HAVENFEST 2026

Haven Fest is our brand new outdoor music festival taking place on the grounds of The Haven Hotel in Dunmore East across the weekend of June 26th, 27th & 28th 2026.

Hotel grounds strictly +18s for the entire weekend.

Friday 26th June

Legendary live performers, The stunning who have had a series of top ten hits and number one albums, have amassed a cult following nationally and internationally, headline Havenfest Friday 2026. They provided the soundtrack to a generation of people brought up in Ireland during the late 80’s and 90’s and with another number one Irish album in 2018 and two new singles, they have attracted a whole new audience with their timeless tunes.

After an absence of almost ten years, the band reformed in 2003 to find that their audience had in fact grown during the time they spent away. In 2012 around 30,000 people turned out to see them play a free concert in their old hometown of Galway city. In March 2018 the band released 'Twice Around the World', a re-recorded, re-vamped version of their second number one album 'Once Around the World'. It topped the charts once again and was the biggest-selling album in Ireland that week.

Joining them on Havenfest Friday is The COMPLETE Oasis Experience - 6 piece electric band. Mad Ferritt have been Ireland's best Oasis live tribute band since forming over a decade ago.

They happen to hail from the Deise and have been crowd favorites at major outdoor shows like Daytripper, The Apple Market and The Churchyard Sessions, playing to thousands over the last few years.

& to top it all off, Irish singer-songwriter, Mundy will open the first night of Havenfest with all of his fan favourites such as Galway Girl, July & Mexico!

Saturday 27th June

Saturdays headliner will be no stranger to fans of The Haven. Gavin James was one of the first major acts to play the Haven Marquee back in 2022, so we are absolutely delighted to announce he will be returning to Dunmore East to play the very first annual Havenfest.

Having sold out the Winterval Big Top last December and with sold out European and Australian tours in 2025, this will be one of the Gigs Of The Year in the sunny South East.

Joining Gavin on Saturday is rising Irish star Jamie McIntyre following his sold out debut show in February 2026. Hailing from Galway Jamie McIntyre has been riding the crest of a wave this past year with his viral smash hit single “Over Galway Town” amassing over 5 million streams on Spotify, sitting amongst some of the world’s biggest artists in the viral charts.

Opening up the main stage on Saturday is Wexford native Ruben Buggy bringing his hits The Boys Song, Scaldy Balls & many more.

Sunday 28th June

To bring Havenfest weekend to a fantastic conclusion, The Whistling Donkeys return to Dunmore East!

Hailing from County Tyrone, The Whistlin’ Donkeys have been performing together since 2011 and have gained a huge following in Ireland and around the world. The band are known for their unique blend of traditional Irish music and Celtic rock influences, creating their own distinctive sound that will keep your feet stomping and hands clapping all night long. Whether you're a fan of Irish folk music or Celtic rock, the Whistlin' Donkeys are a band that you won't want to miss.

Supporting the Whistling Donkeys & returning for their FOURTH time, is Deek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones! The Young Wolfe Tones are an Irish traditional music and folk group led by Derek Warfield. They are known for reviving the traditional music and balladry of Ireland, carrying on the spirit of the original Wolfe Tones, while introducing a new generation of talented musicians and singers

Wrapping up the main stage lineup, Waterford’s favourite, 3 for the road will open the main stage on Sunday evening. Always guaranteed to have you on your feet and singing along.