David Gray at CHSq: Everything you need to know before you go

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 28th Aug 2025
Last updated 28th Aug 2025

David Gray, the celebrated English singer-songwriter known for his poetic indie-folk and breakthrough album White Ladder, is set to headline Custom House Square this weekend.

📍 Saturday, 30 August 2025

This performance forms part of his ongoing Past & Present World Tour, supporting Dear Life, his thirteenth studio album released in early 2025.

The album features his latest single “Plus & Minus,” a taut, three-minute duet with emerging artist Talia Rae who will be supporting David in Belfast.

His performance at CHSq promises to be a nuanced mix of new material and enduring classics, set against the atmospheric backdrop of Belfast’s iconic venue.

If you're heading to the gig, here's some important info before you go 👇

What time do gates open for CHSq 2025?

Gates open at 6pm.

Are there still tickets available for David Gray at CHSq?

According to the CHSq website, tickets are now sold out for David Gray at CHSq.

Who is supporting David Gray at CHSq?

Talia Rae has been announced as the support act for CHSq this weekend.

What are the set times?

Set times haven't been announced just yet, but we'll keep you posted as soon as we know more.

Can you park at CHSq 2025?

Organisers are advising those attending the gigs to use public transport as there are NO parking facilities at the site.

Custom House Square is in the heart of Belfast city centre, just beside the Albert Clock and 'Big Fish,' so there's a variety of public transport options available.

Visit translink.co.uk to plan your journey

Is there food and drink available at CHSq?

There are a number of food and drinks stations on site, so there will be plenty to tuck into throughout the night.

Take a look at the remaining CHSq headliners 👇

Billy Gillies

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David Gray

David Gray is pleased to announce a headline show at Custom House Square, Belfast as part of his Past & Present World Tour.


David Gray's story is unlike any other. He spent almost a decade striving to make a breakthrough, and when it happened it did so in the biggest way imaginable as White Ladder became one of the best-selling British albums of recent decades and established him as an arena-filling artist.

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