Primal Scream To Provide Exclusive Irish Headline Show In Wicklow As Beyond The Pale Lifts January Blues

Beyond The Pale Unveils New Wave of Artists for 2026, Including Exclusive Irish Show from Primal Scream

Beyond The Pale, Ireland’s leading boutique music and arts festival, has unveiled a new wave of artists for 2026 with a further twelve standout acts added to the lineup in the stunning surroundings of Glendalough Estate in June.

Primal Scream, one of the most influential Scottish rock bands of the past four decades, has been confirmed as a new announced headliner. The performance will mark their only Irish show of summer 2026.

They are joined by Bricknasty, a Ballymun-based collective who have rapidly become one of Ireland’s most talked-about live acts; Marie Davidson (Live), performing her first-ever live show in Ireland; Max Cooper (3D/AV Live), bringing his immersive full-scale audiovisual performance to Wicklow; and Horace Andy & the Dub Asante Band feat.

Matic Horns, marking the Jamaican reggae legend’s first Irish performance in almost 20 years, supported by an eight-piece band.

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

Gui Boratto will perform as part of a Melodic takeover of the Cirrus Garden on Saturday night, with the full stage lineup to be announced in the coming months.

Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie (Credit Adam Peter Johnson)

Culture Vultures Unite!

Beyond The Pale also welcomes Irvine Welsh, the acclaimed Scottish author of Trainspotting, who will perform at the festival as part of its expanding cultural programme.

Beyond The Pale continues to place a strong emphasis on arts and culture. This year’s arts callout received over 450 applications from Ireland and internationally, spanning theatre, visual art, spoken word, installations, workshops, circus, cabaret, comedy, and roaming performances.

Catering For All Tastes

Additional newly announced acts include Gabriels (DJ set), DUG, Shark School, and a special performance of Ladies & Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space — the Spiritualized classic — presented by Glasshouse Ensemble & Dublin Gospel Choir.

These artists join previously announced headliners Caribou, Soulwax, and Father John Misty, alongside Honey Dijon, Groove Armada (DJ set), Sister Sledge, Kojaque, Moodymann, Claptone, 2ManyDJs, Princess Nokia, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Christian Löffler, Jan Blomqvist Band, NewDad, Kittin, TSHA, Mr Scruff, Nouvelle Vague, Kormac, and many more.

Further music announcements are expected in the coming months, alongside updates on the festival’s stages, including the Main Stage, Selective Memory, Cirrus Garden, and the festival’s renowned late-night areas.

Festival Mod-Cons!

Festival-goers can choose between a full weekend camping experience or day festival options, with boutique amenities throughout, including glamping, campsite saunas, cold water dips, and a series of chef-led restaurant pop-ups yet to be announced.

Tickets are in high demand, with Phase 2 tickets nearly sold out.

A limited number of ticket instalment plans remain available until Sunday, January 31, or until sold out, with first payments starting from under €75 for a three-day weekend ticket.

Boutique camping upgrades are also available, including pre-pitched bell tents, luxury facilities, a private bar, and wellness amenities.

A new Boutique Camping Deposit Scheme allows glampers to secure accommodation with a €200 deposit, with the remaining balance due in May. This offer is available until April 1, 2026.

Tickets are on sale now via itsbeyondthepale.ie and Ticketmaster.