Europe’s Largest Outdoor Health & Wellness Festival - Here’s Everything You Need To Know
For anyone who is new on the WellFest scene, you might have heard a lot of fuss about Ireland’s largest health and wellness festival… But is it really worth the hype?
Here is everything you need to know about the health and wellness event of the year!!
The WellFest Back Story
The very first WellFest took place in September 2015 in Herbert Park, Dublin. The festival was created by 4 founders; Helena and Katie Ryan, Fionnualla Cleary and Anthony Kelly. The founders loved music festivals… But they were also huge fans of health and wellness. So they decided to create a festival that had music festival vibes… But with fitness icons instead of music groups, and avocados in place of alcohol!
The festival has grown every year since, and last year we had over 12,000 WellFesters in attendance.
2024 is looking to be our biggest and best year yet… Watch this space!!
What Does One Do At WellFest?
There are tonnes of different activities to enjoy over the 2 days of WellFest. We have 15 different areas at the festival, covering everything from HIIT workouts to nutrition talks, yoga flows to mindfulness discussions, and everything in between!
Just like at any music festival, we have a giant Main Stage where our headline acts perform and lead the crowd in various workouts and yoga sessions throughout the weekend… Then there are dedicated areas for things such as mindfulness, talks, yoga, food and lots more!
There is also a designated kids area, with every adult ticket for WellFest allowing for up to 2 children under 12 to attend for free!
And let’s not forget the WellVillage, where you can browse the trade stalls, try some samples, and do a bit of shopping for your favourite health and wellness products!
Come lunch time, head over to the WellFood Area where there are a wide selection of healthy food options on offer and pull up a picnic table to recharge the batteries for an afternoon of fitness and fun!
WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE NEXT WELLFEST TAKE PLACE?
WellFest will take place on the 11th and 12th May 2024 from 9.30am - 6pm each day in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin.
WHEN WILL TICKETS BE RELEASED?
Weekend and day tickets are available now via our ticket page here.
WHEN WILL THE LINEUP BE ANNOUNCED?
Our full lineup will be announced in the coming days… Sign up to our emails to be the first to find out who our 2024 headliners will be!
WHAT IS THE AGE LIMIT OF THE EVENT?
WellFest is an over 18’s event, however children under 12 can go free. You can select up to two kids tickets per adult ticket when purchasing via our ticket page. Please note children must be supervised at all times and they must have a valid ticket for entry.
Unfortunately, kids between 13-17 cannot attend, even when accompanied by an adult.
IS THE SITE ACCESSIBLE FOR THOSE WITH A DISABILITY?
Please note, WellFest is an outdoor event in the meadows of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Some areas are hilly and steep and could become muddy in the case of rain. One companion will be admitted free of charge per wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or other person whose disability requires a carer. Please contact us on hello@wellfest.ie to arrange this before the festival. Unisex wheelchair accessible toilets will be available at all toilet blocks across the festival.
IS THERE A TIMETABLE?
The timetable will be released closer to the date of the festival. Sign up to our email list to get it sent straight to your inbox once it’s been released!
CAN I BRING MY BRAND TO THE FESTIVAL?
We would love to hear from you. Please complete the form under ‘exhibit with us’ and one of the team will be in touch soon.
CAN I PRESENT AT THE FESTIVAL?
Thank you for expressing your interest in presenting at WellFest 2024. Please email us on hello@wellfest.ie with information about your qualifications, experience and suggested session at the festival and one of the team will be in touch.
