The LockUp Stage
Back by popular demand, the LockUp rehearsal space will once again showcase local talent at this year’s Vantastival and here’s the line up!

Back by popular demand, the LockUp rehearsal space will once again showcase local talent at this year’s Vantastival and here’s the line up!

Our Festival, Our Planet At Vantastival we care passionately about the sustainability of our activities, about climate change, and about the future. For our 10th year and for the many more to come, we will be incorporating a number of new and improved strategies to help fight against the impact and waste that we as…
The Firestone Music Tour returns to Vantastival with an exciting Battle of the Bands We are thrilled to announce the return of the European Firestone Music Tour to Vantastival this year, with an opportunity for unsigned bands to win a coveted prize worth up to €4,000 in a new ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition. 12 up-and-coming Irish acts from…
On Sunday 30th October Vantastival presents a Halloween Extravaganza at the Mezz venue in Temple Bar. There will be live music and DJ till late and fancy dress is encouraged with prizes for the best costumes. We’ll also be hosting traditional Halloween games to bring you back to your childhood. Live bands Cold Comfort, Yukina,…
We are delighted to be able to release more tickets for our Native Sounds events next weekend! Due to new government guidelines coming into effect on 6th September, we have been able to release extra tickets for next week so get yours now! We are also thrilled to announce the addition of I Draw Slow…
Thanks to everyone who came to Vantastival this year, and especially to those who stuck with us despite the very challenging weather conditions!!! It was the first Vantastival with mud! We’re delighted that all you dedicated craic heads embraced the opportunity to explore the inside of Bellurgan Park House, to sample some of the craft…
Our friends at Musicmaker will return in 2012 to host a fantastic line up in the beloved Paddy Mirage marquee. The Paddy Mirage originated at the Burning Man festival and has appeared at the Electric Picnic and Mantua festivals and the Viking Festival in Annagassan, but is at home at Vantastival, designed and built…