT CHSq show within minutes, we are pleased to announce a second CHSq show date for the German rave legends, Scooter. They return to Belfast with their biggest Irish headline shows to […]

CHSq Presents: SCOOTER ‘God Save The Rave’ Tour Live at Custom House Square, Belfast - Saturday 28th August 2021 1
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CHSq Presents: SCOOTER ‘God Save The Rave’ Tour Live at Custom House Square, Belfast – Saturday 28th August 2021

December 2, 2020 XS Noize

German rave legends Scooter return to Belfast with their biggest Irish headline show to date at Custom House Square on Saturday 28th August 2021. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the Gods […]

MALL GRAB announces headline Belfast show at SHINE @ CHSq in August 2021 1
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MALL GRAB announces headline Belfast show at SHINE @ CHSq in August 2021

November 25, 2020 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT ‘Looking For Trouble Reloaded’ event at The Telegraph Building last November, Australian born DJ/Producer MALL GRAB has announced his biggest Northern Irish appearance to date, with a headline show at SHINE […]

Over 500 members of THE NI LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY stand peacefully in solidarity at Custom House Square today
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Over 500 members of THE NI LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY stand peacefully in solidarity at Custom House Square today

September 25, 2020 XS Noize

Today at Belfast’s Custom House Square, over 500 members of the live events community gathered in a socially distanced, COVID-compliant display. Another 100 squares were marked out for those unable to join. The event organised […]

KODALINE announce a return to Belfast’s Custom House Square on Friday 20th August 2021 2
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KODALINE announce a return to Belfast’s Custom House Square on Friday 20th August 2021

August 25, 2020 XS Noize

Hot on the heels of releasing their acclaimed new album One Day At A Time, Irish four-piece Kodaline is pleased to announce a return to Belfast’s Custom House Square on Friday 20th August 2021. ‘One […]

CAMELPHAT announced for CHSQ 2021 show on Saturday 7th August 2021 1
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CAMELPHAT announced for CHSQ 2021 show on Saturday 7th August 2021

August 24, 2020 XS Noize

Following their SOLD OUT show at the infamous Belfast City Centre warehouse venue; The Telegraph Building in 2019, Camelphat return with the duo’s largest headline Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Saturday […]

FONTAINES D.C. announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Friday 13th August 2021 1
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FONTAINES D.C. announce their biggest Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Friday 13th August 2021

August 24, 2020 XS Noize

Dublin five-piece Fontaines D.C are pleased to announce their biggest Belfast show to date with a headline show at Custom House Square on Friday 13th August 2021. Barely a year after the release of their […]

FISHER returns to Belfast with his Biggest NI show to date at Custom House Square on Friday 21st August 1
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FISHER returns to Belfast with his Biggest NI show to date at Custom House Square on Friday 21st August

February 10, 2020 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT show at the Telegraph Building in 2019, Fisher is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with his Biggest NI show to date at Custom House Square on Friday 21st August […]

SIMPLE MINDS announce a headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Sunday 23rd August 2020 1
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SIMPLE MINDS announce a headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Sunday 23rd August 2020

February 10, 2020 XS Noize

Legendary Scottish rock band, Simple Minds are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Sunday 23rd August 2020. Simple Minds will celebrate 40 iconic years in music by embarking upon […]

DRUMCODE founder ADAM BEYER to headline Custom House Square on Saturday 15th August
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DRUMCODE founder ADAM BEYER to headline Custom House Square on Saturday 15th August

February 4, 2020 XS Noize

Following the SOLD OUT Shine @ Custom House Square show in August 2018, SHINE announces its return on Saturday 15th August 2020 for a special showcase of Techno powerhouse label DRUMCODE. Headlining is Drumcode founder […]

JAMES ARTHUR returns to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 11th August 2020
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JAMES ARTHUR returns to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 11th August 2020

February 3, 2020 XS Noize

X-Factor winner and multi-million selling artist, James Arthur returns to Belfast with a headline show at Custom House Square on Tuesday 11th August 2020. James Arthur is a British singer/songwriter who after winning The X […]

GAVIN JAMES returns with his largest headline Belfast show  at Custom House Square on Saturday 22nd August
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GAVIN JAMES returns with his largest headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Saturday 22nd August

January 28, 2020 XS Noize

Following his SOLD OUT show at the Ulster Hall in 2019, Gavin James returns with his largest headline Belfast show to date at Custom House Square on Saturday 22nd August 2020. Gavin’s total streams are […]

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