The Killarney Festival of Music and Food is guaranteed to be one of this summer’s highlight events with 70 acts performing across seven different stages over Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June.
Music stalwarts Burt Bacharach and Jools Holland, as well as home grown artists such as The Undertones, Declan O’Rourke, Mick Flannery, Wallis Bird and Mundy, are included in the line-up.
Fans of Scottish rockers TEXAS will be delighted to hear that the band will celebrate their 25th anniversary at the festival, with additional headliners and acts to be confirmed in the months leading up to the festival.
The festival, which was previously held in Westport, will bring music, comedy and gourmet food together in one family friendly environment.
Actress and comedienne Deirdre O’Kane and the much-loved Après Match will grace the popular stage of the Comedy Tent.
The Killarney Gourmet Food Village will feature some of the country’s most established restaurants, local artisan food producers and culinary demonstrations from some of the finest Irish celebrity and Michelin Star chefs including Derry Clarke from L’Ecrivain.
Festivalgoers will also have the choice to quench their thirst at the Wine Bar, Craft Beer Lounge or Cocktail Lounge.
Tickets will go on sale this Friday January 23rd. Prices vary from €76 (Adult Saturday or Sunday); €142 (Adult Weekend); €41 (Teen Saturday or Sunday), and €71 (Teen Weekend).
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The Killarney Festival of Music and Food acts include:
Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
TEXAS
Burt Bacharach
The Proclaimers
The Undertones
Wallis Bird
Mick Flannery
Gemma Hayes
Mundy
Paddy Casey
Declan O’Rourke
The 4 Of Us
Something Happens
The Frank & Walters
Daithí
Gangs
Oh Boland
Steven Sharpe & The Broke Straight Boys
Tracey Bruen
Lloyd Yates
For more info check out killarneyfestival.ie, or follow all updates on the festival’s Facebook and Twitter.