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THE RITUAL: NEW YEAR’S EVE OF MYSTERY AND INDULGENCE AT SLANE CASTLE 🕯️🏰🔮

This New Year’s Eve, The Ritual returns, an annual journey through taste, sound, and shadow at Slane Castle, where secrecy reigns and memories linger only in the mind’s eye...

𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝟒 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 + 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍 𝐃𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐋 💫

simply:
• Tag three companions in the comments
• Share this post to your story
• Follow @theritual_nye

Step into hidden chambers, a tented courtyard bathed in candlelight, and the castle’s enchanted underground nightclub, once hidden in shadow for decades, now awakened once more.

Phones are covered upon entry - Let go and experience one of the most unique NYE events you will ever witness.

Tickets start from €34.50 (plus booking fees). Strictly 21+.

Dress code: Suits, Glamour and masks are required to enter the Ritual

🎟️ General sale tomorrow at 11am.

🗝️ Early access for mailing list subscribers from 10am tomorrow. Sign up link through our website for first access - link in bio.

𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐕𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑

🚌 Guests may arrange their own transport (private bus, taxi or car drop off ) or make use of our return shuttle from Details are available on our website.

Enter the castle. Step into the night. The Ritual awaits, year after year, for those ready to surrender to the extraordinary.

✨

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

THANK YOU.

What unfolded inside the Castle on New Year’s Eve was something truly special.

The energy, the respect, the movement — all of it came together in a way we won’t forget.

This was without question our biggest Ritual in the Castle to date and every single one of you helped shape it. From the first steps through the gates to the final moments of the night, the space was alive because of you.

To everyone who danced, listened, explored and carried the spirit of the Ritual with them — thank you.
The Castle felt it.

Until we return…

RITUAL Q&As 🤔

Everything you need to know about tomorrow’s Ritual at Slane Castle — from arrival to the final moments of the night — can be found here.

If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to message the page.

We’re happy to help.

RITUAL Q&As 🤔

Everything you need to know about tomorrow’s Ritual at Slane Castle — from arrival to the final moments of the night — can be found here.

If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to message the page.

We’re happy to help.

RITUAL Q&As 🤔

Everything you need to know about tomorrow’s Ritual at Slane Castle — from arrival to the final moments of the night — can be found here.

If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to message the page.

We’re happy to help.

RITUAL Q&As 🤔

Everything you need to know about tomorrow’s Ritual at Slane Castle — from arrival to the final moments of the night — can be found here.

If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to message the page.

We’re happy to help.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION.

There will be one shuttle service only, departing Connolly Station, Dublin at 18:30 sharp.

This is a return service, bringing you to the Castle and back to Connolly once the night concludes.

There will be no later departures.

Today is the final day to purchase bus tickets — they will not be available tomorrow. Final tickets can be found on our website.

A Google Maps pin for the pickup point has been added to our website — link in our bio.

Plan carefully — we want everyone to make it to the Castle.

🏰

The order of the night is set ⏰

Set times are now revealed across four stages, spread throughout the Castle.

Study the paths. Choose your moments. Let the night guide the rest.

Tickets are 90% sold out.

The order of the night is set ⏰

Set times are now revealed across four stages, spread throughout the Castle.

Study the paths. Choose your moments. Let the night guide the rest.

Tickets are 90% sold out.

The order of the night is set ⏰

Set times are now revealed across four stages, spread throughout the Castle.

Study the paths. Choose your moments. Let the night guide the rest.

Tickets are 90% sold out.

The order of the night is set ⏰

Set times are now revealed across four stages, spread throughout the Castle.

Study the paths. Choose your moments. Let the night guide the rest.

Tickets are 90% sold out.

✧˚₊ Starlight Project @ The Ritual, Slane Castle ~ NYE ✧˚₊

࿔⋆°‧ﾟour most ambitious lineup yet. starlight project returns for one final gathering, bringing in the new year hosting the basement of this whimsical festival. chord flourishes, jazz-induced techno, rhythmic prog & dark slices of bass ooze from the basement of the castle, boasting a state of the art function one soundsystem.

✦༻ artists ༺✦

@talinho____ & @emmiee33
@surferboyjosh & @murchadh________ ~ {vinyl set}
@jeze____bel & @steckybone
@groove.controlla & @hugh__brownlee
~ {vinyl set}

‧ﾟꐕ˚₊ GIVEAWAY ~ 4 x Entry & 4 x Bus Return

✧˚₊ to enter - follow @starlight.project__ & @theritual.ie, repost, share to your story & tag 3 friends who you would join you as we pass through the aether and reenter the castle. winners announced on 29/12 ✧˚₊

‧ﾟꐕ˚₊ We have purposefully paired artists to foster collaboration, a deep discussion of music and allow for the flourishing of artistry. Please note that we adhere to a strict no-phone policy. Be present with those around you. The night will be professionally captured.

See you on NYE.

⋆⁺₉₋₋₊✧⁺

31.12 @theritual.ie at Slane Castle <33

art direction + 3D animation by @surferboyjosh

music by @_pancratio on @ryan.r.elliott’s faithbeat !!

A GIFT FROM THE RITUAL.

We’re giving away 4 tickets to step inside the Castle this New Year’s.

To enter:
– Follow our page
– Share this post
– Tag 3 who’d enter the night with you

The chosen ones will be announced tomorrow.

Beneath the Castle, the Ritual deepens.

The Basement Stage, hosted by @starlight.project__ , is where the sound presses closer and the night loses its edges.

Once you descend, there’s no rush to return.

Hidden within the Castle lies the 𝑮𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 —

an intimate indoor space where the Ritual sharpens and the energy runs deep.

This room will host the likes of Dylan Fogarty, Surka, Boots & Kats, Collie, and more —
each shaping the night up close.

One of the Castle’s finest spaces.
Once you find it, you’ll understand.

📹 A glimpse from last year: Tara Casey bringing the Gandan Stage to life.

Hidden within the Castle lies the 𝑮𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 —

an intimate indoor space where the Ritual sharpens and the energy runs deep.

This room will host the likes of Dylan Fogarty, Surka, Boots & Kats, Collie, and more —
each shaping the night up close.

One of the Castle’s finest spaces.
Once you find it, you’ll understand.

📹 A glimpse from last year: Tara Casey bringing the Gandan Stage to life.

The energy is building.
The Castle is ready.
New Year’s is almost here.

75% of the Ritual has been claimed.

Tickets are now in Third Tier — Final Release to follow shortly.

🌑 The night is forming fast. Ticket can be found on RA & Eventbrite.

As the clock strikes midnight this Sunday -
group tickets will be sealed.

Step forward with your people before the chance fades.

4 for the price of 3.

🕯️