Everything about 5th Element NI that matters before you book is set out below. It books rock, indie and hip hop acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
You will find 5th Element NI at 8 Exchange Street, Belfast, BT1 2LS. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 76 rooms in our Belfast venue directory.
5th Element NI publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
MonToday
Closed
Tue
18:00–22:00
Wed
Closed
Thu
18:00–22:00
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at 5th Element NI is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Belfast
About 5th Element NI
Here is the story of 5th Element NI in Belfast so far. It books rock, indie and hip hop acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
5th Element NI is a grassroots music venue in Belfast. It books Rock, Indie, Hip hop; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
5th Element NI is a volunteer-run charity space at 8 Exchange Street in Belfast, with an ethos rooted in hip hop culture. Its Battle of the Bands on 5 December 2026 brings 5 local bands to the stage, from 7pm.
Alongside live music the charity runs workshops and outreach programmes, and offers space to community groups and creatives.
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08 — What's on
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There is 1 upcoming gig listed at 5th Element NI. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Belfast gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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The stage kit at 5th Element NI is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About 5th Element NI
5th Element NI is a grassroots music venue in Belfast. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
5th Element NI books Rock, Indie, Hip hop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
Listing notes
5th Element NI is a volunteer-run charity space at 8 Exchange Street in Belfast, with an ethos rooted in hip hop culture. Its Battle of the Bands on 5 December 2026 brings 5 local bands to the stage, from 7pm.
Alongside live music the charity runs workshops and outreach programmes, and offers space to community groups and creatives.
Coming up at 5th Element NI: 5th Element Battle of the Bands — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.
Playing 5th Element NI: what to know
5th Element NI doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Its listed genres start with rock. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. 5th Element NI isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Belfast.
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Find 5th Element NI
You will find 5th Element NI at 8 Exchange Street, Belfast, BT1 2LS. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 76 rooms in our Belfast venue directory.
There is 1 upcoming gig listed at 5th Element NI. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Belfast gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Belfast venue directory.
The busiest live music rooms in the Belfast directory right now, by gigs on the calendar: Limelight, Oh Yeah Music Centre, Empire Music Hall and 7 more.
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5th Element NI is #17 of 76 Belfast venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 8 questions people ask most about booking and visiting 5th Element NI. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
10 — Small print8 answersCommon questions
These are the 8 questions people ask most about booking and visiting 5th Element NI. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
5th Element NI has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Belfast venue directory.
5th Element NI books Rock, Indie, Hip hop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details 5th Element NI has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for 5th Element NI. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for 5th Element NI. Browse the Belfast Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
8 Exchange Street, Belfast, BT1 2LS. See the map below for directions. Browse more Belfast venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Belfast vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
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