2025 All Shucked Up!

Howth Guinness oyster & Music Festival

All Shucked up!

February 28th - March 2nd

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Tickets for the Headline Shows from
Tickets.IE
We are pleased to announce that Suttonians RFC will be providing Camper Van Parking for the duration of festival. It is one stop away from Howth by DART.

For bookings contact Emer
on +353 (87) 981 6320 or clubadministrator@suttoniansrfc.ie

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
Tilda Publishing
Oysters, Oysters, Oysters
Dublin Oyster Championships
12 contestants will compete for a chance to go to the National Championships in Galway

MC for the event is Lovin dublin’s Marcus O’Laoire
Oyster Shucking Master Class
Limited places are available for this great master class with Oyster expert and chef Sarah Browne of Oysome
Tickets €45
Roaming Shuckers
Our Roaming Oyster Shuckers will be popping up all around the festival selling Oysters
Best Dressed Oyster Competition
Many of the restaurants and bars will be competing with each other to win this coveted prize
ARTISTS

Line Up

February 28th - March 2nd 2025
Friday, February 28th
7.00 PM - Scullion at The Abbey Tavern (Tickets €25.00 from Tickets.ie)
8.00 PM - Ryan Sheridan/Aaron Finn at The Summit Inn (Tickets €25.00 from Tickets.ie)
9.00 PM - Ispíní na hÉireann at O'Connells FREE
9.30 PM - Hugh Buckley at Findlaters (Sky Bar) FREE
10.00 PM - Allied Irish Bandits at The Harbour Bar Howth FREE
10.30 PM - Rebel Souls at McNeills FREE
All Night Long - Phever.IE DJs at The Bloody Stream FREE
Saturday, March 1st
2.00 PM - Dublin Oyster Shucking Championship at the Abbey Tavern FREE
3.00 PM - Howth Gospel Choir at McNeills FREE
3.00 PM - Howth Trad Collective at O'Connells FREE
4.00 PM - Colm Skwirbat at The Harbour Bar Howth FREE
4.00 PM - 4 Bands on the Up at The Summit Inn (Really Good Time/Last Apollo/Blue Slate/Martina & The Moons) (Tickets €20.00 from Tickets.ie)
7.00 PM - Frank & Walters at The Abbey Tavern (Tickets €25.00 from Tickets.ie)
9.00 PM - Mursheen Durken at O'Connells FREE
9.30 PM - Luke Howard at Findlaters (Sky bar) FREE
10.00 PM - Sam Earlwood at The Harbour Bar Howth FREE
10.30 PM - The Skalps at McNeills FREE
All Night Long - Phever.IE DJs at The Bloody Stream FREE
Sunday, March 2nd
1.00 PM - Oyster MasterClass with Sarah Browne of Oysome (Tickets €45.00 from Tickets.ie)
1.00 PM - Lulu's Jazz Club at Findlaters FREE
1.00 PM - Eric & Oz at O'Connells FREE
2.00 PM - Leslie Dowdall & Mark Caplice at The Abbey Tavern (Tickets €20.00 from Tickets.ie)
3.00 PM - Double Biill: ZASKA / Toby Corton at The Summit INN (Tickets €20.00 from Tickets.ie)
3.00 PM - 2B40 at McNeills FREE
4.00 PM - Dogs at The Harbour Bar Howth FREE
4.00 PM - The Bonny Men at O'Connells FREE
5.00 PM - Jazzabelles at Findlaters (Sky Bar) FREE
7.00 PM - The Macks at The Harbour Bar Howth FREE
7.00 PM - The Henry Girls at The Abbey Tavern (Tickets €25.00 from Tickets.ie)
9.00 PM - The Last Shuck - Final Night party with Paul Byrne and Friends FREE
All Night Long - Phever.IE DJs at The Bloody Stream FREE
The Abbey Tavern Howth Best Irish Pub 2025
The Harbour Bar Howth Best Irish Pub Dublin must visit bar 2025
O'Connells The Harbour Bar Howth Best Irish Pub Dublin must visit bar 2025 East Pier House
The Bloody Stream The Harbour Bar Howth Best Irish Pub Dublin must visit bar 2025
The Summit Inn The Harbour Bar Howth Best Irish Pub Dublin must visit bar 2025
Findlaters The Harbour Bar Howth Best Irish Pub Dublin must visit bar 2025
McNeills The Harbour Bar Howth Best Irish Pub Dublin must visit bar 2025
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.


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