Cathal Dowd
It is less than a month until the All Together Now festival at Curraghmore Estate in County Waterford gets underway, which has announced the return of the Theatre of Food and the inclusion of the Lawns of Tranquility for this year’s event.
The sold-out festival will run over the Bank Holiday Weekend from July 31st to August 3rd
Covering the food and wellness aspects of the music, art, food, and wellness festival, the Theatre of Food and Lawns of Tranquility will offer event goers the chance to step back from the music and indulge in live cook-offs, tasting sessions, and thought-provoking conversations with an extensive line-up of people across the culinary scene or enjoy some relaxing experiences like yoga sessions, massages, holistic therapies or sound baths.
The festival will see over 25,000 people flock to the historic house and gardens, where several internationally renowned artists will take to the stage. The line-up was announced back in November, when it was revealed acts like Fontaines DC, Bicep, and CMAT would be coming to Waterford this August.
More acts were announced in February of this year, with Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, along with UK indie outfit London Grammar, and Afrobeats bandleader Seun Kuti joining the homegrown performers for the 2025 event.
While the excellent musicians on show will be the main attraction, spots like the Kitchen Press in the Theatre of Food will give the weekend an extra bit of flavour. Hosted by food and travel author Ali Dunworth, the Kitchen Press will see its own lineup of guests, who will bring their food-related entertainment to the celebrations.
Some pop-up dining experiences will also be available during the festival, such as Achara, where you can enjoy a four-course journey of Northern Thai food or a refined taste of Chinese cuisine, with China Tang.
It will be a non-stop few days at Curraghmore, and for those looking for a rest or reset, there will be several spots to recharge at the Lawns of Tranquility this year. The RISE Nordic Spa will bring wood-fired hot tubs and crafted Nordic saunas to the heart of the festival, and the Fort of Fires will have unique saunas designed to soothe and rejuvenate. Those looking for this mid-festival rejuvenation can decide between a rustic barrel sauna with panoramic views, a hand-built mobile sauna, or the Yurt Sauna, which introduces you to the ancient art of leaf whisking and wild forest aromas.
All of these experiences have limited availability, and those attending All Together Now must book in advance to guarantee their spot.
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