# Live Music in Ballymena | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Ballymena tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY].
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Ballymena

- **Event Name**: Phil Coulter - Gold and Silver Days
  - **Description**: Due to popular demand, we welcome back Phil Coulter to Dunloy for a special live concert celebrating highlights from his remarkable 60-year career.ArtistsPhil Coulter
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/phil-coulter-gold-and-silver-days/300042435734
  - **Venue**: St Joseph's Parish Centre Dunloy
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  - **Categories**: fitness, Concerts, Entertainment, Music, performances
- **Event Name**: New Year's Eve at McKendry's
  - **Description**: Ring in the New Year at McKendry's with live music, piper & fireworks at midnight!About this EventJoin us for New Year’s Eve McKendrys!Celebrate in style this New Year's Eve at
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jan 01 2027 at 01:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/new-years-eve-at-mckendrys/100001991385512675
  - **Venue**: Galgorm
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  - **Price**: GBP 14
  - **Categories**: new-year, music, live-music, entertainment, fireworks
- **Event Name**: The Bjorn Identity - Braid Arts Centre
  - **Description**: Celebrate 50 years of Dancing Queen with The Bjorn Identity - a Tribute to ABBA

Europe’s most authentic live ABBA show, marking the legacy of ABBA’s greatest song – Dancing Queen! at Braid Arts Centre this Autumn.

This year, 'Dancing Queen' reached the
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/the-bjorn-identity-braid-arts-centre/200030411426410
  - **Venue**: The Braid Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, parties, art
- **Event Name**: LIGHT return to BT Blues Club
  - **Description**: The fantastic LIGHT return to the BT Blues Club on Saturday 1 August.  No strangers to the club, the guys became a firm favourite with many from the first time they played.  Blasting out their set list of classic 70s Rock and blues always raises the roof.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 36
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/light-return-to-bt-blues-club/200030359325125
  - **Venue**: B.T Blues N Rock club
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- **Event Name**: The Neil Diamond Experience
  - **Description**: 🚨🎤 NEW DATE ALERT! 🎤🚨

✨ The Neil Diamond Experience – Live at The Braid Theatre, Ballymena! ✨

🎶 Get ready to sing along to the classics — Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans & more! 💃🕺🎸

🎤 Full live band ✅ Big vocals ✅ Feel-good p
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/the-neil-diamond-experience/200030242587601
  - **Venue**: The Braid Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, art, theatre, parties, live-music
- **Event Name**: Woven Music & Arts Festival
  - **Description**: A homegrown festival weaving music, art, and community into the living fabric of Ballymena.About this EventWoven – A Ballymena Music & Arts GatheringWoven is a new grassroots m
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/woven-music-and-arts-festival/100001988155929906
  - **Venue**: British Telecom & Post Office Sports & Social Club
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  - **Price**: GBP 9 to 13
  - **Categories**: festivals, music, music-festivals, art, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Onóir - Live Concert
  - **Description**: Contemporary Irish folk group Onóir live in Concert at the beautiful Tullyglass House Hotel Ballymena! 
This is a night you don't want to miss !!!Music Genres :  Folk
  - **Date**: Sat Feb 06 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sat Feb 06 2027 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/onóir-live-concert/300042250655
  - **Venue**: Tullyglass
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, performances
- **Event Name**: Country Concert
  - **Description**: The Annual Big Country Concert is Back in Dunloy! 
With an incredible line-up of country music favourites, this promises to be a fantastic night!ArtistsClaudia BuckleyMusic Genres :  Folk, Coun
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Sep 01 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/country-concert/300042604393
  - **Venue**: St Jospehs Parish Centre Dunloy
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, country-music-festivals, art
- **Event Name**: Acoustic Floyd Experience 16 May 2026, BT Club, Ballymena (UK)
  - **Description**: Admission €12. 
Doors 20:30.
Show starts at 21:30. 

