Dublin Announces 2027 New Year Lineup

Dublin will mark the start of 2027 with a three-day music festival.

The event runs from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1 at major city locations.

The lineup includes established Irish performers and new artists.

The program opens at Dublin Castle on Dec. 30 with Echoes of Ireland.

This free event features Jamie McIntyre, Dylan Flynn, and the Dead Poets.

Sorcha Richardson and RuntheRed also perform that evening.

The Guinness NYF Music Trail launches at the same time.

Live acts appear at venues across the city during the trail.

The Academy hosts the trail's main concert.

The Scratch, KhakiKid, and BABYRAT headline that show.

A list of emerging artists performs at various spots.

Names include Alex Gough, April Cleary, and Bullpen among others. CARRON, Cruel Sister, and Dan Elliott are also on the bill. Kit James, Lauren Wallace, and Mirrors join the roster. New Enemy, The Well Below, and Tristan Rene round out the group. Venues for these shows include Fibbers Basement and Little Whelan's. Lost Lane, O'Donoghue's, and The Grand Social also host acts. The Grand Social Ballroom, The Sound House, and Walsh's are included. Whelan's Upstairs and The Workman's Club complete the list. Dublin Castle becomes the center of New Year's Eve festivities. Aaron Rowe leads the countdown concert. The Academic, THEATRE, and KK Lewis perform as well. DJ Shelly Gray closes the program. This event requires a ticket and is for ages 18 and older. Music continues on Jan. 1 at Dublin Castle. Sharon Shannon's Big Band plays that day. Jerry Fish, Camille O'Sullivan, and Gráinne Duffy are in the band. The Frank and Walters appear as special guests. Meeting House Square hosts additional acts. Absolute Lilt, Conleth Mc Geary, and Heron Red perform there. The Shamrock Showband also plays in that square. The NYF Dublin Procession moves through city streets. Musicians, marching bands, and street performers join the parade. This event marks the official start of the new year.