Here is McHughs in Belfast at a glance. It books traditional and folk 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
13:00–23:00Closes in 9h 37m 57s
Backline
TBC
Books
Traditional · Folk
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of McHughs. It books traditional and folk acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size. Venue owners can claim this page and add their own photos.
Everything about McHughs that matters before you book is set out below. It books traditional and folk acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
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The facts
Capacity
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Live nights
Contact venue
Curfew
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Sound limiter
–
Outdoor stage
No
Originals
Yes
Genres
TraditionalFolk
The check
Status
Verified open
Last checked
31 Oct 2026
Checked against
Web listing
03 — Find McHughs
Belfast
Getting there
You will find McHughs at 29-31 Queen's Square, Belfast, BT1 3FG. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 73 rooms in our Belfast venue directory.
Nobody from McHughs is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books traditional and folk acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
McHughs 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
13:00–23:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at McHughs 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 McHughs
Here is the story of McHughs in Belfast so far. It books traditional and folk acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
McHughs is a grassroots music venue in Belfast. It books Traditional, Folk; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
McHugh's sits in a building dating back to 1711, often called Belfast's oldest bar (though others contest the claim). Its restored front faces Custom House Square, a regular spot for open-air concerts.
The basement bar is where the music happens, with traditional sessions, live bands and discos. Upstairs there is a ground-floor bar and a restaurant.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
Nothing is listed at McHughs 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
McHughs — Quick Facts
Trad sessions and live bands in a building dating back to 1711. Here are the key facts on McHughs at a glance. It books traditional and folk acts.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksTraditional+1 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Know how many it holds?
Today13:00–23:00Closes in 9h 37m 57s
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times
McHughs this week
Mon12:00–01:00
Tue12:00–01:00
Wed12:00–01:00
Thu12:00–01:00
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun· today13:00–23:00
Booking Information
Member votes0votes to get McHughs on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The stage kit at McHughs 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 McHughs
McHughs is a grassroots music venue in Belfast. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
McHughs books Traditional, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
Listing notes
McHugh's sits in a building dating back to 1711, often called Belfast's oldest bar (though others contest the claim). Its restored front faces Custom House Square, a regular spot for open-air concerts.
The basement bar is where the music happens, with traditional sessions, live bands and discos. Upstairs there is a ground-floor bar and a restaurant.
Playing McHughs: what to know
McHughs doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Traditional is the first genre on its list. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. McHughs 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. See where else to play in Belfast and what local gigs pay.
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Find McHughs
You will find McHughs at 29-31 Queen's Square, Belfast, BT1 3FG. 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 McHughs 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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McHughs is #39 of 73 Belfast venues for live music
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Common Questions
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10 — Small print8 answersCommon questions
These are the 8 questions people ask most about booking and visiting McHughs. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
McHughs has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Belfast venue directory.
McHughs books Traditional, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details McHughs 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 McHughs. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for McHughs. Browse the Belfast Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
29-31 Queen's Square, Belfast, BT1 3FG. 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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