Considering going to a music festival this summer, but not sure which one? Here is your rough guide to what is going down where over the coming months.
Forbidden Fruit
Forbidden Fruit is taking place this weekend so you’d want to get on your skates if you are planning a trip to Kilmainham this weekend.
When: June 1st – 2nd
Where: Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin
Main acts: Kasabian, Chic, James Blake, Primal Scream while comedy acts include Kevin McAleer, David McSavage, Colin Murphy and The Nualas
Tickets: €54.50 for one-day pass, €99.50 for two-day pass.
More information: Forbidden Fruit
Oxegen
Back after a year sabattical last summer, there has been huge anticipation for this summer’s event with thousands set to flock to Punchestown for the August Bank Holiday weekend.
When: August 2nd,, 3rd, 4th
Where: Punchestown Racecourse
Main acts: David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Snoop Dogg, Labrinth, Example, Soul Wax
Tickets: 3 day camping €149.50, 3 day non-camping €129.50
More information: Oxegen.ie
Electric Picnic
The music festival in Laois marks the 10th anniversary of the popular event and this year the line-up looks pretty impressive.
When: August 30 – September 1st
Where: Stradbally, Co. Laois
Main acts: Fatboy Slim, Bjork, Arctic Monkeys, Wu-Tang Clan, Space Shifters, Mick Flannery
Tickets: Sunday €85.00, weekend ticket before July 28th €189.50 and weekend ticket after July 28th €229.50
More information: Electric Picnic
Sea Sessions
What could be better than surfing, music and skating for a weekend in Donegal? Very little we think you will find.
When: June 21 – 23 2013
Where: Bundoran, Co. Donegal
Main acts: The Original Rudeboys, Bastille, Therapy?, The Strypes, Xavier Rudd, Fat Freddy’s Drop
Tickets: Weekend camping with ticket €109, Weekend ticket €89, Friday ticket €49.99
More information: Sea Sessions
Slane Castle
The Meath venue has played host to some of the biggest names in music and this year another two well-known names will be rocking up at Slane.
When: Bon Jovi, June 15, Eminem August 17
Where: Slane Castle, Co.Meath
Tickets: Bon Jove €79- €215, Eminem €79 – €215
More information: Slane Castle
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