The Abbey Tavern is a world famous 16h century tavern with it's own purpose built venue and will host most of the headline ticketed shows for 2025.

McNeills is situated beside Howth Church, up in the town as they say. Its a great place for a pint, some grub and a gig.

Garden Stage is a small intimate venue in the beer garden of The Harbour Bar (The Muddy Farmer in Bodkin) which is perfect for Acoustic gigs.

Phil Lynott Stage was built some years ago for the annual party held on Philo's birthday.

A new venue at The Summit Inn on the hill of Howth.

O'Connells is at the East Pier end of the harbour.

Findlaters having being running gigs in their front bar for many years and for this year's festival we are having 'The Roots & Blues Barstool'. One barstool, one mic and a different solo roots artist on stage on the hour every hour from 2pm to 9pm on Saturday and 1pm to 8pm on Sunday.