Get ready to rock out on the June Bank Holiday Weekend 2024 as Ireland's hottest bands descend upon Maynooth for a music festival like no other.

The lineup for the 2024 edition of What's De Craic? is nothing short of sensational, featuring top acts such as Chasing Abbey, The Highstool Prophets, Ruaile Buaile, Nathan Carter, The Whistlin' Donkeys, and many more. This lively Irish music festival, known for its fusion of Irish Folk, Ballads, Celtic rock, and Country music, promises three unforgettable nights of entertainment and is sure to be the highlight of the summer in Kildare. 

Taking place at the North Kildare Sports Club from Friday, 31st May to Sunday, 2nd June, 2024, What's De Craic? offers more than just music. Indulge in delicious food from our fantastic food stalls, quench your thirst at our multiple beverage tents serving everything from gin and cocktails to boozy coffees & hot chocolates.

The Glenroyal Hotel is a very proud sponsor of the festival. On site at the event, you’ll find a Shoda Café coffee tent and an Arkle Bar food & cocktails tent. Following the event there will be an afterparty at Arkle Bar featuring LIVE country music from 11:30pm-1:30am.

Join us as we celebrate the very best of Irish music and craic over the June Bank holiday weekend. Gates open at 5pm each day, with performances from 6pm to 12am. Don't miss out on this unforgettable weekend of music, fun, and community spirit!

The Glenroyal Hotel is offering two exclusive Hotel Deals.

FRIDAY 31st May Package

• Overnight accommodation

• Full Irish breakfast the next morning

• Tickets to What's De Craic

• Meet & Greet + Photos with Chasing Abbey

• Transportation to & from event

SATURDAY 1st June Package

• Overnight accommodation

• Full Irish breakfast the next morning

• Tickets to What's De Craic

• Meet & Greet + Photos with Nathan Carter 

• Transportation to & from event

Key Festival Details

Dates: 31st May to 2nd June, 2024

Venue: North Kildare Sports Club

• North Kildare Sports Club is located on Kilcock Road, between the towns of Maynooth and Kilcock, Co. Kildare. The Eircode for the club is W23 NR2F. Click here for a map.

2024 Lineup

Friday 31st May 2024

• CHASING ABBEY

• RUAILE BUAILE

• GARRON NOONE

• SINA THEIL

• LUKE WHITTY

• ZAK MORAN

Saturday 1st June 2024

• NATHAN CARTER

• ROBERT MIZZELL

• CLIONA HAGAN

• SABRINA FALLON

Sunday 2nd June 2024

• WHISTLIN' DONKEYS

• HIGHSTOOL PROPHETS

• GEORGE MURPHY & THE RISING SONS

• KATELIN TIERNEY

• SEAN McGEE

• RÓISÍN DUBH

Tickets

• To ensure a ticket, we recommend purchasing your ticket in advance of the festival.

• Click here to view Glenroyal Hotel deals that include tickets to the festival.

• Click here for a link to tickets.

• Apart from the festival selling out, there will be a box office on-site with tickets on sale. However, it is not recommended waiting to purchase until the day of the festival.

Please Note

Gates open each day at 5pm, music begins at 6pm. Stage times will be published closer to the festival dates. Running order for both days subject to change.