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Band of FriendsBelfast · Fri, 16 Apr 2027

19:30 local time
Empire Music HallBelfast
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Band of Friends takes place at Empire Music Hall, Belfast on Friday, 16 April 2027, starting at 19:30 local time.

It is listed as Rock / Pop (Concerts).

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Nearest station
Botanic · Train station · 70 m · 1 min walk
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Band of Friends at Empire Music Hall: show day guide

Show starts
19:30
Band of Friends on stage(est.)
19:30
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 5 mins
Expected finish(est.)
20:35
Getting there
Botanic, 70 m (1 min walk)
Parking
Local car parks or on the streeet

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

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Ticket limit
9 per person, per household
Please note
Over 18s Only Valid ID Required Standing with limited unreserved seating.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Brudenell Social Club, Leeds on 11 September 2026

  1. 1Dead Mans Curve
  2. 2Messing With the Kid (Mel London)
  3. 3Lonely Mile (Rory Gallagher)
  4. 4Moonchild (Rory Gallagher)
  5. 5Off the Handle (Rory Gallagher)
  6. 6Heaven's Gate (Rory Gallagher)
  7. 7Continental Op (Rory Gallagher)
  8. 8One for the Road
  9. 9A Sense of Freedom
  10. 10In Too Deep
  11. 11Tattoo'd Lady (Rory Gallagher)
  12. 12I Fall Apart (Rory Gallagher)
  13. 13Bad Penny (Rory Gallagher)
  14. 14Shadow Play (Rory Gallagher)
  15. 15Bullfrog Blues (William Harris)

Most played songs on this tour

  • Moonchild×10
  • Tattoo'd Lady×10
  • Shadow Play×10
  • Messing With the Kid×9
  • Lonely Mile×9
  • I Fall Apart×9
  • Bad Penny×9
  • Heaven's Gate×8
  • Bullfrog Blues×8
  • Off the Handle×7

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Band of Friends

Line-up

About Band of Friends

John Gerard McAvoy is a Northern Irish blues rock bass guitarist. He played with blues rock musician Rory Gallagher between 1970 and 1991, and then with Nine Below Zero until 2011.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Empire Music Hall

42 Botanic Ave, Belfast, BT7 1FQ
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Parking
Local car parks or on the streeet
Venue rules
strictly over 18 years.

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Band of Friends: FAQs

When is Band of Friends?

Band of Friends is scheduled for Friday, 16 April 2027 at 19:30 local time.

Where is Band of Friends taking place?

At Empire Music Hall, 42 Botanic Ave, Belfast BT7 1FQ.

How much are tickets for Band of Friends?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at Empire Music Hall?

Local car parks or on the streeet

What songs will Band of Friends play?

At their most recent show (11 September 2026, Leeds) Band of Friends played 15 songs, including Dead Mans Curve, Messing With the Kid, Lonely Mile, Moonchild, and Off the Handle.

Does Band of Friends have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Band of Friends has 5 upcoming dates, including Verviers (27 Nov), Liverpool (17 Jan), and London (18 Jan).

What time does Band of Friends go on stage?

Band of Friends is expected on stage around 19:30. The show itself starts at 19:30 local time.

How long is Band of Friends's set?

Recent shows ran to 15 songs, about 1 hr, 5 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 20:35.

Band of Friends

Fri, 16 Apr 2027

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