Beyond The Pale 2026: Primal Scream and Bricknasty lead new wave of artist announcements

With less than five months to go until Beyond The Pale returns to the beautiful surrounds of Glendalough Estate in Co. Wicklow (from June 12–14), a new wave of acts have been added to the line-up – including newly revealed headliners Primal Scream, in what's set to be their only Irish show of summer 2026, and Bricknasty, one of the most buzzed-about live acts in Ireland.

As revealed in this morning's announcement, Ireland's leading boutique festival is also set to play host to the long-awaited Irish debut of acclaimed Canadian electronic producer Marie Davidson, as well as Belfast-born electronic artist Max Cooper's immersive, full-scale audiovisual show.

Meanwhile, Jamaican reggae legend and long-time Massive Attack collaborator Horace Andy will be treating festival-goers to his first Irish performance in almost two decades, alongside an eight-piece band, billed as Horace Andy & the Dub Asante Band feat. Matic Horns.

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Also announced is Gui Boratto, the renowned Brazilian electronic music producer and DJ, who's returning for his first Irish show in eight years, and his first-ever Irish festival appearance.

Melodic DJs will host Beyond The Pale’s Cirrus Garden on the Saturday night of the festival, with Gui Boratto among those performing. The full Melodic stage takeover will be announced in the coming months.

The 2026 edition of Beyond The Pale will also feature a performance from Irvine Welsh, the acclaimed Scottish author of Trainspotting.

Other new music acts to look forward to include Gabriels (DJ set), DUG and Shark School – as well as a special set from Glasshouse Ensemble and Dublin Gospel Choir, who will be performing Spiritualized's 1997 classic Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space.

Featuring an unmissable mix of international talent, homegrown favourites and breakthrough acts, these new additions join a line-up that already includes headliners Caribou, Soulwax, and Father John Misty.

Other previously announced acts include: Honey Dijon, Of Monsters & Men, BIIRD, Groove Armada (DJ set), Sister Sledge, Kojaque, Moodymann, Claptone, 2ManyDJs, Princess Nokia, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Christian Löffler, Jan Blomqvist Band, NewDad, Σtella, The Sabres of Paradise, Nabihah Iqbal (live), Kittin, TSHA, Ela Minus, Cliffords, Mr Scruff, Nouvelle Vague, Kormac, Róis, Fejká, CC:Disco!, Madra Salach, AliA, SexyTadhg, and Stomptown Brass Band performs Jamie xx.

Bricknasty

The eagerly awaited Co. Wicklow festival is set to unveil even more programming across music, arts, culture, food, and wellness over the coming weeks and months, as well as updates on the festival's stages – including the iconic Main Stage, Selective Memory, Cirrus Garden, and the late-night areas.

Located just 30 minutes from Dublin, Beyond The Pale can be embraced as either a full weekend camping experience, or the ultimate day festival – offering campsite saunas, cold-water dips, restaurant pop-ups and more.

Phase 2 tickets for Beyond The Pale 2026 are nearly sold out – and the four-payment ticket instalment plans are available until this Sunday, January 31 (or until they sell out).

Boutique camping is also available – with glampers getting access to pre-pitched bell tents, boutique toilets and showers, a private bar, free phone-charging points, and a chill-out area. The on-site Parlour offers hair-styling facilities, with professional makeup artists and stylists available to pre‑book. Sauna and hot-tub sessions within the glamping area can also be reserved.

A new Boutique Camping Deposit Scheme is now available, allowing glampers to secure pre-pitched accommodation with a €200 deposit, with the remaining balance due in May.

For more, see itsbeyondthepale.ie