With a powerhouse line-up led by Michael Monroe, FM, Eric Martin and Demon, plus fan favourites Crashdïet and Crazy Lixx, this debut festival is set to rewrite Belfast’s rock history, and you can still be part of it.
FRIDAY 23 MAY — THE GRAND WARM-UP
Start the weekend with the ultimate tribute party as A Foreigners Journey, Scopyons, Mötley Crüde, and Legendary, The Bon Jovi Experience, fire through decades of stadium-sized hits, priming you for what’s to come.
HEADLINERS & HEROES
* Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks) brings his high-octane, sax-fuelled sleaze to Belfast for his first ever Irish show on Saturday.
*AOR giants FM deliver a career-spanning masterclass of soaring choruses and impeccable harmonies. Catch them as Sunday night headliners.
*Crashdïet, the Swedish sleaze rock/glam metal crew are set to rock Mandela Hall to it’s foundation on Saturday evening.
* Eric Martin (Mr Big) strips it back with an intimate ‘Unleashed & Unplugged’ acoustic set alongside Demon guitarist David Cotterill, including the global No. 1 ‘To Be With You’. Catch him on Saturday
* The Pat McManus Band will be visiting a very special Mama’s Boys setlist, which we recommend you don’t miss.
FUTURE LEGENDS TAKE FLIGHT
Closing day lifts off with:
* The Irish debut of Cats in Space, channelling the grandeur of Queen, ELO and early Elton John.
* Fast-rising Australian rockers Sisters Doll will be making their Irish debut on Sunday.
* Ireland’s own glitter-drenched Alpha Sista previewing tracks from their forthcoming album.
* Plus a storming set from NWOBHM stalwarts Demon, symphonic showstoppers, Mark Stanway’s Kingdom of Madness, Vendetta Love, Bobby Dazzle, Wildheat, and more.
TICKETS
Day tickets: from £39.50
Weekend passes: limited availability
Secure yours now at BelAOR.com or in person from SD Entertainment outlets. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
“Fans shouldn’t have to cross the water for world-class AOR,” says SD Entertainment. “We’ve brought the bands here, balanced the bill with home-grown talent, and kept prices realistic. Belfast is about to experience a weekend it will never forget.”
Venue: Mandela Hall, Belfast (Queen’s Students’ Union)
Dates: Friday 23 – Sunday 25 May 2025
Pick up your tickets from this location. Stage times can be accessed here.