Night & Day Festival Returns to Lough Key for 2026

I’m delighted to say that Night & Day Festival is coming back to Lough Key Forest & Activity Park for 2026, and I don’t think I’m the only one who’s excited. Few things beat the atmosphere of a music festival set among our woods, water and open spaces — it just feels right here.

The first line-up announcement has already created a great buzz. The Saw Doctors are returning and they’re guaranteed to pull a massive crowd with their legendary live energy and singalong favourites. They’ll be sharing the bill with a brilliant mix of artists including Paddy Casey, Hot House Flowers, Richard Thompson, Jenny Greene and many more. And the best part? There’s another wave of acts coming in the New Year, so we’re only getting started.

Hosting Night & Day is always a proud moment for us in Lough Key. It’s the only weekend camping music festival in the north-west, and there’s something special about seeing tents pop up throughout the grounds, families wandering down to the lake in the morning, and people discovering parts of the park they’ve never seen before. Between the music, the trails, the viewpoints and the water, it creates a festival experience that feels a bit different — in all the right ways.

It’s also a huge boost for Boyle and the surrounding areas. Every time Night & Day returns, visitors tell us the same thing: they love the welcome they get in Boyle and Lough Key.

As we look towards May 2026, we’re already gearing up on our side — preparing the grounds layout, planning the visitor routes, and working with the festival organisers to make sure everything runs smoothly. And of course, we’ll be ready to greet everyone who chooses to spend the weekend camping under the trees with us.

More acts will be announced soon, so keep an eye on Night & Day’s channels — it’s shaping up to be another unforgettable weekend in Lough Key. Night & Day 2026 website

See you at the festival!

Dermot