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RTÉ News
2 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
Dublin Live
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Forbidden Fruit 2025 tickets, stage times, weather forecast, transport and everything you need to know
Forbidden Fruit returns to the heart of Dublin city this June Bank Holiday weekend as Ireland's summer festival season officially gets underway. Now in its 13th edition, Forbidden Fruit will take place this Saturday and Sunday set against the backdrop of Dublin 's Royal Hospital Kilmainham. This year's festival will see see Jamie xx play Forbidden Fruit for the third time - after being part of the first festival in 2011, and also playing the Dublin 8 venue in 2015. His set will be his only Irish headline show of the year. Born Slippy icons Underworld will make a long-awaited return to the capital at this year's festival, while Peggy Gou, another Forbidden Fruit veteran, will be on the main stage for the first time this year. Caribou, Mall Grab, Glass Beams, FCUKERS, BUNT, nimino, and Effy round out the main names announced this afternoon. We have all the info you need ahead of the first festival of the summer, including what time each act are expected on stage, and how you can get your hands on last minute tickets. Tickets There are still a handful of weekend tickets available to this year's festival, although fans will have to act quick as these are expected to sell out ahead of the weekend. Two-Day Weekend tickets for Forbidden Fruit 2025 are priced at €184.50 each and are available to buy via Ticketmaster. There are also a small number of day tickets available. Day Tickets are priced at €107.05 each, and fans hoping to visit the festival on Saturday can grab their ticket here, while those looking to head to Day 2 on Sunday can purchase a ticket here. The public are being urged not to travel to the festival grounds unless they have a valid ticket and ID. Ticketholders are also being urged to add their ticket to their phone's wallet and keep it handy. Stage times - Saturday FF Main Stage 9.30pm - 10.45pm : Jamie XX 7.45pm - 9pm : Caribou 6.15pm - 7.15pm : Glass Beams 4.55pm - 5.55pm : Bricknasty 3.30pm - 4.30pm : Trinity Orchestra Undergrowth Stage 9.15pm - 10.35pm : Mall Grab 7.30pm - 9pm : Effy 6.15pm - 7.30pm : Sam Austin 5.15pm - 6pm : Clara La San 3.45pm - 4.45pm : Sarah Crean Lighthouse Stage 9.15pm - 10.35pm : Dart 7.45pm - 9.15pm : Kilimanjaro 6.45pm - 7.45pm : SPRAY (pres) SPRITZZ (live) 5.15pm - 6.45pm : LB AKA LABAT 3.30pm - 5.15pm : Puzzy Wrangle 2pm - 3.30pm : Menace Someplace Else Stage 8.15pm - 9.30pm : The Girls Room 7pm - 8.15pm : Slippery Slopes 5.45pm - 6.45pm : Vatican Jail 4.15pm - 5pm : Ahmed, With Love 3.10pm - 3.40pm : Fynch 2.30pm - 3pm : Avenue 68 RTÉ 2FM Rising Stage 9pm - 10pm: DJ Wax 7.45pm - 8.45pm : Fortune Igiebor 6.15pm - 7.30pm : MOIO 5.15pm - 6pm : Celaviedmai 4.25pm - 5.10pm : Bold Love 3.30pm - 4.15pm : Essiray 2.30pm - 3.15pm : Sweetlemondae Stage times - Sunday FF Main Stage 9.30pm - 10.45pm : Underworld 7.45pm - 9pm : Peggy Gou 6.30pm - 7.30pm : FCUKERS 4.55pm - 5.55pm : Khakikid 3.30pm - 4.30pm : Zaska Undergrowth Stage 9.15pm - 10.35pm : Jazzy 7.45pm - 9pm : Bunt 6.15pm - 7.30pm : Nimino 5pm - 6.15pm : Sahana 3.45pm - 4.45pm : Kayleigh Noble Lighthouse Stage 9.15pm - 10.35pm : X CLUB 7.40pm - 9.10pm : Juicy Romance 6.15pm - 7.40pm : Yaeji (DJ) 4.45pm - 6.15pm : In Parellel 3.20pm - 4.45pm : Jake Fitz 2pm - 3.20pm : Acushla Someplace Else Stage 8.15pm - 9.30pm : DIEBYVEG 7pm - 8.15pm : Jimbo Jones 5.45pm - 6.45pm : Spooklet 4.15pm - 5pm : Cable Boy 3.10pm - 3.40pm : BBFT 2.30pm - 3pm : Smithereens RTÉ 2FM Live Stage 9pm - 10pm: Dave Treacy 8pm - 8.45pm : Pastiche 7pm - 7.45pm : Shiv 5.30pm - 6.30pm : Cliffords 4.30pm - 5.15pm : F3MIII 3.30pm - 4.15pm : Negro Impacto 2.30pm - 3.15pm : Annie Dog What you need to know ahead of the festival Festival gates will open at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday and last entry to the festival is at 9pm on both days. The last act is scheduled to finish at 10.45pm each night. Festivalgoers are being told not to bring large bags with them and to keep them A4 or smaller. People without bags will be fast-tracked into the arena. Ticketholders are being warned that there's no re-admission. Once you're in for the day, you're in! Day tickets are valid to be scanned