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Empire Music Hall

Victorian-era music hall on Botanic Avenue.

Empire Music Hall — Quick Facts

Victorian-era music hall on Botanic Avenue.

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The Details

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Capacity~500 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Photo: GoogleEmpire Music Hall photo
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Where

Empire Music Hall 42 Botanic Ave
Belfast
Belfast BT7 1JQ

Genres

Jazz Latin

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Empire Music Hall

Empire Music Hall is a grassroots music venue in Belfast, Belfast with a standing capacity of approximately 500. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Empire Music Hall books Jazz, Latin acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.

Empire Music Hall in Belfast combines historical charm with a vibrant music scene, nestled in a Victorian-era building on Botanic Avenue. Hosting up to 500 standing guests, it invites a diverse range of performances, from jazz to Latin, welcoming both original works and covers. Performers bring their own PA, ensuring a unique sound experience for every event.

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42 Botanic Ave, Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1JQ

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Belfast venues by backline.
Empire Music Hall books Jazz, Latin. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Empire Music Hall has a standing capacity of approximately 500, classed as a large venue. See all Belfast venues for size comparisons.
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42 Botanic Ave, Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1JQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Belfast venues nearby.
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