Mike Joyce - The Drums: My Life in The Smiths

Name: Mike Joyce - The Drums: My Life in The Smiths
Start: 2026-04-05
Location: Limelight, 17 Ormeau Ave

Apr

Date

5 Apr (Sunday)

Time

Sun, 19:00–22:00

Venue

Limelight, 17 Ormeau Ave

Belfast, United Kingdom

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The Mike Joyce - The Drums: My Life in The Smiths event in Belfast is scheduled for Sunday, 5 April 2026. This "in conversation" event celebrates the publication of Joyce's memoir, The Drums, and offers a first-hand look at his five years as the drummer for the legendary band.

The event centers on Mike Joyce's 2025 memoir, The Drums, which provides a "no-holds-barred" perspective of his time in The Smiths.

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Event Details

The Memoir: The Drums

•Date & Time: Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 19:00.

•Location: The Limelight 2, 17 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, BT2 8HD.

•Format: The evening features an interview and open-hearted storytelling, followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing.

•Tickets: Prices for the Belfast show are approximately £26.25 for first-release tickets.

•Booking: Tickets can be found on major platforms like Ticketmaster UK and Ents24.

•Content: Unlike other accounts, Mike focuses on "the feeling" of being in the band, offering a human and often witty insight into their brief but brilliant career.

•Availability: Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the venue during the event. You can also find signed editions at retailers like Rough Trade for approximately £25.00.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026