It looks like we're set for another bumper year of Irish music festivals.
From Dublin city favourites like Longitude and Forbidden Fruit to national treasures Electric Picnic and Sea Sessions - and not forgetting lesser known highlights like Open Ear and Vantastival - there's enough going on to make 2020 another unforgettable year for music fans.
We've got all the vital information you need - what's happening where, when and how to grab those all-important tickets. All you have to do is decide where to go!
MAY
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
When?
May 8-10
Where?
Trabolgan Holiday Village, East Cork
Who’s playing?
Joe Claussell & FishGoDeep, Mad Professor, Romare, Scary Éire, Altin Gün, Junior Brother, Pillow Queens, Gay Future With Eddie Kay & Raf Daddy, TPM, Happyness, Bantum, God Knows & Denise Chaila, Lynks Afrikka, Vicky Langan, Cherym, Percolator, Alex Gough, The Mary Wallopers, Efa O’Neill, Caoilian Sherlock, Rising Damp, Club Comfort With Roo Honeychild, Selky & Baliboc
Tickets?
From €137.39 per person – book here
FORBIDDEN FRUIT
When?
May 30-31
Where?
IMMA, Kilmainham
Who’s playing?
Underworld, Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, Loyle Carner, Hot Chip, The Murder Capital, Octavian, Fatima Yamaha, The Avalanches, Booka Shade, Krystal Klear, Leon Vynehall, Or:la, Turnstiles
Tickets?
From €110.00 for a weekend ticket. Day tickets also available – book here
LIFE FESTIVAL
When?
May 22-24
Where?
Belvedere House, Mullingar
Who’s playing?
Carl Cox, Fisher, Eric Prydz, Amelie Lens, Blawan, Courtesy, Daniel Avery, DJ Boring (live), Eli Brown, Giant Swan (live), Imogen, Kölsch, Len Faki, LSDXOXO, Mall Grab, Michael Bibi, Nancy (live), Paula Temple, Purple Disco Machine, Solardo, Sunil Sharpe, Tommy Holohan
Tickets?
Weekend tickets from €179.50, instalment plans available – book here
OPEN EAR (TBC)
When?
TBC
Where?
TBC
Who’s playing?
TBC
Tickets?
TBC
AVA FESTIVAL
When?
May 28-31
Where?
Belfast
Who’s playing?
TBC
Tickets?
TBC – pre-sales here
VANTASTIVAL
When?
May 29-31
Where?
Beaulieu House and Gardens, Drogheda
Who’s playing?
TBC
Tickets?
Weekend tickets from €95. Day tickets available – book here
ALL ABOARD
When?
May 30-June 1
Where?
Dún Laoghaire Harbour
Who’s playing?
Suede, Peter Hook and The Light, Ash (Saturday); Supergrass, Echo and the Bunnymen, Fun Lovin' Criminals (Sunday); Toots and the Maytals, The Selecter, Lee 'Scratch' Perry (Monday)
Tickets?
Day tickets from €39.50 to €49.50, on sale Friday 21st February – book here
JUNE
ST. ANNE'S PARK CONCERTS
When?
June 5-7
Where?
St Anne’s Park, Raheny
Who’s playing?
Dermot Kennedy, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran
Tickets?
Day tickets only, €49.90-€69.90 depending on the show – book here
BELSONIC
When?
June 7-28
Where?
Ormeau Park, Belfast
Who’s playing?
Lionel Richie, Ben Nicky, Iron Maiden, Patrick Topping, Gerry Cinnamon, Lewis Capaldi, Dermot Kennedy, MK, Picture This
Tickets?
Day tickets only, £33-£55 depending on the show – book here
MALAHIDE CASTLE CONCERTS
When?
June 16-27
Where?
Malahide Castle, Malahide
Who’s playing?
The Killers, Lewis Capaldi, Gerry Cinnamon, Dermot Kennedy, Picture This
Tickets?
Day tickets only, all €49.90 except The Killers (€69.90) – book here
BODY & SOUL
When?
