• Forbidden Fruit Festival is an over 18’s event.

• Driving Licence / Passport / Garda Card are acceptable forms of identification

• Anyone who appears U18yrs may be asked for ID to enter the festival

• We operate the “Challenge 25” policy at our bars on site. This means that anyone who looks 25 years or under can expect to be asked for ID. Please drink responsibly

Note: Admission is strictly by full ticket only. Please have your ticket available for inspection at main entrance to the venue. Tickets must be retained for duration of event.

• Entrance will be only allowed to persons of age 18 or over.

• Note that admission is strictly by full ticket only. Please have your ticket available for inspection at main entrance to the venue. Tickets may be scanned from your phone. Tickets must be retained for duration of event.

• Entry to the event is only possible with a valid admission ticket for both daily and weekend ticket holders. Your ticket will be scanned once upon arrival, each day of the festival.

• Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

• Proof of age may be required for all ticket types. Please ensure that you have ID with you in case you are asked.

• There is no re-admission. Day tickets are valid to be scanned once upon arrival for the allocated day you purchased.

• Weekend tickets are valid to be scanned once upon arrival & each day you attend the festival.

• Searches are in operation on the entry to the event.

• No re-entry

Weekend Tickets:

Entry to the event for a weekend ticket holder is only possible with a valid weekend ticket.

Your ticket will be scanned once upon arrival each day of the festival.

Re-entry is not permitted on the same day.

Tickets should be kept during the entire festival to enter the festival premises freely.

Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Proof of age may be required for all ticket types. Please ensure that you have ID with you in case you are asked.

Single Day Tickets:

Entry to the event is only possible with a valid admission ticket for daily ticket holders.

There is no re-admission on day tickets.

Note: Searches in operation on the entry to the event.

For any ticket queries please contact Ticketmaster directly on 0818 903 001 or via the ‘Help Chat’ tab on www.ticketmaster.ie and they will be happy to advise you.

TICKETMASTER BOX OFFICE:

Saturday: 12pm - 9pm

Sunday: 12pm – 9pm

Festival gates open 14:00pm

Last Entry to the festival 21:30pm

The last act finishes at 22:45pm

This is a cashless event. All bars, concessions, and traders will accept contactless payments or chip & PIN payments. Be ready to make any purchases with Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Wallet, and contactless cards

Forbidden Fruit takes place on the grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8, 15 minutes from Dublin city centre. See more at: www.rhk.ie

Gates Opening:

Saturday - 14:00pm

Sunday - 14:00pm

Last Entry to the festival 21:30pm

Last act finishes at 22:45pm

PLEASE NOTE - No large bags will be permitted to the concert site.

Bags A4 size & smaller will be subject to security checks on entry. Those with no bags will be fast tracked into the arena.

Ticketmaster Box Opening: Opening 2 Hours before gates & closing at 9pm.

BY FOOT:

Pedestrian access is via East Gate, Military Road and West Gate, James St.

BY BUS

• FROM CITY CENTRE

Route No 40, No 123, No 13 (every 10-15 min on Friday and Saturday, 20-30 min on Sunday)

from Upper O'Connell Street / College Green

take bus 40 towards Liffey Valley

take bus 123 towards Walkinstown

take bus 13 towards Grange Castle

go out on Saint James Hospital bus stop

Please check timetables: No 40 / No 123 / No13 www.dublinbus.ie

Route No 79 / 79A (approx every 15-20 min Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

From city centre Aston Quay, Temple Bar

take bus 79 towards Spiddal Pk

go out on Saint John's Road West stop

Please check timetables: No 79 / 79A www.dublinbus.ie

Route No 25A (every 10 min on Friday, 20 min on Saturday, 30 min on Sunday)

form city centre Wellington Quay, Temple Bar

take bus 25A towards Lucan S.C.

go Outside Heuston Train Station

Please check timetable: No 25A www.dublinbus.ie

• FROM PALMERSTON

From Palmerston towards Kilmainham take routes 25A or 66A

Please check timetables here: 25A / 66A

BY TRAIN

From Celbridge go to Heuston Station; 5 minute walk from Heuston Station.

