Belfast City Blues Festival

18/09/2026

Another great weekend of gigs coming up.
Tonight I will be playing a solo gig at Grace Neills, Donaghadee, from 9pm.
Tomorrow, from 3pm, I'll be joined by my partners in blues, Tony and David, for a fantastic afternoon of music at The Deer's Head in Belfast, in conjunction with The Belfast City Blues Festival.
Then, on Sunday, I'll be playing at St Georges Market Belfast in Belfast from 11am until 2pm.
Have a great weekend whatever you are doing.

16/09/2026

So we're going ahead with Saturday at The Deer's Head ( Belfast City Blues Festival ) and very much looking forward to playing another fantastic set of classic songs. Doors at 2pm and we'll be playing from 3pm.
Hit the link below for tickets, you know you want to 😉
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https://www.ticketsource.com/belfastcitybluesfestival

16/09/2026

WHAT A VIBE! 🎸

Fantastic night at The Rock Bar for Blue Tuesdays with Chris Taplin and Terry McHugh.. Great vibe all night and great to see some familiar faces from The Guinness Blues Café in also. Next Week is the fantastic Gareth Hughes Duo from 8-10pm .. see yas all at The Rock next Tuesday!

15/09/2026

This Satrday catch The Frank Carbery Blues Band live at The Deer's Head Muisc Hall for Guinness Blues Café.

Returning to his home city after a fantastic weekend at Dunfanaghy Festival Frank and the guys are ready to get stuck into some serious Blues at the Deers head this weekend!

Get your tickets at http://ticketsource.co.uk/belfastcitybluesfestival

15/09/2026

Whos ready for some more blues?.. nice wee Blues night starting tonight @ The Rock Bar with Chris Taplin and Terry McHugh! 8-10pm ya can even get the glider too and from sure ya couldnt wack it!

TONIGHT SEES THE LAUNCH OF BLUE TUESDAYS! 🎸

The Rock Bar is proud to launch our brand new blues night in conjunction with the Belfast City Blues Festival.

Taking to the stage for our opening night:

🎙️ Chris Taplin & Terry McHugh
🕗 Live from 8pm–10pm

Tonight will also mark the first anniversary of Belfast blues legend Seamus O’Neill, as we celebrate his life and lasting contribution to the city’s music scene.

Join us for a very special opening night filled with proper live blues music at The Rock Bar Home of Live Music! 💙🎶

13/09/2026

This Saturday The Frank Carbery Blues Band will be at The Deer's Head music hall for Guinness Blues Café .. get your tickets and more information at http://belfastcityblues.com

12/09/2026

The boys were on fire today

12/09/2026

Wow , what a gig at the Blues Cafe today at the Deers Head Music Hall , with the Backbone Blues Band .

08/09/2026

The Rock Bar next Tuesday..

BLUE TUESDAYS START HERE! 🎶

We’re delighted to officially launch our brand new blues night at The Rock Bar, in conjunction with the Belfast City Blues Festival

Kicking things off on Tuesday 15th September, the fantastic Chris Taplin & Terry McHugh take to the stage from 8pm–10pm for a brilliant night of live blues music.

Our opening falls on a truly special date as we mark the first anniversary of Belfast blues legend Seamus O’Neill. The evening will proudly honour Seamus, his music and his incredible contribution to Belfast’s blues scene. 💙

Come along, support live music and help us begin an exciting new chapter at The Rock Bar.

The blues have a new home on Tuesday nights!