22/05/2026
HOWTH MARITIME BY NIGHT FESTIVAL
MAY 22nd - 24th ’26
As the Howth Maritime & Seafood Festival moves to May, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new evening festival to complement the daytime celebrations — kicking off on the Friday night with a full programme of gigs plus a Viking display. This intimate boutique music festival is set across 9 unique venues throughout the village and the breathtaking surroundings of Howth Hill.
At the heart of the programme are four special headline shows. The historic Abbey Tavern hosts three nights of standout performances, while the beautiful St. Mary’s Church provides a stunning setting for a truly memorable concert.
Festival highlights include:
Legendary Irish folk singer-songwriter Luka Bloom performing at St. Mary’s Church on Sunday, May 24th at 6pm.
At the Abbey Tavern :�
Friday, May 22nd at 8pm – dynamic trad-fusion from ,�
Saturday, May 23rd at 8pm – Havana-inspired grooves with ,�
Sunday, May 24th at 8pm – the electrifying Celtic rhythms of
Tickets for al 4 headline shows from tickets.ie
Elsewhere, The Summit Inn will host a nostalgic K2 80s & 90s Club Night, tickets from Ticketmeo.com
In addition to the headline shows, a vibrant programme of free live music will take place across the town, featuring performances from :
353 Samba Club at McNeills,
Allied Irish Bandits at O'Connells,
The Guilty Party at Crabby Jo's,
Ultras and Taylor D at The Bloody Stream,
Dublin City Rounders at the Harbour
The Mafia Cats at Wrights-Findlater.
A special highlight of the weekend is ‘Songs From Howth’, a unique songwriters’ showcase celebrating local talent, with performances from Paul Byrne, Luke Howard, Colm Skwirbat, Lee Page & Dave McChesney, Celine Daly, Martello and Rob Keogh.
The Viking display is on Fri at 7pm going from Tesco to East Pier.
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