Welcome in the New Year in Dublin
What better way to say hello to 2024 than by attending one of the largest New Year’s Eve parties on the island of Ireland? The New Year’s Festival Dublin is a thrilling countdown experience filled with family friendly public events, incredible live performances and dazzling light shows.
Taking place across two fun-filled days, the festival welcomes visitors from all over the world to join the locals and ring in the New Year. This is the only place to be on New Year's Eve in 2023.
New Year's Eve Festival, Dublin city
Festivities and fun!
In the heart of the city, as we count down the final moments of 2023, experience a spectacular choreographed visual and musical display, featuring original music that captures the unique feeling of visiting Ireland. This year, Irish legends Westlife will headline the show, alongside Gavin James, Lyra and top Irish musicians and DJs. The tunes will rock out across six stages along the North Wall Quay. What a perfect way to round off the year!
Look beyond the festival and you'll find a city brimming with life and fun. Amazing attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse, EPIC – the Irish Emigration Museum and the Book of Kells at Trinity College Dublin will keep you entertained throughout your stay.
Superb restaurants and the city's famous pubs will ensure you're fuelled up and ready for the festivities. And that great Dublin welcome will make you feel like you've come home for the mother of all street parties!
Make no mistake – this is a town that knows how to party. What better place, then, to spend New Year's Eve...?
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Custom House, Dublin city
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We love a festival on the island of Ireland. And we celebrate everything from saints to surfing with a fun, vibrant and year-round line-up of festivals and events. So no matter when you're coming, you'll find an event to help make your trip something special.
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