{"id":2215825,"date":"2025-12-29T18:52:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T18:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2215825"},"modified":"2025-12-29T18:52:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T18:52:05","slug":"dublins-new-years-festival-to-deliver-three-days-of-music-and-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/dublins-new-years-festival-to-deliver-three-days-of-music-and-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"Dublin\u2019s New Year&#8217;s Festival to deliver three days of music and entertainment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_5d9e5a\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The New Year\u2019s Festival Dublin aims to establish Dublin as a must-visit destination to celebrate this New Year\u2019s Eve<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36470833\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">Ring in 2026 in style at New Year&#8217;s Festival Dublin, Ireland\u2019s biggest New Year celebration. <\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-credit__uNiU6\">(Image: Leon Farrell\/Photocall Ireland)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Dublin\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/new-years-eve\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"New Year'sLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">New Year&#8217;s<\/a> Festival will deliver three days of music and entertainment across the capital over the coming days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Running from December 30, 2025, through January 1, 2026 the New Year\u2019s Festival Dublin aims to establish the capital as a must-visit destination to celebrate this <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/new-years-eve\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"New Year\u2019s EveLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">New Year\u2019s Eve<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Iconic Dublin venues Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square will host a thrilling lineup of events with Inhaler, BIIRD, Florence Road, K\u00edla, Cliffords, Chasing Abbey, Madra Salach, Simple Things, Chubby Cat, Mundy, DUG, The Wran and The Awning and more all set to perform across the three-day festival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">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 D\u00fan Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (Subject to licence).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Prepare to be captivated by the Echoes of Ireland Concerts, and feel the excitement at the sold out Countdown Concert with Inhaler, followed by the amazing Midnight Moment celebration. A special early Countdown Concert Matinee will feature BIIRD, Florence Road and DJ Shelly Gray. The city will be illuminated during the NYF Dublin Procession Of Light, while the Guinness Music Trail will showcase up and coming artists across a host of Dublin venues. Visitors will also be mesmerised by the dazzling NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular and can continue their celebrations with the New Year\u2019s Day Concerts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">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 &#8211; 8pm, Free, Family-Friendly Events).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Discover an eclectic mix of live performances from Ireland\u2019s up-and-coming musicians on the Guinness Music Trail.Experience an eclectic mix of live performances from Lisa Murray, Pauric O&#8217;Meara, Leatsa, Dear Willow, Zeztra, Eoin Kenny, MayKay, NIYL, Negro Impacto, SELL EVERYTHING, SMO, MT.Heads, Delivery Service and he, the fool, Cable Boy, Codyy, KK Lewis, Piaras \u00d3 Lorc\u00e1in, David Geraghty, Rachel Grace, Gemma Cox, Black Nylon, Burglar, BABYRAT, Lil Skag, Ahmed, With Love and Sugaboo in some of Dublin\u2019s best live music venues including The Storyteller, O&#8217;Donohue\u2019s, Badass Cafe, HYDE Roof Top, The Grand Social, The Grand Social Ballroom, Whelan\u2019s Upstairs, Curveball, Lost Lane and The Sound House. Follow the trail and discover a mix of musical genres from traditional, rock, indie and punk.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36470843\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36470843\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.irishmirror.ie\/article36470843.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_unnamed-44.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.irishmirror.ie\/article36470843.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_unnamed-44.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.irishmirror.ie\/article36470843.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_unnamed-44.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.irishmirror.ie\/article36470843.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_unnamed-44.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageEmbed_fig-caption__qotOK\"><span class=\"ImageEmbed_camera-style__Qjeby\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\"\/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"ImageEmbed_caption-title__FSINC\">The lineup is stacked <\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On 31 December, experience the city enchanted as the stunning NYF Dublin Procession of Light weaves its way through the streets of Dublin &#8211; with music, street performers and a touch of New Year magic! Bring all the family and join award-winning street performers and marching bands for a spectacular street procession to celebrate the New Year. Starting at Cook Street at 4pm. View route here: https:\/\/nyfdublin.ie\/event\/procession\/ (Free, Family-Friendly Event).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Share a magical moment on New Year\u2019s Eve together with family and friends at the very special earlier Countdown Concert Matinee &#8211; 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 \u20ac24.90 (for a family of 4) with single tickets priced \u20ac9.90. (Ticketed event. 4pm with family-friendly midnight moment countdown at 6.30pm).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get ready for an electrifying New Year&#8217;s Eve as Inhaler are set to headline the sold out Countdown Concert at Dublin Castle with special guests BIIRD, Florence Road and DJ Shelly Gray. Experience the amazing Midnight Moment celebration in style. (Ticketed, over 18s event).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">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 D\u00fan Laoghaire Harbour on New Year&#8217;s Eve, in partnership with Fingal County Council and D\u00fan Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. (Free, Family-Friendly Events).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">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\u2019s Day Concerts taking place in Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square. Join the festivities in Dublin Castle with live performances from K\u00edla, Chasing Abbey, Grooveline and Still Blue (1pm \u2013 5pm, Free family friendly, non-ticketed event). In Meeting House Square, enjoy performances from Mundy, DUG, The Wran and The Awning (1pm \u2013 5pm. Free family friendly, non ticketed event).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Director of Product Development at F\u00e1ilte Ireland, Orla Carroll, said: \u201cNew Year\u2019s Festival Dublin returns later this month with an exciting programme of events showcasing the very best of Ireland\u2019s culture, live music, and family-friendly entertainment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWith Inhaler headlining the Countdown Concert and BIIRD leading the Midnight Matinee, this year\u2019s programme will also see the return of the NYF Dublin Spectacular fireworks displays at Howth Harbour and D\u00fan Laoghaire Harbour, alongside the NYF Dublin Music Trail which will showcase up and coming artists across a host of Dublin city venues.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Sign up to the Irish Mirror&#8217;s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=39e53cb8-b266-4e33-8d00-e9f7a38f420c&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\">daily newsletter here<\/a> and get breaking news and top stories direct to your inbox.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.irishmirror.ie \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New Year\u2019s Festival Dublin aims to establish Dublin as a must-visit destination to celebrate this New Year\u2019s Eve Ring in 2026 in style at New Year&#8217;s Festival Dublin, Ireland\u2019s biggest New Year celebration. 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