Music fans in Northern Ireland are in for something truly special this autumn as Sigur Rós bring their breathtaking orchestral tour to Belfast, performing alongside the Ulster Orchestra at the iconic Waterfront Hall.
A Rare Night at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall
The Icelandic post-rock legends will take to the stage at The Waterfront Hall, Belfast on Friday 4 September 2026, marking one of the final opportunities to experience this extraordinary live performance.
They’ll also play two additional dates in Dublin at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on 6th and 7th September, but for local fans, this Belfast date is set to be one of the standout cultural events of the year.
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday 20 March at 10am
Sigur Rós x Ulster Orchestra – A Unique Collaboration
This isn’t your typical gig.
Sigur Rós have spent the past few years reimagining their entire catalogue with full orchestral arrangements, working with world-class orchestras across the globe — and now, Belfast’s own Ulster Orchestra joins that list.
Critics have been blown away by the results:
“Unparalleled majesty… feels like the band’s material has been rebuilt from the ground up.” – Rolling Stone UK ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“An out-of-body experience… a celestial performance.” – The London Standard ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Crashing waves of refined harmony.” – The Guardian ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is more than a concert — it’s a full sonic experience, where strings, brass and cinematic soundscapes elevate Sigur Rós’ already iconic music to another level.
A World Tour Reaching Its Final Chapter
These September shows form part of the final leg of Sigur Rós’ global orchestral tour, which has already taken in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including:
- Royal Albert Hall, London
- Sala Santa Cecilia, Rome
- Salle Pleyel, Paris
- Konzerthaus, Vienna
- Auditorio Nacional, Mexico City
Throughout the tour, the band has collaborated with leading orchestras such as the London Contemporary Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and more — with Belfast now firmly on that list.
Band member Kjartan Sveinsson shared:
“It is always very special to sit in the middle of an orchestra surrounded by all these fantastic players… thanks to everyone that has come to our shows.”
A New Era for Sigur Rós
This orchestral direction isn’t by accident — it reflects a new creative chapter for the band.
Since reuniting with Sveinsson in 2022, Sigur Rós have leaned heavily into orchestral arrangements, including:
- ÁTTA (2023) – their first new material in nearly a decade
- Odin’s Raven Magic (2020) – a long-awaited orchestral release
- A 20th anniversary reissue of ( )
- A remastered edition of Takk…
With close to 10 million albums sold worldwide, Sigur Rós continue to evolve while staying true to their signature atmospheric sound.
Why This Belfast Show Is a Must-See
At Love Belfast, we’ve covered everything from packed stadium gigs to intimate theatre shows — but this is something different entirely.
This is:
- A once-in-a-lifetime orchestral experience
- A rare chance to see Sigur Rós in Belfast
- A collaboration with one of our own world-class orchestras
- And quite simply… one of the most beautiful live shows you’ll ever witness
If you’re even slightly into live music, this is one to mark in the calendar.
Event Details
📍 The Waterfront Hall, Belfast
📅 Friday 4 September 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale Friday 20 March at 10am
Final Thoughts from Love Belfast
Belfast’s live music scene continues to go from strength to strength — and bringing a show of this calibre to the city is another huge moment.
Expect atmosphere, emotion and pure musical magic as Sigur Rós and the Ulster Orchestra take over the Waterfront Hall this September.
We’ll see you there 👀
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