Here is Fountain Lane in Belfast at a glance. It books acoustic, traditional and singer-songwriter acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Today·Open
12:00–00:00Closes in 10h 37m 37s
Backline
TBC
Books
Acoustic · Traditional · Singer-songwriter
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of Fountain Lane. It books acoustic, traditional and singer-songwriter acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size. Venue owners can claim this page and add their own photos.
Everything about Fountain Lane that matters before you book is set out below. It books acoustic, traditional and singer-songwriter acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
You will find Fountain Lane at 16 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5ED. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 73 rooms in our Belfast venue directory.
Nobody from Fountain Lane is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books acoustic, traditional and singer-songwriter acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
Fountain Lane publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
Mon
12:00–01:00
Tue
12:00–01:00
Wed
12:00–01:00
Thu
12:00–01:00
Fri
12:00–01:00
Sat
12:00–01:00
SunToday
12:00–00:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at Fountain Lane 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 Fountain Lane
Here is the story of Fountain Lane in Belfast so far. It books acoustic, traditional and singer-songwriter acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
Fountain Lane is a grassroots music venue in Belfast. It books Acoustic, Traditional, Singer-songwriter; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
A tavern has stood on this Fountain Street site since 1901. The original was badly damaged in the Belfast blitz, rebuilt in 1955, and relaunched as Fountain Lane in October 2019.
The music is local: acoustic bands, singers and trad sessions, with DJs too. There is live sport on the big screens, a Monday quiz from 9pm and Sunday roasts.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
Nothing is listed at Fountain Lane on GigXchange right now. 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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Last updated: 31 October 2026
Fountain Lane — Quick Facts
City-centre tavern since 1901, with local acoustic acts and trad sessions. Here are the key facts on Fountain Lane at a glance. It books acoustic, traditional and singer-songwriter acts.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksAcoustic+2 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get Fountain Lane on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
Fountain Lane hasn’t claimed its page yet, so nobody from the venue is on GigXchange to message. Vote to bring it on - free account, no card, 30 seconds.
The stage kit at Fountain Lane 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 Fountain Lane
Fountain Lane is a grassroots music venue in Belfast. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Fountain Lane books Acoustic, Traditional, Singer-songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
Listing notes
A tavern has stood on this Fountain Street site since 1901. The original was badly damaged in the Belfast blitz, rebuilt in 1955, and relaunched as Fountain Lane in October 2019.
The music is local: acoustic bands, singers and trad sessions, with DJs too. There is live sport on the big screens, a Monday quiz from 9pm and Sunday roasts.
Playing Fountain Lane: what to know
Fountain Lane 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 acoustic. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. Fountain Lane 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 Fountain Lane
You will find Fountain Lane at 16 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5ED. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 73 rooms in our Belfast venue directory.
Nothing is listed at Fountain Lane on GigXchange right now. 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.
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Fountain Lane is #27 of 73 Belfast venues for live music
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Common Questions
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Fountain Lane has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Belfast venue directory.
Fountain Lane books Acoustic, Traditional, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Fountain Lane 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 Fountain Lane. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for Fountain Lane. Browse the Belfast Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
16 Fountain Street, Belfast, BT1 5ED. 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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From the GigXchange directory
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