In The Meadows returns for its second year at Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin on Saturday June 7th 2025 with a guitar and rock-leaning lineup.
Big names include Iggy Pop, with Slowdive, The Scratch, Gilla Band, Sprints, Warmduscher, Lambrini Girls and more on the one-day festival.
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Who is playing?
The one-day festival at IMMA returns with a lineup of guitar and rock-playing artists. We can expect three stages of music across the day, and today we are looking at the big headline acts playing the one-day event.
Among the big acts like Slowdive, Iggy Pop, Gilla Band and Sprints who we’ve previously spotlighted, we are particularly excited at the prospect of catching punk duo Lambrini Girls, the sleazy rock of Warmduscher, Northern English indie rocker Billy No Mates, Irish alt-trio Really Good Time and punk poet Dr. John Cooper Clarke.
More: 5 Big Acts not to miss at In The Meadows
Tickets?
In The Meadows takes place at IMMA on Saturday June 7th.
TIER 1 – €65 (SOLD OUT)
TIER 2 – €75 (SOLD OUT)
TIER 3 – €83 +fees (on sale now)
Stage times
There are three stages at In The Meadows:
Here are the stage times:
Outside The Meadows
In The Meadows has announced a series of shows in Dublin city leading up to the main event at The Royal Hospital, Kilmainham on June 7th.
Three emerging Irish acts: Skinner, Shark School and Madra Salach will play small shows in Thomas House and The Cobblestone on Thursday June 5th and Friday June 6th.
The curated series features the following shows:
- Madra Salach @ The Cobblestone (June 5th)
- Skinner @ Thomas House (June 5th)
- Shark School @ Thomas House (June 6th)
These shows are ticketed separately.
Food & Drink
Food vendor choices include slow-cooked BBQ from Pitt Bros’, gyros from Greek Street Food, Chinese bites from Little Dumpling, and Middle Eastern-Mediterranean flavours from Gidi’s, and small-batch ice creams and fruity sorbets made fresh in the Wicklow hills from Goldenhill Farm.
Bars will be pouring everything from crisp lagers and creamy pints to standout cocktails like the Smirnoff Raspberry Crush and Passionfruit Martini. Expect Guinness (and Guinness 0.0), Rockshore, Gordon’s Pink Gin, Captain Morgan and a selection of wines.
Transport – How to get there?
BY FOOT
Pedestrian access is via East Gate, Military Road, Dublin 8
BY CAR
There is no parking at the venue. Traffic Restrictions will be in place on Military Road and Kilmainham Lane.
The nearest public car park is: Park Rite Parking Lot at 7 Queen Street, Dublin 7
Also Check www.parkrite.ie for other car park options.
BY BUS
The Venue is well serviced by Dublin Bus. Please check your routing at dublinbus.ie
BY TRAIN
Heuston station is 5 minutes’ Walk to the venue.
Please check timetables here: irishrail.ie
BY LUAS
Take the Red Line from The Point towards Saggart/Tallaght exit to Heuston Station and it is a 5-minute walk to East Gate entrance via Military Road.
Please check timetable here: luas.ie
Charging e-scooters or e-bikes at public bike racks or nearby locations is not permitted
Please note that e-scooters and e-bikes are not permitted at the festival.
Public bike racks located on the grounds of Royal Hospital Kilmainham are available for attendees to securely lock their e-scooters or e-bikes.
More information
- Add your ticket to your phone’s wallet to keep it handy.
- Beware of ticket scammers. Never purchase tickets from an unofficial source. This is a cashless event. Bring a card or phone for payments.
- Bring valid ID with you!
- No large bags – A4 size or smaller. No bags = faster entry.
- Travel-size sunscreen & hand sanitiser (100ml) are allowed.
- Standard 750ml plastic re-usable water bottles are permitted. They must be empty on arrival. No metal bottles are permitted.
- Pedestrian entrances: East Gate (Military Road) and West Gate (James St). Travel info here www.forbiddenfruit.ie/info
- No re-entry – Day tickets are scanned once per day. Weekend tickets are scanned once upon arrival, each day you attend the festival. Once you’re in for the day, you’re in!
- We are in a residential area, respect our neighbours – leave the site quietly.
Gate Opening Times
3:00pm
Last Entry to the festival 9:30pm
Last act finishes at 10:45pm
Handy Advice
- Drink water, take breaks, and eat.
- Write down your group’s numbers in case of lost phones.
- Practice active consent and respect others.
- Use the Info Point and Medical Tent for any needs.
- Visit medics if you feel unwell.
- Never litter (please use bins provided).
- Don’t urinate in public (please use toilets).
- Be sound. Be inclusive. Everyone deserves to feel safe.
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, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.
