First TWO shows announced for The Summer Series at Custom House Sq

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 25th Nov 2025
Last updated 25th Nov 2025

The first two shows for the exciting new festival, The Summer Series, coming to Belfast next year have just been announced.

⭐️ The Beach Boys, Sunday 21st June 2026

⭐️ The Kooks, Saturday 4th July 2026

As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history.

The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world -- will salute 60 years of Pet Sounds at Custom House Square, Belfast on Sunday 21st June as part of The Summer Series of concerts.

British indie icons The Kooks are also pleased to announce return to Belfast at Custom House Square on Saturday 4th July to celebrate 20 years of their iconic debut album Inside In / Inside Out as part of The Summer Series of concerts in the city!

How to get tickets for The Summer Series 👇

Tickets for The Kooks go on sale Friday 28th November at 9am via ticketmaster.ie

Tickets for The Beach Boys go on sale Friday 28th November at 10am via ticketmaster.ie

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