Horizon Festival Ballybunion

Horizon Festival is a three-day outdoor music and entertainment weekend set against the coastal backdrop of Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Built around big live acts, high-energy performances and a proper festival atmosphere, Horizon blends headline music, party sets and feel-good summer vibes into one unforgettable weekend by the sea.

Across Friday, Saturday and Sunday, festivalgoers can expect a packed Big Top line-up, a buzzing site filled with colour and sound, and the kind of atmosphere that only happens when great music meets a great crowd in a great place.

Big Top Highlights

• Friday: Super Ceílí, The Rising, The Highstool Prophets
• Saturday: Electrad, The Circus Ponies, Jenny Greene
• Sunday: Bingo Loco with an after-party set from DJ Martin Guilfoyle

A secondary Horizon Stage will feature additional acts and emerging performers across the weekend.

The Experience

Horizon isn’t just gigs on a stage — it’s a full festival environment:

• Festival flags, bunting and big-top elements
• Food trucks
• Outdoor bars and chill zones
• Daytime sunshine sessions rolling into late-night energy
• A friendly, up-for-it crowd from Kerry and beyond

Whether you’re there for the live bands, the DJ sets, the party atmosphere or just a brilliant summer day out with friends, Horizon is designed to feel lively, welcoming and memorable from the moment gates open.

Location

Set in the heart of Ballybunion, the festival pairs live music with sea air, summer light and one of Ireland’s most scenic coastal towns — making it as much a destination weekend as a music event.

Who It’s For

• Groups of friends looking for a summer weekend highlight
• Music fans who love live Irish acts and big DJ energy
• Locals and visitors wanting a proper festival experience without the cross-country trek
• Anyone who enjoys great music, good food and a buzzing atmosphere

What to Expect

Think: colour, sound, sunshine, singalongs, dancing, and that electric festival feeling that carries from afternoon into night.

Horizon Festival Ballybunion is set to become a standout date on the summer calendar — three days of music, energy and coastal festival magic.

HORIZON FESTIVAL 2026

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Organised by Atlantic Wave

By purchasing a ticket for, attending, or entering Horizon Festival 2026 ("the Event"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Horizon Festival is organised and promoted by Atlantic Wave ("the Organiser").

1. GENERAL

1.1 These Terms and Conditions apply to all ticket holders, attendees, contractors, suppliers, performers and visitors attending the Event.

1.2 The Organiser reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions where reasonably necessary for operational, legal, licensing or safety reasons.

1.3 Any amendments will be published on the Event website and shall take effect immediately upon publication.

2. TICKETS

2.1 Admission is only permitted with a valid ticket purchased through an authorised ticketing provider.

2.2 Tickets remain the property of the Organiser and may be withdrawn at any time.

2.3 Tickets may not be resold for commercial gain without the prior written consent of the Organiser.

2.4 The Organiser reserves the right to cancel any ticket that has been resold or transferred in breach of these Terms and Conditions.

2.5 Lost, stolen, damaged or duplicated tickets may be deemed invalid and entry may be refused.

2.6 The ticket holder is responsible for checking their ticket details at the time of purchase.

3. AGE RESTRICTIONS

3.1 Horizon Festival is strictly an Over 19s event.

3.2 Valid photographic identification may be required on entry and at any time within the Event site.

3.3 Acceptable identification includes:

• Passport
• Driving Licence
• Garda Age Card
• National Identity Card

3.4 The Organiser reserves the right to refuse admission where satisfactory proof of age cannot be provided.

4. EVENT PROGRAMME AND ARTISTS

4.1 All advertised artists, performers, attractions, schedules and activities are subject to change.

4.2 Atlantic Wave will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver the Event substantially as advertised.

4.3 In the event that any advertised artist, performer or attraction is unable to attend due to illness, travel issues, contractual matters, force majeure or any other circumstance beyond the Organiser's control, the Organiser will endeavour to secure a suitable replacement where reasonably practicable and subject to availability.

4.4 Changes to the programme, running order, stage allocations, performance times or artist line-up shall not entitle ticket holders to a refund.

5. EVENT CANCELLATION, POSTPONEMENT OR MODIFICATION

5.1 The Organiser will take all reasonable steps to ensure that Horizon Festival takes place as advertised.

5.2 The Organiser reserves the right to postpone, relocate, modify, curtail or cancel the Event where necessary due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

5.3 Such circumstances may include but are not limited to:

• Severe weather conditions;
• Public safety concerns;
• Public health emergencies;
• Government restrictions;
• Utility failures;
• Industrial disputes;
• Acts of God;
• Terrorism or security threats;
• Civil unrest;
• Natural disasters;
• Any force majeure event.

5.4 If the Event is cancelled in its entirety and not rescheduled, ticket holders shall be entitled to a refund of the face value of the ticket only.

5.5 Booking fees, service charges, administration fees, travel expenses, accommodation expenses, parking costs and any other consequential losses shall not be refundable.

