May gig guide
Your guide to all the hottest shows this May
Last updated 9th May 2017
Billy Ocean, 13, Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Grammy award winner Billy Ocean brings his live show to Northern Ireland following the release of his latest album, 'Here You Are: The Best of Billy Ocean,' the show is a career-spanning celebration of his biggest hits.
Take That with special guests All Saints, 15 & 16, 3Arena, Dublin
Gary, Mark and Howard perform their ‘Wonderland Live’ tour in Ireland with a brand new set. This show sees a main stage in the centre of the arena floor for the first time ever. The band have achieved seven UK number one albums, 15 number one singles and sold over 45 million records in the UK.
The Cranberries, 17, Waterfront Hall, Belfast
The Irish band take their Greatest Hits Tour on the road this summer. Accompanied by a string quartet, they will perform classics such as ‘Linger’, ‘Zombie’ and ‘Dreams’ as well as their other many hits.
Professor Brian Cox, 23, SSE Arena, Belfast
Acclaimed professor Brian Cox promises to take his audience through space and time taking science to a new dimension with co-host Robin Ince. This ‘high science’ show is suitable for all ages and interests, making science accessible to all.
Micky Flanagan, 24 & 25, SSE Arena, Belfast
‘An’ Another Fing…’ comes to the SSE for two nights, by popular demand. The cockney comedian added the extra date after tickets sold out in record time. It comes after the success of Flanagan’s record-breaking ‘Back in the Game’ tour in 2013.
Anthony Toner, various dates & locations: See website for details: http://anthonytoner.net/
The Belfast-based songwriter makes his solo debut celebrating the release of his seventh album. ‘Ink’ features intimate acoustic numbers exploring the profound themes of love, loss and happiness. Joining him on stage are Eilidh Patterson, Ciaran Lavery and John McCullough.
George Ezra & guests, 26, Limelight, Belfast
‘Budapest’ and ‘Blame it on me’ singer George Ezra returns to Belfast for an up close and personal headline show. The 21-year-old’s had a crazy 12 months, with three sold out UK tours, top 10 singles in 10 countries, a top 5 album in eight, 33 million views on YouTube, and over 70 million streams on Spotify.
Russell Brand, 26, Waterfront Hall, Belfast
‘RE:BIRTH’ follows a series of sold-out preview shows in November and December 2016. The stand-up comedian tackles the theme of life as a father and how to relate to his new daughter, in a world of modern media.