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Christmas in Ireland 2026

64 Christmas and winter events across 12 counties, from the light trails and markets in November to the pantos and New Year’s Eve. The Christmas markets have a page of their own.

The big ones

The festivals worth planning a weekend around.

  1. Waterford Winterval 202613th November to 23rd December · Co. Waterford
  2. Christmas in Killarney 202619th November to 31st December · Co. Kerry
  3. Yulefest Kilkenny 202628th November to 23rd December · Co. Kilkenny
  4. Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo12th November to 5th January 2027 · Co. Dublin
  5. Wonderlights at Malahide Castle & Gardens12th November to 29th December · Co. Dublin
  6. Wells Wonderful Christmas Experience 202621st November to 23rd December · Co. Wexford

Dates as each festival gave them. Check with the festival before you book anything.

Every Christmas listing

By the day, soonest first. Pick a county to narrow it.

Saturday 24th October

  1. Sat24 OctAdventure Lights - The Lost KingdomSkypark Carlingford · Co. Louth24th October to 3rd January 2027

Sunday 1st November

  1. Sun1 NovDublin Winter Lights TourCo. Dublin1st November to 20th December
  2. Sun1 NovFestive Afternoon Tea at the Old Music ShopOld Music Shop · Co. Dublin1st November to 3rd January 2027
  3. Sun1 NovThe Storytelling Trail: A Winter Journey Through DublinFlavour Trails · Dublin City · Co. Dublin1st November to 28th February 2027
  4. Sun1 NovWinter Solstice Tour - Experience GlasnevinGlasnevin Cemetery · Glasnevin · Co. Dublin1st November to 20th December

Friday 6th November

  1. Fri6 NovEnamel a Christmas Decoration Workshop: Dublin StoriesSilver Works · Co. Dublin6th November to 18th December

Thursday 12th November

  1. Thu12 NovWild Lights at Dublin ZooDublin Zoo · Co. Dublin12th November to 5th January 2027
  2. Thu12 NovWonderlights at Malahide Castle & GardensMalahide Castle & Gardens · Malahide · Co. Dublin12th November to 29th December

Friday 13th November

  1. Fri13 NovChildren's Christmas TrailWaterford Treasures: Medieval Museum · Co. Waterford13th November to 24th DecemberFree
  2. Fri13 NovWaterford Winterval 2026Waterford City · Co. Waterford13th November to 23rd DecemberFreeFestival

Saturday 14th November

  1. Sat14 NovGhostbus Christmas Tour 202659 O'Connell Street Upper · Co. Dublin14th November to 19th December
  2. Sat14 NovLand of LightIrish National Stud & Gardens · Tully · Co. Kildare14th November to 19th December

Sunday 15th November

  1. Sun15 NovBallylongford Annual Christmas Craft FairBallylongford Parish Hall · Ballylongford · Co. KerryFreeMarket
  2. Sun15 NovWinter Fair and Santa PawsWells House & Gardens · Gorey · Co. WexfordFree

Tuesday 17th November

  1. Tue17 NovIt's A Wonderful LifeGate Theatre · Co. Dublin17th November to 10th January 2027

Thursday 19th November

  1. Thu19 NovChristmas in Killarney 2026Killarney · Co. Kerry19th November to 31st DecemberFestival

Friday 20th November

  1. Fri20 NovDublin City Christmas Lights Carriage TourDublin City Centre · Co. Dublin20th November to 22nd December
  2. Fri20 NovSingalong Songbook Celebrates Andy WilliamsNational Concert Hall · Co. Dublin

Saturday 21st November

  1. Sat21 NovMonaghan Christmas Street Food Festival 2026Church Square · Monaghan Town · Co. MonaghanFreeFestival
  2. Sat21 NovWells Wonderful Christmas Experience 2026Wells House & Gardens · Gorey · Co. Wexford21st November to 23rd December

Sunday 22nd November

  1. Sun22 NovRobin Hood - The Gaiety PantoThe Gaiety Theatre · Co. Dublin22nd November to 3rd January 2027

Wednesday 25th November

  1. Wed25 NovEverwinterRDS Grounds · Co. Dublin25th November to 3rd January 2027

Saturday 28th November

  1. Sat28 NovA Christmas to RememberNewbridge House & Farm · Donabate · Co. Dublin28th November to 22nd December
  2. Sat28 NovA Johnstown ChristmasJohnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens · Johnstown · Co. Wexford28th November to 22nd December
  3. Sat28 NovA Spirited Experience, Heritage & WhiskeyRussborough House & Park · Blessington · Co. Wicklow28th November to 19th December
  4. Sat28 NovChristmas Tour of Dublin City by DoDublin Tours59 O'Connell Street Upper · Co. Dublin28th November to 20th December
  5. Sat28 NovEnchanted Garden Winter Lights 2026Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens · Tramore · Co. Waterford28th November to 31st DecemberFestival
  6. Sat28 NovFestive Afternoon Tea in the West WingRussborough House & Park · Blessington · Co. Wicklow28th November to 19th December
  7. Sat28 NovSanta PawsNewbridge House & Farm · Donabate · Co. Dublin28th November to 22nd December
  8. Sat28 NovSanta at Malahide CastleMalahide Castle & Gardens · Malahide · Co. Dublin28th November to 23rd December
  9. Sat28 NovThe Magic of Christmas at Airfield EstateAirfield Estate · Co. Dublin28th November to 22nd December
  10. Sat28 NovVictorian Christmas ExperienceStrokestown Park · Strokestown · Co. Roscommon28th November to 21st December
  11. Sat28 NovYulefest Kilkenny 2026Co. Kilkenny28th November to 23rd DecemberFreeFestival

