Atlantic Sessions 2025 - the full musical programme now released

The award-winning 2025 Atlantic Sessions music festival returns to Portstewart and Portrush this November and the full line up now released!

The much-loved festival runs from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th November, offering a packed schedule of almost 40 live gigs across both seaside towns, with the majority free to attend.

A special Opening Night Show takes place on Thursday 13th November at Portrush Playhouse featuring rising stars Polar Bolero with support from another popular local act, Many a Son. (Note: this show is almost sold out so get your tickets quick!)

Newton Faulkner will Headline this year’s festival, at The Barn, Kellys, Portrush, with support from Jordan O’Keefe and Ricky Lorimer.

With top ten hits and number 1 Double Platinum albums, Newton Faulkner continues to tour and sell out venues across the UK and Europe. Atlantic Sessions has been very lucky to have sealed one of his four Irish gigs this year.

Other headliners on Friday November 14 include the David Lyttle Jazz Quartet at Flowerfield Arts Centre and Eleanor McEvoy, who will play Portrush Town Hall.

Programmed by Get Shep on behalf of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, this year’s festival will feature some Atlantic Sessions favorites, such as Rory Nellis, Ken Haddock, Amanda St John and Rosborough, as well as welcoming popular bands such as The Henry Girls and The Pat McManus Band.

Villiers and the Villians will help round off this year’s Festival, performing songs by Bob Dylan, at Portrush Playhouse on the Sunday evening, followed by a free Closing Party gig with The Jackie Rainey Duo in Kiwis Brew Bar.

Jackie spent six months touring with Sinead O'Connor playing rhythm guitar and providing backing vocals until the pandemic hit. Atlantic Sessions is delighted to host this wonderful duo to add the finishing touches on what is set to be an incredible weekend of live music.

Tickets are now on sale for all seven headline events at www.atlanticsessions.com. All other gigs on the Music Trail are free admission and no booking is required, however we recommend early arrival as doors will close once a venue reaches capacity.

The full Gig Guide is available to download via www.atlanticsessions.com.