Once ideas are sought for an ideal location to spend a new year, many destinations come to mind. We are often quick to mention Paris, London, Sydney and Tokyo, often omitting the beautiful Irish capital. Every NYE Dublin is filled with great parties, incredible parties, amazing nightlife and friendly people who love to have fun.

Party! It’s New Year’s Eve

Should you happen to find your self in Dublin on New Year’s Eve, be rest assured that countless activities are happening at once. Let’s start with the Great Gatsby Speakeasy, an event that will have you dressing up roaring twenties style to the Iveagh Garden Hotel. There, you will experience an evening of live band music, sweets, a house DJ and of course, prosecco.

Alternatively, you can choose to attend the Masquerade ball, which has two DJ’s performing simultaneously over five bars and two floors. Other annual events include the New Year’s Eve party organised by Fitzsimons Temple Bar, the Moulin Rouge New Year’s Eve, and countless concerts, parades, and house parties that just about anyone can attend. Remember, this is Ireland. Who needs an invitation?

The New Year’s Festival Dublin

None the numerous annual NYE events holding in Dublin measures up to the New Year’s Festival, Dublin. This festival alone puts Dublin firmly on the list of underrated top new years cities in the world. NYF Dublin, which holds on the 31st December of each year, features dazzling artwork, performances from A-list celebrities. This events hosts over 100,000 attendees annually. Therefore, if you are ever thinking of a little known destination for NYE, think Dublin.