Night and Day Festival returns to Lough Key Forest Park this bank holiday weekend, bringing a packed lineup of live music, electronic sets, and immersive arts to one of Ireland’s most scenic festival settings. From headline acts to wellness activities and lakeside experiences, the weekend offers far more than just music. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
Who is playing?
Headline acts include; The Saw Doctors, The Boomtown Rats, Hothouse Flowers, Imelda May, Richard Thompson, Big Country, Jenny Greene, Cardinals, Soda Blonde and many more. Check out the full lineup here.
How many stages are there?
There are five musical stages with around 100 acts performing over the weekend.
Where is it on?
In the nature lover’s paradise of Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. The park has an existing campsite, showers and is perched on Lough Key. Apart from all the great music you can also avail of the existing services in the park such as ZipIt [15% discount code for festivalgoers ND15], boat tours of the lake with musical performances on board, kayaking and lakeside saunas.
The lakeside Úna Bhán stage will feature local musicians by day and electronic acts from 7pm-11pm.
Why should I go?
You won’t want to miss the electronic performances on the Sol stage, which is widely regarded as the most unique festival stage in the country.
The 150ft high Moylurg Tower is transformed into a spectacular visual art installation by visual artist Sergey Khadjava.
Acts performing on the Sol Stage include; Jenny Greene, Daithi, Vanishing Arcs, Nialler9, Sara Miller and Colin Perkins.
Apart from the late night antics, there’s a full wellness programme each morning which are included in your festival ticket.
Can I get there by public transport?
Shuttle buses will be running from Boyle and Carrick on Shannon, which are both on the Sligo-Dublin train line.
Driving
If you are driving to the festival, you will enter the park via the L1019 and be directed to the car park. There’s no charge to use the car park for festival goers.
Where can I stay?
There is camping on site for weekend camping ticket holders, and glamping options are also available.
If you fancy an extra nice stay rent a boat from Emerald Star, sail down the river Shannon and moor your boat at Lough Key for the weekend!
There is also off-site accommodation in Carrick-on-Shannon still available.
Are tickets still available?
Yes, but they are selling fast and expected to sell out. Kids tickets for Saturday have already sold out and there’s just a handful of campervan pitches remaining. You can buy tickets here.
