Caribou, Soulwax and Father John Misty are set to headline Beyond the Pale 2026

Ready for the return of Ireland’s best boutique festival?

There's nothing quite like festival season. Chilling with your mates, sipping drinks in the summer sun and watching some epic live acts—it's hard to beat it!

Although we are far out from festival season during this gloomy winter, the prep for everyone's favourite time of the year starts now. 

Taking place across June 12th to 14th at the picturesque Glendalough Estate in Co. Wicklow, Beyond The Pale is returning for its fifth edition in 2026 under FUEL’s festival management. 

Located only 30 minutes from Dublin, Beyond the Pale should definitely be added to your must-go festivals next summer.

Recognised as IMRO Best Small Live Music Festival of the Year, Beyond the Pale offers a great mix of international talent, Irish favourites, and breakthrough artists. For those night owls among us, they also have plenty of late-night areas for anyone who wants to keep the fun going all day long. 

Caribou, Soulwax, Father John Misty, BIIRD, Groove Armada and Jamie xx have just been revealed as some of the performers for Beyond the Pale 2026. With more acts set to be announced in 2026, next year's festival is set to be unmissable. 

What makes Beyond the Pale so special is there's something for everyone to do. While it of course offers outstanding musical performances, it is so much more than just a music festival. Beyond the Pale has a unique blend of world-class music, arts, food, and wellness, providing a full festival experience for everyone to enjoy. 

For those of us not wanting to live off protein bars and instant noodles for the weekend, they offer curated dining experiences. Expect chef-led pop-ups and Beyond The Plate tastings over the weekend, along with the chance to taste test some craft cocktails, wines, and local brews. Who says you can’t expand your palate at a festival?

Festivals don’t always have to mean drinking all day and terrible hangovers. Beyond the Pale is set to have some much-needed wholesome wellness spaces, such as the Acushla Wellness Field lined with saunas and cold dips and offering massages and gorgeous sunrise yoga. Taking some zen time before embarking on an epic day of fun with friends sounds perfect to me! 

Expect epic outdoor activities too like forest foraging and birdwatching. With the backdrop of the gorgeous Glendalough Estate’s wonderful woods, beautiful lakes, and epic open skies, returning to nature has never sounded better.  

Beyond the Pale also has an amazing arts programme full of comedy, theatre and cabaret acts taking place over the weekend, which sounds perfect if you want to sit and soak up some culture. 

It also offers an elevated boutique luxury camping experience, meaning you don't have to slum it in a flooded tent when it ultimately starts to rain. Stay in style with a wide range of boutique glamping and campervan stays available.

There will also be a Beyond The Trail charity hike supporting Dublin Simon Community taking place over the course of the weekend. With over €19,000 raised in 2025, this is a great way to meet new people while supporting a great cause.

So if you’re looking for a comprehensive festival experience, Beyond the Pale has you sorted.

Presale tickets go on sale from 10am on Thursday, November 20th, while general sale starts at 10am on Friday, November 21st. Tickets are available to buy at https://www.itsbeyondthepale.ie/ and make sure you hurry and nab one before they all sell out! 

With Christmas fast approaching, this can be an expensive time of the year so why not avail of their flexible instalment ticket plan.

Get ready for the ultimate weekend with friends at Beyond the Pale 2026.