The fifth chapter of All Together Now returns to the stunning Curraghmore Estate in Waterford on the August bank holiday weekend and it looks like it'll be a good 'un.
All Together, Ireland's largest independent festival, promises to be a bumper weekend of music, art, food and wellness.
With an awesome line-up of acts, festival-goers will be treated to beautiful beats and good vibes from Jorja Smith, James Vincent McMorrow, Declan McKenna and the Trinity Orchestra on Friday night; The National, Róisín Murphy, The Mary Wallopers, Natasha Beddingfield and Sing Along Social on Saturday; and The Prodigy, Future Islands, Barry Can't Swim Live, The Wailers and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra on Sunday. Talk about music to our ears!
The Top 10 acts to see at Altogether Now
More than 25,000 are revellers expected to descend on the Co Waterford estate for this year's festival - here's everything you need to know.
When and where
The festival takes place from Friday, 2 August, to Sunday, 4 August, at Curraghmore Estate in Co Waterford. Early entry is available to all ticket holders on Thursday, 1 August, opening at 4pm. The last entry is at 10pm each night.
Line-up
Fans are set to be treated to a delicious array of acts over the three nights.
On Friday, Jorja Smith, James Vincent McMorrow, Declan McKenna and the Trinity Orchestra will be bringing good vibes and even better beats to the Main Stage. Over the course of the day and evening, festival-goers will be treated to even more delicious sounds from the likes of Kölsch, Maribou State, Ross From Friends presents Bubble Love, Shiv and special guest, Fizzy Orange and DJ Aya.
On Saturday, The Main Stage will be in the glorious presence of The National, Róisín Murphy, The Mary Wallopers, Natasha Beddingfield and Sing Along Social. Once again, there will be a bevvy of stellar acts performing from King Kong Company, Gemma Dunleavy, Overhead, The Albatross and Soda Blonde to Sama Abdulhadi, Ezra Williams, Panti Bliss and Sam Alfred.
The right notes continue to be played on Sunday at The Main Stage with The Prodigy, Future Islands, Barry Can't Swim Live, The Wailers and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and guests performing the stunning music of Sinéad O'Connor, Shane MacGowan and Christy Dignam.
Closing out the much-loved festival are NewDad, Hot Chip (DJ), Puzzy Wranglers, Aby Coulibaly, Babel Brass and C Frim.
Getting there
It's recommended that festival goers use public transport or car share to All Together Now.
Festival organisers previously advised people not to follow directions on Google Maps or a sat nav as they will not get you all the way to the festival site. For those driving - do not travel to the festival via Carrick-on-Suir.
Bus Éireann's Expressway will run return bus services from Dublin, Cork and Waterford to the festival site.
Festival opening and closing times
Access to the campsite will be open from 4pm on Thursday, 1 August. Festival gates are open from 9am until 10pm each day.
Can I still buy tickets
At the time of writing, weekend camping tickets priced at €249, excluding the booking fee, are still available from Ticketmaster. Organisers warn people not to buy tickets from unofficial sources.
Age restrictions
You must be aged 21 or over to gain access to All Together Now with the exception of children aged 12 or below who must be accompanied by a paying adult. There is a maximum limit of two 12 and under children per adult.
Those wishing to stay in designated family camping must have a Family Weekend ticket and be accompanied by their children aged 12 and under. Persons aged 13-20 are not allowed entry to the festival site.
Festival checklist
Entry Ticket and ID
Medication, if required. Please keep it in its original container
Clothing for all weather and comfortable footwear
Camping equipment including a sleeping bag and ground mat
An empty reusable bottle of any size
Refuse sacks for rubbish, recycling and any wet/dirty clothing
What else should I be aware of
Alcohol:
Each person on a weekend camping ticket is allowed to bring 24 cans OR 1 litre of spirits OR 1.5 litres of wine for personal consumption subject to initial entry only. These can be brought into the campsite and main arena. No glass bottles are allowed.
Food:
You can bring food provided that it is pre-packaged/precooked. You are not permitted to cook onsite or bring any BBQ or gas cookers. There will be a wide and varied selection of food stalls for festival goers.
Phone Charging:
There will be phone charging facilities on site. It would be wise to ensure phones are fully charged before going to the festival.
Banned Items:
Stringent searches will be conducted upon entry to the festival. Items not allowed include: fireworks, Chinese Lanterns, flares, high power torches, illicit drugs, glass, animals (except guide dogs), gas cylinders, petrol generators, BBQs, gazebos, flag poles, garden furniture, laser pens, professional photographic equipment, selfie sticks, drones, umbrellas, spray canisters, megaphones and high vis clothing.
Toilets and Showers:
Toilets will be located around the festival site. Showers will be available in the campsites. They will open at 7am - 12pm and 4pm - 7pm.
Cashless Event:
The festival's bars and traders will be cashless and accept cards and contactless payments only.
Disabled Access:
Everyone attending All Together Now Festival needs to purchase a general weekend camping ticket.
Once you have purchased your weekend camping ticket, you will then need to apply for access/mobility impaired campsite and facilities on site.
All Together Now takes place in Curraghmore Estate, Co. Waterford on 1 - 4 August.
