Five reasons why Forbidden Fruit is the place to be this weekend
As you may have heard, Forbidden Fruit is a music and arts festival which is taking place in Dublin this bank holiday weekend. It's happening in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in the heart of Dublin this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Here's why we think this is the place to spend your bank holiday weekend:
1. The Music
Ok this one might be a bit obvious, but it has to be said that Forbidden Fruit is offering a huge variety of music which caters for all tastes this weekend.
Friday night sees Fatboy Slim take to the stage for what promises to be a serious party. Fatboy slim rocked the main stage at Electric Picnic in 2013 and festival goers are eagerly anticipating his return.
Hip Hop fans will be happy to hear Wu Tang Clan will be joining the Saturday night line-up following Joey Bada$$ on the main stage.
Electronic music takes over the main stage on Sunday with Cyril Hahn being the main act of the evening.
Here's a full break down of the stage times for each day:
2. The comedy
Forbidden Fruit is also well known for it's variety of comedy gigs over the weekend. Ranging from unknown comedians to household names, there really is something for everyone.
If you want to take a break from the music, why not go for a laugh at 18:50 on Saturday night as David McSavage takes to the comedy tent.
The Forbidden Fruit talent search final takes place tonight in the Button Factory and is €5 on the door. They have gone from fifty two contestants to twelve finalists, one of which will perform on the comedy stage at 16:50 on Saturday.
3. The Bulmers bus
As if the location wasn't good enough, Forbidden Fruit are running a FREE Bulmers bus from Dame street so you don't have to make the walk. Starting at 4pm Friday and 2pm Saturday & Sunday, Forbidden Fruit want you to start your weekend in style!
4. The after party
The folks at Forbidden Fruit have informed us that the part doesn't stop once the lights go down in Kilmainham, the Forbidden Fruit nights begin!
A host of different acts will be taking to several different locations around Dublin city each night once the festival ends.
The venues for Friday night include the Button Factory, The Grand Social and a surprise guest in Hanger.
Very exciting news for any Groove Armada fans, as they are playing Pygmalion on Saturday night after playing the festival that day.
Pygmalion also welcomes Booka Shade on Sunday while Adam Beyer and Matador will be hitting Hanger.
These tickets are all on sale now and are selling fast!
5. The fashion
Here at Shemazing!, our favourite thing about festival season is always the fashion! Whether it's celebrities or just one of your friends, there's nothing better than a good festival outfit post on Instagram!
Here's some outfit inspo for heading to Forbidden Fruit this weekend.
This blouse is €6 and the shorts are €15 and are both from Penneys. Weather permitting, this would be an ideal festival outfit!
If you can make your way through the weekend without wellies, then you NEED these lace up high leg sandals. They are €45 and from New Look. They are also available in tan.
A rain-coat is a must at any Irish festival, which means your fab festival attire is covered up! But not with this clear hooded mac, you can still show off your outfit while staying dry. It's €30 and available in New Look.
Tickets from Forbidden Fruit are still available on their website.
