Peter Andre, Vengaboys & Sharon Shannon announced for Summer Sessions 2026

Summer Sessions At The Castle and At The Manor are back for 2026 with their biggest line-up yet, featuring 90s sensation Peter Andre, party icons Vengaboys, viral K-POP experiences, family raves, Irish Anthems Live and much more across two packed summer weekends. 

Taking place at two stunning locations, Palmerstown House Estate in Kildare and Malahide Castle & Gardens in Dublin, organisers are promising their biggest and most diverse line-up yet, blending nostalgic throwback acts, family entertainment and the continued boom in Irish music culture. 

With Peter Andre celebrating 30 years of Mysterious Girl, alongside performances from Sharon Shannon & Band featuring Mundy, The Whistlin’ Donkeys and a host of family-friendly entertainment, Summer Sessions 2026 is shaping up to be an all-ages summer experience with something for everyone. 

Summer Sessions At The Castle, Malahide Castle & Gardens, July 17th, 18th & 19th 

Following a successful debut year, Summer Sessions At The Castle returns to the West Lawn of Malahide Castle & Gardens this July. Irish Anthems Live featuring Sharon Shannon & Band with Mundy takes place on Friday 17th July, while Saturday 18th July will see FM104’s legendary Freaks on Friday celebrate 25 years on air with a special one-off throwback show hosted by Al Gibbs and crew, featuring oldskool dance classics, Dublin anthems and support from the Back To Mine crew. 

Sunday afternoon brings K-POP Superslayers, the UK & Ireland’s No.1 Taylor Swift tribute and Babybeats Family Rave to Malahide Castle, before the weekend closes with a massive 80s & 90s throwback party as Vengaboys headline alongside Spring Break and Smash Hits on Sunday evening, promising wall-to-wall nostalgia and classic festival anthems. 

Summer Sessions At The Manor, Palmerstown House Estate, Kildare, July 25th & 26th 

Returning to the Walled Garden at Palmerstown House Estate in its sixth year, with three shows across one packed weekend. Saturday 25th July brings the ultimate' 90’s & 00’s party, featuring Peter Andre, Liberty X, Phats & Small and Livin’ Joy, alongside DJ Andy Preston, as Peter Andre celebrates 30 years of Mysterious Girl. 

Sunday afternoon delivers something for the entire family with K-POP Superslayers, the UK & Ireland’s No.1 Taylor Swift Experience and Babybeats Family Rave, before Irish Anthems Live closes the weekend on Sunday evening with The Whistlin’ Donkeys, Sharon Shannon & Band featuring Mundy and The Highstool Prophets.   

Alongside the music and entertainment, guests will have access to a range of food and drink options on both sites. 

Jessica Fagan, Sales and Marketing Director at Follow Fox Events said: “We’ve seen incredible demand for Summer Sessions, with over 100,000 guests attending our events over the past five years and hundreds of groups already securing tickets since tickets went on sale in December”  

''People are looking for boutique-style festival experiences that deliver all the atmosphere and entertainment of the bigger festivals, but in a more relaxed and family-friendly setting. This year’s line-up is all about giving something for absolutely everyone, from huge 90s and 00s nostalgia acts, to K-POP, family shows and Irish Anthems Live.” 

Ticketing  

Tickets are on sale now, with general admission starting from €39.50 plus booking fee. Children under 12 months go free, while flexible payment options through Klarna allow customers to spread the cost in installments.  

Group picnic table packages are also available, including entry for six guests and a reserved picnic bench area, giving groups the perfect base to relax and enjoy food and drinks throughout the day. 

For tickets and full event information visit www.thesummersessions.ie 

Slán go fóill.