Forbidden Fruit has unveiled the first wave of artists for its 2026 return, set for the May Bank Holiday weekend on 30th - 31st May, 2026 at the iconic Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The long running Dublin favourite once again blends cutting edge electronic sounds with alternative R&B, soul and underground club culture.

Leading the announcement is Canadian electronic R&B innovator Kaytranada, joined by Galway’s euphoric techno export Kettama, UK jungle powerhouse Nia Archives and modern soul standout Joy Crookes. The lineup also features Irish house talent Shee, viral Tokyo DJ ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, Interplanetary Criminal, Bricknasty and Berlin based Belfast selector Sally C, alongside Irish debuts from MPH, HORSEGIIRL, ZULAN and MOIO.

Pre sale tickets go live Thursday, 12th February, 2026 at 9am via Ticketmaster Ireland, with general sales launching Friday, 13th February, 2026 at 9am. Weekend tickets start at €145 for Tier 1, rising through to €205.50 for Tier 4, with a limited instalment plan available at €68.50 per month across three payments.

Renowned for transforming the historic Kilmainham grounds into one of Ireland’s most vibrant summer gatherings, Forbidden Fruit continues to champion forward thinking electronic and alternative music. With more names still to be announced, the 2026 edition is already shaping up as a standout fixture on the European festival calendar.