Ireland Music Festivals to Check Out in May and June 2016
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Looking for something to do this summer? Check out our list of the best music festivals happening in Ireland this May and June!
May
If you’re looking for a music festival to check out in May, there are plenty of options in Ireland! From folk to rock to indie and everything in between, there’s something for everyone. Here are just a few of the festivals taking place in May:
Forbidden Fruit- May 30th-June 1st
This year’s Forbidden Fruit festival takes place in The Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin, on the May bank holiday weekend (30th April – 1st May).
The lineup for this year’s event includes headliners LCD Soundsystem, who will be making their long-awaited live return at the festival, as well as productions from Richie Hawtin and Four Tet.
Other artists performing at the festival include: 808 State, Boom Bip, John Talabot, Bicep, Fort Romeau, Ben UFO, Daphni, Jackmaster, Joy Orbison, Optimo, Prosumer, Gerd Janson and many more.
Life Festival- May 27th-30th
Life Festival is returning to Belvedere House and Gardens in County Westmeath for its ninth year this May Bank Holiday weekend, from Friday 27th to Monday 30th. Set against the stunning backdrop of Belvedere House, with its beautiful mansion, lakes and forests, Life Festival is the perfect way to kick off the summer season. The festival is renowned for its eclectic mix of music, ranging from techno and house to hip hop and reggae, as well as its stunning setting, making it a firm favourite with festival-goers.
Sea Sessions- June 24th-26th
Sea Sessions is an annual surf and music festival held in Bundoran, County Donegal. The three-day event features a lineup of both international and local bands, as well as surfing competitions, DJ sets, and other activities.
June
With the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, summer is finally on its way! And what better way to celebrate the summer season than by attending a music festival? If you’re looking for a music festival to attend this summer, be sure to check out Ireland’s top music festivals happening in May and June 2016.
Electric Picnic- September 2nd-4th
Electric Picnic is one of Ireland’s biggest and most popular music festivals, attracting tens of thousands of people from all over the world each year. The festival takes place in Stradbally, Co. Laois over the course of three days, with a wide range of musical genres on offer to suit all tastes. This year’s lineup includes headliners LCD Soundsystem, The Chemical Brothers, Foals, andArcade Fire, among many others.
Body&Soul- June 24th-26th
June brings some of the best music festivals in Ireland, perfect for getting outdoors and enjoying the summer weather. Check out our top picks for May and June below.
Body&Soul is a boutique music and arts festival set in the stunning grounds of Ballinlough Castle in County Westmeath. With a strong focus on creating an intimate and unique atmosphere, Body&Soul features top international and local musical acts, as well as art installations, performance art, gourmet food, and much more. Past headliners have included Patti Smith, Talking Heads, LCD Soundsystem, and Hot Chip.
Castlepalooza- July 29th-31st
Castlepalooza is a three day music and arts festival set in the grounds of Charleville Castle, Tullamore, Co. Offaly in the centre of Ireland. The festival has a strong focus on Irish talent with 50% of the acts on the bill being Irish. It tries to bring an eclectic mix of music to it’s stages from indie, rock, hip hop, electronica, acoustic and much more.
