The Darkness at CHSq: Everything you need to know before you go
Ash and Bad Nerves are also on the bill this weekend 🙌
Not long to go until The Darkness is back in Belfast to headline Custom House Square this weekend.
📍Saturday 9th August 2025
The Darkness exploded from their Lowestoft roots to global success when they released their debut album 'Permission To Land' to almost overnight success.
It topped the UK charts, going 5x Platinum and selling over 1.5 million copies in the UK alone, whilst also becoming a huge success everywhere.
Now, more than 20 years after The Darkness first exploded, their cheeky, spandex-clad anthems continue to capture hearts, and a new generation of fans, around the world today.
If you're heading to the gig, there's some important things you need to know before go...
What time do gates open for CHSq 2025?
Gates open at 6pm.
Are there still tickets available for The Darkness at CHSq?
There are a limited number of tickets available for The Darkness at CHSq from ticketmaster.ie
Who is supporting The Darkness at CHSq?
ASH and Bad Nerves have been announced as special guests for The Darkness at CHSq this weekend.
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.
Check out the other 2025 CHSq headliners 👇
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.
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