Festival season officially gets underway this weekend as Forbidden Fruit returns to the heart of Dublin city this June Bank Holiday weekend.
Now in its 12th edition, Forbidden Fruit will take place this Saturday and Sunday set against the backdrop of Dublin’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
With a scorcher of a weekend forecast, it promises to be an unforgettable two days filled back to back with the hottest international and homegrown artists playing across six stages on the gorgeous grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art.
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We have all the info you need ahead of the first festival of the summer, including what time each act are expected on stage, and how you can get your hands on last minute tickets.
Tickets
All Sunday tickets are sold out. Extremely limited Saturday and weekend tickets remain and are available via Ticketmaster but are expected to sell out in advance.
The public are being urged not to travel to the festival grounds unless they have a valid ticket and ID. Ticketholder are also being urged to add their ticket to their phone’s wallet and keep it handy.
Entry to the festival
Festival gates will open at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday and last entry to the festival is at 9.30pm on both days. The last act is scheduled to finish at 10.45pm each night.
Festivalgoers are being told not to bring large bags with them and to keep ‘em A4 or smaller. People without bags will be fast-tracked into the arena.
Ticketholders are being warned that there's no re-admission. Once you’re in for the day, you’re in!
Day tickets are valid to be scanned once upon arrival for the allocated day you purchased and Weekend tickets are valid to be scanned once upon arrival, each day you attend the festival.
Ticketholders are also being advised to take note that the festival is a cashless event, so make sure bring your credit / debit cards and that your phone has plenty of battery.
Line-up
This year's festival will feature the long-awaited return of Nelly Furtado, gracing Irish shores after 23 years, alongside the powerhouse duo Bicep, on the back of their sold-out show at the 3Arena last year.
Alongside Bicep and Nelly Furtado, the Californian hip-hop duo, Paris Texas, are ready to bring their unique flavour to the stage.
Following them, Grammy winner Flowdan, who made history as the first UK MC to clinch a Grammy for his groundbreaking collaboration Rumble with Fred Again and Skrillex. Flowdan will be joined by his partner in grime, Neffa-T, a wizard on the decks, promising an unmissable set.
Making their Irish debut, prepare to be mesmerised by sibling band and music collective, Infinity Song, hailing from New York City. Their soft rock sound, characterised by tight vocal harmonies, dreamy lyricism, and sublime guitar riffs, is epitomised in their hit Hater's Anthem.
From Manchester, the festival will welcome Interplanetary Criminal, a pioneering DJ and producer whose infectious track B.O.T.A. with Eliza Rose soared to number one.
Chosen each year by a panel of experts, the RTE 2FM Rising class of 2024 are Big Sleep, Brad Heidi, Chubby Cat, Jordan Adetunji, Qbanaa, Saibh Skelly, Shee, Sick Love, Strabe and The Cope.
Stage times - Saturday
FF Main Stage
9.30pm - 10.45pm: BICEP present Chrma (Av DJ Set)
8pm - 9.15pm: Nia Archives
6.15pm - 7.30pm: Freddie Gibbs
4.55pm - 5.55pm: Paris Texas
3.30pm - 4.30pm: Trinity Orchestra
Undergrowth Stage
9.20pm - 10.35pm: Le Boom (Live)
7.40pm - 9.10pm: Groove Armada (DJ Set)
6.30pm - 7.40pm: Interplanetary Criminal
5.20pm - 6.20pm: Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn
4.10pm - 5.10pm: George Riley
3pm - 4pm: Ragz Originale
Lighthouse Stage
9.15pm - 10.35pm: Ki/Ki
7.55pm - 9.15pm: Sam Alfred
6.35pm - 7.55pm: Sally C
5.15pm - 6.35pm: Honeyluv
3.15pm - 5.15pm: Collie
2pm - 3.15pm: Surka
Someplace Else Stage
8pm - 9.30pm: Bob Manzanilla
6.30pm - 8pm: Ricky Chong
5pm - 6.30pm: Shauna Dee
4pm - 4.30pm: Second Nature
3.15pm - 3.45pm: Kayleigh Noble
2.30pm - 3pm: Lowkick
Stage times - Sunday
FF Main Stage
9pm - 10.45pm: Four Tet
8pm - 8.50m: Nelly Furtado
6.30pm - 7.30pm: Barry Can't Swim (Live)
4.55pm - 5.55pm: Gemma Dunleavy
3.30pm - 4.30pm: Cooks But We're Chefs
Undergrowth Stage
9.15pm - 10.35pm: Overmono
7.30pm - 9pm: DJ Seinfeld
6.15pm - 7.30pm: Daniel Avery B2B Imogen
5pm - 6.15pm: Salute
3.30pm - 5pm: Prozak
Lighthouse Stage
9.15pm - 10.35pm: Surusinghe B2B Sloucho
7.55pm - 9.15pm: DJ Boring
6.45pm - 7.55pm: DJ Gigola
5.45pm - 6.45pm: Neffa-T & Flowdan
4.30pm - 5.45pm: Hagop Tchaparian
3.15pm - 4.30pm: Puzzy Wrangler
2pm - 3.15pm: Jezebel
Someplace Else Stage
8pm - 9.30pm: Becky
6.30pm - 8pm: Away From Dave
5pm - 6.30pm: Bella Festa
4pm - 4.30pm: Fynch
3.15pm - 3.45pm: Whalsy
2.30pm - 3pm: Saoirse Miller
Forbidden Fruit Night
Once the lights go out on the grounds of Kilmainham, there is a tempting selection of Forbidden Fruit After-Parties taking place in a variety of official locations around the city.
