Belfast 89FM live

Belfast 89FM is the home of classic hits radio in Belfast. This community radio station plays all the classics, all the time, broadcasting songs from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, 24 hours a day from the heart of the city. On this page you can listen to Belfast 89FM live online for free.

Classic hits for Belfast

Belfast 89FM launched on 30 June 2015 as a community radio station licensed by Ofcom. It was created to serve listeners aged 55 and over in the Belfast City area, a generation whose favourite music was often missing from the commercial airwaves. With friendly presenters, local information and a playlist full of familiar songs, it has become a much-loved companion for many listeners across the city. It is also available through its own app and on smart speakers, so Belfast's exiles around the world can tune in too.

What you will hear

The Belfast 89FM playlist is packed with classic hits: sixties pop and Motown from The Beatles, The Supremes, The Hollies and Dusty Springfield; seventies favourites from ABBA, Elton John, the Bee Gees and Rod Stewart; and eighties classics from Queen, Whitney Houston, Simple Minds and Phil Collins. Local Northern Irish artists such as Van Morrison also have a natural place on the playlist. Presenters share memories, dedications and community news, creating a warm atmosphere that keeps listeners company throughout the day.

How to listen to Belfast 89FM

In Belfast, you can find Belfast 89FM on FM, and it also streams online, through its app and on smart speakers. The easiest way is to press play above, and the Belfast 89FM live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you live in Northern Ireland, you may also enjoy Downtown Radio, U105, Cool FM and BBC Radio Ulster, all available on our site.

For all the classics, all the time, Belfast 89FM is the city's classic hits station.

• 100% free, no sign-up
• Live stream, 24 hours a day
• Listen from anywhere
• Works on phone and computer