Christmas Markets in Ireland 2026
Find 55 Christmas markets for families across Ireland for Christmas 2026, from big city markets with funfair rides and ice skating to craft fairs at castles, country houses and gardens. Each listing shows the dates, opening times and entry prices published by the organiser, and what’s on for kids, with a link to the organiser’s own website. The most are in Dublin, Limerick and Cork, and 17 are in Northern Ireland.
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Christmas markets in Northern Ireland
Dundonald Christmas Market
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council's Christmas market in Moat Park, Dundonald, one of its three markets this season with Lisburn and Royal Hillsborough. Wednesday 2 December 2026, 4pm to 8pm. Free admission.
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Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre
A Christmas fayre of makers and artists selling handmade gifts at Ards Arts Centre in Newtownards town centre. Friday 4 December (4pm to 8pm) and Saturday 5 December 2026 (10am to 4pm).
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The Christmas Market at Orange Tree House
A daytime Christmas market on the shores of Strangford Lough, with stalls from local makers, independent businesses and artisan producers selling handmade gifts, crafted goods and seasonal treats. Sunday 6 December 2026, 12pm to 5pm....
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Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Christmas craft market fills the ground-floor galleries of the Georgian house at Flowerfield Arts Centre with work by makers from across Northern Ireland and Ireland. From Saturday 14 November...
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Culmore Christmas Craft and Artisan Food Fair
A one-day Christmas craft and artisan food fair in Culmore, on the northern edge of Derry. Sunday 29 November 2026, 11am to 4pm. Tickets are GBP 2.
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Guildhall Christmas Craft Fair, Derry
Derry City and Strabane District Council's craft fair fills the Guildhall with handmade gifts and local artisan food for Christmas, every item made in Ireland. Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026, 10am to 6pm.
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Armagh Georgian Festival Festive Artisan Market
Billed as Northern Ireland's largest festive artisan market, with more than 100 stalls along The Mall and through Armagh city centre on Georgian Day, the main day of the Armagh Georgian Festival. Council car parks are free on Georgian...
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Newry Christmas Markets
A Christmas market at Newry Variety Market that opens with the town's Christmas lights switch-on on Thursday 19 November. Santa's Christmas Workshop at the market is booked online, and every child gets a gift. Every Thursday to Sunday...
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Christmas Twilight Market at St George's Market
St George's Market opens after dark on two evenings, with more than 100 local traders selling gifts and seasonal products, street food and festive favourites, and live music and entertainment. Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 November 2026,...
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WinterFest Manorhamilton Christmas Market
WinterFest's fifth year moves into the newly renovated St Clare's Hall, with the Christmas market's wooden cabins of local crafts and food, the stage and the Santa experience all under one roof. Children can join elf workshops (fairy...
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Cavan Christmas Cottage Market
A two-day outdoor Christmas market on Townhall Street in Cavan town, with Cavan artists, crafters and food producers selling handmade gifts, original artwork, artisan food and festive treats, plus live entertainment and street food....
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Croom Christmas Craft Market
Croom Community Development Association's Christmas market of handmade crafts, gifts and decorations from local makers, in its fifth year, with a seating area serving tea, coffee, non-alcoholic mulled wine and hot chocolate. Sunday 22...
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Kilfinane Christmas Craft and Artisan Market
A collective of local crafters and food producers in Kilfinane selling ceramics, felted and knitted goods, handmade skincare and candles, cards, willow weaving, wood carving, baking, preserves, honey and upcycled pieces, with two...
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Christmas in Killarney Markets
Decorated cabins in Old Market Lane sell seasonal treats and handcrafted gifts during the six-week Christmas in Killarney festival. On Saturdays from 28 November the Christmas Magic Parades run through the town, with quiet viewing areas...
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Ballymaloe Christmas Craft Fair
A Christmas craft fair over two weekends at the Ballymaloe Grainstore, with food trucks and a mulled apple juice bar. Brickx Club runs Lego workshops on Saturday and Sunday, with one-hour drop-off sessions for children aged 4 and over...
