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Festivals & Concert Series in July 2026
Discover our round-up of open-air live music and festivals in July across Ireland
Festivals and concert series in July arrive as summer reaches its peak, bringing a full schedule of outdoor shows and standout line-ups. From family-friendly weekends to gigs in the capital and in Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Belfast, stages are busy across the country this month.
Trinity Summer Series
Trinity College Dublin | Until 5 July
The Summer Series at Trinity College Dublin starts in June and continues until 5 July. English indie band Wet Leg, who rose to fame with their 2021 hit ‘Chaise Longue’ and their eponymous debut album, deliver a set on 1 July, with Glen Hansard appearing the following night. The ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot, synth-pop duo OMD, and indie icons The Kooks will also light up the stage across the series.
The Summer Series at CHSq
Custom House Square, Belfast | Until 5 July
Also continuing until 5 July is the new-for-2026 Summer Series at Custom House Square in Belfast. Cian Ducrot takes to the stage on 2 July, while DJ Ewan McVicar and The Kooks are also on the line-up. Texas singer Dylan Gossett will close out the final night of the series.
Live at the Marquee
Live at the Marquee, Cork | Until 18 July
In Cork, Live at the Marquee continues until 18 July and will feature the ‘Unwritten’ pop singer Natasha Bedingfield on 2 July. Friday 3 July will see the double bill of dance acts Belters Only and Route 94, and Dec Pierce brings his floor-filling Block Rocking Beats show to the stage on Saturday 4 July. The rest of the series will see global pop star Kesha, guitar legend James Taylor, and comedian Kevin Bridges headline. And fans of darts will not be disappointed as The Marquee Masters brings world-class darts to Live at the Marquee for two high-octane nights.
Live at the Castle
King’s Island, Limerick | Until 14 July
The final show of Limerick’s Live at the Castle series takes place on 14 July and sees American singer-songwriter, poet, and author Patti Smith take to the stage with her quartet.
Kaleidoscope Festival
Russborough House, Wicklow | 3–5 July
Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh returns to Russborough House, Wicklow, for its sixth edition on 3–5 July. With all the excitement of a family camping holiday and with three days of live music and family experiences, the festival has something for all ages. Headliners include classic Irish act The Saw Doctors, iconic DJ Pete Tong, and Natasha Bedingfield. There’s also an extensive programme for the littlest of festival-goers. Families can expect immersive science shows, circus spectacles, arts and crafts, baby and toddler play zones and more.
The line-up also includes ‘July’ singer Mundy, the Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow, and Eurovision icon Dustin the Turkey.
Live at the Iveagh Gardens
Iveagh Gardens, Dublin | 3–17 July
In Dublin, Live at the Iveagh Gardens returns for two weeks of open-air music from 3 to 17 July. Music icons Nile Rodgers and CHIC take to the stage on opening night. The series also features Dylan Gossett, folk-metal four-piece The Scratch, and the critically acclaimed Elvis Costello & The Imposters performing with Charlie Sexton.
Also on the line-up is guitarist Johnny Marr, as well as Dublin’s Damien Dempsey and pop artist Charlie Puth.
Heat Wave
RSC Stadium, Waterford | 24–25 July
On 24 and 25 July, Heat Wave takes over the RSC Stadium Carpark in Waterford for two days of live music and DJs. Irish pop singer Moncrieff is the headline act, and the weekend will also present tribute bands QWEEN and Legendary: A Bon Jovi Tribute.
There will also be a rising star stage featuring local bands, and a line-up of international and local DJs.
All Together Now
Curraghmore House, Waterford | 30 July–2 August
The August Bank Holiday Weekend will see the return of annual music festival All Together Now, now in its seventh year, on 30 July to 2 August. On the grounds of Curraghmore Estate, Co. Waterford, All Together Now’s 2026 line-up is packed with Irish and international talent. Headliners include Kneecap, British rock icons Pulp, DJ duo Disclosure (DJ set) and electronic legends Underworld.
Irish acts on the line-up include The Mary Wallopers, Soda Blonde, Sprints, David Keenan and Muireann Bradley, among many more. With music, art, food and wellness offerings across 18 stages and unique areas, Ireland’s largest independent festival is one not to be missed. All Together Now is currently sold out, but keep an eye out for resale tickets.
Check out our Festival Guide for even more festivals and concerts across Ireland this summer.
