Forbidden Fruit Festival 2026

Sunny days are coming! Dublin’s longest-running city-centre festival returns for another Bank Holiday weekend at the iconic grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2026, the 14th edition of Forbidden Fruit brings the very best in electronic, hip hop and alternative music to five stages and the first wave of artists is here to get you pumped

New Artists Announced plus Day-By-Day Breakdown

Pre-Sale Tickets & Instalment Options Via Ticketmaster Ireland

Pre-Sale: Thursday, 05 March 9AM

General On-Sale: Friday, 06 March 9AM

Sunny days are officially on the horizon as Dublin’s longest-running city-centre festival returns to the iconic grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Forbidden Fruit 2026 lands on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May for its 14th edition, bringing world-class electronic, hip hop and alternative artists across five stages. The first wave set the tone with an impressive mix of global and Irish talent, from weekend headliners Kaytranada, Kettama, Nia Archives and Joy Crookes to standout names such as Interplanetary Criminal, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Shee, Horsegiiirl, Zulan and MOIO.

Today, we announce a brand-new wave of artists, plus the full day-by-day breakdown for Saturday and Sunday. Day Tickets go on sale this Friday, 6 March at 9AM. Pre-Sale available Thursday, 5 March, 9AM. Sign up viaforbiddenfruit.ie. With over 80% of all tickets already snapped up, it’s time to move quickly; remaining tiers and day tickets are expected to follow suit.

** DAY-BY-DAY plus NEWLY ANNOUNCED ARTISTS **

RTÉ 2FM RISING STAGE RETURNS

The much-loved RTÉ 2FM Rising Stage is back for 2026, once again showcasing some of Ireland’s most exciting emerging artists. From breakthrough voices to future festival headliners, this dedicated stage remains a cornerstone of Forbidden Fruit’s commitment to championing the next wave of Irish talent, featuring Aby Coulibaly, April, Curtisy, F3Miii, Jessica Doolan, mischa and the bear, Roe Byrne, RuntheRed , and more to be announced.

TICKET INFO 

Day tickets go on sale this Friday, 6 March at 9 AM. Pre-Sale will be available on Thursday, 5 March, 9 AM. Sign-up available viaforbiddenfruit.ie

Weekend Tickets: 

Tier 1 Weekend – €145.00 (Sold Out)

Tier 2 Weekend – €165.00 (Sold Out)

Tier 3 Weekend – €185.00 (Sold Out)

Tier 4 Weekend – €205.50 (Limited Remaining)

Day Tickets:

Tier 1 – €99

Tier 2 – €112

Instalment Plan:

Fewer than 300 remain.

Three-payment plan: priced at €68.50 per month for 3 withdrawals. A total price of €205.50, including all fees.

Strictly Over 18’s | Subject to license | All tickets include a service fee of up to €10.50