Including some of the biggest names from the festival like Barry Can’t Swim, DJ Seinfeld, Interplanetary Criminal, Sally C and a host of other brilliant DJs spinning at some of the best hotspots in the city including Centre Point, Wigwam, The Grand Social and Tengu!
FF Night shows are ticket-only events, exclusively for those attending the festival by the day. You must have a valid festival ticket in addition to a ticket for the FF night. Ticket checks will be in operation. Line-ups are subject to change, venue entry policies apply. Tickets for FF Night are available here.
FF Night - Saturday lineup
Centre Point: Interplanetary Criminal + Aksent - Tickets
Pygmalion: Sally C + Rhyzine + Surka - Tickets
Wigwam: Faster Horses + DJ Shortking + DJ Scenic (Influence)
Miley Serious + Shed Residents (Shed Residents) - Tickets
Racket: Stef de Haan + Gaffa b2b Dploya (LOST) - Tickets
Tengu: Sam Alfred + S-Agenda (The Lounge) - Tickets
Grand Social: HoneyLuv + Kamorah + Fanki (Bedlam) - Tickets
Bow Lane: Hammer + Collie (Human Error) - Tickets
FF Night - Sunday lineup
Centre Point: DJ Seinfeld + Duskus - Tickets
Pygmalion: Barry Can’t Swim + January Winters - Tickets
Wigwam: DJ Boring + Puzzy Wrangler
Love Remain & Swimming Paul (Human Error) - Tickets
Racket: Narciss + Pagan (LOST) - Tickets
Tengu: IMOGEN + Hagop Tchaparian (Hidden Agenda) - Tickets
The Grand Social: Luke Dean + Jake Fitz (Omni) - Tickets
Bow Lane: Sarah Story + Dawson + Roc + Ryan Healy (Reception) - Tickets
How to get Royal Hospital Kilmainham
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham is situated between Heuston Railway Station, the iconic Kilmainham Gaol and the world famous Guinness Brewery. It is twelve minutes from the M50 motorway and easy to get to from the airport.
By Bus: To Heuston Station (five minutes walk via Military Road): 26 from Wellington Quay; 51, 79 from Aston Quay; 90 Dart Feeder Bus from Connolly and Tara Street stations. To James Street (5 minutes walk via steps to Bow Lane onto Irwin Street and Military Road): 123 from O’Connell Street/Dame Street; 51B, 78A from Aston Quay.
By Car: 10 minute drive from city centre. There is no parking at the venue. Traffic Restrictions will be in place on Military Road and Kilmainham Lane.
The nearest public car park is.
Park Rite Parking Lot at 7 Queen Street, Dublin 7
By Foot: Approximately 30 minutes from the city centre. Pedestrian access is via East Gate, Military Road, Dublin 8
By Train: Five minute walk from Heuston Station; from Connolly and Tara Street Stations by 90 bus to Heuston Station.
By Luas: Red line to Heuston Station, five minute walk to Museum entrance on Military Road.
Prohibited items
The following are a list of items not permitted to be brought into the festival grounds:
Fireworks, Chinese Lanterns, flares, and high-power torches are not allowed.
No bags over a4 size
Liquids
Alcohol
Illicit drugs, legal highs or nitrous oxide are not allowed.
Glass (except for small make-up items and perfume/aftershave)
Animals (except guide dogs) are not allowed.
Anything which could be considered an offensive weapon is not allowed.
Gas Cylinders are not permitted.
Petrol Generators or Liquefied Petroleum Gas is not allowed.
BBQs are not allowed.
Laser Pens are not allowed.
Professional photographic equipment is not allowed. (this applies to cameras that have detachable lenses)
Selfie Sticks are not allowed.
Drones are not allowed.
Umbrellas are not allowed.
Spray canisters / Smoke Bombs / Gas canisters are not allowed.
Megaphones are not allowed.
High Vis Clothing is not allowed.
No folding chairs/ Garden Furniture
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