Aaron Rowe to headline New Year’s Festival Countdown concert in Dublin

Aaron Rowe has been announced as headliner for this year’s New Year’s Festival Countdown concert in Dublin Castle, accompanied by special guests The Academic, THEATRE, KK Lewis and DJ Shelly Gray.

The concert comes as part of the three-day Dublin New Year’s Festival (NYF), running from December 30, 2026, through January 1, 2027.

It includes events such as the NYF Dublin Music Trail on December 30, featuring live performances from Ireland’s up-and-coming musicians across various venues in Dublin City, New Year’s day concerts at Dublin Castle and Meeting House Square and more.

Commenting on the line-up reveal for the NYF’s Countdown concert, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD said: “I am pleased to see Aaron Rowe announced as the headline act for New Year’s Festival Dublin.

“Events such as New Year’s Festival Dublin help strengthen Ireland’s reputation as a leading destination for world-class events and experiences, while giving both visitors and locals a compelling reason to come together and celebrate in the heart of our capital city.”

The New Year’s Eve gig will wrap up a busy year for Aaron Rowe, which saw his touring the world with Ed Sheeran and Lewis Capaldi, and open for Dermot Kennedy at the Aviva Stadium, alongside Amble.

This autumn, he will be heading on a UK and Irish tour, which also includes stops at Limelight 1 in Belfast on November 29, as well as a double headliner at 3Olympia, Dublin on December 5 and 6, marking his biggest shows to date.

Early bird tickets for NYF’s Countdown concert are priced €44.90 and go on sale this Wednesday 30 September at 10am here.