30 New Acts Join the Beyond The Pale 2026 Lineup
The lineup for Beyond The Pale Festival continues to grow, with 30 new music acts joining the bill for this summer’s fifth edition.
Returning to the stunning surroundings of Glendalough Estate from 12–14 June 2026, the Wicklow festival has steadily built a reputation for carefully curated lineups that balance global names, emerging Irish artists and late-night dancefloor moments. This latest announcement adds another wave of talent across electronic, indie, live performance and club culture.
Alongside the new additions, the festival has also revealed the full day-by-day lineup, giving festival-goers their first chance to start mapping out their weekend in the valley.
Newly Announced
Tinlicker (live), Ben Klock, Dove Ellis, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Jan Blomqvist Band, Al Gibbs, AliA and Souzac,
Nicole Spagnol, DUG, Chalk, Dose, BIIRD, Bricknasty, Cliffords, Curtisy, MayKay, Cailín, Lullahush, Shark School, Jake Fitz, Maicín, Sei Green,
Boolaboom, Zeztra, (ART)IFICIAL, JB the Deejay, Stomptown Brass performs Jamie xx, Madra Salach, Malix, Absolute Lilt.
Leading the New Additions
AlAmong the standout names in this announcement are Dutch electronic favourites Tinlicker, known for their expansive melodic live sets that have become a staple across major European festivals.
Joining them is one of techno’s most respected figures, Ben Klock, whose appearances are always a highlight for late-night electronic fans.
Also announced is rising Irish artist Dove Ellis, one of the most talked-about new acts of the past year. His performance at Beyond The Pale will be his only Irish show of summer 2026, making it one of the must-see moments of the weekend.
Together, these additions deepen the festival’s already diverse musical offering something Beyond The Pale has become known for since its first edition.
A Lineup That Continues to Grow
The new wave of artists joins a lineup already featuring headline performances from Caribou, Soulwax, and Father John Misty.
Across the weekend, festival-goers can also expect performances from artists including Honey Dijon, Of Monsters and Men, Groove Armada (DJ set), Princess Nokia, Moodymann, Kojaque, and Sister Sledge.
As always, the festival continues to mix internationally renowned artists with some of the most exciting voices emerging from Ireland’s music scene, creating a lineup that encourages discovery throughout the weekend.
Early Glimpses of the Arts Programme
Beyond The Pale has always been about more than music, and the first teasers from this year’s arts programme suggest another expansive creative offering across the festival site.
More than 75 artworks, performances and events are planned for this year’s edition, with the full programme set to be revealed in April.
Early highlights include Shane Daniel Byrne’s Comedy Shithouse, bringing together a strong lineup of alternative Irish comedy, and Steo Wall presenting The Pavee Club, which will showcase outstanding talent from the Irish Traveller community.
Spoken word collective We Are Griot will host a special festival edition of their event Talkatives, while Outstraight Records bring their high-energy hip-hop takeover to the paddock. A brand new Burning Circus area will also debut, featuring headline fire shows, flow workshops and DJ sets throughout the weekend.
Festival favourites returning this year include Bang Bike: Analogue Bubble Bath, the much-loved battery-powered pop-up party, alongside cult late-night experiences such as EGG Cabaret, Climbwallsweird and TENDER.
Together, these elements continue to shape the festival’s reputation as one of Ireland’s most creatively diverse weekend events.
The Return of Beyond The Plate
Food also plays a central role in the Beyond The Pale experience, and this year sees the return of Beyond The Plate, curated by one of Ireland’s best-known food writers and curators, Ali Dunworth.
For 2026, the theme is The Spice Bag Edition, celebrating the global influences that have helped shape modern Irish food culture through tastings, collaborations and storytelling across the weekend.
Three standout Dublin restaurants will be part of this year’s programme, including Host, known for its fire-led cooking and shared plates, Reggie's, bringing its cult favourite pizzas to the festival, and Ibíle, serving bold West African flavours designed for sharing.
These sit-down dining experiences will have limited capacity, with early access booking for festival-goers opening soon.
A Weekend in the Wicklow Valley
Alongside music, arts and food, festival-goers can once again expect the full Beyond The Pale experience - from glamping and pre-pitched bell tents to saunas, cold-water dips and the return of the Acushla wellness area.
New additions will also appear across the site this year, including a karaoke pop-up in the main arena hosted by charity partner Dublin Simon Community, as well as the return of Beyond The Trail, the festival’s Wicklow Way fundraising hike.
All together, the latest announcement gives an even clearer picture of what’s taking shape for June - a weekend that continues to expand far beyond the music lineup alone.