5.6 If the Event is postponed, tickets shall remain valid for the rescheduled date unless otherwise stated.

6. WEATHER POLICY

6.1 Horizon Festival is an outdoor event and will proceed in wet weather conditions.

6.2 Attendees should dress appropriately for all weather conditions.

6.3 Adverse weather alone shall not constitute grounds for a refund unless the Event is cancelled in its entirety.

6.4 The Organiser reserves the right to delay, suspend or modify any part of the Event where required for safety reasons.

7. ENTRY CONDITIONS

7.1 Admission is subject to capacity restrictions and licensing requirements.

7.2 The Organiser reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any person from the Event without refund where that person's behaviour:

• Is disorderly or aggressive;
• Is threatening or abusive;
• Is unsafe;
• Is unlawful;
• Causes nuisance to others;
• Fails to comply with instructions from Event staff, security personnel, stewards, emergency services or An Garda Síochána.

7.3 All attendees must comply with all Event signage, safety notices and steward instructions.

8. SEARCHES AND SECURITY

8.1 All persons entering the Event consent to reasonable security searches of their person, bags and possessions.

8.2 Refusal to submit to a search may result in refusal of entry or removal from the Event.

8.3 The Organiser reserves the right to confiscate any prohibited item.

9. PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following items are prohibited:

• Illegal drugs or psychoactive substances;
• Offensive weapons;
• Knives or sharp objects;
• Fireworks;
• Flares;
• Smoke canisters;
• Explosives;
• Laser devices;
• Drones;
• Glass bottles or containers;
• Camping equipment;
• Professional recording equipment without accreditation;
• Any item considered dangerous by the Organiser.

The Organiser reserves the right to amend this list at any time.

10. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

10.1 The Event operates a strict Challenge 25 policy.

10.2 Alcohol may only be purchased and consumed in accordance with Irish licensing laws.

10.3 Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited.

10.4 Persons found in possession of illegal substances may be removed from the Event and referred to An Garda Síochána.

10.5 No refund shall be provided where entry is refused or a person is removed due to alcohol or drug-related incidents.

11. TOKEN SYSTEM

11.1 Food, beverage and merchandise purchases may operate using a token or cashless payment system.

11.2 Event tokens have no cash value.

11.3 Unused tokens are non-refundable and may not be exchanged for cash.

11.4 Lost or stolen tokens will not be replaced.

12. RE-ENTRY

12.1 Re-entry arrangements shall be determined by the Organiser and may be amended at any time.

12.2 Re-entry may require presentation of a valid wristband and compliance with security procedures.

13. HEALTH AND SAFETY

13.1 Attendees enter the Event site at their own risk.

13.2 The Organiser reserves the right to alter site layouts, entry procedures, stage locations or operational arrangements where necessary for safety reasons.

13.3 Attendees should immediately report any safety concerns to Event staff.

13.4 Strobe lighting, smoke effects, amplified sound and other production effects may be used during performances.

14. PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMING AND MEDIA

14.1 The Event may be photographed, filmed, broadcast or recorded.

14.2 By attending the Event, attendees consent to being photographed, filmed or recorded and grant the Organiser the unrestricted right to use such recordings for promotional, commercial or archival purposes without compensation.

14.3 Personal photography for private use is permitted unless otherwise restricted.

15. PERSONAL PROPERTY

15.1 Attendees are responsible for their own belongings at all times.

15.2 The Organiser accepts no responsibility for loss, theft or damage to personal property.

16. LIABILITY

16.1 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by law.

16.2 Subject to Clause 16.1, the Organiser shall not be liable for:

• Loss of property;
• Damage to property;
• Missed performances;
• Travel expenses;
• Accommodation expenses;
• Loss of enjoyment;
• Indirect or consequential losses.

16.3 Attendees acknowledge that attendance at a live outdoor event carries inherent risks and agree to take reasonable precautions for their own safety.

17. ACCESSIBILITY

17.1 Atlantic Wave is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment.

17.2 Attendees requiring accessibility assistance are encouraged to contact the Organiser in advance of the Event.

18. DATA PROTECTION

18.1 Personal data collected in connection with ticket sales and Event operations shall be processed in accordance with applicable Irish and European data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

18.2 Personal information may be shared with ticketing providers, security contractors, emergency services and relevant authorities where necessary for Event operations and legal compliance.

19. FORCE MAJEURE

19.1 Atlantic Wave shall not be deemed in breach of these Terms and Conditions where performance is prevented or delayed by circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

19.2 Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, those listed in Clause 5.

20. GOVERNING LAW

20.1 These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Ireland.

20.2 Any dispute arising from attendance at the Event shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish Courts.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Horizon Festival is a licensed outdoor music and entertainment event.

Attendees are expected to act responsibly, respect fellow attendees, comply with all safety instructions and cooperate with Event staff at all times.

Atlantic Wave thanks all attendees for their support and looks forward to welcoming you to Horizon Festival 2026