Stuck for a Christmas present this year? Perhaps we can help if the person you’re buying for happens to enjoy going out and enjoy live music.
As 2024 winds down and we approach those “ghostly” times during the Christmas and New Year, where nothing seems to be happening, consider it a brief respite before some of the biggest European tours taking place in 2025 arrive in Northern Ireland.
Be it homecoming shows involving Snow Patrol, the beloved 80s pop charm of Cyndi Lauper or You Me At Six bidding everyone in Northern Ireland a farewell during their final tour, we’ve found 29 huge shows taking place across the region throughout 2025, with more expected to be announced in the New Year.
The majority of the shows we’ve picked all have tickets available through Ticketmaster, but be quick - a number of these shows have limited tickets left as we head into Christmas.
So what have we chosen that might pique your interest? Read on and start marking your 2025 calendars.
13. Jason Donovan
Celebrate 25 years of Jason Donovan’s music at Ulster Hall, Belfast, on April 6. | Hugo Glendinning
14. Primal Scream
Primal Scream’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll energy comes to Ulster Hall, Belfast, on April 14. | Getty Images
15. Sugababes
The original Sugababes line-up are set to light up the SSE Arena, Belfast, on April 19 with their pop megahits. | Provided
16. Gary Barlow
Gary Barlow takes fans through his greatest hits at the Waterfront Hall Auditorium, Belfast, on April 22 and 23. | Submitted Photo: sub