RHK to host one final fling of summer!
The new LGBTQ+ festival, LOVE SENSATION will pop its festival cherry this August. Lily Allen, Clean Bandit, Kelis, Gossip, Soulé, Le Galaxie headline this new two day festival. Set in the very heart of the capital, this very special city festival will be one final fling before the summer is over where everyone is welcome to shed their inhibitions and insecurities and feel welcome in a judgement free space for music lovers, fun lovers and sound people.
Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin
August 17th & 18th
Saturday main stage:
Lily Allen, Kelis, Soulé, Mother DJs, Miss Kate, Toucan and hosted by Panti Bliss
Sunday main stage:
Clean Bandit, Gossip, Mother DJs, Le Galaxie and hosted by Panti Bliss
Mother Dance Stage :
Horse Meat Disco, Honey Dijon, Jenny Green, Daithí, Karen Reddy, Kelly-Anne Byrne
The George Stage:
A host of Ru Paul and Irish drag queens including Monet X Change, Laganja Estranja, Sonique, Naomi Smalls, Jujubee, Victoria Secret, Davina Devine, Shirley Temple Bar, Vedas Coven, Paul Ryder, Pixie Woo, Regina Ge
Other Drag Aerobics, food stalls, full bars, installations, community group areas, chill out zones, funfair and lots of colour.
Gates 2pm
Age guidance Strictly over 18's
Your Travel Guide to Love Sensation
Getting to the festival of the summer has never been easier! Get your Leap Cards ready as Love Sensation brings festival vibes to the heart of Dublin city. The LGBT+ community along with their many allies will enjoy a weekend in the heart of Dublin at Royal Hospital Kilmainham with the most colourful festival Ireland will see this summer. Debuting in sparkling style, Love Sensation sees headliners LILY ALLEN, CLEAN BANDIT, GOSSIP & KELIS take to the main stage on 17th and 18th August.
While the venue is only a 30 minute stroll from the city centre, Dublin’s variety of public transport options can bring you right into the heart of the action without breaking a sweat. Hop on the The Red Line LUAS to Heuston Station and from there it’s only a 5-10-minute walk to the Museum entrance on Military Road.
Too glam for the tram? Dublin Bus routes will also be running regularly over the two days. The following routes will bring you a short walking distance to the festival site.
40 From Charlestown Shopping Centre To Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
68/a From Hawkins St. Towards Newcastle / Greenogue Business Park
69 From Hawkins St. Towards Rathcoole
79/a Aston Quay to Spiddal Park / Park West (79a)
Specific route information available at dublinbus.ie.
Coming to Dublin especially for Love Sensation? You can check out the train and bus timetables on www.irishrail.ie and www.buseireann.ie respectfully. Be sure to book your tickets in advance to avoid the guarantee a seat. If you plan on driving, we suggest find a parking spot in the city with www.parkopedia.ie as there will be no parking at the venue.
Tickets LOVE SENSATION on sale now
Day tickets from €67.50 including booking fees from
www.ticketmaster.ie