Sam Fender to headline Belsonic 2023

The 'Seventeen Going Under' star is coming to Belfast 👇

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 17th Oct 2022
Last updated 17th Oct 2022

Following the news of two sold out stadium shows at Newcastle’s St. James’ Park, Sam Fender has announced his biggest ever Belfast date for next summer at Ormeau Park, Belfast on Friday 23rd June 2023.

Sam has made serious waves in the music industry since his debut single 'Play God' in back 2017 - and now, his second album is taking the world by storm, with huge tracks such as 'Seventeen Going Under' and 'Spit of You'.

2022 has seen Sam solidify himself as one of the most celebrated and successful British artists of his generation, pulling a huge crowd on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury ahead of his own 45,000 sell-out show at London’s Finsbury Park.

The North Shields hero has a string of accolades to his name, a BRIT, NME and Ivor Novello Award to name just a few.

READ MORE: Sam Fender: Get to know the 'Seventeen Going Under' hitmaker

Ormeau Park next summer will be Sam's BIGGEST Belfast show, so you know this one is going to be HUGE!

How to secure Sam fender @ Belsonic tickets👇

Tickets go on sale Friday October 21st at 10am via www.ticketmaster.ie

Check out the Belsonic 2023 line-up so far 👇

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George Ezra

BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling musician George Ezra has today announced a return to Belfast with a headline show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Friday 9 June 2023.
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David Guetta - SOLD OUT

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Tom Jones

Legendary Welsh singer and performer Sir Tom Jones has announced a return to Belfast with his biggest Irish headline show to date at Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on Friday 16th June 2023.


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Paolo Nutini - SOLD OUT

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Lizzo

Global superstar Lizzo has announced a very special outdoor Belsonic performance for 2023 at Ormeau Park, Belfast on Thursday 22nd June. A 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and so much more, Lizzo has shifted the sound, soul, and spirit of popular music and culture.

Sam Fender - SOLD OUT

Following the news of two sold out stadium shows at Newcastle's St. James' Park, Sam Fender has announced his biggest ever Belfast date for next summer at Ormeau Park, Belfast on Friday 23rd June 2023.
Sam has made serious waves in the music industry since his debut single 'Play God' in back 2017 - and now, his second album is taking the world by storm, with huge tracks such as 'Seventeen Going Under' and 'Spit of You'.

Ben Nicky

International DJ / Producer sensation Ben Nicky is pleased return to Belsonic at Ormeau Park on Saturday 24th June with one of the biggest electronic line-ups of the year!


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Florence and the Machine

London pop rock outfit Florence + the Machine are pleased to return to Belfast to play their largest ever Irish show at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Wednesday June 28th 2023.
Florence first burst onto the scene in 2009 with their debut album Lungs which quickly became one of the biggest-selling albums of the year with songs like 'Kiss with a Fist', 'Dog Days Are Over', and others proving incredibly popular in the UK charts.

The Prodigy

The Prodigy has announced a very special outdoor performance for 2023 at Ormeau Park, Belfast on Friday 30th June 2023 with special guest, Andy C. Following the bands incendiary and emotionally charged sellout tour of the UK last July, their first since Keith Flint passed away in March 2019, the band knew it was the right time for them to bring their unstoppable live performance back to the outdoor festival stages next summer.

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