All Together Now 2026: The Acts That Speak for a Nation
As 35,000 festival-goers gather at Curraghmore Estate in Waterford from 30 July to 3 August, All Together Now returns with a lineup that feels less like a playlist and more like a pulse check on modern Ireland. From the defiant beats of Kneecap to the trad rebellion of BIIRD, this year's festival is a celebration of voices that refuse to be silenced. Here are the acts that matter most.
Kneecap: Protest as Party
The Belfast trio, known for their rave-rap and unapologetic politics, will bring their latest album 'Fenian' to the main stage. Their commentary on Gaza, Irish unity, and the establishment may ruffle feathers abroad, but in Ireland, it's a call to dance. Expect Prodigy-style energy and a few surprises.
BIIRD: Trad Reimagined
Lisa Canny's 11-piece all-female collective is not your grandmother's trad session. With a debut at Trafalgar Square and a sound that blends world-class musicianship with bold styling, BIIRD turns tradition into a revolution. If you want to feel proud to be Irish, this is your set.
Anna von Hausswolff: A Sonic Pilgrimage
The Swedish artist makes her Irish debut at ATN, bringing her haunting, five-star-reviewed album 'Iconoclasts' to the festival. Her performance of 'Stardust' at Amsterdam's Paradiso is a testament to an artist in search of something bigger.
Gurriers: The Voice of a Disillusioned Generation
Dublin's Gurriers channel the fury of Fontaines D.C. and Idles into urgent post-punk. Frontman Daniel Hoff's flat Dublinese cuts through the noise, singing of a system that fails the many. Their set is a reminder that anger can be beautiful.
KhakiKid: The New Wave of Irish Hip-Hop
Born Abdu Huss, this Dublin rapper started writing at 12 and now blends rap, indie, jazz, and electronica with sharp wit. He's the gateway to a new Irish sound.
RÓIS: The Unearthly Voice of Fermanagh
Rose Connolly, aka RÓIS, won Best Original Folk Track at the 2025 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards for 'Caoine'. Her experimental, atmospheric music is a journey into the esoteric.
Pulp: The Smart Answer to Britpop
Jarvis Cocker and his band return with a new album, 'More', proving that Pulp was always the smart choice. Expect classics like 'Common People' and a reminder that satire never ages.
Kate Nash: From MySpace to Main Stage
Nearly 20 years after 'Foundations', Kate Nash remains gloriously unpredictable. Her set will swing from piano-pop to punk, with a theatricality that defies nostalgia.
Ezra Collective: Jazz for the People
The Mercury Prize-winning London five-piece bring Afrobeat, hip-hop, and soul to the festival field. Their live show is a communal eruption.
Mogwai: 30 Years of Noise and Beauty
The Glasgow post-rock legends celebrate their 30th anniversary with a set that is both epic and intimate. Bring earplugs.
All Together Now is more than a festival. It's a gathering of voices that speak for a nation. See you at Curraghmore.