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Dublin New Year’s Festival

Name: Dublin New Year’s Festival
Start: 2026-12-30
End: 2027-01-01
Location: Dublin

The Dublin New Year’s Festival (NYF) is a three-day citywide celebration in Ireland's capital, scheduled from December 30, 2026, to January 1, 2027. The event features high-profile concerts at historic landmarks, music trails showcasing emerging talent, and public festivities to ring in the new year.

Date: Dec 30, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
Location: Dublin
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Countdown Concert at Dublin Castle headlined by Aaron Rowe
NYF Dublin Music Trail featuring emerging Irish artists
New Year's Day concerts at Meeting House Square and Dublin Castle
Performances by special guests including The Academic and THEATRE

The festival kicks off on December 30 with the NYF Dublin Music Trail, which highlights performances by rising Irish musicians across a variety of venues throughout the city. This opening day is designed to showcase contemporary local talent in intimate settings before the larger-scale celebrations begin.

On New Year's Eve, the festivities move to Dublin Castle for the Countdown Concert. The 2026 transition features headliner Aaron Rowe, supported by a lineup including The Academic, THEATRE, KK Lewis, and DJ Shelly Gray. This ticketed event serves as the city's primary musical countdown to midnight.

Celebrations conclude on January 1 with a series of New Year’s Day concerts. These performances take place at Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square, providing a musical start to the year for residents and visitors. The multi-day program is supported by national tourism and employment departments to promote Dublin as a premier festive destination.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.