The Dirty Onion

12/06/2026

The weekend starts at The Dirty Onion. Round up your mates, grab a pint and enjoy three days of live music from some of the best local acts, right in the heart of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter.

From afternoon sessions to late-night singalongs, there’s no better place to spend the weekend.

08/06/2026

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEK AT THE DIRTY ONION

Another week of great live music awaits at The Dirty Onion, with talented local artists and bands taking to the stage every day. Join us for a pint and a sesh this week!

Check out this week's full lineup from the link below.

From Dagobah to the Death Star, prove you’re the chosen one of trivia. Join us at The Second Fiddle for a night of pints, fun, and the ultimate Star Wars Quiz! Teams of 2-6 allowed. £150 bar tab for first place and bang average prizes for runner-ups

05/06/2026

The weekend starts here.

From afternoon sessions to late-night performances, we've got live music all weekend long. Grab your mates, a drink and enjoy some of the best local talent in Belfast.

Check the full lineup via our website and plan your weekend sesh!

03/06/2026

WEEKLY LINE-UP

Looking for some great live music this week?

Drop into The Dirty Onion for a pint, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy another packed week of incredible live music from some of the best local talent around. We've got your weekly soundtrack covered.

Check out this week's full lineup via the link below

From Dagobah to the Death Star, prove you’re the chosen one of trivia. Join us at The Second Fiddle for a night of pints, fun, and the ultimate Star Wars Quiz! Teams of 2-6 allowed. £150 bar tab for first place and bang average prizes for runner-ups

27/05/2026

BEAMISH X THE DIRTY ONION MERCH

Our new merch has officially dropped and we've teamed up with Beamish on a bespoke design inspired by the venue itself. Created in collaboration with a local artist, the artwork captures the spirit of The Dirty Onion and the atmosphere that makes the place what it is.

From late-night sessions and creamy pints to Belfast trad culture, this one’s for the regulars.

The collection includes hats, tees and hoodies and is available now in venue while stock lasts.

26/05/2026

LIVE MUSIC 7 NIGHTS A WEEK!

The sun won't be out for too long, knowing this place, so grab some rays in the beer garden this week and a live gig with a few beers! Click the link for the full line-up!

From Dagobah to the Death Star, prove you’re the chosen one of trivia. Join us at The Second Fiddle for a night of pints, fun, and the ultimate Star Wars Quiz! Teams of 2-6 allowed. £150 bar tab for first place and bang average prizes for runner-ups

22/05/2026

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND SESSIONS!

We're packed out with live music this weekend! Anna's Number is taking to the beer garden stage on Sunday night from 8.30pm, and then Monday evening at 6pm, we have local talent Esmeralda Road taking over the inside bar for a ticketed event. Secure your tickets from the link below!

ESMERALDA ROAD EVENT TICKETS:
https://tinyurl.com/2zrun48s

20/05/2026

Our sister restaurant Yardbird offers some of the best rotisserie chicken in town hands down and it's open daily from 12pm. Check out their menu on The Dirty Onion website and book a table. They also accept walk-ins 🐔🍗🤤

18/05/2026

THIS WEEK’S LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP

It's a crazy week for gigs this week with the bank holiday weekend celebrations in the mix. We've Anna's Number taking over the stage Sunday night and Esmeralda Road playing Monday evening... You're spoilt rotten for gigs!

Monday 18th
David Walker — 7:30PM
Bates & The Deadly Rhythm — 10:30PM

Tuesday 19th
Adam Irvine — 7:30PM
Robbie McMinn — 10:30PM

Wednesday 20th
Conor Maley — 7:30PM
Harry McGarrity — 10:30PM

Thursday 21st
Chris Batez — 5:30PM
The McKennedy Bros — 8:30PM
Juram — 11PM

Friday 22nd
David Walker — 3:30PM
It Takes Two — 6PM
Danielle & Jonathan — 8:30PM
The City — 11PM

Saturday 23rd
Matt Wilson — 1PM
Peter Kennedy — 3:30PM
The Reelers — 6PM
Robbie McMinn — 8:30PM
Danni & Co — 11PM

Sunday 24th
Eoin Murphy x Tom Keenan — 12:30PM
House of Gael — 3PM
Cool Hand String — 5:30PM
Annas Number — 8:30PM
Robbie McMinn — 11PM

Live music every day at The Dirty Onion.

15/05/2026

STAR WARS QUIZ | 7TH JUNE | £5PP

Our sister bar The Second Fiddle is hosting the ultimate Star Wars quiz on the 7th of June. From Dagobah to the Death Star, prove you're the chosen one of trivia and book that ticket from the link below!

Belfast pub quiz. Stars Wars pub quiz at The Second Fiddle Belfast