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Lisnavagh Christmas Market
Christmas stalls in the Garden Wing of Lisnavagh House near Rathvilly, with the Lisnavagh Café serving hot drinks, toasties, soup and cake, Christmas trees for sale, and maps for self-guided winter walks. Dogs on leads are welcome....
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Naas Christmas Market
Craft vendors and festive stalls along Main Street in Naas. On the first market day Santa rides down Main Street and visits Naas Library (booking needed for the library visit), and the town's Christmas lights are switched on. Sunday 29...
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The Burtown Christmas Market
A small, curated Christmas market at Burtown House & Gardens near Athy, with independent Irish makers, heritage designers, artisan food producers and local businesses, and stalls spaced out for relaxed browsing. Saturday 14 November...
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Mountain View Christmas Markets, Ballyhale
Weekend Christmas markets in the South Kilkenny countryside, with local handmade crafts and street food. Dogs are welcome. Part of the Yulefest Kilkenny programme. Every Saturday and Sunday from 21 November to 20 December 2026, 10am to...
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Christmas Market at Beyond the Trees Avondale
An indoor craft and gift market at the heart of Winter Woodlands at Beyond the Trees Avondale, with street food, crêpes, churros and hot chocolate, festive lighting and the café and pizzeria. Kids' vintage carousels, the Santa...
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Christmas Market at Wicklow's Historic Gaol
Timber huts in the courtyard of Wicklow's Historic Gaol sell gifts and crafts under the lights, with festive food and a heated marquee for music, family entertainment and a warm drink. Every Saturday and Sunday from 21 November to 20...
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Clondalkin Christmas Market
One of South Dublin County Council's four Christmas markets, with food, local crafts and seasonal treats outside the council's Civic Offices in Clondalkin village. Saturday 28 November 2026. The council has not published the times yet.
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Tallaght Christmas Market at Parthalan Place
One of South Dublin County Council's four Christmas markets, with food, local crafts and seasonal treats outside the council offices in Tallaght, beside Rua Red and The Civic. It is outdoors, so it depends on the weather. Friday 27...
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Rathfarnham Castle Park Christmas Market
One of South Dublin County Council's four Christmas markets, with food, local crafts and seasonal treats in Rathfarnham Castle Park. Saturday 12 December 2026. The council has not published the times yet.
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Lucan House Christmas Market
One of South Dublin County Council's four Christmas markets, with craft and food stalls in the grounds of Lucan House. Sunday 6 December 2026, 11am to 6pm.
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Sustainable Christmas Fair at the Rediscovery Centre
A one-day Christmas fair of craftspeople and social enterprises at the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun, with upcycled textiles, handwoven willow baskets, repurposed metal jewellery, natural skincare and candles. The Boiler House Café is...
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Christmas Craft Fair at the Seamus Ennis Arts Centre
The courtyard of the Seamus Ennis Arts Centre in the Naul fills with makers, music, food and fairy lights for a one-day Christmas craft fair: ceramics, jewellery, candles, art, wreaths, textiles and skincare, plus artisan breads, cakes,...
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National Botanic Gardens Sustainable Christmas Craft Market
A sustainable Christmas craft market indoors and outdoors at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, where every stallholder sells ethically made crafts, preferably handmade in Ireland. There are choirs and Christmas plant walks too....
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SoCircular Christmas Market at City Hall
A one-day Christmas market at Dublin's City Hall for the city's social enterprises and circular-economy makers, with handcrafted gifts, Christmas decorations, jewellery, homeware, books and local food, all with a focus on repair, reuse...
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The Fumbally Christmas Market
A three-day indoor Christmas market over two floors of The Fumbally in the Liberties, with independent makers, artists, food producers and traders, mulled wine and mince pies, and the café open throughout. Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December...