Venue: British Telecom & Post Office Sports & Social ClubChurch Street Arcade, Church St, Ballymena BT43 6DG, United Kingdom; https://maps.app.goo.gl/7KwBjbEovhPw8Nui7

Join us for an unforgetta
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/acoustic-floyd-experience-16-may-2026-bt-club-ballymena-uk/200030092889225
  - **Venue**: BT & PO sports club, Ballymena
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  - **Categories**: sports, live-music
- **Event Name**: Chris Chalmers and Lonesome Pete - Special Sunday Session
  - **Description**: Join us for a special afternoon performance full of heart, soul, and unforgettable songs on Sunday 4th October when Chris Chalmers, formerly of The 2:19, will make his solo debut performance at the BT Blues & Rock Club alongside guitarist, singer and
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/chris-chalmers-and-lonesome-pete-special-sunday-session/200030257062304
  - **Venue**: B.T Blues N Rock club
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, festivals, raves
- **Event Name**: Celebrating Ballymena 400 @ St Patrick's
  - **Description**: A day for all the family bring your own seat/rug and enjoy a cream tea while listening to live music.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballymena/celebrating-ballymena-400-st-patricks/200030359323719
  - **Venue**: Castle Street, BT43 7BT Ballymena, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment

## Trending Events in Ballymena

- **Event Name**: Mid Antrim 150 Road Race - Spectator Entry & Official Souvenir Programme
  - **Description**: Get ready for the Mid Antrim 150 - grab your spectator pass and official programme for all the race action!About this EventMid Antrim 150 Road RaceGet ready for an exciting day out at the Mid
  - **Venue**: Clough Circuit
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- **Event Name**: Mid Antrim 150 Road Race VIP Package
  - **Description**: Enjoy one of the biggest days on the road racing calendar in comfort. A limited number of VIP packages are now on sale!About this EventMid Antrim 150 Road Race VIP PackageEvery VIP ticket includes:
  - **Venue**: Drumagrove Road
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- **Event Name**: Phil Coulter - Gold and Silver Days
  - **Description**: Due to popular demand, we welcome back Phil Coulter to Dunloy for a special live concert celebrating highlights from his remarkable 60-year career.ArtistsPhil Coulter
  - **Venue**: St Joseph's Parish Centre Dunloy
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- **Event Name**: New Year's Eve at McKendry's
  - **Description**: Ring in the New Year at McKendry's with live music, piper & fireworks at midnight!About this EventJoin us for New Year’s Eve McKendrys!Celebrate in style this New Year's Eve at
  - **Venue**: Galgorm
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- **Event Name**: The Bjorn Identity - Braid Arts Centre
  - **Description**: Celebrate 50 years of Dancing Queen with The Bjorn Identity - a Tribute to ABBA

Europe’s most authentic live ABBA show, marking the legacy of ABBA’s greatest song – Dancing Queen! at Braid Arts Centre this Autumn.

This year, 'Dancing Queen' reached the
  - **Venue**: The Braid Arts Centre
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- **Event Name**: GREASE Sing-Along @ Lurig Film Club
  - **Description**: A Sing-Along screening of the classic 70's  film, Grease, as part of the Heart of the Glens Festival 2026. Tickets £6 plus booking fee.About this EventGrease is the one that you want! Go
  - **Venue**: Cushendall Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: Exceptional Dining at Willow & Lore for the Glenravel Country Fair
  - **Description**: A truly special Slemish Market Supper Club experience set in the stunning surroundings of Willow and Lore Heritage Farm.About this EventAn Evening of Exceptional Dining at Willow & Lore for the Glenravel Country Fair.
  - **Venue**: Willow and Lore
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- **Event Name**: TRAD @ Lurig Film Club with Glens Comhaltas
  - **Description**: "This new Irish movie does for Trad what The Commitments did for soul". Plus live Trad from Glens Comhaltas CushendallAbout this EventYour evening starts at 7pm with a traditional music s
  - **Venue**: Cushendall Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: How to Train Your Dragon 2025 @ Lurig Film Club
  - **Description**: Family Friendly viewing of the most recent edition of this popular film series. Tickets £4 and U16 £3 plus booking fee.About this EventOn the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by
  - **Venue**: Cushendall Golf Club
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** Phil Coulter - Gold and Silver Days (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at St Joseph's Parish Centre Dunloy), New Year's Eve at McKendry's (Thu Dec 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at Galgorm), The Bjorn Identity - Braid Arts Centre (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Braid Arts Centre), LIGHT return to BT Blues Club (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 03:00 pm at B.T Blues N Rock club), The Neil Diamond Experience (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Braid Arts Centre).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Ballymena this weekend July 31–2, 2026?
  - **A:** LIGHT return to BT Blues Club (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 03:00 pm at B.T Blues N Rock club).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Ballymena on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Ballymena include St Joseph's Parish Centre Dunloy, Galgorm, The Braid Arts Centre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Live Music events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** Prices for Live Music events in Ballymena range from GBP 9 to GBP 14. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Ballymena include Galgorm Collection, The Bjorn Identity Abba Tribute Show, The Neil Diamond Experience - Ireland.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Ballymena?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Ballymena?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Ballymena.

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