Age Restrictions
The safety and welfare of the families and children at this event are of the utmost importance and every effort will be made to create a safe environment for all attendees.
Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh does not accept any parental or supervisory duty of care or liability for any under 18’s attending the event, please read the following rules:
- Any minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied to the festival by a parent or guardian, over the age of 18.
- Children under 10 years must be accompanied onsite by an adult, aged 18 or over, at all times.
- Children between 10-12 years may access the arena unaccompanied if their parent/guardian signs a consent form allowing this. Consent forms will be available at the arena entrance on the festival site.
- Anyone aged 13-17 years old can enter / exit the arena unaccompanied.
Yes! We have some big friendly characters who will be easy to spot across the site and act as meeting points! We will have these pointed out on the map, and its important everyone in your gang knows where these are once you are arrived and settled in.
Disabled access facilities
KALEIDOSCOPE PRESENTED BY GLENVEAGH 2024 ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
*** Information for 2025 is currently pending ***
Accessibility Information:
- Accessible Campsite Facilities
- Viewing Platforms
- Accessibility Area in Main Arena
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- About All Abilities Ireland
- Carer’s Passes: information and distribution links
- FAQs
Accessible Campsite Facilities:
Our accessible campsites will have plenty of room for those with all abilities and needs.
There are wheelchair accessible toilets in the Accessible campsite, and accessible showers in the shower block right beside the campsite.
Accessible car parking is conveniently located nearby to the campsite. Please enter the site via Gate 1 and follow the signage to these spots.
There will be 24/7 security in the accessible campsite.
Viewing Platforms:
There are wheelchair accessible, elevated viewing platforms at our Main Stage & Zozimus Stage.
Our viewing platforms also have charging points.
Accessibility Area in Main Arena:
Our accessibility area will be ideal for calming down any overwhelmed individuals, with large, clean, indoor toilets that can fit 2 people, if assistance is needed. The accessibility area is located along the route to the main arena.
Carer’s Passes:
To apply for a Carer’s pass, please fill in our accesbility application form linked HERE. Please also upload your valid carer’s I.D.
We have our accessibility form linked here however applications have now closed for 2024!
At Kaleidoscope, our aim is to make sure everyone is included in the fun!
Onsite, you will find wheelchair accessible toilets & designated disabled parking spots in the carpark.
If you have special access requirements, we ask that you please email us at info@kaleidoscopefestival.ie, so we can better assist you & address any questions you may have. To make sure we have adequate facilities in place please get in touch as soon as possible!
Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh is an outdoor festival. As such, much of the site is located on grass, and will not be serviced by pathways or hard ground.
what can i bring?
BBQs & hot coals/ash must be disposed of carefully & thoughtfully in the metal bins provided in the campsite cooking area
Please do not dispose of hot coals/ash in plastic bins
BBQs can only be used in the designated campsite cooking area
No gas BBQs
No BBQs can be used in the main tent camping space
Yes, though we ask you be mindful not to interfere with the space of your fellow festival families! Please note that if your awning is considered a fire/safety hazard, you may be asked to remove it.
Yes, you can bring your own food.
Yes, once it is not in a glass container. We will have plenty of free drinking water points to refill your water bottles. We highly recommend that you bring along reusable and refillable water bottles for all the family to ensure everyone stays hydrated and happy!
For safety reasons you are not allowed to bring glass containers of any form on site at Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh.
- We ask you don’t bring your own alcohol beyond your tent
- Those with day tickets cannot bring their own alcohol
- Over 18’s with a government ID may purchase alcohol at the festival
- Alcohol purchased at Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh – can be consumed anywhere on site
- There will be searches between the campsites and main arena: any alcohol found will be confiscated and disposed of.
- Strictly no glass bottles anywhere on site
- Please do not litter, and please recyce using the correct bins! Plenty of bins will be provided on site to dispose of empty cups and/or containers
Prohibited Items
| ITEM | CAMPSITE | ARENA |
| Aerosols <250ml | YES | NO |
| Alcohol for Personal Consumption (on site, no glass) | YES
(limits apply) |
SEE ABOVE |
| Animals (other than assist dogs) | NO | NO |
| Bicycles | NO | NO |
| Campfires | NO | NO |
| Camping Equipment (Gas, Gas BBQ’s, Sharp items, etc.) | NO | NO |
| Candles / Incense | NO | NO |
| Chinese or Sky Lanterns + Kites | NO | NO |
| Cigarettes (Personal Consumption) | YES | YES |
| Disposable Barbeques (charcoal) | YES
(BBQ Area Only) |
NO |
| Cooking Stoves | YES
(If Fitted In Your Caravan) |
NO |
| Drones or any other remote flying devices | NO | NO |
| Empty Plastic Bottles | YES | YES |
| Fireworks, Flares + Blow Torches | NO | NO |
| Flags | YES | NO |
| Food for personal consumption | YES | YES |
| Gazebos / Canopies | YES | NO |
| Gas Canisters/Cylinders fitted in campervans/caravans | YES | NO |
| Gas Canisters/Cylinders – not fitted in campervans | NO | NO |
| Generators – diesel generators fitted in campervan | YES (Campervan Field Only) | NO |
| Generators – diesel generators not fitted in campervans + petrol generators | NO | NO |
| Glass items over 100ml | NO | NO |
| Glass items under 100ml | YES | NO |
| Goods for Unauthorised Trading | NO | NO |
| Illegal / Unidentifiable Substances Drugs & Legal/Herbal Highs | NO | NO |
| Knives & Weapons or anything that could reasonably be considered for use as a weapon | NO | NO |
| Medication with doctors note or prescription | YES | YES |
| Medication without doctors note or prescription | NO | NO |
| Megaphones / Airhorns | NO | NO |
| Nitrous Oxide | NO | NO |
| Portable Laser Equipment and Laser Pens | NO | NO |
| Professional Cameras with Detachable Zoom Lenses or Recording Equipment | NO | NO |
| Professional Radios / Walkie – Talkies | NO | NO |
| Closed Water / Soft Drinks Bottles | YES | YES |
| Open Water / Soft Drinks Bottles (please keep closed when not drinking) | YES | NO |
| Empty Plastic/Reusable Bottles | YES | YES |
| Skateboards, Scooters, Hoverboards or any personal motorised vehicles | NO | NO |
| Sound Systems | NO | NO |
| Spray Cans | NO | NO |
| Unofficial HiViz & Reflective Jackets | NO | NO |
Please drink responsibly!
