All the info you need ahead of Forbidden Fruit 2026 and Addison Rae at IMMA.
Dublin 8 has a big week ahead. Forbidden Fruit Festival takes over the Royal Hospital Kilmainham this bank holiday weekend, Saturday May 30th and Sunday May 31st, followed by Addison Rae at IMMA on Wednesday June 3rd. Here’s everything you need to know about both.
Everything you need to know about Forbidden Fruit 2026 and Addison Rae at IMMA
Forbidden Fruit 2026 – Saturday May 30th and Sunday May 31st
Forbidden Fruit is now in its 14th year and returns to the Royal Hospital Kilmainham for two days of electronic, hip-hop and alternative music across five stages. This year’s headliners are KAYTRANADA, Nia Archives, KETTAMA and Joy Crookes.
The festival is sold out. Do not arrive without a valid ticket. Do not purchase from unofficial sellers. Join the Ticketmaster waitlist for any official returns. After-party tickets for Forbidden Fruit x Night are on sale now via forbiddenfruit.ie/night.
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8 sets you can’t miss at Forbidden Fruit Festival
Forbidden Fruit stage times
Forbidden Fruit essential info
- Dates: Saturday May 30th and Sunday May 31st
- Gates open: 2pm
- Last entry: 9pm
- Last act finishes: 10:45pm
- Tickets: Sold out – Ticketmaster waitlist only
- Age policy: Strictly 18+, valid photo ID required
Getting to Forbidden Fruit
Pedestrian entrances at East Gate (Military Road) and West Gate (James Street). Full travel info at forbiddenfruit.ie/info.
Addison Rae at IMMA – Wednesday June 3rd
Addison Rae headlines IMMA on Wednesday June 3rd, fresh from a Coachella headline slot and the critical acclaim surrounding her debut album Addison.
Who’s supporting Addison Rae in Dublin?
Special guests on the night are Florence Road and Empress Of.
Additional tickets still available via Ticketmaster.ie.
Addison Rae essential info
- Date: Wednesday June 3rd 2026
- Gates open: 5pm
- Finishes: 10pm
- Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster.ie
- Age policy: Attendees aged 16+ must be accompanied by an adult over 25
Getting to IMMA
Pedestrian entrances at East Gate (Military Road) and West Gate (James Street). Full travel info at forbiddenfruit.ie/info.
Food and drink
The festival food village covers both events. Traders include Farm Hog Roast, Pitt Bros, Greek Street Food, Zambrero, Little Dumpling, Gidi’s, Biang Biang, Gaucho’s, All Bar Chicken, Wacky Hat, Loaded, Goldenhill Farm, Mrs Whippy and Coffee and Donuts.
Seven bars across the site serving Heineken Lager, Orchard Thieves Apple Cider, Murphy’s Stout, Heineken 0.0, Tanqueray 0.0 and Tonic, Served Mojitos and Margaritas, Gordon’s Gin and Tonic, White Claw, Smirnoff Ice and Red Bull Citrus Zest.
Good to know
- Cashless event – card or phone payments only
- Add your ticket to your phone wallet before you arrive
- No large bags – A4 size or smaller (no bag means faster entry)
- Travel-size sunscreen and hand sanitiser (100ml) permitted
- No re-entry – tickets scanned once per day
- Residential area – leave quietly and respect the neighbours
- Forbidden Fruit strictly over 18s with valid photo ID
- Addison Rae: 16+ must be accompanied by an adult over 25
Stay safe
Drink water, take breaks and eat throughout the day. Keep your group’s numbers written down in case of lost phones. If you need assistance, visit the Info Point or Medical Tent. Use the bins, use the toilets, be sound.
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
