Christy Moore has been announced to perform at his first Irish festival in 14 years.
The 80-year-old has joined Kneecap as the first two acts announced for All Together Now in Waterford next summer.
Last year, Christy released A Terrible Beauty, his latest album that rose to the top of Irish charts.
The 80-year-old will take to the stage at All Together Now. Pic: PA Images
It came 56 years on from the release of his debut album, Paddy On The Road.
Christy is renowned for his songwriting but also his live performances, which plenty of All Together Now fans will be eagerly awaiting in 2026.
For the announcement, the festival said: ‘We are incredibly honoured to announce that Christy Moore will join us at next year’s All Together Now for his first Irish festival appearance in 14 years.
It’s Christy’s first Irish festival in 14 years. Pic: Gaelle Beri/Redferns via Getty Images
‘This follows the release of A Terrible Beauty, which reached No. 1 on the official Irish album Charts, arriving 56 years after Christy’s debut Paddy On The Road.
‘Christy stands as one of Ireland’s most enduring and influential musical figures, spanning folk, traditional, and contemporary songwriting across more than five decades – making it an incredible honour to welcome him to the festival for the first time.’
The last Irish festival that Christy played was Electric Picnic in 2012.
Kneecap are the first headliner announced for the festival. Pic: Leon Neal/Getty Images
All Together Now will take place from July 31 to August 2 at Curraghmore Estate in Waterford.
Earlier this week, the festival announced Kneecap as the first headliner for next year’s event.
It comes following another stellar year for the Belfast trio.
Phenomenal demand for ATN26 means both Phase 1 and Phase 2 have already sold out, however, limited Phase 3 tickets will go on sale on Friday, December 12, from 9am.
Limited Phase 3 Family tickets will also go on sale on Friday, with family tickets allowing access for one adult and up to two children aged 12 years and under.
All Together Now bosses have also introduced a new limited five-series instalment plan to allow festival-goers to spread the cost across five payments of €60.90.
A limited number of these tickets will also go on sale on Friday.
