Howth Roots & Blues Festival
This August, the Howth Roots and Blues Festival brings three days of incredible live music to the harbour, pubs and venues of one of Dublin’s most scenic villages. A celebration of blues, roots and everything in between, the festival features a mix of Irish and international artists with styles spanning country, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, and Americana.
The 2025 line-up includes standout performances from Blackbird & Crow, Mary Stokes Band, Crow Black Chicken, The Catfish Blues Orchestra, The Dizzy Blues Band, Kevin Lawlor Quintet and The Stonecold Hobo. Friday night sees the return of the festival’s popular dance slot with an Afrobeat set from Yankari.
From the Summit Inn to the Abbey Tavern, The Bloody Stream to McNeill’s, the festival spills out across Howth’s best-loved venues. Most gigs are free, and the atmosphere is always electric – with sea views, great food and live music creating a unique weekend not to be missed.
