Details of a seriously tasty festival just dropped into my inbox, and I felt in the mood to share. With Four Tet, Neneh Cherry and Sister Sledge, it’s an impressive line up and all taking place in Dun Laoghaire Harbour. See the full details below. Early bird tickets are already on sale.

The Beatyard – Dun Laoghaire Harbour – August 1st & 2nd – Doors at 2pm

After celebrating it’s 10th edition last year, The Beatyard is going coastal this August 1st & 2nd and relocating to the sunniest part of Dublin – Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Taking place over two days The Beatyard will combine three areas of music, great food, drinks and games all under one roof.

The BEATYARD is an experience for all the senses, bringing the best musicians, foodies and creatives together for one weekend. Savour a cocktail in Tippletown before savouring a delicious mean in The Eatyard and you’ll soon be Lost In Music with Sister Sledge! All with the beautiful Dublin Bay as the backdrop to your day.

Providing the musical entertainment will be Sister Sledge, Four Tet, Neneh Cherry, Barrington Levy, Madlib, Public Service Broadcasting, Lindstrom, Craig Charles, Optimo & Mister Saturday Night B2B, Midnight Magic, Dj Marky, Horsemeat Disco, I Am The Cosmos, Le Freak, Riza, EMBRZ, Telephones, Tandem Felix, Sim Simma and more TBA.

The inaugural EATYARD bespoke food & drink village will deliver a world of flavours. Bringing together Dublin’s finest artisan producers and local favourites including 3fe (who will be hosting their own Barista Jam featuring other Irish coffee collectives), Angel Churros, Staple Foods, The Big Blue Bus, Spud Box, Suhas Falafel, Brewtonic Beer Hall and Wine-yl Ville with Sim Simma providing the musical backdrop! Dun Laoghaire’s finest are getting involved too with Uozo’s Fish Shack and Teddy’s Ice-Cream available on site for the weekend.

The GAMESYARD – There will be a plethora of special experiences to be had elsewhere on site with Wall 2 Wall – Street Art V Graffiti, The Back R.A.G.E.’s Mobile Barcade & Pinball Parlour,  vinyl record depot & shopping centre by The Record Spot, steaming hot tubs, crazy golf, basketball and much much more. One of the surprise highlights of the weekend will surely be Dub City Sneaks, which will host Dublin’s first sneaker fair! Retailers will be arrive from across Ireland & the UK with rare & unique trainers for sale.

Join us in Dun Laoghaire Harbour on August 1st & 2nd for The Beatyard – A Seaside Celebration of Music, Food, Games & much more!

Early Bird tickets are on sale now for only €29+fee per day, €49+fee weekend from eventbrite.ie
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