OAKFEST 2024 

Donegal’s much anticipated family friendly festival, Oakfest, is back again for 2024 for 2 days, September 7th & 8th with 2 very different line ups, across 2 stages, to rock and entertain you! This year we are making the event even bigger & better than ever before with an exciting musical line-up and promising the very best in food, drink, and entertainment for all the family in the most unique setting of Oakfield Park, right in the heart of Donegal.

 

 

Day 1

Saturday September 7th

 

Headlining Day 1, the legend that is Chris Norman, original lead singer of Smokie, British soft rock singer with an international following whose career spans several decades. Up next are English glam rock band MUD, with hits including “Dynamite” & “Tiger Feet” with 14 UK Top 20 hits between 1973 and 1976, including 3 number ones!

“Things Can Only Get Better” as D: REAM take to the stage, who’s 1993 hit sold over 600,000 copies and is as popular today as it was back then.Direct from their Glastonbury performance on stage will be English rock band Toploader, famous for their chart-topping hit, Dancing in the Moonlight.

Back by popular demand once again is none other than Rory & The Island, an Oakfest favourite and The Pontius Pilots from Strabane, celebrating their 15th anniversary. Proving to be deserving of a spot on stage once again are the sensational local band Sheerbuzz

Day 2 Sunday 8th September 2024

 

 

Day 2  will entertain us with a host of the very best tribute bands!

Headliners, direct from Sweden are super band Arrival! Celebrating the music of Abba having sold out the SSE, Millennium Forum, Derry, and fresh from Brighton where they celebrated 50 years of Abba performing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Arrival from Sweden is made up of musicians that performed on stage with the original band.

Selling out major music venues, Mack Fleetwood will bring you on a magical musical journey from the Peter Green blues era to the multi-platinum selling band that still tour today.

Take a trip back in time to experience the magic and excitement of a live Queen concert with Supersonic Queen: an action-packed 5-piece band that it is truly “guaranteed to blow your mind”.

Alecia Karr-Official Tribute to Pink. The only girl to meet and sing live to her American idol. Endorsed by the Pink official fan page, Alecia has performed all over the UK and Europe.

The multi talented Lauren Porter, So Taylor,  as Taylor Swift with her amazing stage presence, is a very much sought after performer, covering all the country pop stars hits, with dazzling costumes, high energy and a beautiful voice you will not want to miss!

Mairead Rooney as Shania Twain, brings to life the music and hits of the Canadian Superstar. With her impeccable vocals and stage presence she will have you dancing the night away as she delivers Irelands No.1 tribute to one of the great Queens of Country.

2024 Ticket Prices

Single Day Tickets

Adults €49

Children €19

Under 3’s Free

Weekend Tickets

Adults €79

Children €29

Under 3’s Free

VIP Tickets – over 18’s

Day Ticket €99

Weekend €189

Chris Norman

MUD

D:REAM 

Toploader

Rory & The Island

The Pontius Pilots

Sheerbuzz

ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN

MACK FLEETWOOD

Supersonic QUEEN

ALECIA KARR – PINK

SO TAYLOR 

MAIREAD ROONEY as SHANIA TWAIN

Chris Norman

Headlining Day 1, the legend that is Chris Norman, original lead singer of Smokie, British soft rock singer with an international following whose career spans several decades, known both for his solo hits in the ’80s as well as his hits with Smokie in the ’70s, Chris will be performing all the classics you will love to sing along to! Oh Carol, Mexican Girl, For A few Dollars More, I’ll Meet You at Mid Night and of course the famous Living Next Door to Alice, plus, many more favourites. With all the hallmarks of a true singer-songwriter with timeless melodies and memorable harmonies that soar, Chris will have you rocking in the park!

MUD

Up next are English glam rock band MUD, formed in February 1966. Their earlier success came in a pop and then glam rock style, while later hits were influenced by 1950s rock & roll and rock ability and will be belting out their hits including “Dynamite” & “Tiger Feet” with 14 UK Top 20 hits between 1973 and 1976, including 3 number ones!

 

D:REAM

“Things Can Only Get Better” as D: REAM take to the stage, who’s 1993 hit sold over 600,000 copies and is as popular today as it was back then.

 

Toploader

Direct from their Glastonbury performance on stage will be English rock band Toploader, famous for their chart-topping hit, Dancing in the Moon Light hit and with over two million album sales and several top 20 hits both home and abroad they are guaranteed to have you truly entertained.

 

Rory and The Island

Back by popular demand once again is none other than Rory & The Island, an Oakfest favourite the super performer Donegal singer/songwriter, who needs no introduction will once again entertain like only Rory can!

