(2025 dates of some festivals yet to be announced, this article will be updated with more details.)
Ireland is the land of saints and scholars and of course music festivals.
It seems like every year there are more and more festivals popping up all over the country.
If you’re not sure which one is for you check out our guide to the top festivals taking place in Ireland this year.
August 29-30
Ireland’s largest gathering of music & arts, and the ultimate rock n’ roll circus, Electric Picnic has established itself as one of the world’s most unique festivals.
With a great selection of music, art, theatre, comedy, food and holistic health, it’s the most delightfully diverse end of summer party on the Emerald Isle.
July 31 – Aug 3
The festival is set across 18 stages of music, spoken word, comedy, theatre, debate, art, workshops, wellness, and everything in between from feasts of food to bespoke cocktails, there is something of wonder for everyone in the family.
A place to sing, laugh, dance, create, debate, and nurture.
June 27-29
A magical, musical medley of performance, art and interaction awaits you in the beautiful surroundings of our new home, Lough Key Forest Park, Co. Roscommon.
As an independent and artist driven festival we are committed to celebrating the very best Irish talent, showcasing emerging talent and bringing some legendry international performers to Roscommon.
Macalla
June 21
Macalla is a new independently run festival which debuted last year.
Drawing on from the success of its 2024 run Macalla is back for a Summer Solstice edition with music, arts and much more.
July 5-6
Longitude festival returns to Marlay Park this summer.
Acts will include David Guetta, 50 Cent, Hannah Laing and more.
May 31 – June 1
In the heart of Dublin city, Forbidden Fruit is the capital’s first and longest-running city-center festival.
On the Bank Holiday Weekend, Forbidden Fruit will return as the first festival of the summer, for what will be a special celebration and back to the summer we know best.
Marking their 12th anniversary on the incredible grounds of the Irish Museum Of Modern Art at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham…
June 13-15
As well as an incredible lineup of music, Beyond The Pale will once again be providing an extensive program of art, food, drinks and more for you to enjoy over 3 days in one of the most beautiful areas in Ireland!
In The Meadows
June 7
One of the newer music festivals on the scene this summer it has an incredible headline act in the legendary Iggy Pop.
August 23rd – 24th
Another Love Story is a bespoke festival weekender of music, art, conversation, food & frolics nestled amongst the graceful charm of 18TH century KILLYON MANOR.
Forest Fest
July 25-27
For its fourth edition, which features its most ambitious line-up yet, Forest Fest welcomes a tranche of new acts to complete their live music line-up across the festival’s four stages: Main Stage, Village Stage, Forest Fleadh Stage and the Perfect Day Stage, which showcases some of the most exciting new acts from Ireland and beyond.