2022 Gig Guide: Big names coming to Belfast & Dublin
We thought we'd ignore the doom and gloom on the news, and take a look at some of the biggest stars planning a trip to Belfast and Dublin soon.
It doesn't get much bigger than Robbie Williams or Garth Brooks!
Below you can find links to access tickets/more info about each act and show.
Which gig are you most excited to see live?
Events below are subject to change.
Robbie Williams - 3Arena Dublin - Saturday 29th October
Robbie Williams will go on tour later this year bringing his high-octane shows to cities across the UK and Ireland.
Robbie Williams plays Dublin's 3Arena on Saturday 29th October 2022.
Ryan McMullan - Millennium Forum - Thursday 3rd November
The acclaimed Northern Irish singer and songwriter is set to release his new EP, Debut Mix Tape in early 2022. Ryan played to 40,000 people with Dermot Kennedy at Belsonic this September followed by sold out shows in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Leicester.
Biffy Clyro - SSE Arena Belfast - Wednesday 9th November
Biffy Clyro revealed details of their next full-scale UK & Ireland arena tour in November 2022, with special guests Architects in support at every show. The tour announcement comes in the wake of glowing reviews from their incredible performance at Download Festival.
Lyra - Limelight 2 - Thursday 10th November
Lyra is a singer/songwriter from Cork who's voice and on stage presence is truly at home on a global stage. Her songs have been used on worldwide ad campaigns for Van Moof, Guinness, Disney+ and have featured in "Grey's Anatomy" and "Love Island".
And she's just announced an exciting show in Belfast, at Limelight 2 on Thursday 10th November 2022.
A unique talent, she manages to produce a sound which captures the Celtic heart of music along with a blood flow of pop, haunting powerful ballads. Her songwriting comes from the heart and she has written about heartbreak, family, falling in love, regret and revenge.
Bowling for Soup - Telegraph Building - Friday 2nd December
Following their 2019 SOLD OUT Belfast show and having released ten studio albums during their most active years, Bowling for Soup have no shortage of material to perform at their upcoming Telegraph Building gig on Friday 2nd December 2022.
Westlife - SSE Arena Belfast - Thursday 15th, Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th December
Due to PHENOMENAL demand, Irish pop sensations Westlife are set to play FOUR dates in Belfast this December! The Wild Dreams Tour support's the group's 2021 album, following a run of outdoor shows across the UK and Ireland this summer.
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