New Years Eve in Galway: Live Music & Family-Friendly Early Countdown

This New Year’s Eve in Galway City, the grounds of St. Nicholas Collegiate Church will transform into a lively hub of entertainment, featuring a diverse lineup of entertainment. Find out more here…

The Galway Ukulele Tribe will start the night with their infectious, fun, and lively renditions of popular hits – from The Beatles, David Bowie, The Saw Doctors, to The Waterboys. There may even be a couple of seasonal favourites!

Followed by TBL8, the high-energy brass band. Known for their infectious sound and dynamic stage presence, TBL8 breathes new life into popular hits and classic tunes with a powerful, modern brass ensemble twist.

Bringing the evening’s entertainment to an electric peak is PrYmary Colours, the vibrant and acclaimed act known for fusing music, dance, performance, and aesthetics into one neat, pumping package. Described as the “sparkle on a red-hot bassline,” they are fresh off playing iconic stages like the House of Yes in New York and the Olympia in Dublin, alongside major festivals including Electric Picnic, Forbidden Fruit, and Latitude UK.

PrYmary Colours will deliver a high-octane blend of electronic-infused pop and funk, leading right up to and concluding the early family countdown.

Beyond the stage, audiences can experience the mesmerizing art installation, “Trick of the Light.” This multi-media project is a bespoke Audio-Visual commissioned work that will be video mapped onto the outdoor facade of St. Nicholas Church. Additional light displays can be seen on Spanish Arch. Through these illuminated displays, Trick of the Light aims to enliven public spaces and inspire hope and warmth during the winter nights.

The event, an initiative under the Galway City Council’s Night-Time Economy programme, will take place on December 31st at the historical Grounds of St. Nicholas Collegiate Church.

FREE and open to all.

Dates/Times

31st December 2025 @ 18:00

Address/Venue

St. Nicholas Collegiate Church
St. Nicholas Collegiate Church,
Lombard St,
Galway,
H91 PY20 View on Map

Ticket Info

Free and Open to All
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