WHAT'S ON

Whether it’s food, drink or entertainment we have it all at The Dirty Onion. Home to two bars, one restaurant and one of the biggest beer gardens in Belfast, we are sure to keep you entertained all year round.

We offer entertainment 7 nights a week, with a strong focus on contemporary live bands and acoustic acts… Oh, and we are free entry every night!

WEEKLY EVENTS LINEUP

We have live entertainment 7 nights a week - our schedule ranges from traditional Irish and contemporary live bands. See below for more details…

Monday

LIVE MUSIC 7.30PM TO 1AM

Every Monday night experience the very best the city has to offer with a selection of local acts performing chart-toppers and your favourite hits.

Musicians change regularly but expect to see Luke O’Loan and Drum & Bates.

Live music starts from 7.30pm-1am

Tuesday

TUESDAY SESSIONS

Each week the artists might change but the music always stays first class! Kick back and chill out with the likes of Scott Mac and Crystal Dawn.

Live music starts at 7.30pm-1am

Wednesday

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT THE ONION

We have the very best in live acoustic sessions from Belfast’s finest musicians in the beer garden every Wednesday evening! Expect excellence from Juram every Wednesday. Acts my change at late notice.

Live music from 7.30pm to 1am

Thursday

LIVE MUSIC

Whether it’s foot-tapping or a good proper jig you’re after Dave Jackson and Juram are sure to get you going in The Dirty Onion beer garden! Artists may change last minute…

The session kicks off at 7.30pm-1am

The Second Fiddle hosts free Bodhrán lessons from 7.30pm-8.30pm every week. Pop in and have a go!

Friday

FOUR LIVE ACTS TAKE THE STAGE

4 live acts are on offer every Friday at The Dirty Onion

Live Artists 3pm - 1am -
See Facebook for details. Acts may include Matt Jones, Koos Koos and Jav & Dave.

TheSecond Fiddle hosts the finest late evening Trad sessions the city has to offer and you can sit back and enjoy from 8.30pm onwards featuring the likes of Mairead Forde and Plenty in the Tank.

Saturday

LIVE BANDS AND TRAD

We’ve got entertainment all evening at the Onion every Saturday with some of the best local bands Belfast has to offer! Expect super talented guitarists, insane vocalists, and music that brings a unique and entertaining arrangement of contemporary songs.

Bands that grace the stage regularly are Drum and Bates, The Overknights and Jav & Dave.

The session kicks off from 3pm to 1am.


TheSecond Fiddle gets traditional on Saturdays and offers a fantastic chilled alternative from The Dirty Onion with trad music offered all evening from 3pm.

Sunday

CHILLED VIBES AND TRAD

We love a chill Sunday but that doesn’t mean we can’t offer some fantastic tuneage on stage throughout the day and you never know… things might just get lively! Expect music from Tabitha Smyth, Lorcan Nelson and Scott Mac. Artists may change at the last minute.

The session kicks off from 3.30pm to 12am

The Second Fiddle is the place to be on Sundays if you’re looking for a hangover cure and some chilled vibes. We have Open Sessions on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 7pm for local singer/songwriters. Pop in or DM us to get a slot.