Full line-up, stage times, tickets, parking and more for EMERGE 2023

EMERGE, Ireland’s biggest Electronic Music Festival, is back for a second year this summer.

Taking over the Boucher Road Playing Fields this August Bank Holiday weekend, it promises to be bigger, better and bolder following a sell-out inaugural year.

Headliners Bicep, Carl Cox, Camelphat and Charlotte De Witte are joined by an all-star lineup of international & local acts including Skin on Skin, Alan Fitzpatrick and more.

Irish superstar blk. will also be making his Emerge stage debut this year.

To ensure you make the most of the festival this year we’ve put together this handy guide. So if you’re wondering how to get there, where to eat and drink, and much more – look no further.

When is EMERGE Belfast?

The two-day festival kicks off at Boucher Road Playing Fields this Bank Holiday weekend on August 26 and August 27.

Who is headlining EMERGE Belfast?

Who is performing at EMERGE Day 1:

Camelphat
Mall Grab
Nina Kravis

Who is performing at EMERGE Day 2:

Bicep Live
Carl Cox
Charlotte De Witte
Skin on Skin

Are there tickets left for EMERGE festival?

Yes, there are a number of full weekend, Saturday and Sunday tickets still available for EMERGE – however, there is low availability for full weekend tickets.

Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.ie only, be wary of tickets sold from other sites and via social media profiles.

There is a range of ticket types available including day tickets, weekend tickets and VIP upgrades.

For more information, see here ^[2].

What are the age restrictions EMERGE?

Emerge will be a strictly 16+ event / ID required. Over 16’s only policy will be strictly enforced – persons who purchase and ignore conditions will be refused entry with NO refund.

If you are asked to provide ID when entering the concert to prove your age, you will need to provide one of the following:

Official valid Passport
Photo driving license
Government-approved Proof of age card PASS, Citizen card or www.validateuk.co.uk
Electoral Card

Please note that Student cards / Out of date / Photocopies/photos of ID’s are NOT accepted.

What time do gates open for EMERGE?

Gates open at 3pm so please do not arrive on site until close to that time.

Curfew for the event is approx 11pm.

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What are the stage times for EMERGE Belfast?

Set times for Saturday, August 26:

EMERGE stage

Jenna Daley – 3-4:30pm
BLKAVA – 4:30-5:45pm
blk. – 5:45-7pm
Alan Fitzpatrick – 7-8:15pm
Rebuke – 8:15-9:25pm
Camelphat – 9:30-11pm

Shine stage

Caomhie – 3-4pm
Surgusinghe – 4-5pm
Matisa – 5-6pm
Salute – 6-7pm
X-Coast – 7-8pm
Samba Boys – 8-9:30pm
Mall Grab – 9:30-11pm

UFO stage

Ethan Mitchell – 3-3:30pm
Reboot DJs – 3:30-4:30pm
Fionn Curran – 4:30-5:30pm
Mark Blair – 5:30-6:30pm
TRYM – 6:30-7:30pm
Adiel – 7:30-8:30pm
Nina Kravis – 8:30-10pm
Charlie Sparks – 10-11pm

Sunday, August 27:

EMERGE stage

Schmutz- 3-4:30pm
Hammer – 4:30-5:45pm
Heidi – 5:45-6:45pm
Skin on Skin – 6:45-7:45pm
Carl Cox – 7:45-9:15pm
Bicep Live – 9:30-11pm

Shine stage

Riot Code – 3-4:30pm
Yasmin Gardezi – 4:30- 5:30pm
999999999 – 5:30-6:30pm
Mella Dee – 6:30-7:30pm
Enrico Sangiuliano – 7:30-8:30pm
Fjaak DJ – 8:30-9:30pm
Charlotte De Witte – 9:30-11pm

UFO stage

LALA – 3-4pm
Hotline- 4- 4:45pm
Chanel Kavanagh – 4:45-5:45pm
Obskur- 5:45- 6:45pm
Ewan McVicar – 6:45-8:15pm
Denis Sulta – 8:15- 9:45pm
Floorplan – 9:45-10:45pm

How do I get the Boucher Road Playing Fields for EMERGE?

EMERGE Festival set up at the Boucher Road Playing Fields (Image: Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

Boucher Road is really accessible via public transport and those attending are asked to make use of this facility as there is no parking available in the vicinity of the venue.

