Music Capital

08/09/2026

Clare Sands & Band
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Doire
Friday 16 October

Doors: 7:15pm
Show: 8:00pm
Special Guest: TBA

Tickets:
Advance: £12 + booking fee
On the door: £15

Sixth-generation fiddle player and bilingual singer Clare Sands brings her acclaimed live show to Derry this October. Drawing on deep Irish musical traditions while embracing contemporary influences, Clare creates powerful, uplifting performances that have captivated audiences at Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival, Festival Cervantino, Fête de la Musique, and Port Fairy Folk Festival.

Her latest album, They Tried To Bury Us, is a collection of songs inspired by language, folklore, nature, resistance, and hope. Combining exceptional musicianship with compelling storytelling, Clare's music celebrates resilience, connection, and the enduring power of culture.

Don't miss this unforgettable evening of contemporary Irish folk music.

Tickets on sale now:
www.musiccapital.org

More information:
www.claresands.com

08/09/2026

Pilgrims Music | A reunion 16 years in the making!

𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗺𝘀

Paul Noonan and Brian Crosby have reunited as Pilgrims.

Having first played together in Juniper with Damien Rice before becoming founding members of Bell X1, the pair have come full circle to create new music together for the first time in over a decade and a half.

Since then, Noonan has continued to push boundaries with Bell X1, Printer Clips and HousePlants, while Crosby has built an acclaimed career in film and TV composition alongside his ambient and solo piano work.

Pilgrims brings together their shared history, friendship and evolving musical voices in a project that feels both familiar and entirely new.
🌐 www.pilgrims.music

Thur 1st Oct
Fitzroy Presbyterian Church
University St
Belfast

Fri 2nd Oct
Nerve Centre
Magazine St
Derry

Tickets on sale available from www.pilgrims.music/live www.musiccapital.org & www.nervecentre.org

08/09/2026

Dave McCabe (𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗭𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀)
Live at Blacks Brewery & Distillery, Kinsale

Join Dave McCabe, the iconic lead singer and voice behind The Zutons, for a special intimate acoustic show with very special guest James Jay Lewis (𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗭𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁 & 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮'𝘀)

📅 Friday 26 February 2027.
📍 Blacks Brewing&Distilling
🕗 Doors 7:15pm | Show 8:00pm
🎟️ Concert Tickets: €28.50 + bf

Concert Tickets 🎫 www.eventbrite.ie/e/dave-mccabe-the-zutons-tickets-1999153217088

Make a night of it with the Maverick Wh***ey Explorer Tour at 6pm (€30pp), including a guided tour of the distillery and a tasting of three signature Maverick whiskeys.

🥃 Tour Booking: www.blacksbrewery.com/tours-experiences
✅ Please select the Maverick Wh***ey Explorer Tour when booking.

⚠️ Please note: Tour tickets do not include concert admission. Concert tickets and tour tickets must be purchased separately.

🎫 Concert Tickets: www.musiccapital.org

𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘆!

"One of most distinctive voices of the last two decades"

07/09/2026

🎶 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻! 🎶
With the start of a new season, Music Capital is delighted to continue supporting schools, community groups, and organisations through our 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 initiative.

Our goal is to help more young people experience the benefits of music education while expanding access to free musical instruments. At the same time, we're creating more opportunities for families and communities to enjoy live music together.

To learn more, visit our www.musiccapital.org.

04/09/2026

🎤 Flamy Grant Live Sandinos, Derry 🌈

📍 Sandino's,
📅 Thurs 19th Nov
🚪 Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 7:30pm
🎟 Tickets: £10 / £15 + booking fee

Special Guest: .miss

Trailblazing drag artist and singer-songwriter Flamy Grant brings her unique blend of powerhouse vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and dazzling drag performance to Derry for one night only.

Making history with her chart-topping album Bible Belt Baby and earning international acclaim with CHURCH, Flamy's live shows are equal parts concert, cabaret, and celebration. Expect humour, honesty, and a voice you'll never forget.

Don't miss this unforgettable evening at Sandino's!

Tickets/Info 🎟️ www.musiccapital.org

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

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03/09/2026

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🎶 Frances Black | Live in Belfast & Derry 🎶
Described by the late Nanci Griffith as "𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅", Frances Black brings her warmth, passion and unforgettable songbook to two special concerts this September.

📍 St Comgall's, Ionad Eileen Howell,
Belfast BT12 4AQ
📅 Friday 4 September 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM

📍 St Augustine's Church,
Derry BT48 6PS
📅 Saturday 5 September 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM

From her iconic contribution to A Woman's Heart to beloved favourites such as When You Say Nothing at All and This Love Will Carry, Frances Black continues to captivate audiences with her beautiful voice, heartfelt storytelling and remarkable life experience as a singer, activist and senator.

Don't miss this chance to spend an evening with one of Ireland's most treasured performers. 🎤❤️

Book remaining tickets here www.musiccapital.org

02/09/2026

Ralph McTell | 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿
"𝑆𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝐷𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑"

A true icon of the folk world, Ralph McTell brings his final national tour to Derry, marking a landmark moment in an extraordinary career spanning more than five decades.

From the timeless Streets of London to a lifetime of unforgettable songwriting, this farewell tour is a rare chance to experience a master storyteller live on stage one last time.

The tour coincides with the release of a special new album, The Time Drift of the Road, featuring Irish-inspired songs reimagined by McTell’s favourite Irish artists, alongside powerful new material.

📍 St Columb's Hall Derry
📅 Sat 24th Oct 2026
🕢 Doors: 7.30pm | Show: 8.00pm
🎟️ £34.00 + bf
🎫 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 www.musiccapital.org

This promises to be a heartfelt, celebratory night and a final journey through the songs of one of Britain’s most cherished songwriters.

👉 More info - Tickets: www.musiccapital.org
👉 Ralph McTell www.ralphmctell.co.uk

01/09/2026

Today folks 1pm 🎶
Make sure to be early to get a seat
Free Admission, all welcome.

Lunchtime Concert | St Augustine's Church 🎶

We are delighted to welcome the Rock Choir to St Augustine's Church as part of our popular Summer Lunchtime Concert Series!

Known as the nation's most popular, local and award-winning contemporary choir experience, Rock Choir has been bringing people together through the joy of singing since 2005.

Across the UK and Ireland, thousands of people have rediscovered their voices, built confidence, formed lifelong friendships, and experienced the incredible wellbeing benefits that come from group singing.

Rock Choir is all about inclusivity, fun, and community. With no auditions, no need to read music, and no previous experience required, everyone is welcome. All you need is a love of pop and contemporary music and the desire to sing and enjoy yourself!

📅 Tuesday 1st September
🕐 1.00pm
📍 St Augustine's Church
Palace Street, Derry, BT486PS
🎟️ Admission Free

This promises to be a wonderful lunchtime of uplifting music and entertainment.

𝗔𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁.

Funded by Derry City & Strabane District Council, Curated and produced by Music Capital