The Late Late Show New Year’s eve Show 2025: Lineup and Details
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The Irish New Year’s Eve television schedule will be anchored by The Late Late Show,with a special episode set to air on Wednesday,December 31st,2025,at 10:25 PM on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Hosted by Patrick Kielty, the show promises a night of music, laughter, and reflection on the year gone by, culminating in a live countdown from Dublin Castle.
Musical Performances
A diverse lineup of Irish and international artists will perform throughout the evening. Confirmed acts include:
* David Gray: Performing his iconic hit, Babylon.https://www.davidgray.com/
* Lyra: Delivering a powerful rendition of Stevie Nicks’ Edge of Seventeen. https://lyramusic.com/
* Gavin James: Captivating audiences with songs including Storm Warning. https://www.gavinjames.com/
* Sharon Shannon & Lucia Evans: A collaborative performance with The Late Late Show House Band. https://sharonsannon.com/
* Scott Gorham: Paying tribute to the legendary Irish rock musician, Phil Lynott. https://www.scottgorham.com/
* Garron Noone & The Stunning: A unique pairing of comic-musician Garron Noone with the popular Irish band, The Stunning. https://www.thestunning.ie/
* Inhaler: Headlining the live countdown from Dublin Castle, welcoming 2026. https://inhalerband.com/
Guests and Interviews
Beyond the musical performances, The Late Late Show will feature interviews with prominent irish figures. Guests scheduled to appear include:
* Lyra, Garron Noone, and David Gray: Discussing their performances and reflecting on the past year.
* Kate O’Connor: Irish heptathlete. https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/ireland/kate-oconnor/289991
* Fintan McCarthy: Olympic rower.https://olympics.com/en/athletes/fintan-mccarthy
* Dermot Bannon: Renowned Irish architect.https://dermotbannon.com/
* Cast Members from The Traitors Ireland: Reflecting on the hit reality series. https://www.rte.ie/page/tv/show/the-traitors-ireland/
Dublin Castle Countdown
The climax of the show will be a live countdown to the arrival of 2026 from Dublin Castle, featuring a performance by Inhaler. This will provide a breathtaking visual backdrop for the New Year’s celebrations.
kielty’s Vision for the Show
Host Patrick Kielty expressed his excitement for the show, stating, “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.”
the Late Late Show New Year’s Eve Show promises to be a highlight of the Irish New year’s Eve television lineup, offering a blend of musical performances, engaging interviews, and a celebratory atmosphere as the nation welcomes 2026.
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