This Friday, KnockanStockan kicks off at the Blessington Lakes in Co. Wicklow.

The independent music festival will see 160 Irish acts taking to the event's 6 stages over 3 days. It promises to be a weekend of mesmerising music, art, comedy, talks and theatrical delights.

Some major acts headlining this year include Bitch Falcon, Cathy Davey, Jinx Lennon, The Murder Capital and Toby Kaar.

Meanwhile, KnockanStockan has many new side attractions this year. These include Spirit Animal, an art installation stage, The Danish Quarter, a bar where you can drink pints while looking at the Main Stage and the Unfiltered Stage, a relaxation spot with gorgeous lake vistas where guests can watch performance art, intimate collaborations and interviews in between sets.

Also, new to the festival this year is Knock Knock Comedy, where comedians Andrea Farrell, Immam Idma, Joe Dowlin and Stephen Ryan will perform.

Still not sure how to get to those beautiful Blessington Lakes? There are several KnockanStockan Festival Express buses leaving from Custom House Quay to get you there this weekend.

Plus if your travelling by car, KnockanStockan has a secure car park waiting for you and a trusty shuttle bus travelling from there to the festival field.

Limited Friday 'Early Entry', Saturday & Sunday Camping Tier 3 tickets are still available for the festival. They cost €150 and can be found via knockanstockan.ie.