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About U105
U105 is one of Northern Ireland's most popular radio stations, broadcasting to Belfast and the surrounding area on 105.8 FM. Calling itself Northern Ireland's Best Mix, it combines well-loved music with lively phone-ins, local news, sport, travel and plenty of craic. On this page you can listen to U105 live online for free.
A Belfast favourite since 2005
U105 went on air at 6am on 14 November 2005, launched by the company then behind UTV, as its first radio station in Northern Ireland. It quickly built a loyal audience with its mix of adult-friendly music and presenters with real local personality. Today U105 is part of the Wireless group, which also runs talkSPORT, and listeners can even switch to talkSPORT through the U105 website. Over two decades the station has become a familiar voice in homes, cars and workplaces across Greater Belfast, and its website offers podcasts, competitions and local information alongside the live stream.
What you will hear
U105 plays a mix of classic hits, easy listening and rock-tinged favourites from recent decades, chosen for adults across Northern Ireland. The station is famous for the Frank Mitchell Phone In, one of the best-known talk shows in Northern Ireland, where listeners discuss everything from politics and local services to everyday frustrations. Drive time with Johnny Hero and other shows bring music, entertainment and competitions, while regular news, sport, traffic and travel updates keep listeners informed about what is happening across Belfast and beyond.
How to listen to U105
In Belfast and the surrounding area, tune your FM radio to 105.8. U105 is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and online. The quickest way is to press play above, and the U105 live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you live in Northern Ireland, you may also enjoy Cool FM, Q Radio Belfast, Energy 106 Belfast and BBC Radio Ulster, all on our site.
For great music, a good phone-in and the voice of Belfast, U105 is Northern Ireland's best mix.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere, at 127 kbps
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to U105 live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
U105 plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
Frequently asked questions
U105 broadcasts on 105.8 FM in Belfast and the surrounding area, and is also on DAB and online.
U105 launched at 6am on 14 November 2005.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to U105 live for free on any device.
The Frank Mitchell Phone In is U105's well-known talk show, where listeners discuss news, politics and everyday issues in Northern Ireland.
Yes. You can listen to U105 live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. U105 plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open U105 here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Easy Listening, Oldies, Rock station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.