8 things not to be missed at All Together Now

The August Bank Holiday is right around the corner, and as far as we’re concerned, that can only mean one thing: All Together Now, taking place from August 4 to 6.

Returning to the beautiful Curraghmore Estate in Co Waterford, All Together Now’s fourth chapter of festivities will be set across 18 stages, featuring natural amphitheatres, secret woodland stages, rolling lawns, gentle hills and hidden forests.

In addition to the incredible music offering, there will also be art, theatre, spoken word, comedy and feasts of food, with plenty more hidden gems. Bringing together like-minded people, music lovers, passionate performers, families, artists, and musicians, this event has become a standout weekend on the Irish festival calendar for a reason.

There are still limited weekend tickets and boutique camping options available, so if you haven’t booked your spot yet, here are all the reasons why it’s not to be missed…

Over 18 stages spread across the beautiful grounds of Curraghmore Estate

Set on the site of Curraghmore House & Gardens, you’ll be walking among more than 800 years of Irish history around what was the home of the 9th Marquis of Waterford. Pulling the location into the here and now with 18 stages of music, spoken word, comedy, theatre, debate, art, workshops, wellness, and everything in between, it’s safe to say that All Together Now are making good use of this incredible natural amphitheatre.

With rolling lawns, gentle hills, and hidden forests, you’ll enjoy the nature of this 3,000-acre site as you wander from the campsite to the main stage, stopping by a whole host of exciting stages along the way including Arcadia, Belonging Bandstand, AVA in the woods, Global Roots and more.

The line-up

Now is the time to get into the group chat and start narrowing down who’s on your not-to-be-missed list, because All Together Now’s music line-up has zero misses. Headliners include Lorde, Loyle Carner, Caribou, and Jamie XX, and festivalgoers will see the iconic Iggy Pop perform his first Irish show in over a decade.

Putting the spotlight on Irish talent, the likes of Biig Piig, Lisa O’Neill, Fight Like Apes, Cruel Sister, and Junior Brother will be playing across the weekend, among the 100+ other incredible homegrown and international acts. Those who may have been at All Together Now in the past will be delighted to hear that AVA In The Woods will return for three nights of dancing in nature, on a natural dancefloor under the stars.

Save the stress of setting up camp with Boutique Camping

If you can’t quite bring yourself to camp among the masses on the general campsite, All Together Now has a whole host of boutique camping options available that range from Podpads glamping complete with toilets, showers, free charging facilities and a pamper parlour, to luxury Yippee bell tents with a dedicated reception area.

There are also Silk Road Tents, which include yurts, tardis tipis and bell tents that will be ready and waiting for you on arrival, and can be furnished for an additional fee. You could also avail of the pre-pitched tents at Bass Camp, or hire out equipment from Camplight so that you can travel light.

A haven for the foodies

From sit-down dinner experiences to artisanal food traders, foodies will not be disappointed with the grub on offer at All Together Now 2023. Crudo, the recent winner of best casual dining in the 2023 Irish Restaurant Awards, will be this year’s four-course sit-down meal experience, while Theatre of Food: Grub Circus returns with an action-packed programme of food-related frolics.

There’ll be events, demos, cooking competitions, tastings, workshops, debates and, at times, downright madness, featuring some of Ireland’s top food personalities including chefs, producers, growers, makers, distillers, food writers and more. Oatly Soft Serve will also be making an appearance, where you can unwind your mind with the help of the brain-freeze treatment given by the inventors of Oat drink.

Health and wellness

All that eating, drinking, and general festival merriment will likely leave your bones feeling a little bit weary as the weekend goes by, so thankfully, the Breathe Wellness Area will be open for business. Carefully curated by Kundalini Yoga expert Kary Stewart, this is a truly unique space where you can rejuvenate, energise and indulge in some pampering. The oasis of wellness will be located on the Lawns overlooking the lake, offering a number of treatments.

Bosca Beatha, Ireland’s longest-running mobile sauna, will return to All Together Now offering half an hour sessions. If you would like a longer sauna session, you can book two back-to-back slots!

A comedy lineup full of Irish all-stars

Irish comedian, actor, and writer Tommy Tiernan will be bringing his high energy to this year’s Brunch at The Bandstand, as well as the comedy stage this year, which features a line-up full of Irish favourites.

From Deirdre O’Kane and Emma Doran to David McSavage, Killian Sundermann, and Owen Colgan, the comedy line-up is absolutely jam-packed with talent, and guarantees to have your sides splitting.

RISE Hot Tubs and Saunas

RISE Nordic Spa offers a breakaway from the bustling crowd, where you can relax, reset and rejuvenate yourself in their wood-fired hot tubs and saunas.

Let the heat cleanse your pores, stimulate circulation, and detoxify your body, leaving you feeling refreshed and invigorated. RISE’s Danish wood-fired saunas and hot tubs are made to restore and rebalance, and are the perfect way to reset for the day ahead, with hot tubs that can fit up to six friends together and saunas up to three.

A family-friendly affair

A perfect occasion for the whole family, Kids Together have a jam-packed weekend of fun and adventure in store within the beautiful walled garden. Welcoming back some festival favourites including Disco Shed with music and games all weekend, Actual Reality Arcade’s life-sized interactive game zone, crafts and face-painting with Firefly parties, Ringo Music Bingo family games and jewellery-making from Busy Beadz, along with nature-inspired crafts from Forest School Ireland, there’s a whole lot in store.

There’ll also be shows and workshops from Bucky’s Circus, the Bubble Guys, Junior Einstein and the Cool Food School, along with sensory play and workshops for all abilities with Neurodiversity Ireland and a live Paint Jam with local legends Waterford Walls.

If you haven’t got your ticket yet, there are limited weekend tickets and boutique camping options remaining, but you should act fast! Get tickets here, and you can explore boutique camping options here.

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