Belfast · grassroots venue · Verified open
Popular Union Street gay bar with live music, comedy and a Wednesday open mic
Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week.
Nearby venuesHere is The Maverick in Belfast at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
| Live music | 1 night a week |
| TodayClosed | 14:00–00:00Opens in 37m 35s |
| Backline | TBC |
| Books | Mixed |
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Everything about The Maverick that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
| Capacity | – |
| Live nights | Wed |
| Curfew | – |
| Sound limiter | – |
| Outdoor stage | No |
| Originals | Yes |
| Website | themaverickbelfast.com |
| Status | Verified open |
| Last checked | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Google listing |
You will find The Maverick at 1 Union Street, Belfast, BT1 2JK. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 73 rooms in our Belfast venue directory.
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| Booking email and phone | Locked |
| Fee range per act | Locked |
| How far ahead to book | Locked |
| Payment terms | Locked |
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The Maverick 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 | 17:00–01:00 |
| Tue | 17:00–01:00 |
| Wed | 17:00–01:00 |
| Thu | 17:00–01:00 |
| Fri | 17:00–01:00 |
| Sat | 14:00–01:00 |
| SunToday | 14:00–00:00 |
The stage kit at The Maverick 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 |
Here is the story of The Maverick in Belfast so far. It has live music 1 night a week. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Maverick is a grassroots music venue in Belfast.
Listing notesThe Maverick is a popular gay bar on Union Street in Belfast city centre, well loved for its eclectic live music nights and comedy shows. Its open mic runs every Wednesday (day 3 of the week), making it one of the regular stops for performers trying out new material.
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Popular Union Street gay bar with live music, comedy and a Wednesday open mic
Last updated: 31 October 2026
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The stage kit at The Maverick 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.
The Maverick is a grassroots music venue in Belfast. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
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Listing notes
The Maverick is a popular gay bar on Union Street in Belfast city centre, well loved for its eclectic live music nights and comedy shows. Its open mic runs every Wednesday (day 3 of the week), making it one of the regular stops for performers trying out new material.
The Maverick usually has live music on Wed. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Maverick 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.
Nights The Maverick usually has live music
You will find The Maverick at 1 Union Street, Belfast, BT1 2JK. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 73 rooms in our Belfast venue directory.
The Maverick is in Belfast — use BT1 2JK for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Belfast this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Belfast this weekend.
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The Maverick in brief. The Maverick is a live music room in Belfast. Live music is most often on Wednesdays. Rooms nearby include The Nelson Arms, The Parlour and The Pavilion Bar; the Belfast venue directory has the rest.
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