Before you book The Garrick, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 4 nights a week. It books traditional and folk acts.
The Garrick is at 29 Chichester Street, Belfast, BT1 4JB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 73 rooms in our Belfast venue directory.
Nobody from The Garrick 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.
The Garrick 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
11:30–01:00
Tue
11:30–01:00
Wed
11:30–01:00
Thu
11:30–01:00
Fri
11:30–01:00
Sat
11:30–01:00
SunToday
12:00–00:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at The Garrick 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 The Garrick
This is the background on The Garrick, from the venue and its listings. It books traditional and folk acts. It has live music 4 nights a week.
The Garrick is a grassroots music venue in Belfast. It books Traditional, Folk; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Garrick was established in 1870 and is one of Belfast's oldest bars, at 29 Chichester Street, just down from City Hall.
The Front Bar hosts traditional music sessions, while the Back Bar is home to the Belfast Music Club and its DJs. Sessions run on Wednesday and Friday to Sunday nights.
The bar also shows live sport through the week.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
Nothing is listed at The Garrick on GigXchange right now. It has live music 4 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.
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Last updated: 31 October 2026
The Garrick — Quick Facts
Trad sessions in the Front Bar of a Belfast pub established in 1870. Here are the key facts on The Garrick at a glance. It has live music 4 nights a week.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music4nights a weekWed · Fri · Sat · Sun
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.
Member votes0votes to get The Garrick on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The Garrick 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 The Garrick 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 The Garrick
The Garrick is a grassroots music venue in Belfast. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Garrick books Traditional, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Belfast venue directory.
Listing notes
The Garrick was established in 1870 and is one of Belfast's oldest bars, at 29 Chichester Street, just down from City Hall.
The Front Bar hosts traditional music sessions, while the Back Bar is home to the Belfast Music Club and its DJs. Sessions run on Wednesday and Friday to Sunday nights.
The bar also shows live sport through the week.
Playing The Garrick: what to know
Live nights at The Garrick are usually Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun. Traditional is the first genre on its list. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Garrick hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Belfast and what local gigs pay.
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Thu
Fri
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Nights The Garrick usually has live music
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Find The Garrick
The Garrick is at 29 Chichester Street, Belfast, BT1 4JB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 73 rooms in our Belfast venue directory.
You'll find The Garrick in Belfast; BT1 4JB is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Belfast this week, or find a band in Belfast if you book the music.
Nothing is listed at The Garrick on GigXchange right now. It has live music 4 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Belfast venue directory.
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The Garrick is #52 of 73 Belfast venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 8 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Garrick. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
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These are the 8 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Garrick. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
The Garrick has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Belfast venue directory.
The Garrick 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 The Garrick 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 The Garrick. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Garrick. Browse the Belfast Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
29 Chichester Street, Belfast, BT1 4JB. 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
Venues Near The Garrick
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The Garrick in brief. The Garrick in Belfast is a live music room that books traditional and folk. The live nights are most often Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Nearby rooms: The Groomsport Inn, The Jailhouse and The John Hewitt - or browse the full Belfast venue directory.
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We list 73 grassroots music venues in Belfast. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.
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