New Year’s Festival Dublin has added a host of new musicians and venues to the line up for the free event NYF Dublin Music Trail, including Annie-Dog, Croíthe, Pebbledash and more.

It will take place over two days on December 30 and January 1 across a number of Dublin venues, including Hyde Rooftop, O’Donohues, Pygmalion, Seek @ Hyde, The Grand Social, The Grand Social, The Grand Social Ballroom, The Storyteller, The Workman’s Club Cellar, Wigwam and Whelan’s.

Other acts include Grooveline, Peer Pleasure, Anna Leah, Ciaran Moran, DUG, Hotgirl, Problem Patterns and more.

Orla Carroll, Director of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland says: “The NYF Dublin Music Trail is a fantastic new addition to New Year’s Festival Dublin which showcases the very best of Ireland’s celebrated live music scene.

“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. We look forward to hosting a spectacular three-day festival that will position Dublin as a must-visit destination to celebrate the New Year.”

 

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Speaking about the NYF Dublin Music Trail, Ray O’Donoghue, Night-Time Economy Advisor for Dublin City adds: “I’m delighted to support Dublin’s New Year’s Festival and the launch of its vibrant Music Trail, which showcases incredible talent and brings our city to life in such a unique way.

“As night-time advisor, I’m especially excited to see the festival embrace Dublin’s dynamic late-night culture, with highlights like Horse Meat Disco offering a chance for people to continue the celebrations into the early hours. This festival truly captures the essence of Dublin—alive with music, culture, and connection, no matter the time of day.”

Other events for NYF Dublin include a countdown concert with Cian Ducrot, Saibh Skelly, Kabin Crew and more, as well as a countdown concert matinee with Aby Coulibaly and more.

Other free events will also take place in the form of 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.

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