Christmas markets · Dublin
Christmas markets in Dublin 2026
The 2026 dates are confirmed: TwinkleTown — Smithfield Christmas Market, 20 Nov – 31 Dec 2026 (Smithfield Square); National Botanic Gardens Sustainable Christmas Craft Market, 12–13 Dec 2026, 10am–4pm.
9 markets · checked October 2026
- Dublin Loves Christmas at the RDSLast season: 15 Nov – 23 Dec 2025Free entry; ice rink, Spiegeltent and rides paid (book the rink online).
- TwinkleTown — Smithfield Christmas Market2026: 20 Nov – 31 Dec 2026Free entry; ice skating and the panto ticketed.
- Terenure Christmas Festival & Bumper Craft Market2026 dates to be confirmed
- Everwinter at the RDS2026: 25 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 (closed Mondays)General entry is ticketed (prices on tickets.everwinter.ie); skating, circus and rides are booked separately.
- Christmas at the Castle (Dublin Castle) — not in 20262026 dates to be confirmed
- Farmleigh Christmas Market — not in 2026Last season: weekends 6–21 Dec 2025
- National Botanic Gardens Sustainable Christmas Craft Market2026: 12–13 Dec 2026, 10am–4pmFree entry.
- Wonderlights Christmas market (Marlay Park)2026: 2026: Wonderlights moves to Malahide Castle (select dates 12 Nov – 29 Dec); Marlay Park not announcedLight trail ticketed.
- The Fumbally Christmas MarketLast season: 5–7 Dec 2025Free entry.
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- Dublin Loves Christmas at the RDS · Dublin
- TwinkleTown — Smithfield Christmas Market · Dublin
- Terenure Christmas Festival & Bumper Craft Market · Dublin
- Everwinter at the RDS · Dublin
- Wonderlights Christmas market (Marlay Park) · Dublin
- Dún Laoghaire Christmas Festival · Dún Laoghaire
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🎉 With friends
- Christmas at the Castle (Dublin Castle) — not in 2026 · Dublin
- Balbriggan Christmas Market · Balbriggan
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Dublin Loves Christmas at the RDS
Indoor Christmas market at the RDS in Ballsbridge with hundreds of Irish makers and food producers — warm and dry. For 2026 the RDS hosts Everwinter instead (25 Nov – 23 Dec 2026, see its own card); Dublin Loves Christmas has not announced a 2026 edition.
🎉 With friends🧒 With kidsWhat's there
- Dublin's biggest Christmas market, at the RDS in Ballsbridge
- Ice rink and a Spiegeltent with live shows
- Thrill and family rides, pay as you go
- Food and drink stalls
What visitors say
Dubliners on Reddit were harsh about the 2025 edition: marketed as an Irish Christmas market, but with few Irish makers, expensive food and drink and pricey rides; Irish small businesses said stall fees of several thousand euro kept them out.
A big, easy night out with rides and skating — but not the place for Irish crafts.
- Last season
- 15 Nov – 23 Dec 2025
- Cost
- Free entry; ice rink, Spiegeltent and rides paid (book the rink online).
Getting there and parking
- DART to Sandymount or Lansdowne Road, then a short walk to the RDS in Ballsbridge.
- Many Dublin Bus routes stop on the Merrion Road / Pembroke Road side.
Worth knowing
- Under-18s must be with an adult.
- Off-peak skating Mon–Thu noon–4pm is cheaper.
IllustrationChristmas village · Dublin
TwinkleTown — Smithfield Christmas Market
Christmas market with fairground rides on Smithfield Square in Dublin 7.
🧒 With kids🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Ice rink, big wheel and Santo Panto in Smithfield Square
- Second site at St Patrick's Park with lights, choirs and rides
- Food and mulled-wine stalls
- Free to enter
What visitors say
Locals on Reddit found it cute and better than the old Dublin Castle market, good for a wander and a go on the Ferris wheel — but the food is very expensive (€8 mulled wine, high prices for chips and hot chocolate) and many traders aren't Irish.
Fine for an hour and the big wheel; eat in the pubs and restaurants around Smithfield instead.
- 2026
- 20 Nov – 31 Dec 2026
- Last season
- 28 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
- Cost
- Free entry; ice skating and the panto ticketed.
Getting there and parking
- Luas Red Line to Smithfield, which stops on the square.
- St Patrick's Park is about 20 minutes' walk away, near St Patrick's Cathedral.
Worth knowing
- 2025: open daily 28 Nov – 4 Jan, 11am–9pm weekdays and 10am–9pm weekends.
IllustrationChristmas village · Dublin
Terenure Christmas Festival & Bumper Craft Market
Local Christmas festival and big craft market in the Dublin suburb of Terenure.
🧒 With kids🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Community Christmas festival in Terenure village
- Large craft market
A neighbourhood event for south Dublin families.
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
Getting there and parking
- Dublin Bus routes along Terenure Road; no Luas or DART nearby.
IllustrationChristmas village · Dublin
Everwinter at the RDS
A winter event at the RDS in Ballsbridge: general entry includes the Christmas market, live music and food and drink areas; ice skating, circus and rides are booked separately.
