feile solas 2026
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Getting here
Féile Solas takes place in the scenic surrounds of Whiddy Island in Bantry Bay. Whiddy Island is just a scenic and beautiful 15 minute ferry ride from Bantry.
Regular Ferries are available from Bantry pier (via scheduled provider) and there will be additional festival ferry services, on the hour, provided across the weekend.
Ferry price is €8 return.
Getting to bantry
From Cork
Driving - 1 hr 30 mins via the N71
Bus - Route 236 (Bus Eireann) and Route 229 (West Cork Connect) buses from Cork city (around 1.5–2 hrs)
From Limerick
Driving - 3 hrs (via Cork)
Bus - Travel via Cork city, then connect to Bantry
From Galway
Driving - 3.5 hrs (via Limerick/Cork)
Bus - Galway → Cork → Bantry
From Dublin
About 4 hrs via the M7/M8 + N71
Bus - Dublin → Cork → Bantry
Parking
There is Free parking at various locations around Bantry Town.
Our festival days gets busy — Arrival is advised on Friday evening at the latest.
Bantry is compact, so once parked, everything is walkable including the ferry connection.
Please note that vehicles are parked at the owner’s discretion, and while we do our best to help things run smoothly, the festival cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage.
Accommodation
Main Campsite
Camping is included in the entry pass. There is a main campsite within the main festival area. Toilet and shower facilities are available here via the community hall.
Ciúnas Campsite
For those who prefer a quieter festival camping experience, this smaller campsite is located just a short 10-minute walk from the community hall.
Whiddy Island School House
Additional accommodation is available at the Whiddy Island Schoolhouse. While it can be booked via short-term rental websites, we encourage you to contact Tim directly on 086 862 6734 — helping support local hosts and avoiding platforms that facilitate listings in occupied territories
Phone: 0868626734
Frequently Asked Ceisteanna
Camping
Campsite opens Friday at 4pm.
Music
Friday 5pm -2am
Saturday 1pm -3am
Sunday 11am - 6pm
Féile Solas is a strictly 18 years and over festival.
Limited amounts of plugs will be available onsite. To avoid the stress of trying to get access to a plug, we encourage you to have phones fully charged on arrival and to bring battery packs if possible.
Toilets and showers are available onsite. Toilets are available 24/7 however shower times are limited to certain hours each day
we have a "no glass" policy at this event. you will not be allowed enter the event with glass bottles.
We’d love to leave the island just as beautiful as we found it once the festival wraps up. There will be compost bins and re-turn recycling facilities available, and we kindly ask that you take any other rubbish home with you. Thanks for helping us care for this special place!