The family friendly schedule for Night and Day 2025 has been unveiled as excitement builds for the fourth year of the highly-anticipated festival.
Night and Day takes place in the nature lover’s paradise of Boyle’s Lough Key Forest Park on 27-29th June and has become one of the best small festivals in the country.
Families are a very important part of our festival community.
The emphasis each year is firmly on participation and creativity. Kids get the opportunity to partake in a diverse range of activities and workshops. Whether it be , dancing, foraging, circus skills, or puppetry, there is something to ignite the imaginations of all who are lucky enough to attend.
This year’s schedule includes:
– Dance workshops
– Comedy show with Professor Plunger
– Knitted craft making
– Ancient bemusement games
– Circus skills
– Little gems puppet show
– Foraging for medicinal herbs
– Fierce fun face painting
– Natural craft making with Willowbrook glamping and hideaways
– Pottery painting
– Kids yoga and mindfulness
– Vintage rope walk
– Bird and bat box building with Roscommon County Council
– Maia purposeful play sessions
– Imagination playground
– Creative nature activities
Those attending the festival can also avail of zip-lining, kayaking and nature trails on offer in Lough Key Forest Park.
Creative Director of Night and Day Declan Hurley said: “We are delighted to offer an extended programme of activities this year. Along with some familiar favourites, we have added new performances and activities that cater to the whole family.”
Headline acts throughout the weekend include; Jose Gonzalez, KT Tunstall, The Wailers, The Stunning, Lisa Hannigan, Joshua Burnside, Daithi, Bog Bodies, Dug, Frank, Skinner, Yard, Shark School, Dark Isle, James Keegan and Jester.
