Saturday, November 11, 2023
The New Year’s Festival Dublin 2023, organized by Fáilte Ireland, was officially launched on November 10th by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media Catherine Martin TD.
The Divine Comedy and The Scratch have been added to the lineup for the New Year’s Festival Dublin 2023, a four-day city-center celebration taking place from December 29, 2023, to January 1, 2024. This year, the festival is delivered in partnership with the Office of Public Works (OPW) and will feature events at three iconic Dublin venues: Dublin Castle, the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History (Collins Barracks), and Meeting House Square in Temple Bar. The program includes over 40 music and entertainment events, including family-friendly shows.
The Divine Comedy will headline the National Museum of Ireland Collins Barracks on December 29 with special guests The High Kings. Picture This will headline the Countdown Concert at Dublin Castle on December 31, while The Scratch, Sharon Shannon, and Gemma Dunleavy will perform at the National Museum of Ireland Collins Barracks to ring in the New Year. Other acts announced include All Tvvins, Lucy McWilliams, Big Sleep, Aonair, DJs Ed Smith, Sally Cinnamon & Kelly-Anne Byrne, Ispíní na hÉireann, Lemoncello, Anamoe Drive, Krea, and DJs Nialler9, Claire Beck & Blood Donor (DJ set).
Catherine Martin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media expressed her pleasure in officially launching Fáilte Ireland’s New Year’s Festival Dublin program. She emphasized that festivals and events are vital for the Irish tourism offering, providing crucial support to local businesses and communities throughout the year.
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan added: “Being able to celebrate Christmas and New Year together again after so much time apart is so important, for children, families, loved ones and friends at this special time of year. We are committed to our strategic partnership with Fáilte Ireland and look forward to hosting more events in 2024.”
Orla Carroll, Head of Product Development at Fáilte Ireland, said, “Fáilte Ireland’s New Year’s Festival is back again this year with a fantastic line up of music and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. It’s a flagship event in Fáilte Ireland’s Winter in Dublin programme as we expect to welcome almost 50,000 visitors to Dublin City over four days, including over 11,000 from overseas.”
New Year’s Festival Dublin is set for December 29, 2023, to January 1, 2024, featuring a variety of family-friendly events across Dublin Castle, National Museum of Ireland Collins Barracks, and Meeting House Square.
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