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Irish Independent
a day ago
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- Irish Independent
Roscommon gears up for Lough Key's Night and Day Festival featuring music and relaxation
Home > Regionals > Roscommon > News Night and Day Festival returns to Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in County Roscommon between June 27 and June 29 Lough Key, County Roscommon, will again be the venue for the Night and Day Festival in County Roscommon Headlined by artists like Paul Brady, The Wailers, The Stunning, Lisa Hannigan, Sultans of Ping, José González, KT Tunstall, Adwaith and Fionn Regan, the popular outdoor musical festival is set to draw large crowds to Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in County Roscommon between June 27 and June 29. Organised and co-founded by Mayo native Craig Hughes, Political Editor for the Irish Daily Mail, the festival is promoted as part of Roscommon's outdoor recreation campaign, 'Breathe in Roscommon'. The Night and Day Festival also offers a variety of family-friendly activities including dance workshops, kids' yoga, circus skills, nature foraging, ancient games and craft making. The festival has built a new wellness area near the Lough Key Forest and Activity Park that will host morning yoga classes, reiki sessions and saunas for attendees. 'This year we have really enhanced our wellness offering so festivalgoers can reconnect with nature in the morning while dancing to great music in the afternoon,' said festival co-founder, Craig Hughes. Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, which offers zip-lining courses, boat tours, kayaking, and forest trails, will remain open to the public during the festival. The inaugural Night and Day Festival took place in September 2022 at Clonalis House in Castlerea. It moved to its present venue in Lough Key Forest Park the following year. Roscommon Tourism Officer Lisa Joy said festival celebrates Roscommon's 'unique heritage, arts and culture as well as its scenic outdoor offerings that can be enjoyed by people of all ages'. 'We anticipate the Night and Day Festival to not just raise awareness about the county's forest trails and lakeside adventures but also inspire people to slow down, explore the landscapes and truly breathe in Roscommon,' Ms Joy added. The Night and Day Festival is an over-20s event but Children under 14 can attend once accompanied by a parent or guardian with a child's ticket. Camping options include a campsite with water stations and showers to ensure comfort throughout the weekend. For more information on activities and festival details, visit:
RTÉ News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Ireland's top music festivals and gigs in summer 2025
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
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Irish music festival to transform popular tourist attraction into exciting new 150ft-high stage ‘with live animation'
A POPULAR Irish music festival is set to transform a major tourist attraction into an incredible new 150ft stage. Night and Day Festival, which is held in the magnificent Lough Key Forest Park in Co. Roscommon, announced a spellbinding new stage set up today. 2 Night and Day Festival takes place this June 27-29 2 Festival bosses have announced a new 150ft stage for this year's festival The independent festival is expected to take place from Friday, June 27 until Sunday, June 29. Festival bosses recently revealed their brand-new "Sol Stage" which will see acts perform from a perch high up on the 150ft high Moylurg Tower at Lough Key Forest Park. The impressive new brutalist structure will be illuminated by Visual artist Sergey Khadjava. The artist will light up the entire "Tower stage" with live animation for festival goers during the Night and Day's "Forest Rave sessions". READ MORE IN MUSIC The performances on the Tower Stage will also be captured on a multi-camera setup and broadcast in the months after the festival. New acts added to the Tower Stage include Mathman, Nialler9, Efa O'Neill and Mark Wolfson. These acts join the previously announced Daithi who will close out the festival with a live performance on Sunday night. Dublin-based act, Mayfield Sound, will also return to Night and Day to perform on the Electric Cave stage. MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN The festival's headliners include Irish rock band The Stunning, singer-songwriter legend Paul Brady and noughties hitmaker KT Tunstall. Outside of a packed schedule of music, exhibitions and family-friendly fun, Night and Day also invites festival goers to explore many of the park's unique, natural and historical features from its 19th-century parkland. Weather bosses don't rule out rain showers ahead of Electric Picnic as temps hit 21C Filled with majestic trees, follies, bridges and canals, there are numerous walks and trails through the native woodlands, bog garden and forests. Lough Key Forest Park is already home to several activities such as zip-lining courses, tree-top walks, and boat tours, all of which Night and Day ticket holders can access over the weekend. GET YOUR TICKETS The existing campsite at Lough Key also offers a high-end camping experience, water stations, and showers. Night and Day is a strictly over 20s event, but those under 14 can enter with a kids ticket when accompanied by an adult. Tickets for Night and Day are currently on sale now on their website. As it stands, a weekend adult camping ticket costs €185, while a children's ticket costs just €2. Day tickets are also on sale now, Friday tickets cost €55 while Saturday and Sunday tickets cost €88.
