Fáilte Ireland’s New Year’s Festival Dublin 2024 programme has officially been launched, including artists such as Cian Ducrot, Hothouse Flowers, Niamh Regan and more.

The three-day festival is made up of a countdown concert with Cian Ducrot, Saibh Skelly, Kabin Crew and more, as well as a countdown concert matinee with Aby Coulibaly.

Free events include Echoes of Ireland concerts in Dublin Castle on December 30, including Róisín O and Niamh Regan, among others, as well as new year’s day concerts with Houthouse Flowers, Emma Longford and more, and firework displays in Dún Laoghaire and Howth.

This year, a new New Year’s Festival Dublin Music Trail has also been added to the programme of events, featuring free live performances from Ireland’s up and coming musicians and DJs across a host of Dublin venues.

Set to take place over two days on December 30 2024 and January 1 2025 in some of Dublin’s best live music venues including Whelans, O’Donohue’s, The Grand Social, The Workman’s Club, Wigwam, The Storyteller and Hyde Dublin.

Orla Carroll, Director of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland said: “Fáilte Ireland is pleased to announce the full programme of events for New Year’s Festival Dublin. This year’s line-up showcases the very best of Ireland’s culture, live music, and entertainment for the entire family with exciting new events including the NYF Dublin Music Trail and NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular.

“New Year’s Festival Dublin is a flagship event in Fáilte Ireland’s Winter in Dublin programme and plays an important role in attracting both international and domestic visitors during the shoulder season. It’s also an essential economic driver for local communities and businesses across Dublin and the wider region. Working with our partners in the Office of Public Works, Fingal County Council and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Council, we look forward to hosting a spectacular three-day festival that will position Dublin as a must-visit destination to celebrate the New Year.”

You can visit the New Year’s Festival website for the full programme, and find the calendar of events below:

December 30 2024
Echoes of Ireland Concerts in Dublin Castle
NYF Music Trail

December 31 2024
Countdown Concert Matinee in Dublin Castle
Countdown Concert in Dublin Castle
NYF Dublin Fireworks Spectacular in Howth Harbour and Dun Laoghaire Harbour
January 1 2025
New Year’s Day Concerts in both Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square
NYF Music Trail