Ticket Information
Children under 24 months do require a ticket, however it is available for free.
‘Babes in Arms’ tickets can be added to your booking before the checkout on ticketmaster.ie here
Please contact Ticketmaster directly for any queries around tickets you have purchased, by logging into ‘My Account’ on ticketmaster.ie for fan support. They will be happy to advise you.
For more help on how to contact Ticketmaster please click here
All tickets are non-refundable, Please see our T&C’s for more info. TicketMaster operate a resale function on their site, more details of wihs can be found here
Day ticket information to be announced….
Campervan/Caravan ticket information to be announced…
Ticket information to be announced…
Each adult ticket INCLUDES car parking for 1 vehicle!
Admission to the festival includes camping, car parking, and offers families free participation in a number of workshops, sports and wellness activities, dancing, and much more!
Ticket information is to be announced…
Event Information
Details on this will be available closer to the time of the 2025 show!
Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh will take place on the 4th – 6th July 2025 at Russborough House, Blessington, Co. Wicklow.
Caravans and Campervans can enter from Thursday 3rd of July 2025, Opening times TBA.
All General Camping and those staying at home or locally can enter the festival site from 9am on Friday 4th July (delays may occur).
All camping gear, equipment and vehicles must be cleared from the site by 12 noon on Monday 5th of July 2025.
Please be mindful to leave no trace and help protect and maintain the beautiful site of Russborough House.
No, we do have communal charging points but no electric hook up.
There is no size restriction on your tents. We do ask you be mindful not to interfere with the space of surrounding Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh campers.
No, driving is not permitted on the camping fields.
If you are concerned about the weight/size of camping equipment, trolleys/boogies are permitted to help move your belongings from the carpark to the campsite.
The car parks are set up to be beside the campsites, however do be mindful that the campsites are quite long and fill up quickly, so walking distance from car to tent can vary depending on when you arrive on site!
Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh takes place on the grounds of Russborough House, Blessington, County Wicklow, about 30 minutes south from Dublin city.
Stay tuned for updated access routes and recommendations as we get closer to the 2025 event.
Yes, all adult tickets INCLUDE parking for 1 vehicle!
AIB TAPPY
No problem! Just make your way to an AIB TAPPY Hub where our trained TAPPY Tellers will be here to help. You can also email tappy@kaleidoscopefestival.ie and we’ll be right with you as soon as possible.
Unused funds will be available to claim back from 9am on 2nd July until midnight on 29nd July 2024 via the AIB TAPPY page on the festival website, and the app. The funds will be back into your account within 5-7 working days.
How does it work?
AIB TAPPY is a super easy, secure and convenient way to pay across the whole weekend. The AIB TAPPY system also works offline, so no need to worry about connectivity!
Before the Festival
Before arriving at the festival, you can set up your TAPPY account via the festival website or app by following the simple steps to pre-load your account.
Kaleidoscope’s helpful on-site team will scan your ticket on entry, give you a TAPPY wristband (which is also your festival wristband!) and link your pre-loaded TAPPY account to your wristband. You can use your TAPPY band straight away.
At the Festival
If you haven’t set up an AIB TAPPY account before you get onsite, don’t worry – it’s as simple as one, two, TAPPY!
Your RFID entry wristband will have a unique identifier number on the back.
Once you get onsite, just look for the AIB TAPPY QR codes – scan the code and it will take you straight to the AIB TAPPY setup page.
Fill in a few details, top up your wristband and you are ready to get tapping.
Every payment point onsite will be equipped with an AIB TAPPY terminal. You simply tap your wristband on the vendor’s terminal and the amount owed is automatically deducted from your wristband. Your AIB TAPPY wristband can be easily topped up at any time over the weekend, at the AIB TAPPY Hub or scanning the QR code on your wristband and using the fast top-up feature.