NYF Dublin

Name: NYF Dublin
Start: 2026-12-30
End: 2027-01-01
Location: Dublin Castle

About the show

Dublin City Will Come Alive with Music as Full Programme Unveiled for Spectacular Three-Day Citywide Celebrations

With Performances from Aaron Rowe, The Academic, THEATRE, Sharon Shannon’s Big Band with Jerry Fish, Camille O’Sullivan and Grainne Duffy, Sorcha Richardson, KhakiKid, The Scratch, KK Lewis, The Frank and Walters and many, many more.

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 runs from 30 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.

Dublin City is the place to be as it comes alive with music for New Year’s Festival Dublin. A host of musicians will perform at iconic locations, including Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square, as well as across various venues throughout the city as part of the Guinness NYF Music Trail.

Prepare to be captivated by the Echoes of Ireland Concerts featuring Jamie McIntyre, Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets, Sorcha Richardson, and RuntheRed. Feel the excitement of the Countdown Concert with Aaron Rowe and special guests The Academic, THEATRE, KK Lewis, and DJ Shelly Gray, culminating in the amazing Midnight Moment celebration. Enjoy the special early Countdown Concert Matinee featuring The Academic, THEATRE, KK Lewis, and DJ Shelly Gray. Explore the city and discover new music at the NYF Guinness Music Trail with very special guest headliner The Scratch plus KhakiKid, BABYRAT and more! Experience the city enchanted at the NYF Dublin Procession, and continue your celebrations with the New Year’s Day Concerts featuring Sharon Shannon’s Big Band with Jerry Fish, Camille O’Sullivan, Grainne Duffy, and The Frank and Walters at Dublin Castle, as well as Absolute Lilt, Conleth Mc Geary, Heron Red, and the Shamrock Showband.

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! (Free, non-ticketed event)