UPSTART FESTIVAL 2026 brings together the best Cork music talent, upcoming and established bands for an awesome one day outdoor festival!
Get ready for UPSTART FESTIVAL 2026 – the fifth edition of the award winning small music festival that brings together the best of indie music bands with a strong Cork feel. UPSTART aims to champion both established and emerging indie bands, with this year's line-up being the most exciting yet. Don't miss out on the fun – see you there!
UPSTART FESTIVAL is an outdoor event in the beautiful harbourside setting of Glounthaune Village, which brings to the stage 6 great indie acts, established and emerging bands, with a strong Cork flavour! It is a proven formula, spend your day with friends listening to great music and meet new friends. This is the fifth edition of the one-day festival, and the festival is supported by funding from Cork County Council.
To help keep this event as affordable as possible for our UPSTART fans, we are offering an EARLYBIRD ticket deal for the same price as 2022 (€20 +bk). Price of entry then reverts to €30 +booking fee. Be quick to save!!
Upstart is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit event run by Glounthaune Community Association.
UPSTART FESTIVAL 2026 Lineup:
Adore
Maicín
Jean Pack & The Slay Babies
Serial Mom
Trainwreck
+ 6th band to be announced!!!!
Who is it for?
15+
Under 16's must be accompanied by a parent /guardian over 18.
Price
From €20 + booking fee
(To help keep this event as affordable as possible for their UPSTART fans, they are offering an EARLYBIRD ticket deal for the same price as 2022 (€20 +booking fee). Price of entry then reverts to €30 +booking fee.)
When & Where?
Date: September 19th, 2026
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Location:
Craig's Field
Glounthaune Village
Glounthaune
County Cork
Accessibility
N/A
Photo Credits:
In: Magician and Producer of Secret Show, Zac Coveney
By: @ bel.n_photographer