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What's on Stage
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Limelight
Limelight is a grassroots music venue in Belfast, Belfast with a standing capacity of approximately 500. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Limelight books Rock, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
Limelight in Belfast stands out with its multi-room setup on Ormeau Avenue, a fixture since 1986. With a large standing capacity of around 500, it offers an inviting space for both original and cover performances across rock and pop genres. While it requires bands to bring their own PA system, the venue's flexibility and enduring legacy make it a notable hub for live music.
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Find Limelight
17 Ormeau Ave, Belfast, Belfast, BT2 8HD
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Limelight books Rock, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Limelight has a standing capacity of approximately 500, classed as a large venue. See all Belfast venues for size comparisons.
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17 Ormeau Ave, Belfast, Belfast, BT2 8HD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Belfast venues nearby.