MUSIC

The Saltwater music programme is built with intention a tight selection of artists shaping the sound of now and next. Across intimate coastal spaces, the focus is on energy, atmosphere and quality over scale. No dead air, no filler just proper sets in properly built rooms, with attention to sound, detail and context.

The Saltwater Festival will unfold across key locations in Bundoran, designed to highlight the town’s coastal energy while offering distinct musical and cultural experiences. The heart of the event will be the Surfers’ Village, positioned beside Waterworld and the grassy area overlooking the iconic Peak one of Europe’s most celebrated reef breaks. This area will host daytime programming, including live sets, food vendors, surf culture activations, and community gatherings, all framed by ocean views and salt air.

Just a short walk away, the Rockshore Garden set outside Madden’s Bar & The Chasing Bull will come alive with curated DJ sets, intimate live performances, and late-afternoon energy. Designed as a relaxed but sonically rich outdoor space, it offers a perfect crossover between locals, visitors, and the touring scene.

The Surfers’ Village will host Saltwater Festival’s headline performances, running each evening from 6pm to 10pm. Set beside Waterworld and overlooking the iconic Peak, this open-air space becomes the festival’s central stage as the sun sets with full-scale production, immersive lighting, and a focused, high-energy atmosphere. It’s where the day builds to a crescendo, delivering carefully curated headline sets in a uniquely coastal setting before the night transitions to the after parties.

As night falls, the energy moves indoors to Paris Nightclub, home of the official Saltwater after parties. With a full production club setup and tightly programmed lineups. ( You only need an After Party ticket to see Mungo’s HI FI on the Friday or BLACK TRAFFIC on the Saturday night ). Black traffic tickets via this link: https://bookings.scopetickets.com/event/13295?repId=89427454e2cd48c0a9cad309fead2b18