Headline Act Ticketed
Whistlin' Donkeys
9:45 – 11:30 PM · Saturday 15th August · Main Stage
Ireland's wildest trad-rock outfit headline Garristown 2026 with the biggest set of the weekend. Bring your voice — you'll need it.
August 14th – 16th, 2026
A Weekend of
Music
Garristown, Co. Dublin · Est. 1970
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What's On
Something for Everyone
Live Music
All weekend long across multiple stages & sessions.
Amusements
Fun for all the family from Friday through Sunday.
Vintage Displays
Classic cars, tractors & bikes on show Sunday afternoon.
Food & Traders
Local food trucks, BBQs, veg tents & market stalls.
Pet Show
Show off your beloved pets at the community centre.
Line Dancing
Join in the fun with a 3-hour line dancing session.
Trad Sessions
Live trad music at Gormley's Pub and in the field.
Charity Events
Eddie's Charity Cycle and more community fundraisers.
Saturday Night · Main Stage
The Headliners
One ticket. Three acts. A main stage blowout to close out Saturday night.
Supporting Act Ticketed
All Folk'd Up8:00 – 9:30 PM · Saturday · Main Stage
Supporting act — a seriously good folk-rock five-piece warming up the main stage.
Local Band Ticketed
Manor
7:15 PM · Saturday · Main Stage
A band from the town kicking off the night.
Sunday Night · Free Entry
Sunday Line-up
6:00 PM
Bees Knees
7:30 PM
Mr T and the Keys
9:00 PM
Closing Trad Session
Gormley's Pub
Saturday Night · Ticketed
Don't miss Saturday night.
The Saturday night music festival is ticketed — secure your spot to see the Whistlin' Donkeys, All Folk'd Up and Manor live on the main stage.
- Gates open 7:00 PM
- All ages welcome
- Garristown Village — 15 August 2026
- Free entry to all other festival events
Manor
Local band
7:15 PM
All Folk'd Up
Supporting
8:00 – 9:30 PM
Whistlin' Donkeys
Headline
9:45 – 11:30 PM
Limited tickets · Pay on collection
Feast of the Assumption · 15 August
Blessing of the Graves
The Annual Blessing of the Graves in Garristown Cemetery takes place each year on the evening of 15th August, the Parish Feastday of the Assumption of Our Lady.
5:30pm, Saturday 15th, Garristown Church: Vigil Mass for all those interred in Garristown cemetery.
Then after the Mass, our procession from the church for the Blessing of the Graves, this year at 6:30pm.