Beyond the Pale 2026 - 12-14th June

Another +1 for Sama and Cliffords. Fejka, if you're into melodic dance music. Chalk, Madra Salach, Biird and Overhead, The Albatross would be some of my other picks

Also really looking forward to see how Max Coopers 3D/AV show pans out

He had that kinda show when he played in BTP in 2023. The Big screen behind him, and the mesh then separating the stage and the crowd, with the visuals projected onto the Mesh. Mesmerising

Irvine Welsh. Kind of music but not really.

its not the strictest operation - if they even check likely you can just say to them youre staying in a camper and arrived after and they'll give you a wristband for that area.

Careful now! If by far back you mean up by the campfire then prepare for sunrise parties!!

Anyone know if there is showers in the campervan site? What are the hours the showers are usually open?

Most of mine already mentioned but Σtella sounds good also Dream Boy and THEATRE sound good for shoegaze fans

Hugo Hamlet if anyone's looking for a little something weird but wonderful.

a lot of terrible questions going into the BTP WhatsApp now to organisers

"there was showers in the campervan areas last year - will there be this year?"

"will you sell coffee anywhere"

"is water wet?"

I asked ChatGPT:

Short answer: nobody seems to know publicly yet.

The organisers have only described the Saturday night Púc Fada closer as "a giant of Irish electronic production" (or similar wording like "legend of Irish electronic music"), and they appear to be keeping it tightly under wraps. Recent coverage repeats the clue but doesn't reveal the identity.

If I were making educated guesses, these would be near the top of the list:

• Sunil Sharpe – although he's already on the bill elsewhere, so probably unlikely.
• Kormac – already announced on the lineup, so also unlikely.
• David Holmes – absolutely fits the "legend" description and would be a very Beyond the Pale-style booking.
• Roger Doyle – one of the true pioneers of Irish electronic music, though perhaps a less obvious festival closer.
• Donal Dineen – influential, but the wording "electronic production" makes me think they're hinting at someone known primarily as a producer.
• John Tejada or another surprise guest seems less likely because the clue specifically says Irish.

My strongest hunch, purely on reputation and the wording, would actually be David Holmes. He ticks the "legend" box, has broad crossover appeal, and would be a genuine coup for a late-night secret set.

That said, festivals also love a bit of misdirection. If they're saying "legend of Irish electronic music" rather than "DJ", they could be pointing to someone from an earlier generation whose name wouldn't immediately occur to clubbers.

I've heard from sources its 4th dimension.

No idea on the ground but raining all day here in Roundwood anyway!