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Swords Castle Christmas Market
Artisan craft stalls fill the grounds of Swords Castle, with handmade gifts, Christmas decorations, jewellery and local art, food trucks and seasonal treats, and live music and entertainment under a stretch tent on every trading day....
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Newcastle West Christmas Craft Fair and Santa Paws
A Christmas craft fair at Newcastle West Community Centre with face painting for children, live music, and Santa Paws, where pets can have their photo taken with Santa. It raises funds for Star Rescue, a local animal rescue. Sunday 29...
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Clifden Christmas Festival and Market
Clifden's Christmas festival runs over two weekends in the Connemara town, with a Christmas market in the Town Hall on Sunday 6 December from 12pm. For children there is a kids' bracelet workshop (€20, 6 December at 10am, booked by...
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Clonakilty Christmas Market
Clonakilty's Christmas market sets up in Emmet Square with wooden chalets of local artisans and food, live music, carol singing and a Santa's grotto for children. Daily from 6 to 23 December 2026, 10am to 6pm. Free entry.
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Enniskillen Castle Christmas Market
A one-day Christmas market at Enniskillen Castle, with crafts, food stalls, live music and entertainment, on the day the town switches on its Christmas lights. Saturday 21 November 2026, 11am to 5pm, free entry. The light switch-on...
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The Argory Christmas Fair
The Argory's Christmas fair brings around 35 craft, food and drink traders and live music to the National Trust house, which is decorated for Christmas, and families can meet Santa. Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, 11am to 5pm....
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Yuletide Market at Rowallane Garden
A Yuletide market of local traders in the Stableyard at Rowallane Garden, with choirs singing in the garden. Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026, 10am to 4pm. The market has no extra charge, but normal garden admission applies....
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Christmas Artisan Market at Castle Ward
An artisan Christmas market in Castle Ward's theatre space and Stableyard, with handcrafted gifts and food, and the chance to tour the Georgian mansion decorated for Christmas. Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, 11am to 4pm. The...
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Christmas Market at Mount Stewart
Mount Stewart's Christmas market sells local gifts in the house's function room, with music, while the National Trust house is decorated for Christmas. Friday 27 November and Friday 18 and Saturday 19 December 2026, 1pm to 7.30pm. The...
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Lisburn Christmas Market
Lisburn's Christmas market fills Bow Street and Market Square in the city centre for an afternoon and evening, with local traders and family-friendly entertainment. Friday 4 December 2026, 2pm to 8pm. Free admission.
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Royal Hillsborough Christmas Markets
Royal Hillsborough's Christmas markets set up on The Dark Walk in the village, with local traders and family-friendly entertainment. Friday 11 December 2026, 3pm to 9pm, and Saturday 12 December (times to be confirmed). Free admission;...
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Buncrana Christmas Market
Buncrana's Christmas market runs in Swan Park on the Inishowen peninsula, with live music and Santa's Enchanted Forest Elf Trail, which is ticketed separately. 27 November to 13 December 2026. Check the market’s listing for opening...
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Winter Fair and Santa Paws at Wells House & Gardens
A one-day winter fair at Wells House & Gardens near Gorey, with local crafts, Christmas shopping and festive treats, plus Santa Paws from 12pm to 2pm, when dogs can meet Santa. Sunday 15 November 2026, 11am to 4pm.
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Oldbridge Christmas Fair
A Christmas fair of artisan food and craft stalls, with seasonal music, at Oldbridge House, the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre near Drogheda. Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026, 10am to 4pm. Free entry.
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Christmas in Limerick Market at Arthur's Quay Park
Christmas in Limerick, run by Limerick City and County Council, sets up a Christmas market of chalets in Arthur's Quay Park and along The Crescent and O'Connell Avenue, with local traders, artisan producers, craftspeople and food...
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Christmas Markets at Marina Market, Cork
Marina Market, the covered food market on Centre Park Road, hosts Christmas markets over three weekends, with a selection of stalls alongside its food vendors. Cork On Ice is at the Marina Market this season too, with 45-minute skating...
