Van Morrison announces new event in the Waterfront Hall

VAN MORRISON

Lit Up Inside & Keep ‘Er Lit

LAUNCH EVENT FEATURING VERY SPECIAL GUESTS

DYLAN JONES, JOHN COOPER CLARKE, PAUL MULDOON AND SCARLETT SABET 

SPOKEN WORD AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES 

WATERFRONT HALL, BELFAST 

14TH SEPTEMBER 2025 

TICKETS ON-SALE THUR 10AM FROM TICKETMASTER.IE AND WATERFRONT.CO.UK 

International music legend and Belfast’s own bard, Van Morrison, will return to the stage at the iconic Waterfront Hall on Sunday 14 September 2025 for a one-night-only celebration: ‘An Evening of Words and Music’, featuring special guests and unforgettable performances.

Taking place just weeks after the artist’s 80th birthday, the event will feature special guests Dylan Jones, Paul Muldoon, Scarlett Sabet and John Cooper Clarke. Blending spoken word, poetry, and live music from Morrison and his band, the evening promises a powerful tribute to the storytelling, songs and lyrics that define one of Belfast’s most celebrated sons.

The event will coincide with the release of a new book from Faber: ‘Lit Up Inside & Keep ‘Er Lit’ - a definitive collection of lyrics from over 200 of Morrison’s songs. Capturing the voice of one of the most enduring songwriters of our time, this new book will bring together his poetic songwriting for the first time in a single, beautiful volume.

With a career spanning seven decades, Morrison continues to be one of Northern Ireland’s most successful and influential artists. In his 80th year, he remains at the forefront of creative innovation in the city that shaped him.

Earlier this year he was appointed Queen’s University Belfast’s inaugural Artist in Residence. As part of this unique partnership, Morrison will fund two full scholarships to support aspiring musicians.

Tickets go on sale at 10:00am on Thursday 12 June 2025 via Ticketmaster. Early booking is strongly advised.