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Welcome to the Howth Guinness Oyster and Music Festival – a celebration of the best Howth has to offer! Nestled in the heart of this picturesque fishing village, the festival is a perfect blend of culinary indulgence, world-class music and the warm community spirit that makes
Howth so special.
This vibrant event showcases the freshest local oysters, perfectly paired with the iconic taste of Guinness. It’s a feast for the senses with live performances from talented musicians setting the stage for an unforgettable atmosphere. Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast, a music lover or simply looking for a unique experience, the Howth Guinness Oyster and Music Festival has
something for everyone.
Join us as we celebrate good food, great company, and the magic of Howth!
This site is your programme/brochure.
About US
Line Up
February 27th - March 1st 2026
Unplugged at The Harbour Bar
Rhythm & Blues at McNeils
Jazz at Findlaters
Bluegrass & Old Time
American Music at O’Connells
Rock at The Bloody Stream -including ‘4 Bands on the Up’
Unplugged at The Harbour Bar
Rhythm & Blues at McNeils
Jazz at Findlaters
Bluegrass & Old Time
American Music at O’Connells
Rock at The Bloody Stream -including ‘4 Bands on the Up’
Friday, February 27th
7.30 PM - Headliner: Leslie & Flo: "Natural Women" the Show" at The Abbey Tavern
tickets will be on sale from tickets.ie
8.30 PM - The Richie Buckley Organ Quartet at Wrights Findlaters /Free/
9.00 PM - Yum Yum String Band AT O'CONNELLS /Free/
10.00 PM - Shobsy the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
tickets will be on sale from tickets.ie
8.30 PM - The Richie Buckley Organ Quartet at Wrights Findlaters /Free/
9.00 PM - Yum Yum String Band AT O'CONNELLS /Free/
10.00 PM - Shobsy the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
Saturday, February 28th
2.00 PM - Four Bands on the Up THE PHIL LYNOTT STAGE AT THE BLOODY STREAM /Free/
2.30 PM - The Howth Oyster shucking Competition at The Abbey Tavern /Free/
3.00 PM - Howth Gospel Choir THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
4.00 PM - the kickbacks the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
5.00 PM - Colm Skwirbat band THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
6.00 PM - seamus harty the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
7.00 PM - The east Coast Oyster shucking championship at The Abbey Tavern (doors 6.30pm) /Free/
8.00 PM - crazycrow THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
8.30 PM - Bobby Mc sings Sinatra at Wrights Findlaters /Free/
9.00 PM - whistle AT O'CONNELLS /Free/
10.00 PM - Sam Earlwood the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
10.30 PM - Lighting Phil and The Sinisters THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
2.30 PM - The Howth Oyster shucking Competition at The Abbey Tavern /Free/
3.00 PM - Howth Gospel Choir THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
4.00 PM - the kickbacks the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
5.00 PM - Colm Skwirbat band THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
6.00 PM - seamus harty the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
7.00 PM - The east Coast Oyster shucking championship at The Abbey Tavern (doors 6.30pm) /Free/
8.00 PM - crazycrow THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
8.30 PM - Bobby Mc sings Sinatra at Wrights Findlaters /Free/
9.00 PM - whistle AT O'CONNELLS /Free/
10.00 PM - Sam Earlwood the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
10.30 PM - Lighting Phil and The Sinisters THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
Sunday, March 1st
1.00 PM - Des Hopkins Dixieland Jazz Band at Wrights Findlaters /Free/
1.00 PM - Eric & Oz AT O'CONNELLS /Free/
2.00 PM - Martina & The Moons THE PHIL LYNOTT STAGE AT THE BLOODY STREAM /Free/
3.00 PM - Bree Harris THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
3.30 PM - Jukedome at the Summit inn /Free/
4.00 PM - dogs the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
5.00 PM - The Lee Meehan organ trio at Wrights Findlaters /Free/
5.30 PM - The Savage Hearts THE PHIL LYNOTT STAGE AT THE BLOODY STREAM /Free/
7.00 PM - Headliner: Jack l at The Abbey Tavern (Doors 6.30pm)
tickets €35 will be on sale from tickets.iE
7.30 PM - Paul mcdonnell the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
9.30 PM - The Last Shuck - Final Night party with Paul Byrne and Friends THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
1.00 PM - Eric & Oz AT O'CONNELLS /Free/
2.00 PM - Martina & The Moons THE PHIL LYNOTT STAGE AT THE BLOODY STREAM /Free/
3.00 PM - Bree Harris THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
3.30 PM - Jukedome at the Summit inn /Free/
4.00 PM - dogs the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
5.00 PM - The Lee Meehan organ trio at Wrights Findlaters /Free/
5.30 PM - The Savage Hearts THE PHIL LYNOTT STAGE AT THE BLOODY STREAM /Free/
7.00 PM - Headliner: Jack l at The Abbey Tavern (Doors 6.30pm)
tickets €35 will be on sale from tickets.iE
7.30 PM - Paul mcdonnell the garden stage at The Harbour Bar Howth /Free/
9.30 PM - The Last Shuck - Final Night party with Paul Byrne and Friends THE SMOKING' STAGE AT MCNEILL'S /Free/
Venues
The Abbey Tavern
Festival Headliner Venue
The Abbey Tavern is a world famous 16h century tavern with it's own purpose built venue
and will host all of the headline ticketed shows for 2025.
The Harbour Bar Howth
The Harbour Bar is the oldest pub
in the village. It's run by friendly local businessman Daragh Heagney and well-known for its excellent pints and a cozy beer garden with a stage.
O'Connells
O'Connells is widely known as having the best chicken wings in Dublin so settle down with a pint of beer and some wings at their outdoor seating area facing The East Pier Stage which is right outside the door...
McNeills
McNeills of Howth is run by the Olin family who have a great tradition
of running music pubs. Hidden down the back is a great little venue with a big stage where some great nights have been had down the years.
Summit Inn
Serving delicious food all day
with spectacular views,
The Summit Inn is worth a visit.
It has ample parking or you can get the bus to the front door.
The Bloody Stream
a great place for food, drink
and parties but it also boasts
a very cool purpose built outdoor stage named after local legend Phil Lynott. you can step off
the DART straight into the venue.
Findlaters
Wrights Findlaters, overlooking
the harbour is our more refined venue. Serving delicious food all day, this is followed by live bands on Friday and Saturday night.
The crowd that go there are always up for a party so expect dancing and singing.
Coastal Foraging and Howth Fishermen’s folklore walk
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