Stage times revealed for Forbidden Fruit Festival
Forbidden Fruit has revealed stage times for their festival, set for May 31 and June 1 over the bank holiday weekend.
The 13th year of the event will be held on the grounds of the IMMA. Ten per cent of all tickets remain, with just 500 Sunday tickets available. This year sees the inclusion of five stages, featuring artists like Jamie xx, Underworld, Caribou and Peggy Gou.
The first set will begin on the Lighthouse x Smirnoff Stage at 2 p.m., with the last ending at 10:45 p.m. on the Main Stage. New stages include the Perfect Sky Canopy and a 360° DJ booth.
Tickets are available here.
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