Momentum Festival Is Pulling Big Energy to Galway This May — and the Lineup Is Already Turning Heads
Festival News | 20th April, 2026
Momentum Festival Galway 2026 Line-Up Announced
Momentum is building in the west as Momentum Festival Galway 2026 locks in its full line-up for a debut four-day run in Oranmore over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Set against the backdrop of one of Galway’s most picturesque villages, this brand-new event is already shaping up to be a standout on the Irish summer festival calendar.
Rising Irish Talent Takes Centre Stage at Momentum Festival
While big-name headliners draw the crowds, Momentum is making a strong statement with its commitment to emerging Irish artists. Newly announced Galway acts Talllon and Groev join the bill for Monday night, supporting The Scratch, Cliffords and Madra Salach.
They add to an already impressive support line-up including The Riptide Movement and Tracy Bruen (supporting The Stunning), along with Calum Agnew and Oscar Blue (supporting The Coronas).
Momentum Festival Oranmore: Supporting Galway’s Music Scene
Momentum isn’t just another music festival - it’s a platform. Commercial Director Olivia Breene highlighted the festival’s mission to elevate local talent, driven by co-founders Cian Burke and Trevor Cullinane.
The focus is clear: give Galway artists a stage to grow, while connecting them with wider national audiences. From indie-folk to alt-rock and soul-pop, the line-up reflects the diversity and energy of Ireland’s current music scene.
What to Expect at Momentum Festival 2026
Festival-goers can expect a packed weekend of live music inside the Crescendo Tent, a custom-built venue with a capacity of 4,200 per night - designed to deliver an immersive, high-energy live experience.
Headline performances include The Stunning and The Coronas, alongside a nostalgic Big Day Out featuring Sonique, B*Witched, D:Ream, Rednex and Mark McCabe.
Momentum Festival Galway Dates and Location
Taking place from May 1–4, 2026, Momentum Festival in Oranmore, Galway will bring together music lovers for four nights of live performances, community atmosphere and standout Irish talent.
With its inaugural edition fully locked and loaded, Momentum Festival Galway is set to make a serious first impression - combining major acts, rising stars and a strong sense of place into one unmissable Bank Holiday weekend.
The Essentials
Tickets on sale now from www.momentumfestival.ie
This is an over-18s event, so bring ID - and bring stamina.
Friday 1st May -
The Stunning, plus special guests The Riptide Movement and Tracy Bruen.
Tickets €49.95 + booking fee
Saturday 2nd May -
Full Day Momentum's Big Day Out featuring B*Witched, Sonique, D:Ream, Rednex, Mark McCabe Naughty Noughties & Fergal Darcy.
Tickets €64.95 + booking fee
Sunday 3rd May -
The Coronas plus special guests Oscar Blue and Calum Agnew
Tickets €55.00 + booking fee
Monday 4th May -
The Scratch, Cliffords, Madra Salach plus special guests Groev and TaLLLon.
Tickets €44.99 + booking fee
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