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New Year's Festival Dublin Returns

Ring in 2027 with Three Days of Spectacular Citywide Celebrations

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Ireland’s biggest New Year celebration is back

New Year’s Festival Dublin returns to ring in 2027 with a highly anticipated three-day programme, promising a host of spectacular citywide festivities. Developed by Fáilte Ireland in association with the Office of Public Works, the festival will run from December 30, 2026, through January 1, 2027 (subject to license).

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What’s On at NYF Dublin?

Concert and the amazing Midnight Moment celebration, enjoy the special early Countdown Concert Matinee, explore the city and discover new music with the NYF Dublin Music Trail, experience the city enchanted at the NYF Dublin Street Procession and continue your celebrations with the New Year’s Day Concerts.

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Book your New Year trip to Dublin and join the celebrations.

NYF Dublin is part of the Winter in Dublin Programme, an initiative of Fáilte Ireland.

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𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓'𝒔 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒔✨ 𝑹𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 2027 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚𝒘𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 ‼️ Ireland’s biggest New Year celebration is back! @NYFDublin returns to ring in 2027 with a highly anticipated three-day programme, promising a host of spectacular citywide festivities. Developed by Fáilte Ireland in association with the Office of Public Works, the festival will run from December 30, 2026, through January 1, 2027 Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the city comes alive with music, entertainment, and a truly magical atmosphere. Bringing together Ireland’s best talents, the festival offers a host of events guaranteed to entertain. 📌 Keep an eye on nyfdublin.com for more info.
🎉 Thanks for coming out to Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square on New Year’s Day to see an amazing line up of Irish acts 💫 Here’s to starting 2026 on a high note! ❤️ #NYFDublin #HappyNewYear Photo Credit 📸: @allenkielyphotography
What a night ✨ Thank you to everyone who celebrated New Year’s Eve with us across Dublin, Howth, and Dún Laoghaire. Here’s a look back at some of our favourite moments. 📸 @allenkielyphotography
➡️ Here’s everything happening at Meeting House Square today from 1 PM-5 PM 🎶 → The Awning | 1.15pm → The Wran | 2.00pm → Grant Drum Line Marching Band | 2.35pm (off stage) → DUG | 2.50pm → Mundy | 4.00pm *Times subject to change Explore set times and plan your New Year’s Day at www.nyfdublin.com #NYFDublin
✨ Kick off 2026 with fun for all ages! join us today, 1–5 PM at Dublin Castle for live music, street entertainment, and family-friendly activities. No tickets needed, just bring your festive spirit and good company! → Still Blue | 1.15pm → Grooveline | 2.00pm → California State University Sacramento Marching Band | 2.35pm (off stage) → Chasing Abbey | 2.50pm → Kíla | 4.00pm *Times subject to change 📌 See www.nyfdublin.com for further info 🌟
Day 3 is here! ☀️✨ Free Family Day at Dublin Castle from 1–5PM, or head to Meeting House Square from 1-5PM for an evening of brilliant trad music to ring in 2026. 🎶 See what’s on at www.nyfdublin.com - Updated listings New Year’s Day | 01 January - Dublin Castle - California State University Sacramento Marching Band | 2.35pm - Meeting House Square - Grant Drum Line Marching Band | 2.35pm
🎆✨This evening’s fireworks at Dún Laoghaire Harbour were magical ❤️ We’re ready to ring in the New Year at midnight 🕛 📸 @arcanaireland
🚨 𝑺𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑫𝑼𝑳𝑬 𝑼𝑷𝑫𝑨𝑻𝑬 → Due to heavy traffic in the area the fireworks display at 𝑯𝑶𝑾𝑻𝑯 𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑩𝑶𝑼𝑹 will now begin at 7.15pm instead of 7pm. #NYFDublin
✨ What a moment to remember! 🎉We kicked off NYE Festival 2025 with an amazing Echoes Of Ireland lineup at Dublin Castle and The Guinness Music Trail that took place across some of Dublin’s best live music venues 🇮🇪 ➡️ The count is on for today's sold out Matinee Countdown Concert at Dublin Castle kicking off at 4pm! Followed by this evening's sold out Countdown Concert with Inahler, doors open at 8pm. 🕛💥 📌 Plan you day → NYFDublin.ie Photo Credit 📸: @allenkielyphotography
✨ The Procession of Light returns, a glowing trail of music, lanterns, and magic through the city takes place today, New Year’s Eve December 31st. ⏰ Meet at Cook Street at 4pm with the procession starting at 4.30pm and walking to Dublin Castle arriving at 5pm for the Matinee Countdown Concert. 📌 Numbers are limited and wristbands administered on a first come basis. → See full festival info at NYFDublin.ie #NYFDublin
