The second wave of acts announced for the Glendalough Estate, in Wicklow this summer – Friday June 12th to Sunday June 14th 2026 are:
The addition of 12 names to Beyond The Pale includes headliner of Scottish rock and Screamadelica legends Primal Scream, Ballymun’s BrickNasty, Canadian electronic producer and Soulwax cohort Marie Davidson (Live); a 3D/AV live set from the Belfast-born electronic artist Max Cooper, the Jamaican reggae singer and Massive Attack vocalist Horace Andy & the Dub Asante Band feat. Matic Horns will perform with an 8-piece band for the first time in two decades in Ireland.
There’s also spots for the Brazilian electronic music producer and DJ Gui Boratto who plays his first Irish show in eight years and his first‑ever Irish festival appearance, along with Melodic DJs hosting the Cirrus Garden on the Saturday night of the festival, and the return of Irvine Welsh, the acclaimed Scottish author of Trainspotting, who released a new album entitled Men In Love which was launched at the festival with a memorable listening / dance party.
Rounding off the list are Gabriels (DJ set), DUG, Shark School, and Ladies & gentlemen we are floating in space Spiritualized classic performed by Glasshouse Ensemble & Dublin Gospel Choir.
They are added to a festival that debuted its lineup in December with Caribou, Soulwax, Father John Misty, Honey Dijon, 2ManyDJs, Kojaque, Moodymann, Princess Nokia, Sister Sledge and more previously announced including Sama’ Abdulhadi, Christian Löffler, Jan Blomqvist Band, NewDad, Σtella, The Sabres of Paradise, Nabihah Iqbal (live), Kittin, TSHA, Ela Minus, Cliffords, Mr Scruff, Nouvelle Vague, Kormac, Róis, Fejká, CC:Disco!, Madra Salach, AliA, SexyTadhg, and Stomptown Brass Band performs Jamie xx.
Beyond The Pale tickets
Tickets on sale at itsbeyondthepale.ie and Ticketmaster
Phase 2 tickets nearly sold out, and 4‑payment ticket instalment plans available until this Sunday, January 31st, or until sold out. Very limited instalment tickets remain, with the first payment from under €75 for a three day weekend ticket.
Festival-goers can upgrade their festival experience with boutique camping. Glampers have access to pre‑pitched bell tents, boutique toilets and showers, a private bar, free phone‑charging points, and chill‑out area. The on‑site Parlour offers hair‑styling facilities, with professional makeup artists and stylists available to pre‑book. Sauna and hot‑tub sessions within the glamping area can also be reserved. A new Boutique Camping Deposit Scheme is now also available, allowing glampers to secure pre‑pitched accommodation with a €200 deposit, with the remaining balance due in May. This offer is open until April 1, 2026. Boutique camping available via: https://www.itsbeyondthepale.ie/accomm and https://www.yippeetents.co.uk/btp
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.
