Ormeau Park, located on Ormeau Road in Belfast, BT7 3GG, Northern Ireland, is not a traditional nightclub but rather a large and historic public park that has become a significant cultural venue, especially as a site for open-air concerts, music festivals, and large-scale events in Belfast. Established in the late 19th century, Ormeau Park is the oldest municipal park in Belfast and covers over 100 acres. Throughout its history, the park has served as an important green space for the local community, offering recreational facilities, sports grounds, and walking paths.

In recent decades, Ormeau Park has gained particular repute as a major cultural landmark, hosting some of the city’s most prominent music events and festivals, including Belsonic and occasional one-off mega concerts. The park’s open, versatile space has made it a prime location for attracting international touring acts as well as providing a prestigious platform for Northern Ireland’s homegrown talent. This role has cemented Ormeau Park’s status as a landmark in Belfast’s music and nightlife scene, even though it does not operate as a conventional indoor club or venue.

Over time, investments have been made to improve the stage infrastructure and crowd facilities to accommodate ever-larger audiences and enhance the event-going experience. The park itself has retained its historical core, with changes reflecting a shift towards being a multi-use community space rather than any fundamental relocation or demolition. As a result, Ormeau Park enjoys a unique position, marrying natural beauty with the dynamic energy of live entertainment and making it a linchpin in Belfast’s cultural and nightlife offering.

International and local artists who have performed in Ormeau Park include The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Hozier, Green Day, Lewis Capaldi, Dermot Kennedy, Gerry Cinnamon, Liam Gallagher, Muse, and David Guetta, as well as homegrown acts like Snow Patrol, Two Door Cinema Club, and Foy Vance.