Josh Baker at Belsonic 2026: Everything you need to know before you go
Following two SOLD OUT Telegraph Building shows last year, Manchester DJ/producer Josh Baker returns to Belfast this summer for his biggest headline show here.
📍 Saturday 13th June, Ormeau Park
In 2015, he curated the inaugural You&Me event, swiftly becoming a celebrated underground sensation, coupled with the establishment of a far-reaching music label. Not confined to You&Me's success, Josh established the flourishing Hide&Seek Festival.
His deep immersion in the scene reflects his profound connection to its culture, hinting at further exciting endeavours ahead.
If you're heading to the show, take a read below at some important information before you go...
What time do gates open at Belsonic 2026?
Gates open at 6pm.
Curfew is 11pm.
We'll keep you posted on stage times as soon as they're released!
Where can you park at Belsonic?
Organisers are advising those attending the gigs to use public transport as there are NO parking facilities at the site.
Translink are running special bus, coach and rail travel services for Belsonic events - for more info visit translink.co.uk/using-translink/special-events/belsonic-2026
Are there still tickets available for Josh Baker?
A limited number of tickets are still available via ticketmaster.ie
Under‑16s can attend with a paying adult, though front‑standing areas require adults with children aged 10–16
Is there food and drink at Belsonic?
There are a number of food and drinks stations dotted across the site, so there will be plenty to eat and drink throughout the night.
Things you CANNOT bring with you to Belsonic
❌ Alcohol
❌ Food
❌ Fireworks or flags
❌ Umbrellas
❌ Foldable chairs or garden furniture
❌ Professional recording equipment (audio or visual)
Take a look at the other Belsonic 2026 headliners 👇
Farmers Bash
After the hugely successful Weekender in 2025 — and selling out Belsonic in 2024 — Farmer's Bash is back at Belsonic and trust us, you don't want to miss this! Get ready for the biggest party of the summer with Derek Ryan, Whistlin' Donkeys, Garron Noone, Boyzlife, Lisa McHugh and loads more.
Josh Baker
Josh Baker has risen as a versatile DJ and producer, embodying the creative essence of the new wave of electronic artists, of which he sits at the forefront. Following two instant sell out Telegraph Building shows last year, Baker recently announced his biggest ever headline show in Belfast this summer.
Teletech
Teletech return to Belfast for their biggest ever takeover at Belsonic, Ormeau Park on Saturday 20 June 2026, featuring sets from Holy Priest, Azyr, Jazzy and more!
Teddy Swims
Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims will headline Belsonic next June. Joined by his band Freak Freely, Swims will be supported by breakout vocalist and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith on all headline dates apart from Scarborough, while New Zealand-Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Rakei.
Def Leppard
Def Leppard, the UK's greatest arena rock band, will visit Ormeau Park next summer. With more than 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards in the U.S., Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Def Leppard has produced a series of classic ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike.
The group's spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name.
Sonny Fodera
Internationally renowned DJ and producer Sonny Fodera has announced his biggest headline Belfast show to date! Alongside Sonny's other recent charting hits including 'All This Time','Tell Me', 'Mind Still', and 'Asking', Solotoko has become one of the first independent dance labels to score two UK Top 10 singles in just 12 months.
The Cure
Music legends The Cure will headline their biggest Belfast show to date at the Ormeau Park event on Sunday 28th June 2026. Formed in Crawley, Sussex, England, The Cure played its first show in 1978 and has performed around 1,800 concerts to date.
They have released 14 studio albums, several concert films, a few live albums, some soundtrack songs, more than 40 singles, a couple of box sets and books, a greatest hits thing and a handful of covers.
Kings of Leon
Rock legends Kings of Leon are set to return to Belfast this summer. Recognised as one of the world's biggest alternative rock bands of the last 20 years, Kings of Leon's rich tour history includes headlining festivals such as Coachella, Glastonbury, Roskilde, Reading and Leeds on 3 occasions, and numerous Lollapalooza's in Berlin, Sao Paulo, Chicago and Santiago, to name but a few.
Pitbull
Finally Mr Worldwide is going to make it to Belfast with his first gig in the city at Belsonic 2026. Following numerous successful solo touring runs and a recent triple headlining one-of-a-kind multigenerational arena run on The Trilogy Tour — Mr. 305 is set to deliver another incredibly dynamic tour with an electrifying mix of his biggest hits and fan favourites.
Michael Buble
Bublé has spent the past two decades deeply committed to not only keep the flames of the Great American Songbook alive and well - to not only breathe new life into them - but to bring his singular style, vocal power, and passion to timeless tunes that he loves.
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