Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me at SSE Arena Belfast

Kevin Bridges, one of the biggest names in UK stand-up, plays five nights at Belfast’s arena on the water as part of his Here If You Need Me tour: Friday 9, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026, followed by a second run on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October. That is a rare amount of stage time for one comedian in one city inside a single fortnight, and it says a lot about the scale this Glasgow-born comic now works at after two decades on the UK circuit.

What to Expect

Bridges built his reputation on sharp, observational storytelling rooted in west of Scotland life, and his arena shows keep that same conversational, unhurried style even at scale, letting a single anecdote run for several minutes before the punchline lands. Doors open at 6:30pm with the show starting at 8:00pm across all five dates. The tour is his first arena run in some time, following well-attended arena and stadium tours earlier in his career.

Good to Know

• Fri 9, Sat 10, Sun 11 October 2026, and Fri 23, Sat 24 October 2026 - doors 6:30pm, show 8:00pm
• SSE Arena Belfast, 2 Queen’s Quay, Odyssey Complex
• Strictly 14 and over; children under 14 will not be admitted even if accompanied by an adult
• Ticket limit of eight per customer; a service charge and facility fee apply
• Book via Ticketmaster or the venue’s own booking page

Getting There

The SSE Arena sits at the Odyssey Complex on Queen’s Quay, on the east bank of the Lagan. It is a 20-minute walk from Belfast city centre, or a short hop on the Glider G2 route, which stops right outside. There is a large multi-storey car park attached to the complex for anyone driving, and pre-booking a space online is recommended given the scale of these shows.

There is more to see in Belfast and across Co. Antrim.