once upon arrival for the allocated day you purchased and Weekend tickets are valid to be scanned once upon arrival, each day you attend the festival. Ticketholders are also being advised to take note that the festival is a cashless event, so make sure bring your credit / debit cards and that your phone has plenty of battery. Forbidden Fruit Festival is an over 18s event. Driving licence, passport or garda card are all acceptable forms of identification. Anyone who appears under 18 years old may be asked for ID to enter the festival. The festival operates the Challenge 25 policy at all bars on site. This means that anyone who looks 25 years or under can expect to be asked for ID. How to get Royal Hospital Kilmainham The Royal Hospital Kilmainham is situated between Heuston Railway Station, the iconic Kilmainham Gaol and the world famous Guinness Brewery. It is twelve minutes from the M50 motorway and easy to get to from the airport. By Bus: To Heuston Station (five minutes walk via Military Road): 26 from Wellington Quay; 51, 79 from Aston Quay; 90 Dart Feeder Bus from Connolly and Tara Street stations. To James Street (5 minutes walk via steps to Bow Lane onto Irwin Street and Military Road): 123 from O'Connell Street/Dame Street; 51B, 78A from Aston Quay. By Car : 10 minute drive from city centre. 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. By Foot : Approximately 30 minutes from the city centre. Pedestrian access is via East Gate, Military Road, Dublin 8 By Train : Five minute walk from Heuston Station; from Connolly and Tara Street Stations by 90 bus to Heuston Station. By Luas : Red line to Heuston Station, five minute walk to Museum entrance on Military Road. Prohibited items The following are a list of items not permitted to be brought into the festival grounds: Fireworks, Chinese Lanterns, flares, and high-power torches are not allowed. No bags over a4 size Liquids Alcohol Illicit drugs, legal highs or nitrous oxide are not allowed. Glass (except for small make-up items and perfume/aftershave) Animals (except guide dogs) are not allowed. Anything which could be considered an offensive weapon is not allowed. Gas Cylinders are not permitted. Petrol Generators or Liquefied Petroleum Gas is not allowed. BBQs are not allowed. Laser Pens are not allowed. Professional photographic equipment is not allowed. (this applies to cameras that have detachable lenses) Selfie Sticks are not allowed. Drones are not allowed. Umbrellas are not allowed. Spray canisters / Smoke Bombs / Gas canisters are not allowed. Megaphones are not allowed. High Vis Clothing is not allowed. No folding chairs/ Garden Furniture Weather forecast According to Met Eireann's latest forecast, Saturday will start off mainly dry, but rain will spread eastwards across the country through the morning and early afternoon. The rain will clear during the afternoon with sunshine and showers following for the rest of the day, with highest temperatures of 15C to 19C with moderate to fresh southwest winds, but becoming very windy later near Atlantic coasts, with strong to gale force and gusty southwest winds developing in the evening and continuing for a time on Saturday night along with further showers or longer spells of rain. Sunday is expected to be breezy with a mix of sunshine and showers. It will be cooler with highest temperatures of 13C to 17C and moderate to fresh and gusty westerly winds. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Forbidden Fruit festival: All you need to know including lineup and stage times
The capital's longest-running city centre festival is back with a bang for its 13th year, taking over the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham on Saturday and Sunday. Forbidden Fruit is returning this June bank holiday weekend on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin. Festival season is finally within reach as Forbidden Fruit kicks off this June bank holiday weekend in the heart of Dublin. The capital's longest-running city centre festival is back with a bang for its 13th year, taking over the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham on Saturday and Sunday. Music fans are in for a treat as some of the most exciting international and homegrown artists are gearing up for their gigs – including headliners Caribou, Jamie xx, Peggy Gou, and Underworld. But who else is playing and what else should