NYF Dublin at Dublin Castle | Meeting House Square | Dún Laoghaire | Howth
30 December 2026 to 1st January 2027
Iconic Dublin venues Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square will host a thrilling lineup of events.
- 30-Dec New Year’s Eve Festival, Echoes of Ireland Dublin Castle
- 31-Dec New Year’s Eve party, Dublin city centre and Dublin Castle – with Biird and Inhaler
- and fireworks in Dún Laoghaire &Howth
- Jan 1 2026 New Year’ Free Family Day and Concert, Dub lin castle, 1-5pm
Dublin, Ireland: 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
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Festival Highlights Include:
- Echoes of Ireland Concerts (December 30): Kick off your New Year’s celebrations with the Echoes of Ireland Concerts, a vibrant event featuring the very best of Irish musical talent at Dublin Castle.
- NYF Dublin Music Trail (December 30): Discover an eclectic mix of live performances from Ireland’s up-and-coming musicians across various venues in Dublin City. Explore a wide range of genres, from traditional to rock, indie, and punk.
- Countdown Concert Matinee (December 31): Join friends in Dublin Castle for a very special early ‘midnight moment’ countdown spectacle, and enjoy a vibrant lineup of live music and entertainment before enjoying more of what Dublin has to offer, from restaurants to pubs.
- Countdown Concert (December 31): Ring in 2027 at the historic Dublin Castle! The Countdown Concert delivers an electrifying lineup of music, culminating in the iconic Midnight Moment -a dazzling spectacle to officially welcome the New Year.
- NYF Dublin ‘Ignite and Excite’ Procession (January 1): Experience the city enchanted as the stunning NYF Dublin Procession will weave its way through the streets of Dublin – with music, marching bands, award winning street performers and a touch of New Year magic!
- New Year’s Day Concerts (January 1): Continue the celebrations with free events at Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square, featuring live music, street performers and more at Dublin Castle, along with a line up of traditional musicians at Meeting House Square.
Programme of Events Announced for 3-Day Festival
Featuring Echoes of Ireland Concerts, Countdown Concert, family friendly Countdown Concert Matinee, New Year’s Day Concerts and the NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular!
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