June 19-21
Where?
Ballinlough Castle, Westmeath
Who’s playing?
TBC
Tickets?
Weekend tickets €195, instalment plans available – book here
SEA SESSIONS
When?
June 19-21
Where?
Bundoran, Donegal
Who’s playing?
Gavin James, Sigrid, Eats Everything, Versatile, Lyra, Inhaler, Kneecap, Ziggy Alberts, Joel Corry, Mark Blair, The Revenge, KOKO, Thumper
Tickets?
Weekend tickets from €119.90. Day tickets available – book here
TRINITY SUMMER SERIES
When?
June 29-July 4
Where?
Trinity College, Dublin
Who’s playing?
Michael Kiwanuka, Haim, Walking On Cars, The Specials, Keane, Crowded House
Tickets?
Day tickets only, €49.90-€59.50 depending on the show – book here
JULY
LONGITUDE
When?
July 3-5
Where?
Marlay Park, Dublin
Who’s playing?
Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator, A$AP Rocky, J Hus, AJ Tracey, Young Thug, DaBaby, Aitch, Playboi Carti, Lil Tecca, Mabel, Charli XCX, JAY1, Earthgang, Pop Smoke, IDK, Santi
Tickets?
Weekend Tickets €199.50, single and two-day tickets available – book here
FOREVER YOUNG
When?
July 10-12
Where?
Palmerstown House Estate, Kildare
Who's playing?
Marti Pellow, Jimmy Somerville, The Boomtown Rats, Bananarama, Nick Heyward, Johnny Hates Jazz, Trevor Horn Band, Tiffany, The Blow Monkeys, Limahl, 5 Star, Heather Small, Chesney Hawkes, Wendy James, The Undertones, Cutting Crew, Altered Images, The Adventures, Alive & Dangerous, In Tua Nua, Martin Kemp
Tickets?
Weekend tickets from €215, single day and two-day tickets available - book here
INDIEPENDENCE
When?
July 31-August 2
Where?
Mitchelstown, Cork
Who’s playing?
Stereophonics, Sigrid, The Streets, Tom Walker, King Kong Company, Tom Grennan, Hudson Taylor, The Hunna, Feeder, Therapy?, Ryan McMullan, Kneecap, Lyra, The Scratch, Just Mustard, Aimée, Biig Piig, Orla Gartland, Moncrieff, The Amazons, Joel Corry, Riton
Tickets?
Weekend tickets €159.00 (incl. booking fee). Instalment plan available – book here
ALL TOGETHER NOW
When?
July 31-August 2
Where?
Curraghmore House, Waterford
Who’s playing?
Iggy Pop, Ms. Lauryn Hill, mura masa, Groove Armada (live), Sinéad O'Connor, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Jarvis Cocker Presents Jarv Is.., Rufus Wainwright, Goldfrapp, Little Dragon, Agnes Obel, DIIV, Girl Band, LANKUM, DJ Koze, Floating Points (live), Mano Le Tough (live), Honey Dijon, The Staves, Cate Le Bon, Pillow Queens, Sing Along Social
Tickets?
Weekend tickets €220 (incl. booking fee). Instalment plan available – info here
AUGUST
BEATYARD
When?
August 1-2
Where?
TBC (usually Dún Laoghaire Harbour)
Who’s playing?
TBC
Tickets?
Not on sale yet - mailing list here
ANOTHER LOVE STORY
When?
August 14-16
Where?
Killyon Manor, Hill of Down, Meath
Who’s playing?
TBC
Tickets?
Weekend tickets from €185. Instalment plans available – book here
CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE
When?
August 22-28
Where?
Custom House Square, Belfast
Who’s playing?
Gavin James, Camelphat, more TBA
Tickets?
On sale Friday 31st January – book here
SEPTEMBER
ELECTRIC PICNIC
When?
September 4-6
Where?
Stradbally Hall, Laois
Who’s playing?
TBC
Tickets?
Sold out
