MOMENTUM Brand New Festival Announced For Galway
By Momentum Builds in The West as a New Live Concert Series Takes Shape for May Bank Holiday Weekend 2026
1 – 4 May 2026
Oranmore, Co. Galway
Tickets on sale now from www.momentumfestival.ie and ticketmaster.ie
Momentum is building in the west of Ireland as Momentum Festival, a new independent live concert series, takes shape in Oranmore, Co. Galway for the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2026.
Arriving with purpose and pace, Momentum today announces the first three nights of the festival–Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May–with a fourth line-up still to be revealed for Monday 4th May.
The weekend will see performances from Irish rock icons, The Stunning; chart-topping purveyors of exhilarating anthems, The Coronas; and a sing-along like no other as The Big Day Out comes to the West for the first time, bringing 90s and 00s nostalgia from B*witched, D:Ream, Rednex and Mark McCabe, all hosted by Fergal D’Arcy. All performances will take place under The Crescendo Tent in Ard Na Mara, Oranmore – a tented live music space with a nightly capacity of 4,200. Designed to elevate the live experience while keeping audiences close to the moment, the venue forms the beating heart of Momentum’s first chapter.
Set in Galway’s Wild Atlantic Way village of Oranmore, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing towns, Momentum Festival draws on a catchment of approximately 75,000 people, alongside strong regional and visitor appeal. The setting brings artists, culture and community to life, placing local businesses prominently on the map and reinforcing Galway as a rising force for live music and arts. A place of energy, growth and community – Momentum is an experience in the west that is not to be missed.
Momentum Festival is built around flow and forward motion. Each night builds on the last, signalling a programme that unfolds over time rather than standing still. It is a Rising Force of Music & Moment, grounded locally but shaped with ambition. Momentum is the brainchild of BC Ventures, founded by Cian Burke and Trevor Cullinane, both established publican-restaurateurs, alongside Commercial Director Olivia Breene – all three Oranmore residents. Together, the team brings deep local insight, commercial experience and a shared belief in building momentum through live music.
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| Friday 1 May 2026 The Stunning plus special guests Tickets €49.95 + booking fee | Sat 2 May 2026 The Big Day Out feat. B*witched, D:Ream, Rednex, Mark McCabe – Hosted by Fergal D’Arcy Tickets €64.95 + booking fee | Sun 3 May 2026 The Coronas plus special guests Tickets €55.00 + booking fee |
Quote from Olivia Breene of Lateralus B (Commercial Director)
“Momentum Festival is igniting a movement in the West of Ireland, where the pulse of live music meets the energy of our vibrant community. The Big Day Out will take the stage for the first time in the west, featuring nostalgic dance and pop icons like B*Witched, D: Ream, Mark McCabe, and Rednex—it’s a celebration that promises to be electrifying, with even more exciting acts to be announced!
We’re not just celebrating cherished favorites like The Stunning and The Coronas; we’re also elevating the next wave of Irish talent, with more acts to be announced over the coming months. Cian, Trevor and myself all live in Oranmore and we are so delighted to bring such an exciting experience to our community. We look forward to creating moments that matter and memories shared!
I am incredibly proud that BC Ventures has chosen my company, Lateralus B, to lead the creative and commercial vision for this festival. It’s very exciting to be part of this! Together, we’re set to turn up the volume on Oranmore and make this festival a sensational annual celebration of moments, energy, and community!”
Quote from Cian Burke of BC Ventures (Festival Director): “As a proud Galwegian and as someone who has spent my career in the hospitality sector, I’ve witnessed first-hand the area’s remarkable growth. It’s genuinely exciting to see Oranmore rising to meet that momentum, responding to a growing demand for culture, music and creative pursuits. It’s amazing to be part of something that welcomes such incredible acts and kicks off with a real bang, with Momentum having the potential to evolve into a signature annual event that creates moments that matter for artists, audiences and the wider community, while driving meaningful cultural impact and regional engagement.”
This announcement marks the beginning. In keeping with Momentum’s ethos of building momentum and creating moments that matter, the story will continue to unfold, with further details and additions to be revealed as Momentum carries forward towards the May Bank Holiday Weekend 2026.
Further announcements and information will be revealed in the coming months.
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