All Together Now Festival: What You Need to Know
The All Together Now festival is a highlight of the summer calendar, known for its vibrant energy, comedic performances, and incredible music lineup. This year, it returns to Curraghmore Estate in County Waterford from Thursday, July 31, to Sunday, August 3. With around 25,000 attendees expected, there’s a lot to look forward to.
Who Will Be Performing?
The festival features a mix of Irish and international artists. Some of the headliners include CMAT, Nelly Furtado, Fontaines D.C., and London Grammar. The techno duo Bicep will also be performing, bringing their popular track “Glue” to the stage. The Boomtown Rats, an iconic Irish rock band, will play their classic hits like “I Don’t Like Mondays” and “Rat Trap.”
Non-Musical Acts
In addition to the musical acts, the festival will host a variety of non-musical performances. Comedians, activists, spoken word artists, actors, and authors will all take part. The Brunch on the Bandstand event will feature Tommy Tiernan and BlindB,oy, along with a fun sing-along by Sing Along Social.
The Great Oven Disco Cantina
A unique initiative called The Great Oven Disco Cantina will be featured at the festival. Founded in 2019, this project builds giant, decorated ovens in refugee camps and conflict zones using food, art, and music to foster community connections. In 2025, two new ovens will link Ireland and Palestine, with artists from both regions collaborating on them. At the festival, Tang will serve Middle Eastern feasts and refugee recipes, while DJs from Radio Alhara and Mixmag will power Ireland’s first-ever Mixmag Lab dancefloor.
Camping Information
Camping access will open at 4pm on Thursday, July 31, with the last entry at 10pm each night. For those seeking a more luxurious experience, pre-pitched tents or boutique camping options are available for a fee. Glamping experiences such as yurts, tipis, and bell tents are also on offer.
Food, Drink, and Facilities
Campers can bring their own food and drinks, but there will also be food stalls and a supermarket in the campsite. Bars and traders will only accept card or contactless payments, so cash is not an option. Phone charging facilities will be available, and showers will be located in the campsites, operating at specific times throughout the weekend.
Essential Camping Checklist
If you’re planning to camp, here are the must-have items:
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Bin bags
- Duct tape
- Torch or fairy lights (with batteries)
- Fold-up chair
- Towel
Weekender Bag Checklist
For your weekend bag, consider packing:
- Outfits for each day (plus spares)
- Warm layers for the evening
- Raincoat
- Pyjamas
- Fluffy socks
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Tampons/pads
- Dry shampoo
- Hairbrush and gogos
- Makeup and brushes
- Portable mirror
- Baby wipes
- Eye mask
- Ear plugs
- Ticket
- Phone
- ID
- Card and cash
- Power bank and lead
- Hand sanitiser
- Tissues
- Reusable water bottle
- Snacks
- SPF
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Plasters
What You Can’t Bring
Certain items are prohibited at the festival, including:
- Glass
- Weapons
- Fireworks & flares
- Drugs
- Animals (only guide dogs permitted)
- Gas cylinders
- Generators (petrol and LPG generators banned)
- BBQs
- Gazebos
- Flag poles
- Garden furniture
- Laser pens
- Professional cameras (no detachable lenses)
- Selfie sticks
- Drones
- Umbrellas
- Spray canisters/smoke bombs
- Megaphones
- High vis clothing
Tickets
If you haven’t managed to secure a ticket yet, keep an eye on resale sites like Ticketmaster. You might just get lucky!