you know before you get your groove on at Forbidden Fruit this weekend? Keep reading to find out more. Forbidden Fruit is returning this June bank holiday weekend on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin. News in 90 Seconds - May 30th Lineup and stage times While this year's headliners are sure to fill the floor during their sets, there are also plenty of other acts across five stages that are worth checking out across the weekend. Mall Grab, Effy, and Bunt are among the dance acts, but there's also a wide range of Irish talent to see for yourself, including Jazzy, Bricknasty, Spray, Khakikid, and Cliffords. Hitting up the main stage on Saturday are Jamie xx, Caribou, Glass Beams, Bricknasty, and Trinity Orchestra – Trinity College's student-run symphony ensemble. And on Sunday, festivalgoers can catch headliners Underworld and Peggy Gou at the same location after the stage gets warmed up by Fcukers, Khakikid, and Zaska. A new addition this weekend is the Lighthouse x Smirnoff Stage, which features a 360° DJ booth and visually stunning Perfect Sky Canopy. The Lighthouse x Smirnoff Stage will be the first to get the party started too, setting the tone from 2pm on both days before wrapping up at 10pm. Here are the stage times for Forbidden Fruit 2025: Forbidden Fruit Main Stage lineup Forbidden Fruit Undergrowth Stage lineup Forbidden Fruit Someplace Else stage lineup Forbidden Fruit Lighthouse with Smirnoff stage lineup Forbidden Fruit RTÉ 2fm stage lineup How to get there (and entry times) Festival gates open at 2pm on both days, with last entry admission at 9pm. Pedestrian access to the venue is via East Gate (Military Road) and West Gate (James St). Travel info here. There is no parking at the festival, but the nearest public car park is Park Rite Parking Lot at 7 Queen Street, Dublin 7. Traffic Restrictions will be in place on Military Road and Kilmainham Lane. The venue can be accessed by Dublin Bus routes, the Luas, and trains arriving at Heuston Station, which is just a five-minute walk away. E-scooters and e-bikes are not permitted at Forbidden Fruit but there are public bike racks available on the Royal Hospital grounds to securely lock them away. Important information Add your ticket to your phone's wallet to keep it handy. Beware of ticket scammers and never purchase tickets from an unofficial source. This is a cashless event, so organisers recommend bringing a card or phone for payments. Don't forget to take valid ID with you. No large bags allowed – only A4 size or smaller (no bags means faster entry). Travel-size sunscreen and hand sanitiser (100ml) are allowed. Day tickets are scanned once per day – so re-entry is off the cards. Weekend tickets are scanned once upon arrival each day of the festival. Once you're in for the day, you're in! Forbidden Fruit takes place in a residential area, so please respect neighbours and leave the site quietly. Forbidden Fruit After-Parties After things wrap up on the grounds of Kilmainham shortly before 11pm, the party continues with the official Forbidden Fruit After-Parties taking place in a variety of city centre hotspots. Wigwam, Centre Point, Fidelity, and the Grand Social are among the venues keeping the energy up until 3am. Full schedule here: Forbidden Fruit After-Parties Tickets There are less than 10pc of tickets remaining for this year's Forbidden Fruit. It's set to sell out before the weekend, so don't wait – get your tickets now at
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Forbidden Fruit: Everything you need to know
Forbidden Fruit is back, with two jam-packed days featuring international and homegrown artists such as Jamie XX, Caribou, Mallgrab, Underworld, Peggy Gou, and Jazzy, across five stages. One of the first big festivals of the summer, the event is sure to be hopping regardless of the weather. Advertisement Not to forget that after the onsite festivities, there is Forbidden Fruit Night, consisting of ticket-only events with a festival wristband, having a range of official after-parties in city-centre locations. Running until 3am on Sunday and Monday, the after-parties will include DJ collectives joined by artists from the festival line-up. So, wondering where to begin, what to bring and how to get there? Never fear, keep reading to find out everything you need to know. When and where is it on? Forbidden Fruit takes place on the grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8, for two days, on Saturday, May 31st and Sunday, June 1st. Are there any tickets left? Fortunately for you, at the time of writing there are limited tickets remaining for the festival. Advertisement Currently, over 90 per cent of tickets have been sold, with less than 1,000 Saturday tickets, less than 250 Sunday tickets and less than 5,000 weekend tickets left, so nab them while they're still available. 