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Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh is back for 2026!

Following a record-breaking year last summer, Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh returns to Russborough House for its sixth summer of live music, family adventure and unforgettable experiences. Last July, the festival celebrated its fifth birthday with the highest number of attendees to date, transforming Wicklow’s Russborough House into Ireland’s largest summer family festival. Blending all the excitement of a family camping holiday with an unmissable three day music festival, The Saw Doctors, Pete Tong and Natasha Bedingfield are announced as the first acts for next summer’s Wicklow festival.

Kicking off the weekend on Friday night is British pop powerhouse Natasha Bedingfield, bringing her chart-topping hits like “Unwritten”,“Pocketful of Sunshine” and “These Words” to the main stage. Legendary DJ and dance pioneer Pete Tong brings his internationally acclaimed Ibiza Classics show to Wicklow for the Saturday night headline moment. Joined by The Heritage Orchestra and conducted by the renowned Jules Buckley, this unmissable performance transforms iconic dance anthems including “Insomnia,” “Galvanize,” and “Right Here, Right Now” into orchestral masterpieces.

Closing out the festival on Sunday night are beloved Irish rockers The Saw Doctors, whose singalong anthems including “N17,” “To Win Just Once,” and “I Useta Lover” will bring generations together for a final burst of summer celebration.

This year's festival also welcomes the likes of chart‑topping Irish dance icon Mark McCabe, whose generation‑defining anthem “Maniac 2000” remains a guaranteed festival highlight, to beloved singer‑songwriter Mundy, whose crowd‑singalong favourites have soundtracked Irish summers for over three decades. Adding to the Saturday night energy, Dustin the Turkey will take to the decks for a special ‘beck‑to‑beck’ DJ set, warming up the main arena in the lead‑up to Pete Tong’s headline performance. Joining them is Al Gibbs, the powerhouse DJ and long‑standing voice of Irish dance music, celebrated for sets that lift crowds of all ages, along with Zaska, whose explosive fusion of funk, soul and jazz has earned him a reputation for some of the most joyful live performances in Ireland. Also announced are Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Rebecca Creighton, Melina Malone, Zeztra, DELUSH, Negro Impacto, The Kilo 1977, Savage Hearts, Eimear & SUSO Choir, The Circus Ponies, DJ Graham Smyth, DJ Will Softly, and tribute favourites Oas1s, These Charming Men and The Year Grunge Broke.

Located just 30 minutes from Dublin, Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh welcomes both weekend campers and daytrippers to a jam-packed celebration of family adventure. Perfectly positioned to meet the growing demand for homegrown holidays, the Blessington festival offers an unparalleled family weekend full of activities and shows for all ages across 15 vibrant festival areas. Festival tickets include immersive science shows, circus spectacles, feats of magic, arts and crafts, dance and theatre, baby and toddler play zones, family sports and wellness, and surprise performances for all ages. Whether you’re grooving to disco throwbacks, exploring the wonders of nature, or cheering on international headliners and rising young stars, next July’s festival promises a summer staycation like no other.

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Russborough, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, W91 W284

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Natasha Bedingfield has been confirmed to headline on Friday, Pete Tong brings Ibiza Classics on Saturday, with The Saw Doctors set to close the festival on Sunday. Also performing are:

  • Mundy
  • Mark McCabe
  • Dustin The Turkey
  • Al Gibbs
  • ZASKA
  • Jerry Fish
  • Electric Sideshow,
  • Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones,
  • Rebecca Creighton,
  • Melina Malone,
  • Zeztra,
  • DELUSH,
  • Negro Impacto,
  • The Kilo 1977,
  • Savage Hearts
  • Eimear & SUSO Choir
  • The Circus Ponies
  • DJ Graham Smyth
  • DJ Will Softly
  • Oas1s
  • These Charming Men
  • The Year Grunge Broke

The family-friendly festival takes place from 3 - 5 July 2026.

Russborough House, Blessington, Co. Wicklow.