🎉 With friends🧒 With kidsWhat's there
- Christmas market at the RDS in Ballsbridge
- Live music, food and drink areas
- Ice skating, circus and fairground rides (booked separately)
A ticketed night out rather than a drop-in market — book ahead.
- 2026
- 25 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 (closed Mondays)
- Cost
- General entry is ticketed (prices on tickets.everwinter.ie); skating, circus and rides are booked separately.
Getting there and parking
- DART to Sandymount or Lansdowne Road, about a 5-minute walk; there is no event parking.
Worth knowing
- 2026 hours: Tue–Fri 2–9pm, Sat–Sun 12–9pm; closed Mondays. The ice rink stays open after 23 Dec (until 3 Jan 2027).
- Run by Equinox Events.
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Christmas at the Castle (Dublin Castle) — not in 2026
The Christmas market in Dublin Castle's Upper Yard is not taking place in 2026 — check TwinkleTown or the RDS instead.
🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Not taking place in 2025 or 2026
- Dublin Castle hosts EU Presidency events
Go to TwinkleTown (Smithfield) or the RDS instead.
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
Weekend Christmas market
IllustrationWeekend Christmas market · Dublin
Farmleigh Christmas Market — not in 2026
Farmleigh's weekend Christmas food and craft markets are cancelled for 2026: the house is used for Ireland's EU Presidency (July–December 2026), the market organisers announced.
✨ Date nightWhat's there
- Cancelled for 2026
- Farmleigh hosts EU Presidency events
Not happening this year — try the Botanic Gardens craft market or Swords Castle.
- Last season
- weekends 6–21 Dec 2025
IllustrationWeekend Christmas market · Dublin
National Botanic Gardens Sustainable Christmas Craft Market
A weekend craft market of 50+ eco-minded makers in the glasshouse gardens at Glasnevin.
✨ Date night🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- 50+ sustainable makers
- In the National Botanic Gardens
- One weekend only
Dublin's nicest craft weekend — combine with the glasshouses.
- 2026
- 12–13 Dec 2026, 10am–4pm
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- Dublin Bus to Glasnevin; there is limited free parking.
Weekend Christmas market · Dublin
The Fumbally Christmas Market
Three days when the whole Fumbally Stables building becomes a market of independent makers, artists and food producers (Fri noon–7pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm).
✨ Date night🎉 With friendsWhat's there
- Independent makers, artists and food producers
- Whole Fumbally Stables building
- Café open alongside
Dublin's best small market for Irish-made gifts.
- Last season
- 5–7 Dec 2025
- Cost
- Free entry.
Getting there and parking
- In Dublin 8, about 15 minutes' walk from St Stephen's Green.
Winter festival
IllustrationWinter festival · Dublin
Wonderlights Christmas market (Marlay Park)
Christmas village stalls at the Wonderlights light trail — at Marlay Park in 2025 (19 Nov – 27 Dec, €15); in 2026 the trail is listed at Malahide Castle and Fota House only.
🧒 With kids✨ Date nightWhat's there
- Christmas market stalls at Dublin's biggest light trail
- Marlay Park and Malahide Castle sites
What visitors say
Dubliners on Reddit recommend it over the city-centre markets — better than expected, with the market stalls as part of the light walk.
The best Christmas evening in south Dublin with kids — book a trail slot.
- 2026
- 2026: Wonderlights moves to Malahide Castle (select dates 12 Nov – 29 Dec); Marlay Park not announced
- Last season
- mid-Nov 2025 – early Jan 2026
- Cost
- Light trail ticketed.
Getting there and parking
- Dublin Bus routes to Rathfarnham; Marlay Park has car parks.
Questions
When does the Dublin Christmas market 2026 open and close?
2026 dates — TwinkleTown — Smithfield Christmas Market: 20 Nov – 31 Dec 2026. At the RDS the 2026 event is Everwinter, 25 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 (Dublin Loves Christmas has not announced a 2026 edition). Terenure Christmas Festival & Bumper Craft Market: 2026 dates not confirmed yet.
What are the Dublin Christmas market opening hours?
TwinkleTown — Smithfield Christmas Market — 2025: open daily 28 Nov – 4 Jan, 11am–9pm weekdays and 10am–9pm weekends. Hours can change, so check the organiser's site before you go.
Is the Dublin Christmas market free to enter?
TwinkleTown — Smithfield Christmas Market: Free entry; ice skating and the panto ticketed. Dublin Loves Christmas at the RDS: Free entry; ice rink, Spiegeltent and rides paid (book the rink online).
How many Christmas markets are there in Dublin?
Our guide lists 9 Christmas markets in Dublin, including TwinkleTown — Smithfield Christmas Market, Dublin Loves Christmas at the RDS and Terenure Christmas Festival & Bumper Craft Market.
How do I get to the Dublin Christmas market?
TwinkleTown — Smithfield Christmas Market: Luas Red Line to Smithfield, which stops on the square. Dublin Loves Christmas at the RDS: DART to Sandymount or Lansdowne Road, then a short walk to the RDS in Ballsbridge.