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 Advertisement Bricknasty – 4.55pm-5.55pm Trinity Orchestra – 3.30pm-4.30pm Undergrowth Stage Mall Grab – 9.15pm-10.35pm Effy – 7.45pm-9.00pm Advertisement 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 Advertisement 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, while last entry to the festival is at 9.30pm, and the last act finishes around 10.45pm. How do I get there? The event takes place around 15 minutes from Dublin City Centre. By foot: Pedestrians can access the grounds via East Gate, Military Road, Dublin 8 and West Gate on James Street. By car: There is no parking at the venue. Traffic Restrictions will be in place on Military Road and Kilmainham Lane. To drive near to the venue: From the West: Off N4 towards Heuston Station. From the North: Off M1 towards Heuston Station. From the South: Off N7 towards Heuston Station. The nearest public car park is Park Rite Parking Lot at 7 Queen Street, Dublin 7. By bus: The venue is well serviced by Dublin 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. Check your routing at By train: Heuston station is 5 minutes' walk to the venue. If your train gets into Connolly Station, get the red line Luas from Busáras or Connolly and travel towards Tallaght/Saggart to the Heuston Station stop. Check timetables at By Luas: Take the Red Line from The Point towards Saggart/Tallaght and exit at Heuston Station. It is a five minute walk to the East Gate entrance via Military Road. Check timetables at By bike: E-scooters and e-bikes are not permitted at the festival, however public bike racks on the grounds of Royal Hospital Kilmainham are available for attendees to securely lock their e-scooters or e-bikes. Charging e-scooters or e-bikes at public bike racks or nearby locations is not permitted. Disabled access: Vehicles with a mobility impaired badge will be permitted to approach the concerts via Military Road or Bow Lane where they will be directed to the East Gate and from there to the Mobility Impaired Car Park. No special ticket is required. Note, accessible sanitary facilities will be provided as well as mobility impaired seating platform at the main stage. Can I bring a bag? No large bags are permitted into the venue. Bags must be A4 size or smaller, and they will all be subject to security checks on entry. No bags ensure faster entry as you will be fast tracked. What's the story with security? Travel sized makeup, aftershaves, perfumes, sunscreens and hand sanatisers, under 100ml are allowed. Think carry-on at the airport-sized. No other liquids, or alcohol, are permitted to bring into the festival. They will be confiscated. However, standard 750ml plastic re-usable water bottles are permitted, but they must be empty on arrival. No metal bottles are permitted. You should add your ticket to your phone's wallet to keep it handy, be weary of ticket scammers, and ensure your phone is well charged up before the event. A First Aid Tent/Ambulance Vehicle will be situated at the event. 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. Forbidden Fruit takes place in a residential area so respect the neighbours, be sound and leave the site quietly. Smoking is permitted in dedicated areas only. Prohibited items include: fireworks, flates, high power torches, alcohol, illicit drugs, legal highs, nitrous oxide, glass, gas cylinders, petrol generators, liquefied petroleum gas, bbqs, laser pens, selfie sticks, drones, umbrellas, megaphones, high viz clothing, folding chairs, garden furniture, professional recording and photographic equipment, spray cannisters, and smoke bombs. Can I use cash? Forbidden fruit is a cashless event so bring a card or your phone for payments. Do I have to bring ID? Yes. Bar and catering facilities are available onsite, but organisers operate the Challenge 25 policy, so anyone that looks 25 years or under will be asked for ID. Can I leave and come