✨ Tickets for today’s New Year’s Festival Dublin Countdown Concert and the Countdown Concert Matinee at Dublin Castle are now SOLD OUT! 📌 Matinee Countdown Concert (sold out, family friendly) → DJ SHELLY GRAY | 4.00pm → FLORENCE ROAD | 4.50pm → BIIRD | 5.45pm 📌 Countdown Concert (sold out) → DJ SHELLY GRAY | 8.00pm → FLORENCE ROAD | 9.00pm → BIIRD | 10.00pm → INHALER | 11.15pm *Times subject to change 📌 Plan your day at www.nyfdublin.com #NYFDublin
Festival Day 2 is here! ✨ New Year’s Eve kicks off with a full day of music, celebrations, and events across the city. 📌 Procession Of Light, Dublin City Centre (free, family friendly) → Meet at Cook Street at 4pm with the procession starting at 4.30pm and walking to Dublin Castle arriving at 5pm for the Matinee Countdown Concert. * Numbers are limited and wristbands administered on a first come basis. 📌 Matinee Countdown Concert (sold out, family friendly) → DJ SHELLY GRAY | 4.00pm → FLORENCE ROAD | 4.50pm → BIIRD | 5.45pm 📌 Countdown Concert (sold out) → DJ SHELLY GRAY | 8.00pm → FLORENCE ROAD | 9.00pm → BIIRD | 10.00pm → INHALER | 11.15pm 📌 Fireworks Spectacular (free, family friendly) → Dún Laoghaire Markets at The People's Park | 4.30pm → Dún Laoghaire Harbour Fireworks | 7.00pm → Howth Harbour Fireworks | 7.00pm *All times subject to change Plan your day at www.nyfdublin.com #NYFDublin
Your Music Trail timetable is here 🎶 Explore set times, locations, and all the artists performing across the city today. Map out your route at www.nyfdublin.com #NYFDublin #MusicTrail
➡️ Kick start your New Year celebrations early at Echoes of Ireland in Dublin Castle today December 30th with 4 concerts showcasing the best of Ireland including Cliffords, Madra Salach, Simple Things and Chubby Cat (Free, Family-Friendly Event). Chubby Cat | 4.00pm Simple Things | 5.00pm Madra Salach | 6.00pm Cliffords | 7.00pm *Times subject to change Plan your day at www.nyfdublin.com #NYFDublin
Happy NYF Dublin! Can't wait to kick off the celebrations today! ✨ Festival Day 1 starts today, with events happening across the city from morning to night. ➡️ Check the full schedule and plan your celebrations at www.nyfdublin.com #NYFDublin
Your NYF Dublin at a glance ✨ Our full festival schedule is now live, with timetables for every event across the city. Plan your celebrations and find your perfect New Year’s moments at www.nyfdublin.com - Updated listings New Year’s Day | 01 January - Dublin Castle - California State University Sacramento Marching Band - 2.35pm - Meeting House Square - Grant Drum Line Marching Band - 2.35pm
𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒇 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ✨ New Years Festival Invites Families to be part of the wonderful Procession of light in Dublin City Centre on New Year’s Eve December 31st. 📌 All participants will meet at Cook Street at 4pm. We will then process to Dublin Castle where you will be invited to celebrate the early Matinee Countdown Concert in Dublin Castle free of charge. Performances on stage by Florence Road and Biird to include Fireworks at 6pm. Numbers are limited and wristbands administered on a first come basis. ⏰ Meet at Cook Street at 4pm with the procession starting at 4.30pm and walking to Dublin Castle arriving at 5pm for the Matinee Countdown Concert. → See full festival info at NYFDublin.ie #NYFDublin
Hyde Rooftop sets the tone this NYF Dublin ✨ On 30 December, experience live sets from: ✨ @negroimpacto ✨ @maykay316 ✨ @niylmusic Music, views, and end-of-year energy — all in one place. Tickets & full programme at www.nyfdublin.com
Celebrating NYF Dublin in Dún Laoghaire? Here’s everything you need to know — from timings and access points to the best areas to enjoy the fireworks. Check the details below and visit www.nyfdublin.com for the full guide. 🎆 #NYFDublin
Heading to Howth for NYF Dublin? Here’s everything you need to know — from timings to viewing areas and access updates. Check the details below and find full information at www.nyfdublin.com 🎆 #NYFDublin
ECHOES OF IRELAND · DUBLIN CASTLE A celebration of Irish music — past, present, and next. 🎶 @kila_official_ 🎶 @chasingabbey 🎶 @_grooveline 🎶 @stillbluemusic 🎶 @cliffordsband 🎶 @madrasalach_ 🎶 @wearesimplethings 🎶 @chubbbyycat 📍 Dublin Castle 📅 30 Dec & 1 Jan The only place to be. www.nyfdublin.com
✨ Tickets for Inhaler at this year’s New Year’s Festival Dublin Countdown Concert at Dublin Castle are now 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐎𝐔𝐓! 📌 Dublin Castle | December 31st, New Year’s Eve 👉 Explore the full trail at NYFDublin.com In a very special RTE Late Late Show live broadcast, Inhaler will ring in Ireland’s official countdown to 2026 to millions of people around the world. It has been a spectacular year for Inhaler, who released their critically acclaimed third album, Open Wide, in February. The album debuted at number two on the Official UK charts and soared to the number one spot on the Official Irish Albums Chart. The band also played their biggest Dublin headline show to date earlier this year at St. Anne’s Park, Dublin.
