Beyond The Pale has lifted the lid on its full day‑by‑day music lineups for this June’s festival, unveiling 30 newly announced acts and offering the first glimpse into its arts and food programme. Returning to Glendalough Estate from June 12th–14th, the award‑winning festival’s fifth year promises a weekend of global headliners, breakthrough Irish talent, artist‑led performance, chef‑driven dining, and immersive experiences. With just three months to go, anticipation is building, and limited Sunday day tickets (including Sunday night camping) will be released later this month.
The festival kicks off on Friday with a powerful electronic‑leaning bill headlined by Caribou, setting the tone for a weekend steeped in world‑class live and late‑night energy. Groove Armada (DJ set), Moodymann, and newly added Tinlicker (live) join the charge, alongside a dynamic mix of international and Irish names including Sama’ Abdulhadi, Jan Blomqvist Band, Princess Nokia, Σtella, Ela Minus, DUG, Chalk, Al Gibbs, Jenny Greene, Maicín, Dose, AliA and Souzac, Nicole Spagnol, and Dublin Disco All‑Dayer.
The Friday lineup spans high‑energy live sets, club culture, and rising talent, a statement opening for the festival’s milestone year.
Saturday delivers one of Beyond The Pale’s biggest lineups to date, led by two era‑defining heavyweights: Primal Scream and Soulwax. Their live shows have shaped generations of festival‑goers, and their appearance in the Valley marks a major moment for the 2026 edition.
They top a stacked bill featuring Kojaque, Sister Sledge, BIIRD, Bricknasty, and newly announced techno titan Ben Klock. The day also includes 2ManyDJs, Christian Löffler, Marie Davidson (live), The Sabres of Paradise, Gui Boratto, Kittin, Cliffords, Mr Scruff, Kormac, Fejka, CC:Disco!, Curtisy, Maykay, SexyTadhg, Cailín, Lullahush, Shark School, Jake Fitz, Melodic DJs, Sei Green, Boolaboom, Zeztra, (ART)IFICIAL, JB the Deejay, and Stomptown Brass performing Jamie xx.
From iconic disco and rock energy to some of Ireland’s most exciting new voices, Saturday is shaping up to be a defining day in the festival’s history.
The festival closes on Sunday with a headline performance from Father John Misty, whose acclaimed live shows make him one of the most anticipated acts of the summer. He’s joined by Honey Dijon, Of Monsters & Men, NewDad, and one of the weekend’s standout additions: Dove Ellis, performing his only Irish show of summer 2026.
Sunday’s programme also features Max Cooper (3D/AV Live), Claptone, Horace Andy & the Dub Asante Band feat. Matic Horns, Irvine Welsh, Nouvelle Vague, Róis, Madra Salach, TSHA, Gabriels (DJ set), Elaine Mai, Overhead The Albatros, Bedlam, Malix, Croíthe, Absolute Lilt, Evan Gildersleeve, Dreamboy, Starlight Project, and a special performance of Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space by Glasshouse Ensemble & Dublin Gospel Choir.
With Sunday day tickets available soon — and the festival just 30 minutes from Dublin — organisers expect strong demand for the finale.
Beyond The Pale’s arts programme continues to expand, with more than 75 artworks and events set to be revealed in April. Early highlights include Shane Daniel Byrne’s Comedy Shithouse, Steo Wall’s The Pavee Club, We Are Griot’s special festival edition of Talkatives, and Outstraight Records’ high‑octane hip‑hop takeover.
Burning Circus debuts a new dedicated area featuring fire shows, flow workshops, and DJ sets, while cult favourites Bang Bike: Analogue Bubble Bath and EGG Cabaret return alongside Climbwallsweird, Boolaboom, and TENDER.A special commission of Una Mullally’s Grianstad: The Trip also joins the early programme, while Paahto & The Bull, the new band from John Francis Flynn, is announced to spearhead an incredible Puc Fada lineup.
Ali Dunworth returns to curate Beyond The Plate, this year themed The Spice Bag Edition, celebrating global influences on Irish food through tastings, collaborations, and storytelling. Three of Dublin’s most exciting restaurants join the festival this year, with pre‑booking for festival‑goers opening in the coming weeks. Ranelagh’s Host brings primal, fire‑led cooking and generous shared plates; Reggie’s, the cult Rathmines pizzeria, brings its signature pies to the festival; and Ibíle serves bold West African flavours and spice‑driven dishes designed for sharing. Capacity for these sit‑down dining experiences is limited, with registration now open for first access before bookings go public via itsbeyondthepale.ie.
Beyond The Pale continues to elevate its boutique experience with luxury glamping, pre‑pitched bell tents, saunas, cold‑water dips, and the return of the Acushla wellness area. A new karaoke pop‑up will be hosted by charity partner Dublin Simon Community, alongside the return of Beyond The Trail — last year’s Wicklow Way hike raised €19,000, and over half of this year’s places are already filled.
Weekend camping tickets are on sale now at itsbeyondthepale.ie and Ticketmaster, with instalment plans available until March 31st.
