Excitement is in the air as CHSq 2023 returns with a varied line-up of artists, from Kodaline and Stiff Little Fingers to Becky Hill and Belters Only.
Now in its 15th year, CHSq features nine concerts across the month, ending with English pop-hip-hop band N-Dubz on August 26.
The month-long festival kicks off tonight in Custom House Square with Loco Land.
The first time to take place in Belfast, the event features a range of acts including Dublin 90s chart toppers B* Witched and rap/dance act Example.
The surreal nights entertainment will also feature confetti showers, dance-offs, lip-sync battles and lots of surprises.
Also featuring on the Loco Land lineup are POP Gospel - covering all the biggest pop classics from the last few decades, ABBA Disco - the complete ABBA experience re-imaged and much more.
Who is playing when?
Friday August 11 – Kodaline, supported by The Florentinas
Saturday August 12 - Bryan Kearney, supported by Open to Close
Wednesday August 16 - The Proclaimers, supported by Lisa McHugh and Brògeal
Thursday August 17 - Belters Only, supported by Paul Woolford, Jess Boys and Connor Coates
Saturday August 19 - Stiff Little Fingers, supported by Peter Hook & the Light, Glen Matlock, The Starjets and DJ Terri Hooley.
Wednesday August 23 - Becky Hill, supported by Jodie Harsh
Friday August 25 - The Coronas, supported by The Florentinas
Saturday August 26 - N-Dubz plus guests
How do I get to Custom House Square?
Custom House Square is in the heart of Belfast city centre and within walking distance from the main transport hubs.
There is no parking on the site and organisers are advising that concert-goers use public transport when possible.
What time do CHSq events start?
Gates open at 6pm so do not arrive on site until close to that time.
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What can I not bring into CHSq?
Do not bring:
Alcohol
Food
Glass or cans
Fireworks, flags, laser pens or pointers
Spikes, studs or anything dangerous
Umbrellas or poles
Fold up or blow up chairs or garden furniture
Professional audio or visual recording equipment
Football or GAA tops will not be permitted on the concert site.
Is there food and drink at CHSq?
Bar facilities will be available. You must have photo ID to purchase alcohol.
Food or drink not purchased on site cannot be taken into the venue. Please contact the Promoter directly should you need to bring food for medical reasons at info@customhousesquare.com.
Are there cloakrooms and banking facilities on site?
There are no cloakroom, locker facilities or ATM's on site.
How do I get tickets?
Becky Hill and N-Dubz are sold out. Tickets for other CHSq 2023 gigs are available at Ticketmaster.ie.
