Billy Gillies at CHSq: Everything you need to know before you go
Last updated 27th Aug 2025
Trance sensation Billy Gillies is set to headline Custom House Square (CHSq) in Belfast on Friday 29 August 2025.
This much-anticipated return follows his sold-out CHSq performances in August 2024—so much so that an extra date was added due to overwhelming demand
As a Belfast native, Gillies has firmly established himself as a rising force in trance, bridging genres with his signature blend of Euro-dance, uplifting trance, and hard-edged bass.
Fan favourites like “Lagoon” and “Youth” helped amass over 145 million TikTok views and a dedicated global following.
If you're heading to the gig, here's some important info before you go 👇
What time do gates open for CHSq 2025?
Gates open at 6pm.
Are there still tickets available for Billy Gillies at CHSq?
Billy Gillies CHSq show has now sold out!
Who is supporting Billy Gillies at CHSq?
EADZO, Trance Wax, Multunes and John O'Callaghan are supporting Billy Gillies at CHSq.
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.
Take a look at the remaining 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.
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Midland
Double Grammy® nominees Midland are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Friday 5th September 2025.
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One of the most successful British bands of the last decade Chase & Status have announced a headline show in Belfast!
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