Extra Lush! Classical CHSq show announced due to phenomenal demand
Tickets on sale Friday 12th 🎟️
Last updated 11th Dec 2025
Following the sold out June show, Lush! Classical is pleased to announce a second Belfast show due to phenomenal demand at CHSq in August.
📍 Saturday 8th August 2026
After the hugely successful show this year at Belsonic, Lush! Classical is taking place at the iconic Custom House Square, Belfast this June and August to deliver a magical evening where the Ulster Orchestra meets the biggest dance anthems for a spectacular show that will be quite simply out of this world.
Lush! Classical in August will see the Ulster Orchestra take to the stage accompanied by Maria Nayler + the O’Hara Sisters and special guests, Judge Jules and Seb Fontaine to perform the biggest dance music anthems from the past 30 years.
Lush! Classical is curated by legendary production duo brothers in Rhythm (Dave Seaman & Steve Anderson)
“Celebrating 30 years of Lush! and 10 years of Lush! Classical in 2026 is a huge milestone. We can’t wait to share it with you at the brand-new summer series at Custom House Square, Belfast in June and CHSq in August… this one’s going to be special”
Dave has been a pillar of Lush!’s clubbing history and Steve is also Kylie Minogue’s musical director. The musical scores will again be arranged & conducted by Cliff Masterson (Kylie Minogue, Depeche Mode, Disney).
How to get tickets:
Tickets on sale Friday 12th December at 10am via www.ticketmaster.ie
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