Unarguably the biggest music festival in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Belsonic is set to return to Ormeau Park from Friday, June 7th, to Saturday, June 24th, 2024.
As expected for a festival of this magnitude, guests are expected to troop into Belfast from all over, including Dublin, London, Mainland Europe, Australia, and the United States.
If you’re attending Belsonic 2024 and looking for fun things to do in Belfast and how to enjoy yourself throughout the festival, here’s an insider’s guide:
An interesting lineup of artistes billed to perform at Belsonic 2024!
The organisers have assembled a fine line-up of artistes, including headliners Shania Twain and Scooter, who will also co-headline alongside Ben Nicky, Belters Only, Limp Bizkit, Sting, Take That, and Picture This.
You can also expect Calum Scott, Amble, D.O.D, Multunes, Jazzy, Derek Ryan, The Tumbling Paddies, Camrinwatsin, Germein, and others yet to be announced.
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Where to stay during Belsonic?
Considering the event is almost a month-long, accommodation will be in high demand. The organisers have suggested the following hotels, which are close to Ormeau park:
- The Merchant Hotel
- Bullitt Hotel
- AC Marriott
- Clayton
- Radisson Blue
- Park Inn
- Holiday Inn Express, Queen’s Quarter, 106a University St.
- Ibis Queen’s Quarter, 75 University St.
- Premier Inn Alfred Street
Travellers on a budget can check out alternative forms of accommodation, such as cheap Airbnb or hostels in Belfast.
See also: 3 best places to stay in Northern Ireland
Things to do in Belfast during Belsonic
As residents, we have a few ideas and suggestions on what to do. They include:
- Hitting the pubs & bars
You can check out Orisha, one of our favourite bars in Belfast. Others include:
- Laverys
- Granny Annies
- Tipsybird
- The Limelight
- The Pavilion
- The Errigle
- Northern Lights
See also: Best places to eat in Northern Ireland
- Take a walk around Belfast parks
Since Ormeau Park will be busy with concertgoers during the festival, other parks you should check out include Botanic Gardens, Victoria Park, Orangefield Park, Belmont Park, and Lagan Valley Regional Park.
See also: 7 magical parks to explore in Northern Ireland
- Take a tour around the city
Belfast has a rich history, and Northern Ireland has arguably one of the most picturesque scenery on earth. As a tourist, you could explore NI by booking a tour to the Giants Causeway, the Titanic Quarters, and other interesting places in the city.
