Beyond The Pale confirms 2026 return with new management and major music line-up

Beyond The Pale returns to Wicklow under new management, unveiling its first 2026 acts and expanding its arts and culture offering

Ireland’s boutique festival will return to Glendalough Estate, Co Wicklow, from June 12 to 14 under new management

Beyond The Pale festival will return next summer after it has “firmly secured” its future.

Ireland’s boutique festival will return to Glendalough Estate, Co Wicklow, from June 12 to 14 under new management.

With FUEL’s festival management, organisers said the event will not only reach its fifth-year milestone but also mark a “future firmly secured and a win for independent festivals."

In June, there had been concerns the festival would be cancelled after on-site suppliers and workers were told by organisers the event was not going ahead – and some had even started to dismantle stages and infrastructure.

Ultimately, the organisers issued a statement confirming the event would go ahead.

Hailed for its “outstanding music line-ups”, the three-day celebration of music, art, food, and wellness has launched its first wave of the line-up featuring an eclectic mix of international talent, homegrown favourites, and breakthrough artists.

The 2026 line-up will include Canadian electronic trailblazer Caribou, Belgian electronic duo Soulwax, and renowned American singer-songwriter Father John Misty.

Organisers confirmed further announcements will follow in early 2026, spotlighting global names and emerging talent. 

Alongside the music, the festival will unveil an expanded programme that has always been central to its appeal, stretching far beyond the stage with late-night areas and an arts and cultural line-up.

Commenting on the festival experience, organisers said: “We’re curating world-class music, arts, culture and food, with boutique luxury layered throughout, from glamping and wellness to chef-led restaurant pop-ups. 

"Just 30 minutes from Dublin, festival-goers can enjoy all as a full-weekend experience or the ideal one-day escape.” 

Beyond The Trail returns this year as part of the festival’s ongoing charity partnership with Dublin Simon Community. Last June, €19,000 was raised for the charity.

Pre-sale tickets go on sale on Thursday, November 20 at 10am via the festival’s official website and Ticketmaster.