Your live countdown to 2026 with Inhaler, David Gray, Lyra, Garron Noone, Sharon Shannon and more!
The Late Late Show will close out 2025 in spectacular fashion as Patrick Kielty hosts a glittering New Year’s Eve Show filled with music, laughter and a look back at the unforgettable moments from the year gone by. With spectacular performances, surprise collaborations and entertaining chats, it’s a party you won’t want to miss.
Audiences can look forward to standout performances from David Gray including iconic hit Babylon while Lyra will bring her powerhouse vocals to a stunning rendition of Edge of Seventeen. Gavin James will captivate viewers with songs including Storm Warning, while Cork-based band Cliffords showcase their unique sound with My Favourite Monster after a break-through year.
The evening will also showcase special collaborations that promise to be highlights of the night. Renowned musician Sharon Shannon will team up with Irish singer Lucia Evans and The Late Late Show House Band throughout the night promising lively performances. Scott Gorham pays tribute to Irish rock legend Phil Lynott, followed by a rendition of Old Town by The Stunning. Adding even more energy to the celebrations, comic-musician Garron Noone will join forces with The Stunning for a performance guaranteed to knock audiences’ socks off.
Adding to the sparkle of the night, Irish heptathlete Kate O’Connor, Olympic rower Fintan McCarthy, architect Dermot Bannon and cast members from the hit series Traitors Ireland will join Patrick for lively conversations. Lyra, Garron Noone and David Gray will also set aside the microphones to catch up with Patrick, ensuring a mix of entertainment, performance and chat throughout the show.
The festivities will culminate with a live countdown from Dublin Castle, where Inhaler will take to the stage to welcome 2026 in front of a jubilant audience. Presenter Kayleigh Trappe will stand by as the nation counts down together to the new year as a spectacular fireworks display lights up Dublin Castle.
Host of the Late Late Show New Year Eve Show, Patrick Kielty said: “It’s going to be a night of music, laughter and celebration as we look back on the year gone by and look forward to what’s ahead. We can’t wait to ring in 2026 with everyone watching at home and the crowd at Dublin Castle.”
Tune in to The Late Late Show New Years Eve Show on Wednesday 31 December at 10.25pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player
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Caoilinn Putti, RTÉ Communications Lead
