Rockathon 2026

Name: Rockathon 2026
Start: 2026-05-30
End: 2026-06-01
Location: Ratoath, Leinster

Rockathon 2026 is a three-day community-led rock music festival held at Fairyhouse Racecourse during the June bank holiday weekend. The event features approximately 40 tribute bands celebrating iconic rock legends, though it currently faces financial uncertainty due to the collapse of its ticketing partner.

Date: May 30 - Jun 1, 2026
Location: Ratoath, Leinster

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Event summary

Highlights

Lineup of 40 rock tribute bands
Held at the historic Fairyhouse Racecourse
Three days of live performances over the June bank holiday
Tributes to legends like Rory Gallagher, Thin Lizzy, and AC/DC

Rockathon is a large-scale tribute music and cultural festival located at Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ratoath. Billed as a tribute to 'rock gods,' the event takes place over three days and focuses on keeping rock music culture vibrant through live performance. The festival typically hosts 40 different bands performing the music of legendary acts like AC/DC, Metallica, Queen, and Oasis, as well as Irish favorites such as Thin Lizzy and The Cranberries.

The 2026 edition of the festival has been overshadowed by significant financial difficulties. Following the sudden closure of the ticketing platform Tickets.ie, organizers reported that they did not receive the funds from ticket sales. This situation has placed the future of the festival in jeopardy, impacting payments for musicians, security, and equipment hire companies. Despite these challenges, the organizers have stated their intention to fight for the survival of the event to support the crew and artists involved.

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