First wave of acts announced as WellFest expands to Northern Ireland

The first-look line-up for the festival includes Newry native Maeve Madden, Olympic and world champion gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, and Belfast-born therapist Owen O’Kane

The first wave of acts announced sets the tone for WellFest’s Northern Ireland debut at Ormeau Park, with a line-up of international names and further programme announcements to come in 2026.

Ireland’s largest outdoor fitness and wellness festival, WellFest, has announced its expansion to Belfast, bringing the WellFest experience to Northern Irish audiences for the first time next September.

The first-look line-up for the festival includes Newry native Maeve Madden, Olympic and world champion gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, Belfast-born therapist Owen O’Kane, yoga expert Dr Rebekah Jade, Paralympic champion Ellen Keane, former Gladiator Glenn Wilkinson, and fitness trainer Kathryn McKinstry.