Get ready for the countdown to a brand new year!! You deserve to enjoy a fantastic end to 2024, so this New Year’s Eve join in the celebrations and welcome in 2025 with friends and family in Galway. From bottles of bubbly, festive cocktails and delicious party foods to watching firework displays and dancing your way into a new year and new you, here are our picks of where to ring in the New Year in Galway…
From all of us here at This is Galway we would like to wish you a very Happy Christmas and hope that 2025 brings you loads of joy and good times. Until then, slainté!
There are loads of events taking place around Galway on the night of New Year’s Eve so in order to help you determine where you are heading on the night, check out who is doing what right here..
Sparkle & Shine New Year's Eve Party
At The Skeff
27 Eyre Square // more information here
Join The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen this New Year's Eve for their fabulous Sparkle & Shine Party and raise a glass to 2025!! They are delighted to announce the triumphant return of the amazing TOBI KAYE who is going to help ring in the New Year! The Skeff will also have a live countdown with DJ Ferg, a balloon drop, indoor fireworks, special drinks promotions and dancing till the wee hours!!
Full Moon Fever
At The Quays Bar
Quay Lane, Latin Quarter // more information here
This New Year’s Eve, The Quays are bringing Full Moon Fever to close out 2024 and bring in 2025 with some rocking tunes. They’ll be open from early for food and drink, with food being served until 9pm on the night. To get the party started, they will also have live music in the downstairs bar from 6pm for those wishing to begin their partying that little bit earlier.
All Star New Year’s Eve Party
At Electric
36 Abbeygate Street Upper, Galway City Centre // more information here
Galway is buzzing with festivities and Electric Nightclub is no different. After having welcomed all sorts through their reopening in March, Electric are closing out the year with an all star New Year’s Eve party! It’s going to be big so let your pals know and we’ll see you under the discoball.
Club Gass - New Year’s Eve Party
At Róisín Dubh
8 Dominick St Upper, Galway’s Westend // more information here
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Róisín Dubh with an unforgettable night of music, drag, and dazzling performances! Join them for: two spectacular drag shows: the first kicks off at 9pm, and the second will lead you all into the New Year. Special guest pole performer Avatar is set to deliver a jaw-dropping performance. There will also be ,usic from DJ John downstairs and DJ ‘lil Monica and DJ Annie upstairs, keeping the energy high all night. After the countdown, dive into the electrifying UV Party with UV face paint and vibrant beats to glow into 2025!
2024 Rewind Disco Brunch
At HYDE Bar
Forster St, Galway City Centre // more information here
As 2024 wraps up, HYDE Bar are turning back the clock and spinning all the hottest tracks of the year, featuring hits from Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Megan Thee Stallion, Teddy Swims, and so many more. Get ready to dance the day away while enjoying a delicious brunch and sipping on amazing cocktails. Celebrate the final day of 2024 in true HYDE style—good vibes, great tunes, and unforgettable fun!
New Year’s Eve Party
At Seven Bar
5-7 Bridge St, Latin Quarter // tickets here
Ring in the new year at the Seven New Years Party! They have the sensational DJ Mark Molloy on decks from 9pm, and upstairs in The Loft the legendary DJ John Murphy will be on the decks from 9pm! It's €15 entry - you can book your ticket now via the link above. Resolutions can wait, it's time to make some pour decisions!!
Free Family Festive Féile Entertainment
In Galway City
Check out this year's festive féile programme of entertainment here
Families from across Galway city, county and the rest of Ireland are invited to bid farewell to 2024 and a Céad Míle Fáilte to 2025 with a New Year’s Eve of free family friendly events and excellent live street entertainment in the City of the Tribes from 6pm to 10pm on the 31st of December. Renowned world wide for street entertainment, music, culture and the arts, Galway City will share a series of live musical interludes and events at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and on Cross Street in the Latin Quarter while the Bash Brothers Drumming Band will roam the cobbled streets of Galway from 6pm creating a fun, festive atmosphere with their high energy performances and lively entertainment for all age groups. The Galway International Retro Orchestra, GIRO will kick off the evening at 6pm on Galway’s New Years Eve Stage at Cross Street in the Latin Quarter. The Screaming Blue Cats with lively Rockabilly and Rock ‘n’ Roll will be live from the magical environs of the famous St Nicholas Collegiate Church also at 6pm. At 8pm or 8 bells, the poignant bells of St Nicholas’s will toll for all in Galway City. At 7.30pm on Cross Street, families and visitors will enjoy the sounds of singer, artist and mom, Barbara Vulso which will be followed by the Vixen and the Cool Cats at 8.45pm. They will be live until 10pm. Big Band Swing with John Conneely will be live from St Nicholas Collegiate Church at 7.30pm until 9pm. Hit the link above for more information on all these performances.
above: photo by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Absent 025: New New Year’s Eve Emo Nite
At The Cellar Bar
12 Eglinton St, Galway City Centre // more information here
It's time for the highly anticipated New New Year’s Eve Emo Nite at The Cellar Bar with Absent. It's going to be a huge celebration as they prepare to close out an incredible year. This will be an unforgettable bash featuring live sets, followed by your absent DJs, playing on the night; MELoN & The Housemates, some images of paradise, and Jamie Costello from Van Gone. Dance your way into 2025 surrounded by friends at The Cellar Bar.
New Year’s Eve Party
At Tom Sheridan’s Bar & Restaurant
Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra // more information here
There is no party like a Tom Sheridan’s New Year’s Eve Party! If you are trying to decide on somewhere to bring the family together in time for the countdown on New Year’s Eve night, Tom Sheridan’s might be the answer. They have already loads planned for the night including; music and party vibes from early until late, bubbly, cocktails and all your favourite drinks. They will be serving food all day and of course will be counting down to midnight too. All are welcome, if you are after some food please book your table in advance by emailing them at manager@tomsheridans.com or call (091) 525315.
New Year’s Eve with KÍLA
At Monroe’s
14 Dominick Street, Galway’s Westend // more information here
Monroe’s are ringing in the New Year with a very special lineup: headliners KÍLA with special guests Dead Letter Devils on the main stage. As well as that, they will be taking things back to the 80’s and 90’s with DJ Flako playing the backstage venue. There will be plenty of room for a boogie so gather your pals and get ready to hit the Monroe’s dance floor.
New Year’s Eve Party
At Brasserie on the Corner
25 Eglinton St, Galway City Centre // more information here
Whether it’s a relaxed night out with a loved one, or a party celebration with the whole gang, Brasserie on the Corner will ensure to bring the right vibes for the last night of 2024! Their popular à la carte menu will be available throughout the evening, along with a host of seasonal specials for the big night that it is! The bubbly will be flowing and live music will keep you entertained, right up until the countdown to midnight.
Screening: When Harry Met Sally
At Pálás Cinema
15 Merchants Road Lower // more information here
Taking place at 3pm on New Year’s Eve, Pálás Cinema is bringing the iconic romantic comedy ‘When Harry Met Sally’ to their big screen. Can two friends sleep together and still love each other in the morning? Two long-time acquaintances Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) grapple with this question over a 12-year period. This screening is the last one in Pálás Cinema’s Naughty or Nice series and it’s going to be a magical experience so secure your seats asap.
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