Countdown Concert Matinee – Family Tickets Now Available

17 December 2024

New Year’s Festival Dublin Announce Details For Countdown Concert Matinee
Family Tickets on Sale Now for All Ages Event in Dublin Castle

The 3-Day New Year’s Festival Dublin features Echoes of Ireland Concerts, Countdown Concert, Countdown Concert Matinee, New Year’s Day Concerts and NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular

New Year’s Festival Dublin has announced details for their family friendly early countdown spectacle, the Countdown Concert Matinee – taking place at the Dublin Castle on New Year’s Eve. Families and friends of all ages can ring in the New Year together with entertainment starting at 4pm leading to the earlier countdown spectacle at 6pm.

Share a magical moment together at the Countdown Concert Matinee and enjoy live performances from Dubliner Aby Coulibaly, who supported Coldplay at their sold out Croke Park shows, international viral sensations Kabin Crew & Lisdoonvarna Crew and singer songwriter Saibh Skelly.

A Family ticket is available now priced €34.90 (for 2 adults/2 children) with single tickets from €7.90 to €12.90 (including booking fees) also available and on sale now and available here.

Developed by Fáilte Ireland in association with the Office of Public Works, New Year’s Festival Dublin is Ireland’s biggest New Year Celebration with 3 days of celebrations taking place across the county from 30th December 2024 through to 1st January 2025.  New Year’s Festival Dublin welcomes you to ring in 2025 with your family and friends in the heart of Dublin as the city comes alive with music. Bringing together some of the country’s best talents, the festival offers a host of music and entertainment guaranteed to entertain, with something for all ages and interests.

Events will take place in iconic Dublin venues including Dublin Castle and Meeting House square. Celebrate the New Year at the Echoes of Ireland Concerts, Countdown Concert, family friendly Countdown Concert Matinee, NYF Dublin Music Trail, NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular and New Year’s Day Concerts.

The festival will also host a new NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular, with firework displays taking place in two locations across Dublin, in partnership with Fingal County Council and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (Subject to license).

New Year’s Festival Dublin – Programme of Events

Monday, 30th December

Kick start your New Year celebrations at Echoes of Ireland in Dublin Castle with 5 concerts showcasing the best of Ireland including Cormac Begley, The West Kerry Dancers & Stephanie Keane, Róisín O, Ispiní na hÉireann, Niamh Regan and Stomptown Brass.  (3.30pm – 9pm, Free, Family-Friendly Events)

Follow the NYF Dublin Music Trail to experience an eclectic mix of live performances from Ireland’s up and coming musicians and DJs. Discover a variety of musical genres from trad, rock, indie and punk with acts including ANNA LEAH, ANNIE-DOG, ALIENSINCAVES , BURNCHURCH, CAILINI LUA, CAZ, CIARAN MORAN,  CLIFFORDS, CHEWIE, COLIN PERKINS, CROITHEI, DAN DUFFY,  DUG, EV WILDE EVAN MCGEE, ETC, FYNCH, GROOVELINE, HANNAHBELLA, HOT GIRL, HORSE MEAT DISCO, KELLY-ANNE BYRNE, KK LEWIS, KYLABELLE, MARIA LAWLOR, MICK THE BUSKER, PEBBLEDASH , PEER PLEASURE, PROBLEM PATTERNS, SOFT LAUNCH and THE HIGHSTOOL PROPHETS Visit www.NYFDublin.com for the full programme and venues.

Tuesday, December 31st

Share a magical moment on New Year’s Eve together with family and friends at the very special earlier Countdown Concert Matinee – a midnight moment event for all ages. It will feature live performances from Dubliner Aby Coulibaly, who supported Coldplay at their recent sold out Croke Park shows, international viral sensations Kabin Crew & Lisdoonvarna Crew and singer songwriter Saibh Skelly. Tickets priced €7.90 –  €12.90 (including booking fees) on sale now from ticketmaster.ie (4pm – 6pm with family midnight moment countdown at 6pm).

Get ready for a New Year’s Eve night to remember! Ring in 2025 in style at the Countdown Concert with Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot in the intimate surrounds of Dublin Castle with special guests Aby Coulibaly, Kabin Crew & Lisdoonvarna Crew and Saibh Skelly. (Ticketed Event).

Be dazzled by the NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular on New Year’s Eve taking place in two locations across Dublin. Howth Harbour (in partnership with Fingal County Council) and Dun Laoghaire Harbour (in partnership with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council) will light up the sky in celebration with two spectacular fireworks displays set to music. Viewing from Howth Pier Park and along Harbour Road. Viewing from Sandycove to Dún Laoghaire Town  – 8pm, Free, Family-Friendly Events).

 

Wednesday, January 1st  

After welcoming in the New Year, make it a full day of celebrations with family and friends at the New Year’s Day Concerts taking place in Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square. On 1st January 2025, Join the festivities in Dublin Castle with live performances from Hothouse Flowers, Emma Langford, The Bonny Men and Attention Bébé. (1pm – 5pm, Free family friendly event, 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 and more. (2pm – 6pm – Free, family friendly event).

Follow the NYF Dublin Music Trail once again to experience even more live performances from Ireland’s up and coming musicians and DJs. Visit www.NYFDublin.com for the full programme.

New Year’s Festival Dublin is a Fáilte Ireland initiative, produced and promoted by MCD Productions, in association with the Office of Public Works. NYF Dublin is part of the Winter in Dublin Programme, an initiative of Fáilte Ireland.

Visit https://www.nyfdublin.com/ and www.visitdublin.com for more and keep up to date with news about all upcoming events and ticket details by using the hashtag #NYFDublin and following @NYFDublin on Twitter and Instagram.