SD Entertainment are bringing together some of the finest names in AOR, this festival promises to deliver an unforgettable weekend for rock fans. Check out the first wave of bands for the festival below. Many more acts still to be announced!
Canadian blues guitarist Anthony Gomes will bring his full band to The Deer's Head Music Hall on Saturday 18 January 2025 with support from Zac Mac. Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster.ie
Northern Ireland's #1 celebration of Fleetwood Mac announce their return to CRAIC Theatre this December.
Think 182 reschedule Belfast date.
Electric Blue - A Tribute to The Cranberries have set a date at The Deer's Head in Belfast on Friday 08 November.
Chere Currie announces Newcastle return on her upcoming UK & Ireland Tour.
Taylor NI starring Naomi Smyth adds another show on Sunday 22 September at 12 noon at Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast. Tickets on sale now.
Pocket sized Power House Kim Jennett has announced a solo and unplugged show in The Green Room at Black Box, Belfast on Monday 30 September. Tickets are on sale now.
Nirvanher are an all female tribute from London to grunge icons Nirvana. They have announced a new show at The Deer's Head, Belfast on Saturday 20 September 2025. Tickets are on sale now now.
Tom Hingley, best known as former lead singer of Inspiral Carpets at the height of the early 90's Manchester hysteria, has announced and intimate acoustic show at The Deer's Head Music Hall, Belfast on Sunday 15 September. Tickets are on sale now.
Dutch guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, today, announces his 35 Year Anniversary Tour celebrating 'Whitesnake at Donington' - one of Whitesnakes most iconic and in demand shows, who at the time included Steve Vai, Rudy Sarzo, Tommy Aldridge and David Coverdale. The Tour will take place in May 2025 and tickets go on sale, tomorrow, Tuesday 13 August at 9am!
The Ogretones - #1 Shrek Live Party Band announce tour of Shrek's home country of Scotland on Uni Freshers week.
think-182 are UK' biggest blink-182 tribute band and return to play Belfast on Saturday 26 Oxtober.
Ireland's greatest tribute to Metallica, Whiplash, hailing from County Galway return for their only show in N.I in 2024 on Saturday 14 September at The Deer's Head
The Priests: Northern Irish Platinum-Selling Group Marks 50 Years of Harmony with Farewell Performances in Ireland.
The Nights of Nashville starring US Recording Artists Kaitlyn Baker and Joe Lasher add 5 Ireland next February ahead of their 17 date UK Tour. Tickets go on sale tomorrow Wednesday 08 May at 9am from Ticketmaster and Venues
Kings Of Thrash announce their long-awaited "Anarchy in the UK" tour with special guests Andry and Hellgrimm. The tour is set to kick off October 24, 2024 and run through November 02, 2024. This highly anticipated tour will feature none other than Grammy Award Winning Bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Jeff Young, drummer Fred Aching and vocalist/guitarist Chaz Leon.
"Gerry McAvoy's Band of Friends - A Celebration of the Memories and Music of Rory Gallagher and Very Special Guests: The Davy K Project announce 4 headline shows across Ireland this September.
70s icon and famed lead singer with legendary all-female act The Runaways, rock royalty Cherie Currie has announced a 13 date tour of UK and Eire for November and December 2024, tickets go on sale at 9am tomorrow Thursday 18 April 2024. All Meet & Greet / Ticketing Info is at http://www.cheriecurrie.rocks.
Quireboys plus Special Guests The Pat McManus Band have announced a headline show at Limelight 1, Belfast on Wednesday 20 November 2024. Tickets go on general sale this Friday.
Atlanta, Georgia's Nashville Pussycat have announced their long awaited return to Belfast on Friday 01 November at Limelight 2, Belfast. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster.ie
Australian rocker Cassidy Paris has a very bright future ahead of her, and now she has confirmed a tour of the UK, that will take in a prestigious slot at Steelhouse Festival – all dates below. Raised on classic hard rock and inspired by female rockers such as Lzzy Hale, Joan Jett, Pink, Pat Benatar and Avril Lavigne, the fiercely determined young woman is on a mission to inspire a new generation of younger fans to not only listen to Rock ‘n’ Roll, but pick up a guitar instead of a phone.
Irish multi award winning and UK Blues Hall of Fame artist Dom Martin embarks on a UK and Irish tour with his band to celebrate his upcoming live album “Buried Alive”, due for release autumn 2024.
Global Rock icon Marco Mendoza who has enjoyed stints with world famous bands including Journey, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, The Dead Daisies, Ted Nugent and more, will begin an 11 date ireland and UK run including first ever solo band performances in Dublin, Westport in Ireland and Hastings in England. Joining him on the road for these shows is Chris Allan (Story of Guitar Legends, Dan Byrne) and Drew Lowe (Inglorious, Boy George). Tickets go on sale tomorrow Tuesday 05 March at 10am.
THIN AZ LIZZY have announced a show at The Deer's Head, Belfast on Friday 26 April 2024. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaste.ie
Guns Reloaded announce their return to Belfast to play The Deer's Head on Saturday 10 August 2024. Guns Reloaded are Ireland's biggest, most popular Guns N' Roses tribute across all of Ireland.
Lounge Act are a 3 piece celebration to the music and genius of the American Grunge icons Nirvana & Kurt Cobain. The band hail from Drogheda in County Louth and are pleased to announce two shows this Easter in Northern Ireland.
