CHSq Belfast 2025: Headliners, ticket info and more
This year we've got 15 headline shows coming to the heart of the city 🎶
We don't have long to wait until Custom House Square is transformed into one of Belfast's most exciting outdoor festivals, hosting a diverse summer series through August and early September.
This summer's lineup includes something for everyone, from Ben Nicky and his trance/laser set to disco legends Chic with Nile Rodgers.
Expect immersive live experiences, world-class production, perhaps a rain shower or two but great summer vibes.
Tickets for some of the gigs are still available from ticketmaster.ie so be sure to check it out.
Check out the full list of CHSq headliners & where to find tickets 👇
Billy Gillies
Following his two sold out CHSq 2024 shows last August, Trance superstar Billy Gillies returns for another headline show at Custom House Square on Friday August 29th 2025, with support from EADZO.
Billy Gillies is the latest superstar trance artist to emerge from Northern Ireland.
David Gray
David Gray is pleased to announce a headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast as part of his Past & Present World Tour.
David Gray's story is unlike any other. He spent almost a decade striving to make a breakthrough, and when it happened it did so in the biggest way imaginable as White Ladder became one of the best-selling British albums of recent decades and established him as an arena-filling artist.
Nile Rodgers & Chic
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, multiple Grammy Award winning songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist, Nile Rodgers is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show this summer.
Midland
Double Grammy® nominees Midland are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Friday 5th September 2025.
Midland have sought to reintroduce the Western plains, Laurel Canyon-cum-Bakersfield and Lone Star juke joints to Country music since coming together at a friend's wedding over common influences and the need for a return to this sort of post-Urban Cowboy Country.
Chase & Status
One of the most successful British bands of the last decade Chase & Status have announced a headline show in Belfast!
Celebrating over 17 years in the game, Chase and Status are a leading talent in the UK Electronic scene.
They were the first UK Electronic act to headline the 02 arena, have had over 2 Billion streams, 2.6 million album sales, sold millions of tickets worldwide, are Brit Nominated for Best Group, have headlined Glastonbury on the Other Stage, headlined Reading & Leeds and have collaborated with the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Kano, Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, Rita Ora, Major Lazer, Nile Rogers, Slaves and many more.
What time do gates open for CHSq 2025?
Gates open at 6pm
What are the set times?
Set times haven't been announced just yet, but we'll keep you posted as soon as we know more.
Can you park at CHSq 2025?
Organisers are advising those attending the gigs to use public transport as there are NO parking facilities at the site.
Custom House Square is in the heart of Belfast city centre, just beside the Albert Clock and 'Big Fish,' so there's a variety of public transport options available.
Visit translink.co.uk to plan your journey
Is there food and drink available at CHSq?
There are a number of food and drinks stations on site, so there will be plenty to tuck into throughout the night.
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