Stendhal Festival 2026

What to Expect

Stendhal Festival is now in its 16th edition and has grown into Northern Ireland’s largest independent music and arts festival. Set at Ballymully Cottage Farm on the Causeway Coastal Route outside Limavady, the three-day event (Thursday 2 to Saturday 4 July 2026) spreads across over eight stages - including the main arena, woodlands and Karma Valley. The 2026 headline acts include Cast (Saturday night, fresh from supporting Oasis on their reunion tour) and D:Ream, with a full lineup that includes Beat N Drum, Pastiche, DJ Yoda, Mad Professor, Mary Coughlan, Kila, Huartan and many more. The festival also features extensive family entertainment, interactive art installations across the farm, workshops, spoken word, comedy, and circus performances.

Camping is available on-site with general camping approximately 200 metres from the main entrance. Family camping is served by a dedicated family car park. Motorhomes and campers are accommodated in two separate fields with toilet and waste facilities.

Good to Know

• Dates: Thursday 2 July to Saturday 4 July 2026
• Location: Ballymully Cottage Farm, Limavady, off the Causeway Coastal Route
• Weekend camping tickets from approximately GBP 150; day tickets also available
• All-ages event with dedicated family camping and family entertainment areas
• Tickets available at stendhalfestival.com and through Kaboodle

Getting There

Ballymully Cottage Farm is located on the Ballymully Road outside Limavady town, approximately 30 minutes by road from Derry city. Limavady is served by Translink bus services from Derry and Coleraine; a shuttle service from Limavady town typically operates during the festival weekend.