Mike Massé: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock in Concert will visit Ireland for four shows this Autumn visiting some cities he's never performed in. Mike Massé has amassed over 165 million views and counting. Subscribe to Mike's YouTube channel here
Newcastle NWOBHM legends RAVEN return for a one-off pop up show at Trillian's, this Sunday 18 February following a sold out triple headliner show with Alcatrazz and Girlschool. Support to be confirmed
Metal Hall of Fame inductee Blaze Bayley (Iron Maiden singer 1994-1999) releases his new album 'Circle of Stone' in 2024 (official release date 23rd February)At the same time Blaze is also delighted to announce two exclusive Irish dates as part of the Circle of Stone UK & European tour…
Big Love - N.I's premier celebration to pop and soft rock icons Fleetwood Mac will make their debut at McNeill Theatre, Larne this summer on Saturday 29 June. Tickets on sale from this website.
US Songwriter Vonda Shepard will play at Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin on Saturday 05 October 2024. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am!
US Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter Riche Kotzen has announced his first ever solo band shows in Ireland this summer. Richie will perform at Limelight, Belfast on Wednesday 10 July followed by Opium Live, Dublin on Thursday 11 July and Irish Special Guests will be The Davy K Project from Castlederg, Co. Tyrone.
HOST - Ireland's only tribute to Swedish satanic metallers GHOST make their return to Omagh and Belfast this Easter with 'Papa has Risen' tour. Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster.ie
Hoesktra / Gibbs featuring Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans Siberian Orchestra) and Brandon Gibbs (Devil City Angels) announce their return to Dublin this time bringing their Acoustic Rock Show to the intimacy of Upstairs at Whelan's on Sunday 09 June 2024. Tickets are on sale now from Tickets.ie, WAVTickets.com and Ticketmaster.ie
Iconic voice of Metal Geoff Tate has announce brand new dates for his 2024 Greatest Hits tour including venues he hasn't played ever before. Support on all dates will be Kim Jennet and her band!
La Villa Strangiato - The Spirit of Rush announce a 2024 Irish Tour celebrating 40th Anniversary of Rush' Grace Under Pressure album. Dates include two new locations in Dublin and Omagh and a much anticipated return to Belfast where they have sold out this past two years running. Tickets go on sale on Friday 24 November at 9am!
Big Love - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will visit Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey in the new year on Saturday 20 January 2024! Tickets on sale now from www.BalorArtsCentre.com
Rammlied UK and Host - An Irish tribute to Ghost announce a co-Headline show at Limelight, Belfast on Friday 18 October 2024. Tickets on sale from Ticketmaster.ie this Thursday at 10am!
LA's Bulletboys have announced a brand new UK tour for March 2024, marking their visit to the UK in six years. The tour will see them play in England, Scotland, Wales and their first ever appearance in Ireland on St. Patricks Day 2024. Joining them on all headline club shows are Garden of Eden feat. Steve Unger of Metal Church and NI's newest glam metal band, Alpha Sista!
"Unfortunately due to illness, Martin's show at Canal Court Hotel tomorrow will not be able to go ahead. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We encourage customers to hold on to their tickets while a rescheduled date is being confirmed"
British rock icons FM official are pleased to announce a show at Limelight 2, Belfast on Thursday 30 May as part of their “𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝” 40th Anniversary UK Tour 2024! Tickets go on sale tomorrow Friday 20th October at 10am from www.Ticketmaster.ie
Award Winning Comedian and TV star Ardal O'Hanlon has announced an intimate show at Bardic Theatre, Donaghmore on Saturday 20th January 2024. Ardal will be joining by comedienne Diona Doherty and Special Guest MC: Paddy Raff. Tickets are on sale now from www.BardicTheatre.com
One Night Of Adele will transport you into the sensational atmosphere of an Adele concert experience, with immaculate replications of the global anthems from the best-selling female artist of all time.
Heavy Metal Assault Tour features Girlschool, Alcatrazz, RAVEn and Airforce all on the one stage for one special night.
MASSIVE WAGONS add shows in Belfast, Cookstown and Dublin this December as part of the bands Trigger Tour: Part 2. Tickets go on sale Thursday 10 August 2023 from local outlets
SD Entertainment invites you to get ready for the ultimate Funk & Soul House Party! This all-new DJ show for 2024 invites fans to enter Craig’s living room in Limelight, Belfast on Sunday 31 March as he delves into his extensive record collection to bring you straight-up groove bangers, exclusive funk and soul cuts plus some of Ireland's best Funk and Soul bands and much more.
Legendary W.A.S.P guitarist Chris Holmes and his Mean Man band announce European leg of The 65 Tour.
Born in Brooklyn, NY and currently living in Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas Nevada, Keith St John is best known for his time as leader singer for Montrose (featuring Ronnie Montrose) from 1998 to 2012 and also as the lead singer/co-songwriter for Burning Rain (featuring Doug Aldrich, Blas Elias, Brad Lang) from 1999 to present. Burning Rain has released 4 studio albums to date.
BLAZE BAYLEY ANNOUNCES “IRON MAIDEN XXX ANNIVERSARY” IRISH TOUR DATES.Performing hits from ‘The X factor’ and ‘Virtual XL’ the former Iron Maiden frontman will take in dates in Warrenpoint, Omagh, Belfast, Dublin, and Cork this coming February, with support from UK Melodic Metal crew, Absolva.
VEGA are delighted to announce that they will return to the UK tour circuit with a 14 date tour scheduled for September / October 2023 to tie in with the release of new album ‘Battlelines’ through Frontiers. Kim Jennett and her new live electric band will be the Special Guest at all dates. Tickets will go on sale direct from venues from 9am, June 21.
From his time in UFO to Scorpions, Michael Schenker has been a trailblazing guitarist since the day he first day his fingers touched a fretboard.Now 50 years later, SD Entertainment will bring Michael Schenker Group to Ireland for two exclusive shows this November in The Academy, Dublin on 24th, and BelfastLimelight 1 on the 25th, featuring vocalist, and Co Meath native, Robin McAuley