Bringing together some of the country’s best talents, New Year’s Festival Dublin offers a host of music and entertainment events taking place in Dublin Castle, Meeting House Square and other live venues across the city.
The three-day festival features a line-up of musical acts set to perform from December 30 through to January 1.
There’ll be a Countdown Concert, a family friendly Countdown Concert Matinee, New Year’s Day Concerts and the NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular.
December 30
Kick start your New Year celebrations at Echoes of Ireland in Dublin Castle with five concerts featuring Cormac Begley, The West Kerry Dancers and Stephanie Keane, Róisín O, Ispiní na hÉireann, Niamh Regan and Stomptown Brass Band (3.30pm – 9pm, Free, Family-Friendly Events)
New Year’s Eve
Share New Year’s Eve together with family and friends at the earlier Countdown Concert Matinee from 4-6pm in Dublin Castle. It will feature live performances from Dubliner Aby Coulibaly, who supported Coldplay at their recent sold out Croke Park shows, viral sensations Kabin Crew and singer songwriter Saibh Skelly. Tickets priced €7.90 – €12.90 (including booking fees) are on sale now.
Adults can ring in 2025 at the Countdown Concert from 8pm in Dublin Castle, with Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot and special guests Aby Coulibaly, Kabin Crew and Lisdoonvarna Crew and Saibh Skelly. Tickets are from €49.90 each.
Cian Ducrot will ring in the New Year at Dublin Castle
The NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular will be taking place at Howth Harbour (viewing from Howth Pier Park and along Harbour Road) and Dún Laoghaire Harbour (viewing from Sandycove to Dún Laoghaire Town). These free family-friendly events begin at 8pm.
New Year’s Day
The celebrations continue on January 1, with New Year’s Day concerts taking place in Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square with live performances from Hothouse Flowers, Emma Langford, The Bonny Men and Attention Bébé. (1pm – 5pm. Free family friendly non-ticketed event).
Enjoy some of Ireland’s best traditional and folk musicians in Meeting House Square with performances from John Francis Flynn, Saileog Ní Cheannabháin, Kevin Fowley and Paahto and The Bull. (2pm – 6pm. Free, family friendly event).
Orla Carroll, Director of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland said: “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 Dún Laoghaire Harbour.
“The festival plays a crucial role in attracting both international and domestic visitors and serves as a significant economic driver for local communities and businesses across Dublin.”
Rosemary Collier, Head of Heritage, and Capital Works Delivery at the Office of Public Works added: “We are proud to share these wonderful sites with a wider audience, especially through such cultural and artistic events like the New Year’s Festival.
“Dublin Castle, which welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, is an iconic landmark which presents a unique setting to showcase the star-studded line-up of Irish bands and musicians celebrating the lead up to 2025.”
