The When Next We Meet festival returns to Clonmel this June bank holiday weekend, with Ye Vagabonds and Bell X1 announced as headliners.

Now in its third year, this “small-scale-big-heart” concert series has steadily carved out a niche as a standout event on the Irish music festival calendar.

For this year’s iteration, organisers have reimagined the festival grounds, expanding capacity while retaining the festival’s unique atmosphere.

On Saturday, 1 June, award-winning folk group Ye Vagabonds will play the main stage with a full band performance. The following day sees Bell X1 deliver their show  to an intimate audience of just several hundred people.

 

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"We're thrilled to bring When Next We Meet back to audiences this year," says Kate Twohig, festival co-director. "After two successful years, we're confident in making slight changes for 2024. Our goal isn't to go 'bigger and better'—it's about preserving the cosy, relaxed atmosphere that attendees love while offering an unforgettable line-up of acts in the stunning setting of Raheen House."

Festival organisers, Twohig and Eoin Hally, who are local artists themselves, established the event to address a gap in year-round original music programming.

After two years of showcasing acoustic acts on a smaller stage, plans are in place for a larger second stage to accommodate full bands.

Weekend tickets are on sale now and start from €70 via the festival’s website. Additionally, after-party passes will be available for purchase at the time of ticket booking.