Meet us in Meeting House Square this New Year’s Day 🌅 On 1 January, ease into 2026 with live performances from: ✨ @mundy_music ✨ @dugworld ✨ @madrasalach_ ✨ @theawningband An open-air start to the year, soundtracked by some of Ireland’s finest. The only place to be. 🎶 Full programme at www.nyfdublin.com
Lost Lane after dark 🔊 On 30 December, catch a stacked night of live music from: ✨ @babyratband ✨ @blacknylonband ✨ @burglar.band Three acts. One room. Serious energy. The only place to be. 🎟️ Full programme at www.nyfdublin.com
📌 Venue maps for NYF Dublin are here. Find your way around each event with clearly marked access points and viewing areas. Full details → www.nyfdublin.com
The Grand Social goes loud this NYF Dublin 🎶 On 30 December, catch live performances from: ✨ @sell.everything404 ✨ @smo_rockstar ✨ @mt.heads A stacked lineup in one of the city’s most electric rooms. The only place to be. 🎟️ Tickets & full programme at www.nyfdublin.com
Badass Café hosts a laid-back live music session this NYF Dublin 🎶 On 30 December, catch performances from: ✨ @zeztraofficial ✨ @eoinkennyceol Coffee, conversation, and close-up live music in the heart of the city. Tickets & full programme at www.nyfdublin.com
Merry Christmas from all of us at NYF Dublin 🎄✨ Wishing you a joyful day filled with good company, good cheer, and plenty of festive magic. We can’t wait to celebrate with you next week! www.nyfdublin.com
O’Donoghue’s brings the session to NYF Dublin 🎶 On 30 December, catch live music from: ✨ @_leatsa ✨ @dearwillowofficial An iconic pub. A proper singalong. See you at the bar. Tickets & full programme at www.nyfdublin.com
The Grand Social Ballroom turns it up this NYF Dublin 🎶 On 30 December, catch live performances from: ✨ @deliveryserviceire ✨@cableboyband ✨ @andhe_thefool A full-throttle night of live music in one of the city’s best rooms. Tickets & full programme at www.nyfdublin.com
The Storyteller welcomes a night of songs and stories this NYF Dublin ✨ On 30 December, catch live performances from: ✨ @pauricomusic ✨ @lisawiththefringe An intimate setting for music that stays with you. Tickets & full programme at www.nyfdublin.com
Curveball hosts a special night of live music this NYF Dublin 🎶 On 30 December, see performances from: ✨ @gemmacoxhere ✨ @davidgeraghtymusic ✨ @rachelgracemusicwx Three incredible artists. One intimate room. Tickets & full programme at www.nyfdublin.com
Hyde Rooftop sets the tone this NYF Dublin ✨ On 30 December, experience live sets from: ✨ @maykay316 ✨ @niylmusic Music, views, and end-of-year energy — all in one place. Tickets & full programme at www.nyfdublin.com
Whelan’s Upstairs welcomes a special night of live music this NYF Dublin 🎶 On 30 December, catch performances from: ✨ @kkloowis ✨ @piaras_o_lorcain ✨ @abcodyy An intimate room. Big moments. Tickets & full programme at nyfdublin.ie
Heading to Howth for the fireworks? Check the latest timings, viewing points, and access info now live at www.nyfdublin.com 🎆 #NYFDublin
Joining us in Dún Laoghaire for the NYF Dublin fireworks? 🎆 We’ve published key information on timings, access, and the best viewing areas along the harbour. Dun Laoghaire Markets will be open from 4:30pm on the 31st December in the People's Park! Please review all details at www.nyfdublin.com
Ring in the new year with @inhalerdublin live at the Countdown Concert — a homecoming set to light up Dublin’s skyline. 🎇 🎟️ Tickets: www.nyfdublin.com
𝑷𝑼𝑩𝑳𝑰𝑪 𝑰𝑵𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑴𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑵𝑶𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑬 📌 𝑭𝑰𝑹𝑬𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑲𝑺 𝑺𝑷𝑬𝑪𝑻𝑨𝑪𝑼𝑳𝑨𝑹 🎆 Everything you need to know for NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular! ► For full information visit NYFDublin.ie
𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑬 𝑼𝑷 𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑫 ✨This year’s Guinness Music Trail lineup has just been announced! → Set to take place on 30 December 2025, featuring live performances from some of Ireland’s best up and coming musicians who will perform across a host of Dublin venues. 📌 Explore the full trail at NYFDublin.com
@madrasalach_ are stepping into the new year with us 🌠 Catch their set at NYF Dublin and start 2025 the right way. Tickets: www.nyfdublin.ie
𝑷𝑼𝑩𝑳𝑰𝑪 𝑰𝑵𝑭𝑶𝑹𝑴𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑵𝑶𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑬 📌 𝑫𝑼𝑩𝑳𝑰𝑵 𝑪𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑳𝑬 ✅ Everything you need to know for NYF Dublin at Dublin Castle is here! ► For full information visit NYFDublin.ie

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