2025 Christmas markets and events in Ireland

Are you planning a visit to Ireland during the festive season? You are in luck! Below are some of the confirmed Christmas markets and events happening on the island in 2025.

We will update this page as more events get confirmed, so keep an eye on the thread!

1. Galway Christmas Market
Galway hosts one of Ireland’s longest-running Christmas markets, featuring over 50 stalls with local crafts, food, and an iconic Ferris wheel

Location: Eyre Square, Galway City
Dates: November 7 – December 31 2025
Info: christmasmarketgalway.com


2. Belfast Christmas Market
Held in the heart of Belfast, this large continental-style market includes more than 100 stalls with international and local goods.

Location: City Hall, Belfast
Dates: November 15 – December 22 2025
More info: visitbelfast.com


3. Corkmas 
A parade, an iconic Ferris Wheel, a Christmas Market on Emmet Place and more!

Location: Cork City
Dates: November 15 – December 31 2025
More info: corkcity.ie

4. Dublin Loves Christmas
Dublin Loves Christmas is an event for the entire family, with a Bavarian Christmas market, thrill rides and an ice rink. The venue is free to enter!

Location: the Royal Dublin Society, Dublin
Dates: November 18 – December 23 2025
More info: dublinloveschristmas.ie


5. Yulefest Kilkenny
 A compact but lively market featuring artisan crafts, festive food, a Christmas trail and a Christmas tree festival! 

Location: The Parade Plaza & Mayors Walk, Kilkenny
Dates: Weekends between November 29 – December 23 2025
More info: yulefestkilkenny.ie


6. Winterval Waterford 
Ireland’s largest Christmas festival, and now the European City of Christmas, will return to Waterford in November and December for its 13th year.

Location: South Quay, Waterford City
Dates: November 21 – December 23 2025 (Thu-Sun only)
More info: winterval.ie

7. Enchanted Winter Garden
A wonderland of lights, with illuminated fairy trees, thrilling funfair rides in the historic town of Antrim

Location: Antrim Castle Gardens, Antrim
Dates: November 28 – December 30 2025
More info: enchantedwintergarden.com

8. Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market
40 talented makers and artisans showcasing pottery, jewellery, textiles & more

Location: Portstewart, County Londonderry
Dates: November 15 – December 23 2025 
More info (TBA): flowerfield.org

9. Winter Woodland at Beyond the Trees Avondale
Experience the magic of Avondale's Treetop Night Lights, take a spin on Wicklow’s sheltered ice rink, and pay a visit to Santa in his cheerful Smurf-themed village.

Location: Avondale, County Wicklow
Dates: November 14- December 22 2025 (depending on events)
More info: beyondthetreesavondale.com

10. Wonderlights
Last but not least, Ireland's largest light show is back in various locations this year, including Marlay Park, Fota House and Malahide Castle!

Location: Marlay Park and Malahide Castle (County Dublin) & Fota House (County Cork)
Dates: From November 20th onwards
More info: wonderlights.ie

Have you been to a Christmas market on the island of Ireland? Share your favourite places in this thread so our Community can discover them too.

This is a great list!

I’ve been to Winterval in Waterford quite a few times and always enjoy it. It’s easy to spend a full afternoon and evening there, especially if you take your time exploring the smaller side streets where some of the best food stalls are. I usually go in the late afternoon so I can catch the lights once it gets dark, as that’s when the place really comes alive.

One of my favourite parts is the local crafts section. You can find proper handmade gifts and chat with the makers, which makes it feel more personal than a regular market.

I’d really like to get to the Belfast Christmas Market one year. I’ve seen plenty of pictures of the City Hall with all the stalls set up in front of it, and it looks really impressive. I’m keen to try the range of food on offer and to see how the market mixes local traders with international stalls. It also seems like a good excuse to spend a day in the city, walk around, and take in a few more sights.

Eoin

I absolutely love Christmas Markets, and will even schedule my travel plans around the most unique ones if I can... 😉

This year, the Winter Woodland at Beyond the Trees Avondale has particularly caught my attention. This place is magical all year round (make sure to look it up if you love exploring nature and treetop walks), and I can only imagine how special it will look once it's all decorated and sparkling with lights. 🎄

If I could schedule my perfect holiday this December, I would try to plan my visit around the 7th/8th, 14th/15th or 21st/22nd December and visit the Winter Woodland for their Christmas Craft Market. Hot chocolate, warm turkey, cranberry & brie baguettes and plenty of handcrafted gifts? Sign me up! 🤩

For me, it'll stay a dream for this year, but I would love to visit this Christmas market at some point in the future! 💫

Winter Woodland sounds like a true winter wonderland, Sarah! I would love to do the Treetop walks under the twinkling lights!

 Thanks for the lovely addition, especially since we didn't have one in County Wicklow on the list! 🤩