back? There is no re-entry to the event, so once you're in, you're in. Day tickets are scanned once per day and weekend tickets are scanned once upon arrival each day you attend the festival. What's the weather giving? It's mixed. Saturday is expected to start dry but with rain and wind scattered throughout the day, with temperatures around 15 to 20 degrees. It's giving breezy weather again on Sunday, with a mixture of sun and showers, with temperatures expected to be between 13 and 17 degrees. But, we're in Ireland after all, so definitely prepare for all weather possibilities - with no umbrellas of course. The event takes place outdoors, on the grass lawns of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, so also bear that in mind when choosing your footwear.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Forbidden Fruit festival: All you need to know including lineup and stage times
The capital's longest-running city centre festival is back with a bang for its 13th year, taking over the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham on Saturday and Sunday. Music fans are in for a treat as some of the most exciting international and homegrown artists are gearing up for their gigs – including headliners Caribou, Jamie xx, Peggy Gou, and Underworld. But who else is playing and what else should you know before you get your groove on at Forbidden Fruit this weekend? Keep reading to find out more. Lineup and stage times While this year's headliners are sure to fill the floor during their sets, there are also plenty of other acts across five stages that are worth checking out across the weekend. Mall Grab, Effy, and Bunt are among the dance acts, but there's also a wide range of Irish talent to see for yourself, including Jazzy, Bricknasty, Spray, Khakikid, and Cliffords. Hitting up the main stage on Saturday are Jamie xx, Caribou, Glass Beams, Bricknasty, and Trinity Orchestra – Trinity College's student-run symphony ensemble. And on Sunday, festivalgoers can catch headliners Underworld and Peggy Gou at the same location after the stage gets warmed up by Fcukers, Khakikid, and Zaska. A new addition this weekend is the Lighthouse x Smirnoff Stage, which features a 360° DJ booth and visually stunning Perfect Sky Canopy. The Lighthouse x Smirnoff Stage will be the first to get the party started too, setting the tone from 2pm on both days before wrapping up at 10pm. Here are the stage times for Forbidden Fruit 2025: How to get there (and entry times) Festival gates open at 2pm on both days, with last entry admission at 9pm. Pedestrian access to the venue is via East Gate (Military Road) and West Gate (James St). Travel info here. There is no parking at the festival, but the nearest public car park is Park Rite Parking Lot at 7 Queen Street, Dublin 7. Traffic Restrictions will be in place on Military Road and Kilmainham Lane. The venue can be accessed by Dublin Bus routes, the Luas, and trains arriving at Heuston Station, which is just a five-minute walk away. E-scooters and e-bikes are not permitted at Forbidden Fruit but there are public bike racks available on the Royal Hospital grounds to securely lock them away. Important information Add your ticket to your phone's wallet to keep it handy. Beware of ticket scammers and never purchase tickets from an unofficial source. This is a cashless event, so organisers recommend bringing a card or phone for payments. Don't forget to take valid ID with you. No large bags allowed – only A4 size or smaller (no bags means faster entry). Travel-size sunscreen and hand sanitiser (100ml) are allowed. Day tickets are scanned once per day – so re-entry is off the cards. Weekend tickets are scanned once upon arrival each day of the festival. Once you're in for the day, you're in! Forbidden Fruit takes place in a residential area, so please respect neighbours and leave the site quietly. Forbidden Fruit After-Parties After things wrap up on the grounds of Kilmainham shortly before 11pm, the party continues with the official Forbidden Fruit After-Parties taking place in a variety of city centre hotspots. Wigwam, Centre Point, Fidelity, and the Grand Social are among the venues keeping the energy up until 3am. Full schedule here: Tickets There are less than 10pc of tickets remaining for this year's Forbidden Fruit. It's set to sell out before the weekend, so don't wait – get your tickets now at
