- Music
- 12 Jun 25
Villagers to headline Hibernacle Festival in Dublin
The new festival will also include spoken word performances as well as a space for movement and mindfulness practices
Villagers will headline the upcoming Hibernacle Festival, which is set to take place on July 4-6 at Orlagh House in Rathfarnham, Dublin.
The three-day music and arts gathering recently announced its second wave of programming, featuring a blend of established artists, rising talent and immersive experiences.
Led by songwriter Conor O’Brien, Villagers will perform a special acoustic set at the festival. The performance comes on the heels of O’Brien’s sixth studio album, That Golden Time, released in 2023.
The festival's current lineup includes a diverse range of Irish artists such as Pillow Queens, Lisa Hannigan, Ye Vagabonds, Wallis Bird, Jape, Ailbhe Reddy, Gráinne Hunt, Áine Tyrrell, George Murphy & Players and DJ Sally Cinnamon. Additional secret guests and collaborative performances are expected to be announced closer to the event.
New additions to the weekend’s programme include late-night "Sitting Room Sessions" in Orlagh House’s drawing room, featuring traditional ballads and singalongs led by George Murphy & Players. DJ Sally Cinnamon will curate nightly sets in the main indoor hall, spinning indie, soul, disco and electronic music.
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The festival will also feature "Secret Garden Sessions" and pop-up performances across the estate grounds. Belfast-based artist Dani Larkin is among the confirmed performers, along with emerging acts such as We’re Not Together and Ballymun singer-songwriter Eddie Winston.
Beyond music, Hibernacle will offer spoken word performances, including a reading by poet Emmet O’Brien. "Whisht: A Quiet Gathering," curated by Deirdre Creasey, will provide a reflective space in Orlagh’s gardens for movement and mindfulness practices.
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