The Waterboys, Mick Flannery & Susan O’Neill to headline When Next We Meet festival

When Next We Meet festival has announced its return for 2026.

The festival is set to take place over the June Bank Holiday weekend from Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31, on the grounds of Raheen House, Clonmel.

Now in its fifth year, the first artists announced for the 2026 edition include The Waterboys, who will headline on Sunday, May 31.

Led by Mike Scott, the band are known for hits that span rock, folk and Celtic traditions, with songs including 'The Whole of the Moon' and 'Fisherman's Blues'.

Mike Flannery and Susan O’Neill will perform together as part of the weekend on Saturday, May 30.

Their collaborative album, In the Game (2021), earned the pair the No. 1 spot on the Independent Album Chart.

Joined by a full band, the duo will play material from the record alongside pieces from their own catalogues.

The Tipperary-based festival has previously featured Irish artists including Ye Vagabonds, Bell X1, Villagers and Lisa Hannigan.

More acts are set to be announced over the coming months.

Early bird tickets are available now at whennextwemeet.ie