• Beyond The Pale 2026 is taking place on the 12 - 14 June 2026 in the stunning Glendalough Estate, Co. Wicklow.

  • Car parks are open 11am-10pm on Friday, 9am-10pm on Saturday and 9am-8pm on Sunday.

    There is no first time entry after 10pm Friday, 10pm Saturday and 8pm Sunday.

  • Beyond The Pale is an over 21s event. You must be aged 21 or over to gain access to Beyond The Pale with the exception of children aged 12 or below who MUST be accompanied by a paying parent/guardian over 21 years, & children aged 13 - 17 who MUST be accompanied by a paying parent/guardian over 25 years of age. All children over 3 years of age require their own specific ticket. Children under 3 years old do not require a ticket.

  • General camping, Glamping, and day trippers

    Enter Roundwood, Co. Wicklow in your map app of choice and then follow festival signage to the correct gate. Gate 2. 

    Drop off is also at Gate 2.

    Campervan and Caravans & Family Camping

    Enter Annamoe, Co. Wicklow in your map app of choice and then follow festival signage to the correct gate. Gate 1.

  • Check out the lineup page to see a full list of acts revealed so far for 2026.

  • Parking for the festival is located approx 10 minute walk from the campsite. Parking is free and we strongly encourage carpooling where possible!

  • The health and safety of our attendees is paramount. Searches will be conducted upon entry to the festival. Anyone found carrying illicit items will have them confiscated and may be removed from the festival and passed over to the Garda as a result.

    The following items are not allowed:
    - Fireworks, Chinese Lanterns, flares and high power torches
    - Naked flames like candles or campfires BBQs
    - Alcohol (over and above your personal allowance)
    - Illicit drugs, legal highs or nitrous oxide
    - Glass
    - Animals (except assistance dogs)
    - Anything which could be considered an offensive weapon
    - Drones
    - Gas Cylinders are not allowed anywhere including campervans.
    - Gazebos
    - Flag Poles
    - Heavy garden Furniture
    - Laser Pens
    - Umbrellas
    - Spray canisters / Smoke Bombs / Gas canisters
    - Megaphones/air horns
    - High Vis Clothing
    - Items for trading
    - Unlicensed Merchandise
    - Bicycles
    - Sound systems

    The festival reserves the right to confiscate any items deemed inappropriate.

  • Alcohol can be brought on-site by weekend ticket holders at time of first entry only: there’s-no re-entry with alcohol once you’ve been wrist-banded.

    Weekend camping ticket holders will be allowed to bring 24 cans OR 1 litre of spirits OR 1.5 litres of wine on site for personal consumption.

    No glass containers are permitted on site whatsoever.

    Please ensure you have decanted your alcohol into a reusable bottle prior to arriving at the festival.

    Responsible drinking is an important part of a great festival experience.

    You are allowed to bring 4 open cans or 500ml of mixed drink into the arena at a time.

    Large backpacks are not permitted in the arena. Bags must be limited in size to be no bigger than an A4 page.

    Single day ticket holders are not permitted to bring in alcohol.

  • Please direct all ticket queries to info@itsbeyondthepale.ie and our team will be happy to assist you.

  • Our artist applications for 2026 are now closed. Thank you to all who applied!

  • Trader applications ofr 2026 are now closed, thank you to all that applied.

  • If you are planning to stay on-site at Beyond The Pale, there are a range of options available including camping, glamping and bringing your own caravan/campervan. Please see our accommodation page for full details!

    Rooftop tents are permitted however a campervan/caravan ticket must be purchased. Vehicles fitted with rooftop tents must hold a campervan/caravan ticket - you will not be permitted to use a rooftop tent attached to a vehicle parked in the general carpark. Vehicles fitted with rooftop tents will not be permitted to enter the general tent campsite. Rooftop tents attached to vehicles must be properly fitted & secure, and must be of reputable quality.

    A campervan/caravan pass is required for each residential/sleeping unit. eg If you are bringing a car fitted with a roof tent, and towing a caravan, two campervan/caravan tickets are required. Vehicles without the appropriate passes will be moved.

  • The Valley is for everyone.

    We are completely committed to making sure your weekend in the woods is as seamless and comfortable as possible. We provide a dedicated Accessible Campsite and Car Park with plenty of room to accommodate all access requirements.

    What to expect on the estate:

    • Facilities: Accessible toilets are located throughout the campsite, alongside dedicated accessible showers within the Accessible Campsite.

    • Viewing Platforms: Wheelchair-accessible, elevated viewing platforms are positioned at both the Main Stage and the Selective Memory stage.

    • Medical Support: Our on-site medical tents are fully equipped with fridges to safely store medication and power points to charge medical devices.

    We will endeavour to meet every request we can, ensuring you can enjoy the weekend comfortably and confidently.

    Accessibility Applications are now closed.