This summer, Bray’s iconic Seafront Bandstand is about to become the ultimate open-air stage as LiveWave rolls in – a brand-new music series bringing big beats, beachside buzz, and festival energy right to the heart of the promenade!
Get ready to sing your heart out, dance like it’s the 90s, and soak up the good vibes across three epic nights of live music under the open sky. With stunning seaside views, epic tribute acts, and an electric crowd, LiveWave is your soundtrack to summer 2025.
Friday, July 11th – Britpop Brilliance
Kicking things off with serious swagger, Live Forever, the definitive Oasis tribute band – will transport you straight back to the glory days of the 90s. Expect all the anthems: Wonderwall, Champagne Supernova, Don’t Look Back in Anger and more! It’s a night for bucket hats, parkas, and proper sing-alongs.
Saturday, July 12th – Ultimate Throwback Party
Get ready to party like it’s 1999! Smash Hits take over the bandstand with a full-throttle throwback to the best of the 90s and 00s. Think boyband bangers, girl power grooves, pop-punk belters and all your guilty pleasures. It’s a full-on retro rave by the sea – come dressed to impress and ready to bust out those classic moves!
Sunday, August 3rd – Country on the Coast
Yee-haw! We’re turning the tide and turning up the twang with The Garth Brooks Tribute Band bringing big hats, big voices, and big country vibes to Bray Seafront. From Friends in Low Places to The Dance, this is your chance to two-step by the waves and sing your boots off under the open sky. Country comes to the coast – and you won’t want to miss it.
DJ Sets + Warm-Up Acts
The party starts early with live DJs and special guest acts spinning feel-good summer tunes from 7 pm on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th and from 4 pm on Sunday, August 3rd — setting the vibe before the headliners hit the stage at 9 pm! Come early, grab your spot, and soak up the sounds of LiveWave! It’s a free outdoor event at the Seafront Bandstand, Bray.
LiveWave is the new sound of summer in Bray – a celebration of music, memories, and seaside energy. So grab your sunnies, rally your crew, and get ready to feel the rhythm of the waves and the beat of the bandstand.
LiveWave is proudly presented to you by The Martello, The Palm and The Promenade Bar & Grill.
Travel Advice
As with all large-scale national festivals and events, some level of disruption is to be expected due to the high volume of visitors expected in Bray. To help minimise congestion and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, festival-goers are strongly encouraged to walk, cycle, or use public transport where possible. Limited paid parking is available along Bray Seafront, and those travelling by car should make use of designated town centre car parks, including Herbert Road and Bray Central. Please avoid illegal parking, which can cause serious traffic delays, inconvenience residents, and obstruct emergency vehicle access. Whether you’re on foot, on two wheels, or using public or private transport, we advise planning your route in advance, arriving early, parking responsibly, and staggering your departure time to avoid peak crowds. For detailed travel information and directions, visit bray.ie/directions/.
LiveWave forms part of the #SummerinBray campaign, which is a collaborative effort involving the Bray and District Chamber of Commerce, Bray Municipal District, Wicklow County Council and bray.ie. Its goal is to promote tourism products, strengthen the local economy, and create lasting memories for visitors and residents.
Learn more about the #SummerInBray campaign, festivals, events, and download the 2025 guide at https://bray.ie/summer2025/.
The hashtags for the show are #LiveWave, #SummerInBray, #LoveBray and #Bray.
For further information, interview requests, media accreditation, filming opportunities and high-resolution images, please email info@bray.ie.