Get Ready for Howth’s New Festival: Guinness, Oysters, and Music Like Never Before!

Howth is turning up the volume with the launch of its inaugural Howth Guinness, Oyster & Music Festival: "ALL SHUCKED UP” Set in the coastal fishing village just outside Dublin, this vibrant festival offers a mix of incredible live music, mouthwatering seafood, and the iconic taste of Guinness. Best of all, it’s mostly free!

A Festival to Savour
Howth, famous for its seafood bars and restaurants, has created a festival celebrating three of our favourite things: Guinness, oysters and music. The Abbey Tavern will host  The Dublin Oyster Shucking Championships, there will be Roaming Oyster Shuckers, a Best Dressed Oyster competition and an Oyster Shucking Masterclass with Oyesome. Restaurants and bars alike will serve the best tasting oysters and will all take part in the best dressed oyster competition.

We have 7 unique venues with 7 different vibes scattered across the village and the stunning Howth hill. With 4 ticketed headline shows at the historic Abbey Tavern and 3 exclusive shows at The Summit Inn, this festival promises an unforgettable weekend. Imagine strolling from gig to gig, soaking in the village’s charm, much like going to Electric Picnic but with no ticket required for most events. We even have Camper Van parking available at the nearby Suttonians Rugby Club.

Headline Performances You Can't Miss

Prepare for a stellar lineup, featuring:
🎶 80s legends The Frank & Walters unplugged (Abbey Tavern)
🎸 Multi-platinum artist Ryan Sheridan (Summit Inn)
🎤 Sisters in harmony from Donegal - The Henry Girls (Abbey Tavern)
🎻 Folk icons Scullion (Abbey Tavern)
🔥 4 Bands on the Up:
”Really Good Time," "Last Apollo," "Blue Slate," and "Martina & The Moons” (Summit Inn)
🎷 A Sunday funk double bill: Zaska and Toby Corton (Summit Inn)
🎼 A special performance by Leslie Dowdall (In Tua Nua) and Mark Caplice (Abbey Tavern)

The Dublin Oyster Shucking Championships will be a qualifier for the National Oyster Shucking Championships.  Celebrity MC for the competition is Marcus O’Laoire and it will be held at The Abbey Tavern. This event will be FREE ADMISSION for anyone who wants to go and watch.

Oyster Master Class with Oyesome - Chef and Oyster expert Sarah Browne. Sunday 1pm in the Sky Bar at Wrights-Findlater. Limited Places,. €45 from tickets.ie

Over 20 Free Gigs & Sessions - For fans of live music we have fantastic free events:

Acoustic Shows at The Harbour Bar with Dogs (Nick Kelly & Sean Millar), Colm Skwirbat, The Macks, Allied Irish Bandits, Sam Earlwood

Reggae and Ska at McNeill’s with The Rebel Souls, The Skalps, 2B40

Jazz at Wrights-Findlater with Hugh Buckley, The Jazzabelles, Lulu’s Jazz Club, Luke Howard

Trad Sessions at O’Connells with Ispíní Na hÉireann, members of The Bonny Men, Mursheen Durken, Howth Trad Collective, Er & Oz

Plus, enjoy performances by The Howth Gospel Choir and special guests and don’t miss the grand finale, The Last Shuck featuring Paul Byrne and friends.

Mark Your Calendar
This is more than a festival—it’s an experience. Whether you’re here for the music, the oysters, or a pint of the black stuff, "ALL SHUCKED UP" is set to become a must-visit event in Howth’s cultural calendar.

🎟 Ticketed shows are limited, so book early! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic.
See you in Howth for an unforgettable weekend!

Tickets for headline shows: tickets.ie
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