Cian Ducrot, Aby Coulibaly, Kabin Crew and Lisdoonvarna Crew and Saibh Skelly are among the acts who will play the New Year’s Festival Dublin this year.
The three-day event from 30 December to 1 January 2025 will also feature Echoes of Ireland Concerts, the Countdown Concert, family friendly Countdown Concert Matinee, New Year’s Day Concerts and the NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular.
Hosted by Fáilte Ireland in association with the Office of Public Works, the festival takes place at Dublin Castle, Meeting House square and other live venues across the city.
On 30 December, the celebrations kick off with Echoes of Ireland in Dublin Castle with five concerts, including Cormac Begley, The West Kerry Dancers and Stephanie Keane, Róisín O, Ispiní na hÉireann, Niamh Regan and Stomptown Brass Band.
A NYF Dublin Street Procession will take to the streets of Dublin on 30 December, with music and street performers.
A family-friendly Countdown Concert Matinee will feature performances from Dubliner Aby Coulibaly, who supported Coldplay at their recent sold-out Croke Park shows, Kabin Crew and Lisdoonvarna Crew and singer songwriter Saibh Skelly.
Cian Ducrot will play Dublin Castle, while the NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular on New Year’s Eve takes place in two locations across Dublin – Howth Harbour and Dun Laoghaire Harbour.
On 1 January 2025, Dublin Castle will host Hothouse Flowers, Emma Langford, The Bonny Men and Attention Bébé and Meeting House Square in Temple Bar will see free performances from John Francis Flynn, Saileog Ní Cheannabháin, Kevin Fowley and Paahto and The Bull.
Orla Carroll, Director of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland said: “Fáilte Ireland is pleased to announce the exciting programme of events for New Year’s Festival Dublin.
“The 2024 line-up showcases the very best of Ireland’s culture, live music, and entertainment for the entire family. This year’s celebrations will span the county, with spectacular fireworks displays taking place at Howth Harbour and Dun Laoghaire Harbour.
“As a flagship event in Fáilte Ireland’s Winter in Dublin programme, the festival plays a crucial role in attracting both international and domestic visitors during the shoulder season. It also serves as a significant economic driver for local communities and businesses across Dublin and the wider region.
“We look forward to collaborating with the Office of Public Works, Fingal County Council and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to deliver this fantastic three-day festival in December.”
