Dublin is set to welcome 2027 with three days of live music, entertainment and celebrations as the New Year's Festival returns from December 30 to January 1.
Taking place across some of the city's most recognisable venues, including Dublin Castle, Meeting House Square and locations participating in the Guinness NYF Music Trail, the festival will feature a mix of established Irish performers and rising stars.
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The programme begins on December 30 with Echoes of Ireland at Dublin Castle, a free event showcasing a collection of performances from Jamie McIntyre, Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets, Sorcha Richardson and RuntheRed. The opening night aims to celebrate Irish music and talent in one of the capital's most historic settings.
The Guinness NYF Music Trail will also get underway, bringing live performances to venues across the city.
The Academy will host the trail's headline concert, featuring The Scratch, KhakiKid, BABYRAT and additional guests.
A wide range of emerging artists will perform throughout the city, including Alex Gough, April Cleary, Bullpen, CARRON, Cruel Sister, Dan Elliott, Kit James, Lauren Wallace, Mirrors, New Enemy, The Well Below and Tristan Rene.
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Performances will take place in venues such as Fibbers Basement, Little Whelan's, Lost Lane, O'Donoghue's, The Grand Social, The Grand Social Ballroom, The Sound House, Walsh's, Whelan's Upstairs and The Workman's Club.
On New Year's Eve, Dublin Castle will become the focal point of the city's official countdown celebrations, with Aaron Rowe leading a concert programme that also includes The Academic, THEATRE, KK Lewis and DJ Shelly Gray. The evening event is ticketed and open to those aged 18 and over.
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The celebrations continue on January 1 with a full day of music and entertainment. Dublin Castle will welcome Sharon Shannon's Big Band, featuring Jerry Fish, Camille O'Sullivan and Gráinne Duffy, with special guests The Frank and Walters.
At Meeting House Square, festival-goers can enjoy performances from Absolute Lilt, Conleth Mc Geary, Heron Red and the Shamrock Showband.
Adding to the New Year atmosphere, the NYF Dublin Procession will make its way through the city streets, bringing together musicians, marching bands and street performers in a colourful celebration marking the start of 2027.
With free events, headline concerts and performances spread across multiple venues, the festival promises to offer something for music lovers of all ages as Dublin rings in the new year.
