Love Is A Stranger – announce next instalment of festival in Cork

Another Love Story, IMRO Best Small Live Music Festival 2024/25, are delighted to bring the latest edition of their roaming mini festival series to the rolling landscape of East Cork to present Love Is A Stranger in the verdant and unique setting of Ballyvolane House, Co.Cork Saturday Aug 16th 2025.

A One Day/Night offering – Love Is A Stranger BV 25 offers very limited SaturdayDay Tickets & Saturday Overnight Camping Tickets with very select Friday Early Access available as an Add On – complete with a selection of boutique accommodation options unique to Ballyvolane House, which is a glamping and boutique hotel destination in its own right. 

Love Is A Stranger: Ballyvolane House brings  the customary mix of ALS magic to bear on a truly beautiful venue, and another carefully chosen selection of contemporary Irish artists & international guests performing across intimate & atmospheric settings throughout the day & into the long summer night.

The second 2025 edition features a finely curated lineup that brings together a host of acclaimed Irish and international acts, who will soundtrack the festival. Artists include:

Optimo (Espacio) (UK) | The Sunday Times

Elaine Howley | Niamh Regan | The Outside (Live) | Lullahush (Live)
Peter Voeglaar (Live) | Jar Jar Jr. | David Murphy | Fixity

The ALS Shift Shack Soundsystem feat. Efa O’Neill & More
With Many More TBA…

LIASBV25 also comes complete with a complimentary selection of artisan food and drink providers and all of the beauty and richness of the Cork countryside amidst the late summer haze.

Love Is A Stranger : Ballyvolane House 2025 is kindly presented with the support of Cork County Council, Pure Cork & Failte Ireland.

LIAS BV 25 | Tickets & Event Info:

⁠Love Is A Stranger runs as an intimate one day + night event, with very limited Overnight Camping / Camper Van Attendee Tickets, and Day Attendee Tickets available:⁠

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–  Saturday Day & Overnight Attendee Tickets : from €65.00 + Fees

–  Family Day (Only) Tickets [2 Adults & 2 x Kids U12] : €150.00 + Fees

–  Friday Early Access & Welcome Event : Very Limited Available.

⁠⁠* Attendee’s must hold an Overnight Attendee Ticket to gain entry to the Campsite / Camper Van Area. ⁠

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LIAS Ballyvolane House is an Over 20’s event.  U12s are permitted, if with a guardian, and must be registered to attend. ID required.

Gates & Campsite open 12 noon Saturday August 16th | Event runs 13:00 – 02.00.

Last Entry 20.00 Sat Aug 16th | Campsite closes 12 noon Sunday August 17th.

Food & Drink

LIAS will feature a host of delicious local artisan food providers.

LIAS is a BYO event.

Busses
Return Bus from Cork City – Ballyvolane for Day Attendees Only.