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Ireland BikeFest returns with full throttle from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, bringing three action-packed days of bikes, live music and craic to the heart of Kerry. Headquartered at the purpose-built Bike Village at Gleneagle, the event is one of Europe’s premier free open biker festivals, drawing thousands of bikers and spectators from around the world.
At the Bike Village, festivalgoers will enjoy a vibrant hub of activity with traders, merchandise stands, food stalls, the Harley-Davidson® Experiential Zone, and entertainment for all ages. The popular Harley® Bar returns as a lively gathering point, while the Biker Lounge offers a relaxed space for bikers to unwind, catch intimate acoustic sets and chat about all things two-wheeled.
One of the event’s major attractions is its guided ride-outs, organised and marshalled by H.O.G.™ UK & Ireland chapters, including Celtic Thunder Chapter Waterford, Gaelic Chapter Dublin and Belfast Chapter Northern Ireland. These scenic tours cover some of Ireland’s most breathtaking routes such as the Ring of Kerry, Skellig Ring, Caragh Lake, and Dingle Peninsula – the perfect way to experience the Wild Atlantic Way on two wheels.
The 2025 music line-up features a mix of rock, trad, pop and tribute acts performing across three stages — the Outdoor Stage, the Harley® Bar, and Gleneagle Arena.
Friday kicks off with DJ Donal setting the tone at the Outdoor Stage from midday. Evening highlights include Tradstone and Devils Cadillac lighting up the Outdoor Stage, Two Time Polka in the Harley Bar, and Alternative Route bringing the vibe to the Biker Lounge. Over at Gleneagle Arena, Live Lizzy takes the stage at 10pm, followed by the powerhouse Queen tribute act QWEEN at 11:30pm, with a DJ set to close out the night.
On Saturday, a day of high-octane music begins with a festival DJ, followed by Wolfehound Band, Live Forever (a tribute to Oasis), and Bon Jovee rocking the Outdoor Stage into the evening. Super Céilí brings trad beats to the Harley Bar, while the Biker Lounge welcomes back Alternative Route and introduces The Outcast Crew. Gleneagle Arena hosts a heavy-hitting finale with Whiplash (Metallica tribute) and Joanovarc leading into another late-night DJ set.
Sunday keeps the momentum going with Drops of Green, Cliona Hagan, a Springsteen tribute, and The Unusual Suspects all on the Outdoor Stage. Thingamajig takes over the Harley Bar, while The Small Hours and The Tom Cats perform in the Biker Lounge. Rounding off the weekend at Gleneagle Arena are The Harleys and the explosive AC/DC tribute act Hells Bells.
On Sunday, June 1, the iconic Custom Bike Show and Awards Ceremony returns, celebrating the best in design, engineering and personality with categories like Best in Show, Best Paint, Best Trike, Best LOH, and many more. Earlier that morning, the legendary Bike Parade will see hundreds of motorcycles of all makes and models rumble through the streets of Killarney — a fan-favourite moment for bikers and spectators alike.
And don’t worry if you’re not a biker — Ireland BikeFest Killarney is free and open to all, with something for visitors, families, music lovers and curious onlookers. Enjoy the atmosphere, check out the custom machines, and soak in the unique energy of the festival. You might even ride away on a brand-new bike thanks to the Win a Harley-Davidson® Raffle, in support of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
“Fáilte Ireland is proud to support Ireland BikeFest,” says Ciara Sugrue, Head of Festivals and Events, Fáilte Ireland. “These festivals create immersive experiences that highlight the best of Irish culture while generating valuable tourism revenue and bringing life to regional communities.”
Ireland BikeFest Killarney is supported by Harley-Davidson® UK & Ireland, The Gleneagle Hotel, Fáilte Ireland, Destination Killarney Ltd., Kerry County Council, and the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.
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Editor’s Note: Ireland BikeFest 2025 Music Line-Up
Friday, May 30
DJ Donal – Outdoor Stage (12:00–18:00)
Tradstone – Outdoor Stage (18:00–19:30)
Devils Cadillac – Outdoor Stage (20:00–21:30)
Two Time Polka – Harley Bar (21:30)
Alternative Route – Biker Lounge (21:00–23:00)
Live Lizzy – Gleneagle Arena (22:00)
QWEEN – Gleneagle Arena (23:30)
DJ – Gleneagle Arena (late)
Saturday, May 31
DJ – Outdoor Stage (12:00–15:30)
Wolfehound Band – Outdoor Stage (15:30–17:00)
Live Forever (Oasis Tribute) – Outdoor Stage (18:00–19:30)
Bon Jovee – Outdoor Stage (20:00–21:30)
Super Céilí – Harley Bar (21:30)
Alternative Route – Biker Lounge (19:00–21:00)
The outcast Crew – Biker Lounge (21:30–23:00)
Whiplash (Metallica Tribute) – Gleneagle Arena (22:00)
Joanovarc – Gleneagle Arena (23:30)
DJ – Gleneagle Arena (late)
Sunday, June 1
DJ – Outdoor Stage (12:00–14:00)
Drops of Green – Outdoor Stage (14:00–15:30)
Cliona Hagan – Outdoor Stage (16:00–17:30)
Springsteen Tribute – Outdoor Stage (18:00–19:30)
The Unusual Suspects – Outdoor Stage (20:00–21:30)
Thingamajig – Harley Bar (21:30)
The Small Hours – Biker Lounge (19:00–21:00)
The Tom Cats – Biker Lounge (21:30–23:00)
The Harleys – Gleneagle Arena (22:00)
Hells Bells (AC/DC Tribute) – Gleneagle Arena (23:30)
DJ – Gleneagle Arena (late)
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