Bray Seafront | July 19 & 20

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Bray’s sizzling Beach BBQ Festival is back this July, set to ignite the summer party vibe once more!
This family-friendly event unfolds along the stunning seafront. Enjoy an incredible selection of activities, featuring a funfair, demos, games, DJ performances, and delicious BBQ and food trucks during the weekend of July 19th and 20th. Immerse yourself in the lively outdoor atmosphere from 11 am to 7 pm daily.
Admission to the Beach BBQ Festival is entirely free (no tickets are required), making it the perfect family day out.
Get ready for a fantastic summer at the Seafront Funfair! Thrill-seekers can dive into the excitement with bumper cars and play some fun carnival games. Open daily from noon until 10 pm.
The Seafront Funfair kicks off on Saturday, July 19th, and will be open until Bank Holiday Monday, August 4th, 2025! Note that we’ll take a short break and be closed on Monday, July 28th, and Tuesday, July 29th.
The renowned Hot Wings Challenge returns, bringing even more heat! Prepare for a flavour explosion with our fiery hot wings! This spicy adventure promises to be unforgettable!
Prepare for a sizzling new addition to this year’s festival: the inaugural Hot Dog Eating Challenge!
You don’t need to register, listen out for our PA callouts to take part. *TERMS APPLY
Join us daily at 11 am for a sizzling outdoor party filled with delicious eats.
Our fantastic vendors will serve mouthwatering BBQ delights, including juicy burgers, flavourful sausages, savoury kebabs, and colourful veggie dishes celebrating the season.
Remember to indulge in their signature sauces and lip-smacking sides, which perfectly accompany your BBQ feast. Plus, select vendors will offer vegan options!
Beach BBQ Festival forms part of the #SummerInBray tourism campaign!
The campaign aims to promote local tourism products, strengthen the local economy, and create lasting memories for both visitors and residents.
So, why not dive into the exciting, family-friendly events awaiting you this summer at our beloved seaside resort?
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Join us for Bray’s hottest summer event – the Beach BBQ Festival! Taking place on the sun-soaked weekend of July 19 & 20, 2025, this exciting fest runs daily from 11 am to 7 pm. Come savour delicious BBQ flavours and soak up the vibrant beach atmosphere! Follow us on our socials and get the latest updates: Facebook, X, Instagram or TikTok.
Yes, it’s free admission, no ticket is required for the Beach BBQ Festival, but charges apply to all Funfair attractions, food, craft vendors and selected games and competitions.
There is no registration required, just listen out for our PA callouts over the weekend to take part. Charges apply on selected games! *TERMS APPLY
Beach BBQ Festival is an alcohol-free event.
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.
Here are our Top Travel Tips to help you get here smoothly:
🚌 Use public transport
🚶♀️ Walk or cycle if you can
🚗 Park in town centre car parks (Herbert Rd or Bray Central)
❌ Avoid illegal parking
⏰ Arrive early & stagger your return
📱 Plan ahead at bray.ie/directions
The official Beach BBQ Festival T-shirt will be available to purchase at the event throughout the weekend. Look out for our merchandising stand close to the bandstand.
There are several public toilets located along the seafront (southern and northern ends).
There are also serveral of machines in Bray Town Centre. Click here for location details.
The festival takes along a public space on Strand Road, Bray. The outdoor location is pet friendly.
Please be mindful that your pet needs to be comfortable in noisy environments and remember don’t let your dog off the leash in crowded areas.
Be considerate of other people and dogs: Not everyone is comfortable around dogs, so make sure to ask before you let your pet approach someone.
Some dogs become overwhelmed and overstimulated, so check in on your pet and be ready to leave or have someone pick up your dog.
Don’t forget to pack enough waste bags to clean up after your pet and #LeaveNoTrace.
Artisan Events are managing the Food, Craft & Brand Village at the Beach BBQ Festival, so if you have any questions, please see artisanevents.ie or call +353 1 4969883.
Yes, there are sponsorship opportunities at the festival. Please email us at info@bray.ie for more information.
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