 

The Pontius Pilots

Get ready to be blown away by the musical talents of The Pontius Pilots from Strabane, Co. Tyrone celebrating their 15th anniversary, have firmly established themselves as one of Ireland’s premier covers bands, the foursome have a wealth of performance experience that has seen members playing in places as far flung as Japan and Australia, as well as having graced some of the most prestigious music festival stages like Glastonbury.

 

Sheerbuzz

Proving to be deserving of a spot on stage once again are the sensational local band Sheerbuzz

 

ARRIVAL FROM SWEDEN

Headliners,Direct from Sweden are super band Arrival! Celebrating the music of Abba having sold out the SSE, Millennium Forum, Derry, and fresh from Brighton where they celebrated 50 years of Abba performing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Arrival from Sweden is made up of musicians that performed on stage with the original band or featured on album tracks with Agnetha, Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid. They have created the type of concert Abba would be proud off performing the biggest hits backed by musicians that have the history of performing with ABBA.  So, get out the Lycra, The Flares and the Platforms and party the night away to Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Does Your Mother Know, Mama Mia and hit after hit in the biggest disco party in Donegal.

 

MACK FLEETWOOD

Selling out major music venues, enthralling crowds and receiving rave reviews wherever they go are Europe’s premier tribute to the supergroup Fleetwood Mac, Mack Fleetwood will bring you on a magical musical journey from the Peter Green blues era to the multi-platinum selling band that still tour today. They will have you bewitched with authentic renditions of all your favourite classic Fleetwood Mac hits.

Supersonic Queen

Take a trip back in time to experience the magic and excitement of a live Queen concert with Supersonic Queen: an action-packed show that it is truly “guaranteed to blow your mind”.  Bringing all the spirit and majesty of Queen to audiences all over the UK. With an unparalleled energy and charisma this totally live 5-piece band deliver the best Queen tribute you’ll see today. They are the band that everybody wants to see receiving glowing praise from audiences of all ages and die-hard queen fans alike.

Alecia Karr – Pink

Alecia Karr-Official Tribute to Pink. The only girl to meet and sing live to her American idol. Endorsed by the Pink official fan page, Alecia has performed all over the UK and Europe. A very accomplished solo performer and formally recognised as the official tribute to Pink. Alecia has been performing her unbelievable tribute to the lady since 2005. She looks incredibly like the artist herself and many of her costumes are identical to Pink’s stage outfits.

 

SO TAYLOR

The multi talented Lauren Porter, So Taylor,  as Taylor Swift with her amazing stage presence, is a very much sought after performer, covering all the country pop stars hits, with dazzling costumes, high energy and a beautiful voice you will not want to miss!

MAIREAD ROONEY as SHANIA TWAIN

Mairead Rooney as Shania Twain, brings to life the music and hits of the Canadian Superstar. With her impeccable vocals and stage presence she will have you dancing the night away as she delivers Irelands No.1 tribute to one of the great Queens of Country.

Amazing

This park is fabulous! The grounds are very well kept with loads of wildlife! Plenty to see and do! Definitely on the list of things to do in Donegal

Gloria

8/6/2021 – Tripadvisor

What a fantastic day

I went to Oakfield park with my 4 and 5 year old boys and in their words it was the best day of our holiday ever! From the start we were met with extremely kind and enthusiastic staff members who couldn’t be more helper. My son’s played in the playground and explored all Oakfield had to offer for six hours. It was so clean and well looked after. A hidden gem we will definitely be returning to.

A_Ui_Mhathuna

7/7/2021 – TripAdvisor

Great day at Oakfield Park yesterday

Had a wonderful guided tour of the upper gardens (delighted to see 4 acres of wild flowers coming up and wild garlic everywhere) then strolled around the lower gardens later on. Scrap was still with us the last time we were here and his photo by the Faerie Tree is still one of my favourites. Oakfield is more beautiful than I remember and Morholt the Land Giant is amazing! Coffee at Buffers was great and cheap. Something for everyone.

Terence McCann

30/05/2021 – Facebook

Santa Express

By FAR the best Santa experience we have visited. Every part is so well planned and feels so professional. From the train to the grotto to the outdoor entertainment and puppet show. My sons loved every bit of it. We ate at the restaurant and the food was so easy to order and quick. All round a 5* experience.

SarahApple17

22/12/2020 – Tripadvisor

Fantastic jewel of a location.

Beautiful gardens and superbly maintained. It is beautifully presented with wonderful facilities and staff. The railway is a gem and so much fun. The restaurant has good value food and great coffee. So much to see in the grounds. Do not miss a visit to Oakfield.

John Hayes

21/08/2021 – Google

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