C2C Belfast 2026: Stage times, parking & important ticket info

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 10th Mar 2026

The countdown is on...it's ALMOST time country music to take over Belfast as Country to Country (C2C) Festival kicks off this weekend!

From March 13th to 15th, Belfast transforms into our very own Nashville, as some of the genre's biggest stars take to the stage for a three-day celebration of all things country.

Drawing fans from across the globe to experience the best in country music talent, C2C Festival is one of the most anticipated events in the country music calendar,

Who is performing at C2C Belfast 2026?

It's going to be the best craic - headliners this year include Brooks & Dunn, Zach Top & Keith Urban to name a few.

We've also got Drake Milligan, Scotty McCrerry, Russell Dickerson and Ty Myers on the bill as well.

So grab your tickets, gather your friends, and get ready to experience the magic of C2C Belfast—it's going to be a weekend to remember!

What time do doors open for C2C Belfast?

Doors open at 4.15pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What are the stage times for C2C Belfast?

Friday

17:10-17.35 - Mackenzie Carpenter

18:00-18:30 - Ashley Cooke

19:00-19:40 - Kameron Marlowe

20:10-21:00 - Drake Milligan

21:30-23:00 - Brooks & Dunn

Saturday

17:10-17.35 - Noeline Hoffman

18:00-18.30 - Waylon Wyatt

19:00-19.40 - Ty Myers

20:10-21.00 - Scotty McCreery

21:30-23.00 - Zach Top

Sunday

17:10-17.35 - Bayker Blankenship

18:00-18.30 - Alana Springsteen

19:00-19:40 - Tyler Braden

20:10-21:00 - Russell Dickerson

21:30-23:00 - Keith Urban

Times subject to change

Are tickets still available for C2C Belfast?

Yes there are still tickets available each night at the SSE Arena, you can find out more from ticketmaster.ie

Can you park at SSE Arena?

There are parking spaces across the front, rear and Riverside car park, they run on a first come first served basis, including disabled parking spaces.

The SSE Arena is just a walk over the bridge from the Belfast town centre, so there is a variety of public transport options available.

Visit translink.co.uk to plan your journey.

Downtown Country presenters Peter Flanagan, Kirstie McMurray, David Coleman and Lauren McCrory will be at the entrance to the SSE Arena this weekend, so be sure to stop by the Downtown bus and say hello! 👋

We'll have exclusive interviews backstage with the stars, so make sure you're up to date on air and on socials all weekend long!

How to listen to Downtown Country:

Tune into Northern Ireland’s number 1 for Country music, Downtown Country on online, on the Rayo app, your DAB radio, or say ‘Play Downtown Country’ on your Smart Speaker. We play you the best Irish and American country music, from Victoria Quinn in the morning, to Big T’s legendary evening Country show.  Â