Sunday 29th November

  1. Sun29 NovDundalk Comic Con Christmas Special 2026Fairways Hotel Dundalk · Co. Louth

Monday 30th November

  1. Mon30 NovJingle All The WayNational Concert Hall · Co. Dublin

Tuesday 1st December

  1. Tue1 DecChristmas Twinkling Lights TripVintage Tea Trips · Co. Dublin1st to 23rd December
  2. Tue1 DecVictorian ChristmasWaterford Treasures: The Bishop's Palace · Co. Waterford1st to 31st December

Wednesday 2nd December

  1. Wed2 DecTickles and Dottie are Freezin’ - The Civic Panto 2026The Civic Theatre · Tallaght · Co. Dublin2nd December to 3rd January 2027

Friday 4th December

  1. Fri4 DecABBA Forever - The Christmas ShowBackstage Theatre · Co. Longford
  2. Fri4 DecThe Magic and Music of Christmas 2026dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum · Co. Dublin
  3. Fri4 DecWinter Lights Boat ToursIrish National Sailing & Powerboat School · Co. Dublin4th to 22nd December

Saturday 5th December

  1. Sat5 DecChristmas Wreath-Making Workshop at Mount Congreve GardensMount Congreve Gardens · Co. Waterford5th to 12th December
  2. Sat5 DecGuinness Choir: MessiahSt Patrick's Cathedral · Co. Dublin

Sunday 6th December

  1. Sun6 DecChristmas Bauble Painting Workshop at Mount Congreve GardensMount Congreve Gardens · Co. Waterford
  2. Sun6 DecWinter in Dublin: Street Food Tour Christmas SpecialThe Liberties · Co. Dublin6th to 20th December

Tuesday 8th December

  1. Tue8 DecChristmas Calligraphy WorkshopWaterford Treasures: The Bishop's Palace · Co. Waterford8th to 10th December
  2. Tue8 DecChristmas Country With the StarsSiamsa Tíre - Theatre & Arts Centre · Tralee · Co. Kerry
  3. Tue8 DecChristmas with the Choir of Christ Church CathedralChrist Church Cathedral · Co. Dublin8th to 10th December
  4. Tue8 DecIreland's Christmas Traditions Walking TourThe Tree of Gold Central Plaza (meeting point) · Co. Dublin8th to 9th December

Friday 11th December

  1. Fri11 DecThe Guinness Choir: Noel! Noel!Whitefriar Street Church · Co. Dublin

Saturday 12th December

  1. Sat12 DecWreath Making Workshop at Christ Church CathedralChrist Church Cathedral · Co. Dublin

Monday 14th December

  1. Mon14 DecCeline Byrne: A Christmas CelebrationBord Gáis Energy Theatre · Co. Dublin

Wednesday 16th December

  1. Wed16 DecChristmas MagicSt. Joseph’s Church · Co. Limerick
  2. Wed16 DecHandel's Messiah: Irish Baroque Orchestra and ChoirNational Opera House · Co. Wexford

Thursday 17th December

  1. Thu17 DecChristmas MagicRoyal Irish Academy of Music · Co. Dublin

Friday 18th December

  1. Fri18 DecCeline Byrne: A Christmas CelebrationNational Opera House · Co. Wexford

Saturday 19th December

  1. Sat19 DecRussborough Christmas RevueRussborough House & Park · Blessington · Co. Wicklow
  2. Sat19 DecThe 2 Johnnies - Christmas Party3Arena · Co. Dublin

Sunday 20th December

  1. Sun20 DecCeline Byrne's Christmas CelebrationGleneagle Arena (INEC) · Killarney · Co. Kerry
  2. Sun20 DecHome Alone In Concert3Arena · Co. Dublin20th to 21st December

Tuesday 22nd December

  1. Tue22 DecBaby's First ChristmasJohnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens · Johnstown · Co. Wexford

Wednesday 30th December

  1. Wed30 DecNYF DublinVarious Locations, Dublin City · Co. Dublin30th December to 1st January 2027Festival

Thursday 31st December

  1. Thu31 DecNew Year's Eve 'A Night in Old Hollywood' BallTalbot Hotel Stillorgan · Co. Dublin

Friday 1st January

  1. Fri1 JanScrooge: A Cirque SpectacularGleneagle Killarney · Co. Kerry1st to 3rd January 2027

By county

Dublin35 eventsKerry5 eventsKildare1 eventKilkenny1 eventLimerick1 eventLongford1 eventLouth2 eventsMonaghan1 eventRoscommon1 eventWaterford7 eventsWexford6 eventsWicklow3 events

When it all happens

The lights go on in most towns in the second half of November and the markets run up to Christmas; the pantos and the light trails carry on into the first week of January.

The listings above come from Fáilte Ireland and cover the Republic. For Belfast, Visit Belfast lists them.

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