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ALL SHUCKED UPHowth Guinness Oyster & Music Festival
Feb 28th - March 2nd 2025
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 an National Qualifier Oyster Shucking Competition, there will be Roaming Oyster Shuckers, a Best Dressed Oyster competition and an Oyster Shucking Masterclass. Restaurants and bars alike will serve the best tasting oysters and will all take part in the best dressed oyster competition.
With 7 unique venues scattered across the village and the stunning Howth hill, plus 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�
🎸 Multi-platinum artist Ryan Sheridan�
🎤 Sisters in harmony from Donegal - The Henry Girls�
🎻 Folk icons Scullion�
🔥 4 Bands on the Up with "Really Good Time," "Last Apollo," "Blue Slate," and "Martina & The Moons"�
🎷 A Sunday funk double bill: Zaska and Toby Corton�
🎼 A special performance by Leslie Dowdall (In Tua Nua) and Mark Caplice
Over 20 Free Gigs & Sessions:
For fans of live music, the free events are unmissable:
Acoustic Shows at The Harbour Bar with Dogs, Colm Skwirbat, The Macks, Allied Irish Bandits, Sam Earlwood.
Ska at McNeills with The Rebel Souls, The Skalps, 2B40.
Jazz at Findlater's with Hugh Buckley, The Jazzabelles, Lulu’s Jazz Club, Luke Howard.
Trad Sessions at O’Connells with Ispíní Na hÉireann, The Bonny Men, Mursheen Durken, Howth Trad Collective, Er & Oz.
Plus, enjoy performances by the Howth Gospel Choir 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!
Links:
Web: allshuckedup.ie
FB: facebook.com/allshuckeduphowth
Insta: instagram.com/allshuckeduphowth
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Howth, Dublin, Ireland
