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family · Sunday 5 July 2026 · 10:00am 
Edenderry Music Festival - Family Fun Day
At Edenderry GAA Grounds · Edenderry, Co. Offaly
At Edenderry GAA Grounds · Edenderry, Co. Offaly
The Edenderry Music Festival rounds off its weekend with a free family day on Sunday, July 5, opening the gates at the GAA Grounds to all ages at no cost. After two ticketed evenings of live music on Friday and Saturday, the organisers switch gears entirely: the big top marquee that hosted tribute acts and local artists becomes a children’s playground for the day. If you have young kids and fancy a day out in the Midlands without spending much, this is a straightforward win.
The entertainment on the Sunday is squarely aimed at children, with enough variety to keep a range of ages happy. Bouncy castles and a children’s fun fair provide the classic outdoor-festival fodder, while a dedicated kids’ comedy show and party games add structure to the afternoon. Paw Patrol characters are confirmed for the day, which will land well with younger children who recognise the faces. The standout draw, billed as a first for Edenderry, is the arrival of an American Monster Truck - the kind of oversized vehicle that tends to stop children (and plenty of adults) in their tracks.
The festival itself is described as one of the largest in the Midlands. The Friday and Saturday nights feature headline tribute acts - Mack Fleetwood performing the Fleetwood Mac catalogue on Friday, and The Tumbling Paddies topping the bill on Saturday - alongside a supporting cast of local acts. The Sunday family day is free regardless of whether you attended the earlier nights.
Edenderry is in north Co. Offaly, roughly an hour’s drive from Dublin via the M4 and N998, and about 30 minutes from Tullamore. The town sits near the Grand Canal and the Offaly/Kildare border, making it accessible from a wide area.
The GAA Grounds - known as Weavers Fields - are located off the Carrick Road, approximately 0.5km from JKL Street, Edenderry’s main street. There is parking on-site at the grounds. Bus Eireann serves Edenderry on routes between Dublin and Tullamore, though Sunday services are less frequent than weekday; if coming by bus, check times in advance on buseireann.ie.
Edenderry town has a good main street with cafes and services, and the towpath along the Grand Canal makes for an easy walk before or after the festival. There is more to see in Edenderry and across Co. Offaly.
Heading to Edenderry GAA Grounds in Edenderry? Offaly has plenty more to see. Read the Edenderry area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.