After great anticipation, KnockanStockan returns for 2019. With a heavy emphasis on their ethos which is to support and “Love New Music”, an impressive first line-up announcement sets the bar high.

A true representation of the high calibre of music in Ireland, this first announcement presents the beginning of an exceptionally eclectic line-up, a great mix of homegrown talent and international artists of critical acclaim fitting for all musical tastes:

Just Mustard | Bicurious | Joshua Burnside | Cherym | The Pale | BOUTS | Kitt Philippa | PowPig | Shookrah | Luka Palm | THUMPER | Dead Label | Silverbacks | Junior Brother | Farah Elle | The Scratch | Hot Cops | Paddy Dennehy | Soft Boy DJs | LemonCello | Words That Burn | KNEECAP | Cooks But We’re Chefs | TPM | Kean Kavanagh | Nealo | Rowan | Hatchlings | Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies | Mankyy & Clerk 5  | Ailie | GavinDaVinci | Hazey Haze | Synk

A diverse musical line-up will be accompanied by additional treats for festival fans this year, featuring new collaborations, several international artists, spectacular new stage designs, new areas to explore, an array of art installations and endless performance art in many glorious forms. Each new addition to the festival will be a tasteful continuation to the KnockanStockan we know and love with additional features both complementing and elevating the festival’s remarkable reputation.

Carlsberg Unfiltered, the headline sponsor of KnockanStockan 2019, is back again, bigger and better this year, with a Danish inspired venue. Inspired by Danish values of simplicity and connection with nature, which works in harmony with the beautiful backdrop of KnockanStockan at the lakes of Blessington. Guests can sit and watch performance art, intimate collaborations, interviews, comedy by day and dance to some of Ireland’s finest DJ collectives play on a stage in the centre of the festivities.

A much-loved family friendly event, KnockanStockan is Ireland’s Premiere Small Festival which has earned the festival many awards throughout the years such as Best Line Up, Best Small Festival, Best Family Festival and Best Social Responsibility Award.

Not long after going on sale, Early Bird tickets to KS2019 have already sold out, a sure sign of excitement for the festival’s return:

3 Day Festival Ticket (FRI-SUN CAMPING) €155

2 Day Festival Ticket (SAT & SUN CAMPING) €135

1 Day Festival (SUN DAY TICKET) Ticket €65

Campervan Tickets €50

Bus Tickets €20 Dublin Return

Boutique Tents available here

Check out the 2019 first line up acts on Spotify below: