Ireland’s summer music season kicks off with Forbidden Fruit in Dublin this weekend, setting the tone for a packed calendar of festivals and headline concerts. From high-energy weekends to relaxed, artsy escapes, here’s your essential guide to what’s on across the country.
Major Music Festivals in Ireland 2025
Forbidden Fruit Festival
Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin
Dates: Saturday 31 May – Sunday 1 June
Who’s playing: Jamie xx, Peggy Gou, Caribou, Underworld, Mall Grab, Glass Beams
Why go: Ireland’s first major festival of the summer blends electronic, indie and experimental sounds in a lush city-centre setting.
Night and Day Festival
Lough Key Forest Park, Roscommon
Dates: Friday 27 – Sunday 29 June
Who’s playing: The Stunning, Paul Brady, KT Tunstall, José González, The Wailers, Lisa Hannigan
Why go: A family-friendly event in a stunning lakeside setting, offering music, arts and wellness activities. The 150-foot Sol Stage, located atop Moylurg Tower, is a highlight.
Longitude Festival
Marlay Park, Dublin
Dates: Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 July
Who’s playing: David Guetta, 50 Cent, Belters Only, Sonny Fodera, blk., Hannah Laing
Why go: A high-energy festival focused on hip hop, dance and urban pop, popular with younger audiences and fans of chart-topping artists.
Galway International Arts Festival
Various venues, Galway City
Dates: Monday 14 – Sunday 27 July
Who’s playing: Picture This, Mogwai, Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Natasha Bedingfield, The Mary Wallopers, Amble, Block Rockin Beats
Why go: This multi-arts festival transforms Galway into a vibrant hub of creativity, featuring over 500 artists from around the globe.
All Together Now
Curraghmore Estate, Waterford
Dates: Thursday 31 July – Sunday 3 August
Who’s playing: Nelly Furtado, Fontaines D.C., CMAT, Bicep presents CHROMA, London Grammar, Michael Kiwanuka
Why go: A 21+ boutique festival that fuses music, art, food and wellness in a picturesque setting.
Electric Picnic
Stradbally Hall, Laois
Dates: Friday 29 – Sunday 31 August
Who’s playing: Kings of Leon, Hozier, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim, Becky Hill, Chappell Roan, Orla Gartland
Why go: Ireland’s biggest and most beloved festival returns with a heavyweight line-up and its signature mix of music, art and creativity.
Major Summer Concerts in Ireland 2025
Macklemore
St Anne’s Park, Dublin – Wednesday, 4 June
Virgin Media Park, Cork – Thursday, 5 June
Support: Rudimental
Why go: The Grammy-winning rapper brings his high-energy show to Dublin, performing hits like Thrift Shop and Can’t Hold Us.
Stereophonics – Stadium Anthems Tour
St Anne’s Park, Dublin – Friday, 6 June
Virgin Media Park, Cork – Saturday, 7 June
Why go: The Welsh rockers return with their first major tour in over three years, delivering a setlist packed with fan favourites and new material.
The Corrs – Talk On Corners 2025 Tour
Virgin Media Park, Cork – Friday, 6 June
St Anne’s Park, Dublin – Sunday, 8 June
Guests: Imelda May, Natalie Imbruglia
Why go: The Irish band reunites to perform classics from their bestselling album.
Faithless – Ireland Underground Tour
Troy Studios, Limerick – Friday, 6 June
Millennium Forum, Derry – Saturday 7 June
Why go: Sister Bliss and Rollo lead Faithless’s return in a tribute to Maxi Jazz, with reimagined classics performed in unique venues.
Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Love Earth World Tour
Malahide Castle, Dublin
Date: Thursday, 26 June
Special guest: Van Morrison
Why go: A rare chance to see the rock legend live, with support from a local icon.
Duran Duran plus Nile Rodgers & CHIC
Malahide Castle, Dublin – Monday, 30 June
Virgin Media Park, Cork – Tuesday, 1 July
Why go: Dance the night away to timeless hits from two music giants.
Mumford & Sons – Rushmere Tour
Malahide Castle, Dublin
Date: Friday, 4 July
Why go: The folk-rock favourites bring anthemic energy to the picturesque castle grounds.
Oasis – Live ’25 Reunion Tour
Croke Park, Dublin
Dates: Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 August
Special guest: Richard Ashcroft
Why go: The Gallagher brothers reunite for one of the most anticipated tours of the decade.
Robbie Williams – Live 2025 Tour
Croke Park, Dublin
Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
Why go: Robbie returns with a career-spanning show and tracks from his biopic Better Man.
