New Year’s Festival Dublin Announces 3 Days of Spectacular Events

New Year’s Festival Dublin Announces 3 Days of Spectacular Events for Ireland’s Biggest New Year Celebration

Featuring Echoes of Ireland Concerts, Countdown Concert, family friendly Countdown Concert Matinee, New Year’s Day Concerts, NYF Music Trail and the NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular!

Live Performances Across the festival from

Inhaler, BIIRD, Florence Road, Kila, Cliffords, Chasing Abbey, Mundy and many more

With a host of Free family friendly events

Ring in 2026 in style at New Year's Festival Dublin, Ireland’s biggest New Year celebration. Developed by Fáilte Ireland in partnership with the Office of Public Works, the festival will deliver three days of music and entertainment across Dublin, running from December 30, 2025, through January 1, 2026. Subject to licence.

The festival’s exciting programme of events was officially launched today [Monday November 17th] at Dublin Castle with Midnight Matinee headliners, BIIRD, along with Kila, Grooveline, Still Blue, Mundy, The Awning, Chubby Cat and The Wran. Part of Fáilte Ireland’s ‘Winter in Dublin’ programme, New Year’s Festival Dublin aims to establish Dublin as a must-visit destination to celebrate this New Year’s Eve.

This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience as the city comes alive with music, entertainment, and a truly magical atmosphere. 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.

Iconic Dublin venues Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square will host a thrilling lineup of events with Inhaler, BIIRD, Florence Road, Kila, Cliffords, Chasing Abbey, Madra Salach, Simple Things, Chubby Cat, Mundy, DUG, The Wran and The Awning and more all set to perform across the 3 day festival. The programme will also see the return of the 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 licence).

Prepare to be captivated by the Echoes of Ireland Concerts, feel the excitement of the Countdown Concert with Inhaler and the amazing Midnight Moment celebration, enjoy the special early Countdown Concert Matinee with BIIRD, Florence Road and DJ Shelly Gray, explore the city and discover new music with the NYF Dublin Music Trail, be mesmerised by the dazzling NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular and continue your celebrations with the New Year’s Day Concerts.

Director of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland, Orla Carroll, said:

“We’re so pleased to unveil the full programme for this year’s New Year’s Festival Dublin, which promises an unforgettable three-day celebration filled with music, culture, and family-friendly entertainment. With Inhaler headlining the Countdown Concert, BIIRD leading the Midnight Matinee, the return of the NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular, and a host of other acts and events now confirmed, the festival is set to be a fantastic way to ring in the new year.

As a flagship event within Fáilte Ireland’s Winter in Dublin programme, New Year’s Festival Dublin continues to showcase the very best of Ireland’s vibrant culture and live entertainment offering during the shoulder season. It plays a vital role in attracting visitors, driving footfall into the city, and supporting local businesses, while reinforcing Dublin’s position as a world-class destination.

We look forward to working with the Office of Public Works, Fingal County Council, and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to deliver a truly memorable celebration across the city.”

Rosemary Collier, Head of Heritage and Capital Works Delivery at the Office of Public Works said: Rosemary Collier, Head of Heritage and Capital Works Delivery at the Office of Public Works said: “The OPW is once again delighted to work in partnership with Fáilte Ireland to participate in the New Year’s Festival in Dublin for 2025/2026. As custodians of Ireland’s rich national heritage portfolio, we are proud to share these wonderful sites with a wider audience through major events like the New Year’s Festival.

Programme of Events

On 30 December, kick start your New Year celebrations at Echoes of Ireland in Dublin Castle with 4 concerts showcasing the best of Ireland including Cliffords, Madra Salach, Simple Things and Chubby Cat (4pm - 8pm, Free, Family-Friendly Events).

Discover an eclectic mix of live performances from Ireland’s up-and-coming musicians and DJs on the NYF Music Trail. Explore a wide range of genres, from traditional to rock, indie, and punk across various venues. (Free Event)

On 31 December, 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. Featuring live performances from all female-trad supergroup BIIRD, with special guests Irish indie rock sensation Florence Road and DJ Shelly Gray. Tickets on sale now. Family ticket priced €24.90 (for a family of 4) with single tickets priced €9.90. (Ticketed event. 4pm with family-friendly midnight moment countdown at 6.30pm).

Get ready for an electrifying New Year's Eve as Inhaler are set to headline the Countdown Concert at Dublin Castle with special guests BIIRD, Florence road and DJ Shelly Gray. Experience the amazing Midnight Moment celebration in style. Tickets priced €59.90 on sale now. (Ticketed, over 18s event)

NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular returns following its debut last year, and promises to be more spectacular than ever, with dazzling firework displays lighting up the sky in two locations across Dublin, Howth Harbour and Dun Laoghaire Harbour on New Year's Eve, in partnership with Fingal County Council and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. (Free, Family-Friendly Events),

On 1 January 2026, 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. Join the festivities in Dublin Castle with live performances from Kíla, Chasing Abbey, Grooveline and Still Blue (1pm – 5pm, Free family friendly, non-ticketed event). In Meeting House Square, enjoy performances from Mundy, DUG, The Wran and The Awning (1pm – 5pm. Free family friendly, non ticketed event).

Book your New Years trip to Dublin and join the celebrations

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

For more information and to keep up to date with news, events, and ticket details,

please visit www.NYFDublin.com and www.visitdublin.com.

Editors Notes

Ticket Details - Countdown Concert Matinee

Tickets on sale now

Additional Ticketmaster charges will apply. Subject to 12.5% Ticketmaster service charge per ticket (max €10.50).

Under 16’s accompanied by an adult.

Event subject to licence.

Ticket Information - Countdown Concert

Tickets priced €59.90 on sale now from ticketmaster.ie.

Additional Ticketmaster charges will apply. Subject to 12.5% Ticketmaster service charge per ticket (max €10.50). This concert is strictly over 18’s.

Event subject to licence.

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We work in partnership with Government, State agencies, Local Authorities, representative groups and industry, to develop tourism across Ireland by creating destination development plans and networks, investing in infrastructure, activities, visitor attractions and festivals.  Fáilte Ireland also provides consumer and buyer insights, mentoring, business supports and training programmes and buyer platforms to help tourism businesses innovate and grow.

In addition, Fáilte Ireland supports Business Tourism, managing the bidding for and securing of larger conferences, meetings and events to be hosted in Ireland.

We are also responsible for domestic holiday marketing across four regional experience brands: Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Dublin.