How the Journey Works

Our dedicated concert coaches are here to make your journey to Def Leppard at Belsonic, Ormeau Park Belfast as seamless as possible, ensuring fans don’t have to worry about complicated train transfers, parking, or hotel bookings.

Each journey to Belfast is handled by professional drivers who know the city’s layout and Belsonic’s event-day logistics. Our coaches are routed to the venue zone ensuring passengers arrive before the gates open and have time to soak in the festival vibe or grab a drink nearby.

After the show ends and the final guitar chord fades into the Belfast night, our coaches depart 40 minutes after the encore ensures that you don’t have to rush out early and miss any part of the concert — enjoy every second of Def Leppard’s performance with peace of mind.

Helpful travel tips:

• Arrive at your chosen pickup location at least 10–15 minutes before the scheduled time
• Bring a copy or screenshot of your booking confirmation to show the driver
• Alcohol is not permitted onboard our services
• Hot Food and Hot Drinks are not permitted onboard our services
• To locate the Coach after the concert ends we recommend passengers send themselves their current whatsapp location when exiting the bus and to take the drivers number

Our services operate along the most direct routes to the concerts, and we have limited the number of collection/drop off points, with the aim of reducing the travel times to and from your favourite events.

Irish Concert Travel reserves the right to adjust travel routes as necessary to optimise efficiency and scheduling.

Whether you’re a solo traveller, part of a rock-loving friend group, or bringing someone to experience their first major concert, the bus to Def Leppard at Belsonic is designed to take the stress out of planning. Let us handle the transport while you focus on the main event — hearing Def Leppard blast out decades of hits under the open summer sky in Belfast.

All departure details will be included in your confirmation email. Please check your ticket for your exact pickup point.

FAQs – Bus to Def Leppard – Belsonic, Ormeau Park Belfast – 26th June 2026

Q: When will I receive my bus ticket from Irish Concert Travel?

A: You will receive a booking confirmation within a few minutes of making your booking. This confirmation will be emailed to the email address you submitted on your booking. (Please check your spam/junk folders)

Q: Should I print the booking confirmation?

A: You don’t have to print the booking confirmation but we recommend you have a screenshot of the booking confirmation on your phone to show the Irish Concert Travel driver/ representative

Q: Can I purchase a one-way ticket? 

A: We only sell return bus tickets unless otherwise stated on the booking page of our website. You can use a return bus ticket for one-way travel. Please insert “one-way travel” beside the passengers name when making your booking if this is your requirement

Q: Can I get a refund on my ticket?

A: Our bus tickets are non-refundable. You can view our refund policy on our website Terms and Conditions page.

Q: What time should I be at my pickup location? 

A: You should be at the pickup point 15minutes before the scheduled departure time as displayed on your booking confirmation

Q: Can backpacks / luggage be brought on the bus?

A: Small backpacks can be brought on the bus once the driver agrees. Large backpacks or hand luggage may have to be stored in luggage compartments. The driver may request that all bags/ backpacks be stored in luggage compartments.

Q: Can small bags/ backpacks be left on the coach while I am at the event?

A: Yes, you can store your bags on the coach while you are at the event. However, we recommend you do not leave any valuables on the coach. Irish Concert Travel do not take responsibility for any lost or damaged items

Q: How do I find the coach after the concert has finished?

A: You can meet the coach at the same location that you were dropped off. If you have any difficulty finding the bus, ring the driver asap or by contacting us on our out of office number located on your booking confirmation email

Q: Will the coach leave without me after the event?

A: Our bus services have scheduled departure times. If you do not return to the bus ten minutes before the scheduled departure time, our driver/ representative will contact the phone number you submitted on your booking. If you cannot be contacted or if you don’t appear to be making an effort to return to the bus, the driver will be instructed to depart from the event at the arranged departure time

Q: What time frame do I have to return to the bus after the event?

A: Our bus services depart 30 minutes after events end in the 3Arena. Bus services depart 40 minutes after concerts end in larger/ outdoor venues such as: Croke Park, Marlay Park, Phoenix Park, Aviva Stadium, The RDS, Slane Castle, Malahide Castle

Q: Is there a toilet on board the coach or will there be a stop for any comfort breaks?

A: There is toilets on board some of the vehicles we use but not always guaranteed. 

Q: Am I allowed to drink alcohol while travelling on the bus?

A: No, alcohol is not permitted on our vehicles but you can store it in the under-floor luggage compartments and take it with you once the coach arrives at the destination. Intoxicated passengers could be refused entry to the bus.

Please refer to our FAQ and Terms and Conditions pages on our website for more information

About Def Leppard

Def Leppard rose to global fame in the early 1980s with the release of their breakthrough album Pyromania, featuring the now-iconic track “Photograph.” With their signature blend of melodic hard rock, layered harmonies, and anthemic choruses, the band carved out a sound that defined a generation. Their follow-up album, Hysteria, solidified their place in music history, spawning massive hits like “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Love Bites,” and “Animal.”

Originally formed in Sheffield in 1977, Def Leppard quickly gained a reputation for their tight musicianship and high-energy live performances. Despite serious setbacks — including drummer Rick Allen’s 1984 car accident that resulted in the loss of his left arm — the band persevered. Allen famously continued drumming using a specially designed electronic kit, and the band’s triumphant return remains one of rock’s most inspiring stories.

Now over four decades into their career, Def Leppard continues to deliver high-octane shows that thrill audiences around the globe. Their 2026 performance at Belsonic in Ormeau Park, Belfast is part of a limited-run summer series in Europe — and it marks their highly anticipated return to Northern Ireland. Known for epic production values, expect towering LED walls, pyrotechnics, and every classic hit delivered with the force only Def Leppard can bring.

This show is not just another date on a tour — it’s a celebration of one of the most enduring rock bands in music history. Fans of all ages can expect an emotional and explosive night of music, from ballads to headbangers, under Belfast’s summer skies.

Trivia You Might Not Know:

• Def Leppard has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
• The band’s music video for “Pour Some Sugar on Me” became a staple of MTV’s golden era in the late 1980s.
• They are one of only five rock bands with two original studio albums selling over 10 million copies each in the US: Pyromania and Hysteria.
• Def Leppard was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, with Queen’s Brian May delivering the induction speech.
• Despite their success, the band has never officially broken up — the original members continue to tour and record together.
• Drummer Rick Allen is affectionately known as “The Thunder God” by fans.