Keeping you Abreast: Your guide to some of the big music festivals this summer

Considering going to a music festival this summer, but not sure which one? Here is your rough guide to what is going down where over the coming months.

Forbidden Fruit

Forbidden Fruit is taking place this weekend so you’d want to get on your skates if you are planning a trip to Kilmainham this weekend.

When: June 1^st – 2^nd

Where: Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin

Main acts: Kasabian, Chic, James Blake, Primal Scream while comedy acts include Kevin McAleer, David McSavage, Colin Murphy and The Nualas

Tickets: €54.50 for one-day pass, €99.50 for two-day pass.

More information: Forbidden Fruit

Oxegen

Back after a year sabattical last summer, there has been huge anticipation for this summer’s event with thousands set to flock to Punchestown for the August Bank Holiday weekend.

When: August 2^nd,^, 3^rd, 4^th

Where: Punchestown Racecourse

Main acts: David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Snoop Dogg, Labrinth, Example, Soul Wax

Tickets: 3 day camping €149.50, 3 day non-camping €129.50

More information: Oxegen.ie

Electric Picnic

The music festival in Laois marks the 10^th anniversary of the popular event and this year the line-up looks pretty impressive.

When: August 30 – September 1^st

Where: Stradbally, Co. Laois

Main acts: Fatboy Slim, Bjork, Arctic Monkeys, Wu-Tang Clan, Space Shifters, Mick Flannery

Tickets: Sunday €85.00, weekend ticket before July 28th €189.50 and weekend ticket after July 28^th €229.50

More information: Electric Picnic

Sea Sessions

What could be better than surfing, music and skating for a weekend in Donegal? Very little we think you will find.

When: June 21 – 23 2013

Where: Bundoran, Co. Donegal

Main acts: The Original Rudeboys, Bastille, Therapy?, The Strypes, Xavier Rudd, Fat Freddy’s Drop

Tickets: Weekend camping with ticket €109, Weekend ticket €89, Friday ticket €49.99

More information: Sea Sessions

Slane Castle

The Meath venue has played host to some of the biggest names in music and this year another two well-known names will be rocking up at Slane.

When: Bon Jovi, June 15, Eminem August 17

Where: Slane Castle, Co.Meath

Tickets: Bon Jove €79- €215, Eminem €79 - €215

More information: Slane Castle