From Maynooth go to Connolly Station

From Greystone go to Connolly Station.

From Balbriggan go to Connolly Station.

From Connolly take LUAS Red Line towards Saggart to Heuston Station.

Please check timetables here: https://www.irishrail.ie/

BY LUAS

Take Red Line from The Point towards Saggart, exit to Heuston Station and it is 5 minute walk to East Gate entrance via Military Road.

Please check timetable here: https://www.luas.ie/

MOBILITY IMPAIRED ACCESS

Vehicles with a mobility impaired badge will be permitted to approach the concerts from James Street and Bow Lane where they will be directed via Military Road to the East Gate and from there to the Mobility Impaired Car Park.

Display of mobility impaired parking sticker in a visible position is necessary.

Note: After the show, vehicles will be held until vehicle curfew is tipped (approximately 30 minutes).

BY CAR

There is no parking at the venue. Traffic Restrictions will be in place on Military Road and Kilmainham Lane. The nearest public car park is Park Rite Parking Lot at 7 Queen Street, Dublin 7

From the West: Off N4 towards Heuston Station

From the North: Off M1 towards Heuston Station

From the South: Off N7 towards Heuston Station

BY FOOT:

Pedestrian egress will be both East Gate, Military Road and West Gate, South Circular Road.

From East Gate to City Centre

Turn to Military Road

Turn right to St John’s Road

Turn right to Quays

BY DUBLIN BUS:

• TO CITY CENTRE:

Route No 40, No 123 , No 13 (every 10-15 min on Friday and Saturday, 20-30 min on Sunday)

from Saint James Hospital stop

- take bus 40 towards Finglas Village

- take bus 123 towards Marino

- take bus 13 towards Harristown

Please check timetables here: No 40 / No 123 / No13

Route No 79 / 79A (every 15-20 min on Friday, Saturday and Sunday)

on Saint John's Road West stop take bus 79 towards Aston Quay

Please check timetables here: No 79 / 79A

Route No 25A (every 10 min on Friday, 20 min on Saturday, 30 min on Sunday)

Outside Heuston Train Station take bus 25A towards Lucan S.C.

Please check timetable: No 25A www.dublinbus.ie

• TOWARDS PALMERSTON:

From Kilmainham towards Palmerston take routes 25A or 66A

Please check timetables : 25A / 66A www.dublinbus.ie

BY TRAIN:

Towards Celbridge from Heuston Station.

Towards Connolly Station from Heuston Station.

Please check timetables here: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/

BY LUAS:

Take Red Line from Heuston Station towards The Point

Please check timetable here: https://www.luas.ie/

BY TAXI:

Taxies should come from James Street and Bow Lane. Military Road from Heuston Station will be closed for traffic.

After the event, taxi ranks will pick up outside Heuston Station and Kilmainham Gaol.

Getting There: Vehicles with a mobility impaired badge will be permitted to approach the concerts via Military Road or Bow Lane where they will be directed to the East Gate and from there to the Mobility Impaired Car Park. No special ticket is required.

Facilities: Accessible Sanitary facilities will be provided as well as mobility impaired seating platform at the main stage.

DO'S:

• Dress appropriately for the weather. The festival takes place outdoors on the grounds (grass lawns) of Royal Hospital Kilmainham. No Large Umbrellas, (Pocket size is fine)

• Bar and catering facilities are available; we operate the “Challenge 25” policy at our bars on site. This means that anyone who looks 25 years or under can expect to be asked for ID. Please drink responsibly.

• Please be respectful of the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and the locality of Kilmainham which is a residential area.

• Consider our good neighbour policy and leave the venue quietly

• Bring your credit or debit card. This is a cashless event.

DON’TS:

• No liquids

• No illegal drugs

• No fireworks

• No drones

• No professional recording equipment

• No pets

• No smoking in enclosed spaces

• No parking at the venue

• No re-entry on the same day

WARNING! Urinating inside and outside the event premises is Public Order Offence. Person's seen urinating in public will be permanently removed from festival grounds without warning and will be prosecuted. Please use the toilets provided.