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Yulefest Kilkenny Christmas Market
Yulefest is Kilkenny city's Christmas festival, with a Christmas market and family events in the city centre from 28 November to 23 December 2026. See the Yulefest website for the programme, opening times and any ticketed events....
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Belfast Christmas Market at City Hall
Belfast's Christmas market fills the grounds of City Hall, with food and gift stalls, a vintage carousel and a giant helter-skelter. Open from 12 noon on Saturday 14 November until 6pm on Tuesday 22 December 2026: Monday to Wednesday...
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Galway Continental Christmas Market
Galway's Christmas market fills Eyre Square with stalls, a big wheel, a carousel and Santa's Cabin, where each child gets an age-appropriate gift. Open 6 November to 22 December 2026: Monday to Wednesday 12pm to 8pm, Thursday to...
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Winterval Christmas Market, Waterford
Winterval is Waterford city's Christmas festival, with Christmas market stalls in the city centre and family events across the Viking Triangle and the Quay: Visit Santa at the Medieval Museum, Winterval On Ice, the Waterford Eye and...
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Richmond Barracks Winter Fair
A winter fair at Richmond Barracks, the historic barracks in Inchicore that is now a heritage and community centre, with seasonal crafts, gifts, and food and drink from independent makers. Richmond Barracks runs free creative workshops...
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Ardgillan Castle Christmas Craft Fair
More than 30 local craftspeople sell Christmas gifts at Ardgillan Castle’s Christmas Craft Fair, and children can have elf face-painting. Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026.
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Everwinter at the RDS
Everwinter is a Christmas festival at the RDS in Ballsbridge, with 45-minute skating sessions on the covered Mastercard Ice Rink and Robert Fossett's Christmas Circus in the Big Top. The full site is open 25 November to 23 December...
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TwinkleTown at St Patrick's Park
TwinkleTown's second Dublin site is in St Patrick's Park in Dublin 8, beside St Patrick's Cathedral, with Christmas lights, choir performances and Christmas rides for younger children. Open 27 November to 23 December 2026, Monday to...
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TwinkleTown at Smithfield Square
TwinkleTown brings a Christmas market to Smithfield Square in Dublin 7, with ice skating, a big wheel and Santo Panto, a 20-minute Christmas show where every child gets an early Christmas gift. Open from 20 November to 31 December 2026....
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Common questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Ireland for Christmas 2026?
Kids Patch lists 55 Christmas markets in Ireland for Christmas 2026. Each listing links straight through to the organiser’s own website — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Where in Ireland can I find Christmas markets?
There are Christmas markets in 15 counties of the Republic, as well as 17 in Northern Ireland. The most are in Dublin (15), Limerick (4), Cork (3), Galway (2), Kildare (2), Kilkenny (2), Wicklow (2), Carlow (1), and 7 more.
When do Christmas markets in Ireland run?
55 of the 55 listings have published their dates. The earliest opens on 6 November and the latest runs until 3 January. The dates are the range each one runs within, often on selected days only, so check the organiser’s calendar before you travel.
How much do Christmas markets in Ireland cost?
5 of the 55 listings publish a headline ticket price: from €2 to €10 in the Republic and £2 in Northern Ireland. Check what each ticket includes before booking.
Are there free Christmas markets in Ireland?
Yes — 23 of the 55 listings are free to attend. Some free events still ask you to book a place, so check each listing.
Are there sensory-friendly Christmas markets in Ireland?
Yes — 1 of the 55 listings advertise a sensory-friendly, relaxed or quiet session for children who prefer a calmer visit. The details, and how to book those sessions, are on each listing.
Do I need tickets for Christmas markets in Ireland?
23 of the 55 listings are free to walk in to, 5 link to a booking page for tickets or ticketed extras, and every listing links to the organiser’s own website for opening times. Kids Patch does not take bookings or payment.