Fans are advised to park in the city centre and either walk to the festival, or avail of the Translink Metro and rails Services. It is anticipated that there will be some congestion following the concert with traffic being diverted from the area.

Parking is available at the below car parks:

Q-Park Saint Anne’s Square – 24hrs
Q-Park Victoria Square – 24hrs
Corporation Square – 24hrs
Cromac Street – 24hrs
Corporation Street – 24hrs
Dunbarr Street – 24hrs
Exchange Street – 24hrs
Frederick Street – 24hrs
Kent Street – 24hrs

Translink is running special rail and coach specials to EMERGE at Boucher Road Playing Fields.

Rail

Outward Journey

Buy online and travel on any scheduled service on your outward journey to Balmoral Train Station
Your Day Return ticket will cover your outward and return train journey
Please retain your printed ticket for your return journey

Return Journey

Shuttle services will operate between 22:45 & 23:45 from Balmoral Train Station to Belfast Great Victoria Street Station (GVS) and also stops on the Portadown line
Onward rail travel from GVS is available to Carrickfergus, Bangor, Coleraine (midnight) – ensure to change at GVS for your onward service
Customers wishing to catch these onward connections are advised to leave sufficient time to transfer between Balmoral and GVS on the shuttle services

Important Information

Customers will be emailed their e-tickets and are required to print the email prior to travel OR show your email on your mobile device to the barrier staff or conductor
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
A strict no smoking policy is employed on services

Shuttle Bus

A shuttle bus will operate from Derry to Belfast on both concert dates.

The stops are:

Foyle St Buscentre
Drumahoe Park & Ride
Claudy Park & Ride
Dungiven Express Stop
Maghera Flyover
Toome Park & Ride

Buying Your Ticket

Services are available to buy online ONLY and close at 10:00 on day of event
Customers will be emailed their e-tickets and are required to print the email prior to travel OR show your email on your phone
Strict no smoking & no alcohol policies operate on Translink services
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable

Your Return Journey

Bus departs Boucher Road, Belfast at 23:30. Please confirm your return pick-up point with your driver before disembarking
Customers must arrive back to the coach a minimum of 15 minutes prior to departure

For more information on Translink travel, see here ^[5].

Taxi

Taxi drop-offs will not be permitted in any areas in the vicinity of the concert venue.

It is anticipated that there will be traffic congestion and traffic diversions on Boucher Road after the concert. There will not be any ‘pick up’ points close to the Event Site.

Camelphat

Is there an ATM at EMERGE Belfast?

There are no cloakroom, locker or ATM facilities on site – vendors and bars will have the option to pay by card.

Some DO NOT points:

Do not drink alcohol on board buses as it is illegal to do so. Enforcement and Seizure Operations will be in place at various locations on main roads to the venue & along pedestrian routes within the immediate vicinity of the venue. Offenders will be liable for £1000 fine.
Do not bring alcohol, food, glass, cans, fireworks, flags, laser pens or pointers, spikes, studs or anything dangerous, umbrellas, poles, fold up or blow up chairs or garden furniture, professional audio or visual recording equipment – you will not be allowed in with any of these items and there are no lockers for storage. Prohibited items will be confiscated and disposed of accordingly
Football or GAA tops will not be permitted on the concert site, so please don’t wear these to the event.
Do not park illegally.
Please follow signs to designated car parks.
Do not buy tickets from unofficial sources.
Do not rush the exits after the concerts.
Do not crowd surf, mosh or partake in antisocial behaviour as you will be removed from the venue without refund and relevant authorities will be notified.

Inside stage at EMERGE 2022

Is there parking at EMERGE?

No, there is no designated parking on-site at EMERGE. Organisers advise that concert-goers avail of public transport where possible.

Hotels near Boucher Road Playing Fields:

Will there be security checks?

If you are attending please be advised of additional security measures for all events. The safety of guests is of paramount importance and an increased search regime will be in place.

Organisers would like to advise all guests to arrive at the venue in good time, as there will be enhanced personal searches on entry.

In order to allow easy access, and cause minimal delays, they would like to discourage all guests from bringing bags to the event, and no luggage or large electronic devices (for example laptop computers) will be permitted.

Small personal cameras will be permitted, though guests will not be able to bring professional photography equipment into the venue. Please note that you may also be asked to remove coats or jackets in the search queue.

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