EMERGE is a brand new annual two-day multi-stage outdoor event brought to you by the teams behind the long-running Belfast club brand Shine and Belsonic Festival.
Taking place for the first time this August Bank Holiday in Belfast, EMERGE will combine the cutting edge of world-class international electronic artists, and the wealth of fantastic new talent consistently coming out of the burgeoning Irish market.
Set to be the largest event of it’s kind in Ireland, with capacity for 20,000 attendees per day, it is going to be a massive weekend for music in Northern Ireland.
Read more: Full list of headliners coming to the new EMERGE festival in Belfast
With road closures in place and parking unavailable in the concert area, you will need to carefully plan how to get to and from the show.
How do I get the Boucher Road Playing Fields for EMERGE?
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
Your 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
Your Return Journey
- Shuttle services will operate between 23:00 & 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 and Bangor (ensure to change at GVS for your onward service)
- Onward rail travel from GVS is available to Coleraine at 23:35 (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
- Please retain your printed ticket for your return journey
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
- Altnagelvin Main Road
- Drumahoe Park & Ride
- Claudy Express Stop
- Dungiven Express Stop
- Maghera Flyover
- Castledawson Park & Ride
- Toome Park & Ride
Buying Your Ticket
- Services are available to buy online ONLY and close at 11am 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
- Please wear a face covering if you can
Your Return Journey
- Bus departs at 23:00 from The Fruit Market
- Please ensure you are aware of the return departure point from Belfast by asking the driver before departing the bus on arrival in Belfast
For more information on Translink travel, see here.
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.
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