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✈️How to get to Night + Day
Planning your trip to Night + Day? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), about 52 km from the venue.
- Allow about 73 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Charlestown or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Night & Day Festival (Lough Key Forest Park) (Night + Day)
Accommodation near the Night + Day site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Charlestown, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Charlestown.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Night + Day 2026 weather
Weather in Night & Day Festival (Lough Key Forest Park) in May 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 33% of days
| 2025 | Drizzle | 16° / 11° | 3 rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 18° / 8° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Overcast | 18° / 10° | no rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Night + Day
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Night + Day. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Charlestown and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Night + Day 2026: the folk and rock festival in Boyle, Ireland
Set in Lough Key Forest Park near Boyle in County Roscommon, the Night + Day Festival celebrates the richness of Ireland's folk and rock scene. This exceptional natural setting in the heart of Ireland offers an intimate and authentic experience.
The 2026 edition runs May 29-31 with 17 artists, featuring Richard Thompson in folk rock, The Saw Doctors, and Hothouse Flowers, iconic names in Irish music.
The lineup explores contemporary folk, indie rock, post-punk, with artists like M(h)aol, Paddy Casey, Cronin, and THUMPER. The festival highlights Irish creativity while welcoming international folk rock legends.
Three days of music in Lough Key Forest Park, May 29-31, 2026. Check the full lineup.
