Night & Day Festival Drops Huge New Line-up Additions
By The Night & Day Festival has stacked the deck even higher, unveiling a fresh wave of additions that pushes its already loaded 2026 lineup into genuinely unmissable territory. Set against the wild backdrop of the beautiful Lough Key Forest Park in County Roscommon from May 29–31, the festival has confirmed that The Boomtown Rats, Big Country, Soda Blonde, Cardinals and Lemoncello will all take to the stage.
Already boasting an enviable bill, this latest announcement sees Night & Day confidently flexing its range — pairing bona fide rock legends with some of Ireland’s most exciting contemporary voices. From the new-wave fire of The Boomtown Rats and the anthemic heft of Big Country to the modern alt-pop sheen of Soda Blonde and the rising indie pull of Cardinals and Lemoncello, the additions round out a lineup that feels both carefully curated and thrillingly ambitious.
With heritage acts and next-gen talent colliding in one of Ireland’s most picturesque festival settings, Night & Day 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark edition — and one that’s very much refusing to play it safe.
The Festival’s Culture and Future
As Night and Day enters its fifth year, the evolution of its lineup mirrors the broader growth of Ireland’s festival circuit. There’s a clear commitment to showcasing homegrown talent alongside established international names, a balance that has helped build a loyal and diverse audience.
It’s this blend — where new talent feels as significant as legendary acts — that differentiates Night and Day from other festivals. Whether you’re there for nostalgia or to discover your next favourite band, this edition promises something for every type of music lover
Tickets are available from the link below, but they are going fast
Full Night & Day Festival 2026 Lineup
The Boomtown Rats
The Saw Doctors
The HotHouse Flowers
Soda Blonde
Richard Thompson
Paddy Casey
Big Country
Jenny Greene
Cardinals
Seamie O’Dowd
These Charming Men
M(h)aol
THUMPER
Lemoncello
Bannered Mare
The Complete Stone Roses
George Houston
David Geraghty
SexyTadhg
The Dark Well
Mayfield Sound
Cronin
Seamus Rutledge
ARLENE
Steven Howard
The Vibes
BABYRAT
MacHenry and The Dog Roses
Deirdre Cunningham
Note To Self
James Biggins
Banbha