Kingfishr at CHSq: Everything you need to know before you go

Are you going to the first CHSq headliner? 🔥 🙌

This summer's first headliner to kick offCHSq 2025is Kingfishr - one of the biggest names in Irish music right now.

Part of the newest generation of Irish contemporaries, the band’s grand, atmospheric tone married with their propensity for catchy melodies has resonated with a wide audience.

In 3 short years, they have racked up over 70+ million streams to date, have 800k+ monthly listeners on Spotify.

We cannot wait to see Kingfishr in Belfast - did you get your hands on tickets?

Check out some important info you need to know before you go 👇

What time do gates open for CHSq 2025?

Gates open at 6pm.

Are there still tickets available for Kingfishr at CHSq?

According to CHSq Belfast's social media, Kingfishr is now sold out 😭

Who is supporting Kingfishr at CHSq?

Special guests are still to be announced for Kingfishr, but as soon as we know more we'll let you know!

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.

Check out the other headliners for CHSq 2025 👇

Billy Gillies

Following his two sold out CHSq 2024 shows last August, Trance superstar Billy Gillies returns for another headline show at Custom House Square on Friday August 29th 2025, with support from EADZO.


Billy Gillies is the latest superstar trance artist to emerge from Northern Ireland.

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.

Nile Rodgers & Chic

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, multiple Grammy Award winning songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist, Nile Rodgers is pleased to announce a return to Belfast with a headline show this summer.

Midland

Double Grammy® nominees Midland are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at Custom House Square on Friday 5th September 2025.


Midland have sought to reintroduce the Western plains, Laurel Canyon-cum-Bakersfield and Lone Star juke joints to Country music since coming together at a friend's wedding over common influences and the need for a return to this sort of post-Urban Cowboy Country.

Chase & Status

One of the most successful British bands of the last decade Chase & Status have announced a headline show in Belfast!


Celebrating over 17 years in the game, Chase and Status are a leading talent in the UK Electronic scene.


They were the first UK Electronic act to headline the 02 arena, have had over 2 Billion streams, 2.6 million album sales, sold millions of tickets worldwide, are Brit Nominated for Best Group, have headlined Glastonbury on the Other Stage, headlined Reading & Leeds and have collaborated with the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Kano, Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, Rita Ora, Major Lazer, Nile Rogers, Slaves and many more.

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