Fabulous Laois summer festival fun promised at The Folly
The Folly Festival in Cullohill has the support of the Electric Picnic
All roads lead to Cullohill in south Laois for some fabulous festival fun at the 2026 edition of The Folly Festival which has a new date this year.
The festival committee are delighted to announce that tickets for this year’s event are now on sale for the event which has been moved to the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, August 1 - 2, in Cullohill Castle, the organisers say the event will showcase an “incredible musical line up” at what is tagged Ireland's first ever gender balanced music and comedy weekend.
The festival kicks off on Saturday morning with an array of family-friendly daytime events, followed by music late into the night. The music returns from 4pm on Sunday which is promised not to disappoint.
Headlining on the Main Stage this year is Kilkenny singer Robert Grace who has achieved over 200 m audio streams and has accumulated over half a billion views / streams across TikTok / YouTube.
There’ll be some entertaining throwback tunes from tribute band Mack Fleetwood.
Ruaile Buaile also takes the stage with some "twisted-trad". The five-piece from the midlands are known for their high-energy blend of traditional Irish music, modern pop, and folk.
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Othes set for the main stage are Dear Willow, Monroe Band, Outa Diesel, Kelly Brothers, RayAlity and Cullohill’s very own Aislinn Townsend. The events over the weekend will be MC’ed by Cliona McDonald. MORE BELOW PHOTO.
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As always, in addition to the music, the committee promises plenty of family entertainment on the Saturday. This will include cookery demos, Nancy’s Yard play area, artisan food & and craft market, dog show, mountain walk and much more.
The Folly Festival is brought to you by Cullohill Community Council with the support of Electric Picnic, Laois Partnership Company and Laois County Council.
This Community Council say the festival is a very important fundraiser for the community. Since 2021 over €75,000 has been donated to community projects, sports clubs etc.. whilst also retaining funds for significant future projects.
“Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Ireland’s most unique summer festivals,” say the organisers.
Tickets are available at www.thefolly.ie and in O’Connells Kitchen and Pub in Cullohill. You can keep an eye on their social media channels for updates. Get €10 off adult weekend tickets until June 14th. Use code FOLLY10 for online purchases at our www.thefolly.ie website.