Forbidden Fruit 2025: daily line-ups, stage times, ticket information, weather forecast and more
Forbidden Fruit
, one of the first big festivals of the summer, returns to the grounds of the
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
, home of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, in
Dublin
this coming Saturday and Sunday. Regardless of the weather, the grounds are sure to welcome crowds aplenty..
Saturday, May 31st, includes Jamie XX taking the stage along with Caribou, Mall Grab, Glass Beams, Effy, Kilimanjaro, MOIO. Spray. Sam Austins, Clara La San, Bold Love, LB aka LABAT, Essiray, Celaviedmai, Fortune Igiebor and Sweetlemondae.
On Sunday, June 1st, Peggy Gou and Underworld headline. They will be joined by Jazzy, Bunt, Yaeji (DJ), nimino, FCUKERS, Khakikid, Juicy Romance, In Parallel, Cliffords, Shiv, Negro Impacto, Pastiche, F3MIII and Annie Dog.
After the on-site music comes Forbidden Fruit Night – ticket-only events, with a festival wristband – comprising a range of official after-parties in city-centre locations. Running until the early hours of Sunday and Monday, these after-parties will include DJ collectives joined by artists from the festival line-up, including Kilimanjaro..
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When and where is it on?
Forbidden Fruit is a two-day festival that takes place on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8, on Saturday, May 31st and Sunday, June 1st.
Are there any tickets left?
Fortunately for you, at the time of writing there are still tickets available on
Ticketmaster
.
Who is playing and when?
Saturday, May 31st
Main Stage
Jamie XX – 9.30pm-10.45pm
Caribou – 7.45pm-9pm
Glass Beams – 6.15pm-7.15pm
Bricknasty – 4.55pm-5.55pm
Trinity Orchestra – 3.30pm-4.30pm
Undergrowth Stage
Mall Grab – 9.15pm-10.35pm
Effy – 7.45pm-9.00pm
Sam Austen – 6.15pm-7.30pm
Clara La San – 5.15pm-6.00pm
Sarah Crean – 3.45pm-4.45pm
Lighthouse Stage
DART – 9.15pm-10.35pm
Kiliminjaro – 7.45pm-9.15pm
SPRAY (pres) SPRITZZ (live)– 6.45pm-7.45pm
LB AKA LABAT – 5.15pm-6.45pm
Pussy Wrangler – 3.30pm-5.15pm
Menace – 2pm – 3.30pm
RTÉ 2FM Rising Stage
DJ Wax – 9pm-10pm
Fortune Igiebor – 7.45pm-8.45pm
MOIO – 6.15pm-7.30pm
Celaviedmai – 5.15pm-6pm
Bold Love – 4.25pm-5.10pm
Essiray – 3.30pm-4.15pm
Sweetlemondae – 2.30pm-3.15pm
Someplace Else Stage
The Girls Room – 8.15pm-9.30pm
Slippery Slopes – 7pm-8.15pm
Vatican Jail – 5.45pm-6.45pm
Ahmed, with love – 4.15pm-5pm
FYNCH – 3.10pm-3.40pm
Avenue 68 – 2.30pm-3pm
Sunday, June 1st
Main Stage
Underworld – 9.30pm-10.45pm
Peggy Gou – 7.45pm-9.15pm
FCUKERS – 6.30pm-7.30pm
Khakikid – 4.55pm-5.55pm
Zaska – 3.30pm-4.30pm
Lighthouse Stage
X CLUB – 9.10pm-10.35pm
Juicy Romance – 7.40pm-9.10pm
Yaeji (DJ) – 6.15pm-7.40pm
In Parellel – 4.45pm-6.15pm
Jake Fitz – 3.20pm-4.45pm
Acushla – 2pm-3.20pm
Undergrowth Stage
Jazzy – 9.15pm-10.35pm
Bunt – 7.45pm-9pm
Nimino – 6.15pm-7.30pm
Sahana – 5pm-6.15pm
Kayleigh Noble – 3.45pm-4.45pm
RTÉ 2FM Live Stage
Dave Treacy – 9pm-10pm
Pastiche – 8pm-8.45pm
Shiv – 7pm-7.45pm
Cliffords – 5.30pm-6.30pm
F3MIII – 4.30pm-5.15pm
Negro Impacto – 3.30pm-4.15pm
Annie Dog – 2.30pm-3.15pm
Someplace Else Stage
DIEBYVEG – 8.15pm-9.30pm
Jimbo Jones – 7pm-8.15pm
Spooklet – 5.45pm-6.45pm
Cable Boy – 4.15pm-5pm
BBFT – 3.10pm-3.40pm
Smithereens – 2.30pm-3pm
What time should I arrive?
Festival gates open at 2pm each day, last entry to the festival is at 9.30pm and the last act should finish at 10.45pm.
How do I get there?
By car:
There is no parking at the venue. Traffic restrictions will be in place on Military Road and Kilmainham Lane. The nearest public car park is Park Rite Parking Lot at 7 Queen Street, Dublin 7.
From the West:
Off N4 towards Heuston Station.
From the North:
Off M1 towards Heuston Station.
From the South:
Off N7 towards Heuston Station.
By foot:
Pedestrian access is via East Gate, Military Road and West Gate, James St.
By bus:
From city centre:
Route No 123, No 13 (every 10-15 min on Saturday, 20-30 min on Sunday) from Upper O'Connell Street/College Green: take bus 40 towards Liffey Valley; bus 123 towards Walkinstown; bus 13 towards Grange Castle and get off at St James's Hospital bus stop.
You can also get the C1/C2/C3/C4 buses from the city centre, getting off at Heuston Station.
The venue is well serviced by Dublin Bus. Please check your routing at
dublinbus.ie
By train:
From Celbridge: go to Heuston Station; the entrance is a five-minute walk from Heuston Station.
From Maynooth, Greystones and Balbriggan: go to Connolly Station.
From Connolly: take Luas Red Line towards Saggart or Tallaght to Heuston Station.
By Luas:
Take Red Line from The Point towards Saggart or Tallaght, exit to Heuston Station and it is a five-minute walk to East Gate entrance via Military Road. Check timetables at
luas.ie
.
Mobility impaired access:
Vehicles with a mobility impaired badge will be permitted to approach the concerts from James Street and Bow Lane where they will be directed via Military Road to the East Gate and from there to the mobility impaired car park. Display of mobility impaired parking sticker in a visible position is necessary. Note: after the show, vehicles will be held until vehicle curfew is tipped (approximately 30 minutes).
What's the story with security?
No large bags will be allowed on the concert site. Bags A4 size and smaller will be subject to security checks on entry. Those with no bags will be fast-tracked into the arena.
According to the festival website, the following items are banned: liquids, illegal drugs, fireworks, drones, professional recording equipment, umbrellas, pets. Also: no smoking in enclosed spaces, no parking at the venue, no re-entry with day tickets, no wristband tempering.
Bar and catering facilities are available; a Challenge 25 policy will be in operation at bars, so anyone who looks 25 years or younger can expect to be asked for ID.
Organisers encourage festivalgoers to take regular breaks, practise active consent, write down their group's phone numbers in case some members lose their phone or get lost. Attendees are also encouraged to note and locate the wellness-area icons and visit the medics if feeling unwell.
Note this is a cashless event.
What's the weather going to be like?
Saturday will start of dry with rain and windy conditions throughout the day. Temperatures are expected to be 15 to 20 degrees. Breezy again on Sunday with a mix of sun and showers, temperatures are expected to be between 13 and 17 degrees. But, we are in Ireland, you never know what the day will bring. Best be prepared and dress for all weather.
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