NOTE - No large bags will be permitted to the concert site. Bags A4 size & smaller will be subject to security checks on entry. Those with no bags will be fast tracked into the arena.

A First Aid Tent / Ambulance Vehicle will be situated at the event.

Note that alcohol should be consumed in moderation.

Lost property will be held in the info tent in the festival arena. For the information of lost property on site please go to the member of security for assistance. Mail Podlostproperty@gmail.com for lost property day after show.

Unclaimed Lost property will be handed to Garda Siochana at the end of the event. However, we are not liable for any stolen or lost items.

• Overexposure to loud and excessive music may be damaging to your hearing.

• Pyrotechnics, lasers, smoke machines, strobe lighting/special effects may take place during some performances.

1. By purchasing or accepting a ticket to Forbidden Fruit Festival, you are accepting the following terms & conditions.

2. Right of admission reserved.

3. Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. You risk ejection from the event without a refund.

4. By attending Forbidden Fruit Festival, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By agreeing to these terms, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Forbidden Fruit Festival and Pod Festivals LTD.

5. Unauthorised professional photography or use of professional recording equipment is prohibited and zoom lenses, audio visual or cinematographic devices will not be permitted on site.

6. You are not permitted to bring any liquids or alcohol to the festival. Liquids and alcohol will be confiscated.

7. You may be searched upon entry to the festival. If you are in possession of illegal substances you may be arrested. Anyone found carrying illicit items will have them confiscated and may be removed from the festival and passed over to the Garda as a result.

8. No large bags will be permitted to the concert site. Bags A4 size & smaller will be subject to security checks on entry. Those with no bags will be fast tracked into the arena

9. The following items are not permitted at Forbidden Fruit Festival.

• Fireworks, Chinese Lanterns, flares and high power torches are not allowed.

• Liquids

• Alcohol

• Illicit drugs, legal highs or nitrous oxide are not allowed.

• Glass (except for small make-up items and perfume/aftershave)

• Animals (except guide dogs) are not allowed.

• Anything which could be considered an offensive weapon is not allowed.

• Gas Cylinders are not permitted.

• Petrol Generators or Liquefied Petroleum Gas is not allowed.

• BBQ’s are not allowed.

• Laser Pens are not allowed.

• Professional photographic equipment is not allowed. (this applies to cameras that have detachable lenses)

• Selfie Sticks are not allowed.

• Drones are not allowed.

• Large umbrellas are not allowed.

• Spray canisters / Smoke Bombs / Gas canisters are not allowed.

• Megaphones are not allowed.

• High Vis Clothing is not allowed

• No chairs

10. No trading allowed onsite without the Promoters prior consent.

11. No unauthorised vehicles will be allowed on site.

12. Artists and billed attractions may be subject to change. The Promoters are not liable for the payment of any compensation or loss of money and/or expenses incurred.

13. Your safety is of utmost important to us. On rare occasions we may have to close arenas and/or stages. The reason for any closure or restriction may include technical or operational reasons, inclement weather, capacity, or to ensure the safety and security of guests.

14. Forbidden Fruit Festival & Pod Festivals LTD accept no responsibility for any loss and/or damage suffered by you as a result of any event outside of our control. Any personal property brought to the event is at your own risk.

15. Strobe lighting and lasers may be used at the festival on the stages.

16. Prolonged exposure to loud music may cause damage to your hearing.

17. Fires are not permitted anywhere onsite. Those involved with starting a fire or throwing anything onto the fire will be removed from site and not refunded.

18. Please be aware that the event is outdoors. We have no control over the weather, so you are strongly advised to bring appropriate clothing and footwear to the festival.

19. Urinating inside and outside the event premises is a Public Order Offence. Persons seen urinating in public will be permanently removed from festival grounds without warning and will be prosecuted. Please use the toilets provided.

20. There is no parking at the event, please do not bring your car.