FESTIVAL INFORMATION

TIMETABLE & MAP

Download the Kaleidoscope Presented by Glenveagh App on Android or iOS to view the full festival schedule, site map and to register for AIB TAPPY.


LOCATION

 Russborough House and Park, Blessington, Co. Wicklow
Eircode: W91 W284

 

GETTING THERE

 Please follow festival signage and directions from stewards and gardaí.
Important: There is no right or left turn off the N81 at the L3863 towards Russborough House.

From Dublin/M50/N81:

Drive through Blessington and turn right at Burgage roundabout, then left onto the Kilmalum road.


From Naas/M7/M9:

Take the south Naas exit (Junction 10), join the R411 via the ring road through Ballymore Eustace.


From Carlow/Baltinglass/N81 Northbound:

Traffic will be directed through Ballymore Eustace.

ARRIVAL

  • Weekend Parking is located in general parking via GATE 1. Follow the signage for ‘Weekend parking’

  • Day Parking is located via GATE 2. Follow the signage for ‘Day Parking’

  • Proceed to the box office located at the event entrance from the carpark, where you will receive your TAPPY weekend wristbands and VIP area wristbands.

  • The VIP box office will be open from 9am to 7pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday

    • If you arrive later after the VIP box office has closed, you will be able to check in at the main box office.


FESTIVAL TIMES

THURSDAY 3 JULY

  • Campervan/caravan gates open: 5pm–10pm

FRIDAY 4 JULY

  • Campsite & car parks open 9am

  • Main arena open: 2pm

  • No first-time entry after 11pm

SATURDAY 5 JULY

  •  Campsite/car parks/ campervans/ caravans open: 9am

  • Main arena open: 8am

  • No first-time entry after 11pm

SUNDAY 6 JULY

  • Campsite/car parks/campervans/caravans open: 9am

  • Main arena open: 8am

  • No first-time entry after 8pm


AIB TAPPY WRISTBANDS

All Kaleidoscope 2025 wristbands come with AIB TAPPY, a secure, easy-to-use contactless payment option.

Top up your wristband:
• In advance via the Kaleidoscope app or website
• At the AIB TAPPY Hub on site
• At self-serve top-up machines
• From your phone by scanning the QR code on your wristband

You can use your AIB TAPPY band to pay for food, drinks, merchandise, funfair rides and optional family add-ons across the site.


We can’t wait to see you and your crew at Kaleidoscope Presented by Glenveagh this summer!

If you have any questions about your ticket or the festival, feel free to get in touch with us via either of the following email addresses:

See you at the festival!