Some of Ireland’s most impactful acts have been revealed to play across the weekend of the inaugural Momentum Festival, which takes place in Oranmore, Galway this May bank Holiday weekend. Check them out below..
Friday, May 1st will see Irish rock icons The Stunning joined by indie rock favourites The Riptide Movement and spellbinding Galway singer-songwriter Tracy Bruen.
above: The Riptide Movement
Sunday, May 3rd will see chart-toppers The Coronas supported by two of Ireland’s buzziest rising stars of the moment: singer-songwriter Oscar Blue and soul-pop artist Calum Agnew – both of whom have highly new projects on the way. Oscar Blue will release his debut album Birds In Winter in April, and Calum Agnew’s debut EP will land at the end of this month. Tickets on sale now from momentum.ie and ticketmaster.ie
Momentum’s Commercial Director, Olivia Breene, who is a resident of Oranmore, where the festival takes place, says: “A huge part of the impetus behind Momentum is the drive that co-founders Cian Burke and Trevor Cullinane have to support both local and up-and-coming artists, and have those who are at the early stage of their careers sharing stages alongside seasoned and acclaimed acts like The Stunning and The Coronas. Oscar Blue and Calum Agnew are such exciting new artists on the scene in Ireland at the moment, and we’re delighted to have them appearing as special guests of The Coronas, for what promises to be an amazing May bank holiday Sunday night. We’re also super excited to welcome The Riptide Movement – who always set the crowd alight with their sing-a-long set – and our very own Tracy Bruen, who is like Galway’s answer to Joni Mitchell or Kate Bush - to have her sharing a stage in Oranmore with fellow Galwegians The Stunning will be a very special opening night indeed.”
above: Tracy Bruen, photo by Xadacka
With Friday and Sunday’s lineup now fully revealed, momentum continues to build as festival-goers await the complete reveal of Saturday’s lineup, with 90s and 00s nostalgia from B*witched, D:Ream, Rednex and Mark McCabe already announced.
The excitement won’t end there - the festival’s first edition will close with flair on Monday, May 4th, with a specially curated lineup of events that will be revealed very soon.
All performances will take place under The Crescendo Tent, a tented live music space with a nightly capacity of 4,200. Designed to elevate the live experience while keeping audiences close to the moment, the venue forms the beating heart of Momentum’s first chapter.
Arriving with purpose and pace, Momentum takes place across four days from Friday 1st to Monday 4th 2026, setting the tone for a weekend where live music, community and place come together to create moments that matter.
above: Rednex, photo by Event Imotion x
Set in Galway’s Wild Atlantic Way village of Oranmore, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing towns, Momentum Festival draws on a catchment of approximately 75,000 people, alongside strong regional and visitor appeal. The setting brings artists, culture and community to life, placing local businesses prominently on the map and reinforcing Galway as a rising force for live music and arts. A place of energy, growth and community – Momentum is an experience in the west that is not to be missed.
Momentum Festival is built around flow and forward motion. Each night builds on the last, signalling a programme that unfolds over time rather than standing still. It is a Rising Force of Music & Moment, grounded locally but shaped with ambition.
above: Calum Agnew, Photo by Daniel Breene
Momentum is the brainchild of BC Ventures, founded by Cian Burke and Trevor Cullinane, both established publican-restaurateurs, alongside Commercial Director Olivia Breene – all three Oranmore residents. Together, the team brings deep local insight, commercial experience and a shared belief in building momentum through live music.
Momentum Festival 2026 takes place from Friday, May 1st to Monday, May 4th at Ard na Mara, Oranmore, Co.Galway, subject to venue licence. Tickets on sale now from momentum.ie and ticketmaster.ie
The event is strictly over 18s with identification required.
Further announcements and information will be revealed.
above: D:Ream
Momentum Festival 2026
Friday 1 May
The Stunning
plus special guests The Riptide Movement and Tracy Bruen
Tickets €49.95 + booking fee
Saturday 2 May
The Big Day Out featuring B*Witched, D:Ream, Rednex and Mark McCabe
Tickets €64.95 + booking fee
Sunday 3 May
The Coronas plus special guests Oscar Blue and Calum Agnew
Tickets €55.00 + booking fee
Monday, 4 May
To Be Announced.
Main image of The Stunning.
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