Gig News

Forbidden Fruit Festival 2026 – announces new wave of artists plus the day-by-day lineup

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.

Announced today 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 via forbiddenfruit.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.

SATURDAY NEW ADDITIONS
KETTAMA
NIA ARCHIVES
Ben Böhmer (Live)
Bricknasty
ZULAN
SHEE
Travy & Elzzz
Curtisy
Real Lies
Sugabooo & Lil Skag
Delilah
mischa and the bear
Roe Byrne
RuntheRed
Trinity Orchestra
Plus many more to be announced

SUNDAY NEW ADDITIONS
KAYTRANADA
JOY CROOKES
¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U
Folamour
INTERPLANETARY CRIMINAL
HORSEGIIRL
MPH
SALLY C
BASSVICTIM
MOIO
Jensen McRae
1tbsp
Riria
Avenue68
Post-Party
Jessica Doolan

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.

LINK TO ARTIST & FESTIVAL IMAGERY

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 via forbiddenfruit.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