Don't miss the top holiday highlights in Dun Laoghaire! Our guide has all the must-see festive events. For Dun Laoghaire experts and wide-eyed newcomers, our guide is your compass to yuletide treasures.
Popular events include the Dublin Castle Christmas Market, where visitors can explore a charming array of artisan stalls and festive treats within the historic castle grounds. Featuring a delightful atmosphere, the Guinness Storehouse Christmas offers visitors a unique festive experience with seasonal brews and special events. And the Dun Laoghaire Christmas Festival is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing local crafts, live music, and joyful holiday vibes. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Dun Laoghaire
- Dublin Castle Christmas Market (Dublin)
- Guinness Storehouse Christmas (Dublin)
- Dun Laoghaire Christmas Festival
- Malahide Castle Christmas Experience (Malahide)
- Christmas at St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Dublin)
- Swords Castle Christmas Market (Swords)
- Gifted - The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair (Ballsbridge)
- Guinness Choir Christmas Concert (Dublin)
- National Botanic Gardens Eco Christmas Craft Market (Glasnevin)
- Christmas on Moore Street Market (Dublin)
See these and even more events listed below!
Dun Laoghaire Holiday Markets and Shopping
Dublin Castle Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Traditional alpine market stalls with live music and a vintage carousel.
Description:
Dublin Castle Christmas Market features over 30 traditional alpine market stalls with decorative crafts and traditional fare from artisan producers. The event includes festively decorated State Apartments, live music, and a vintage carousel. Visitors can also see an ornate crib in the chapel before entering the courtyard.
Where: Dublin | More Info: Dublin Castle Christmas Market
Swords Castle Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Holiday shopping in a historic castle setting.
Description:
Step into the heart of Swords at Swords Castle, where festive decorations create a charming backdrop for holiday shopping. The event features a variety of stalls selling gifts, art, and seasonal treats, making it an ideal destination for those seeking unique holiday items.
Where: Swords | More Info: Swords Castle Christmas Market
National Botanic Gardens Eco Christmas Craft Market
What to Expect:
Sustainable, locally-made crafts and festive activities.
Description:
The National Botanic Gardens Eco Christmas Craft Market features over 85 sustainable stalls offering handmade Irish crafts, seasonal treats, and festive activities like choirs and Christmas plant walks. Admission is free, and the event promotes local craft workers and reduces carbon footprint.
Where: Glasnevin | More Info: National Botanic Gardens Eco Christmas Craft Market
Christmas on Moore Street Market
What to Expect:
Unique blend of local crafts and international cuisine in Dublin's oldest market.
Description:
Christmas on Moore Street Market features a variety of craft and food stalls selling handmade goods, including jewelry, cosmetics, and vegan food, along with live music and festive activities.
Where: Dublin | More Info: Christmas on Moore Street Market
Gifted - The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair
What to Expect:
Showcase of unique handmade and sustainable products.
Description:
Gifted - The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair is an iconic Christmas event featuring hundreds of makers, designers, and artisan food producers. It showcases thousands of unique gift ideas, including handmade products, unique designs, and sustainable, eco-friendly items.
Where: Ballsbridge | More Info: Gifted - The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair
Bremore Castle Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique gifts and treasures in a historic setting.
Description:
Bremore Castle Christmas Market transforms the historic Bremore Castle into a vibrant marketplace, offering unique gifts and treasures amidst its ancient walls.
Where: Balbriggan | More Info: Bremore Castle Christmas Market
The Fumbally Market
What to Expect:
Rotating stalls with diverse artisanal goods.
Description:
The Fumbally Market is an indoor event featuring rotating stalls of food producers, artists, independent crafters, and creatives. It offers a diverse range of unique gifts and seasonal items, including handmade homeware, textiles, and artisanal foods.
Where: Dublin | More Info: The Fumbally Market
Dun Laoghaire Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Guinness Storehouse Christmas
What to Expect:
Seasonal experiences with festive installations and themed drinks.
Description:
The Guinness Storehouse transforms into a winter wonderland with eye-catching installations, a special Christmas tree, and festive fayre across all seven floors. Visitors can take in the best views of Dublin's winter skyline, toast the holidays with a pint of Guinness, and sample Christmas-themed STOUTies.
Where: Dublin | More Info: Guinness Storehouse Christmas
Hallelujah Christmas – Dun Laoghaire Concert
What to Expect:
Nostalgic Christmas concert with vocal talents and live instrumental accompaniment.
Description:
Hallelujah Christmas – Dun Laoghaire Concert is a classic Christmas concert featuring vocal talents Barbara Galvin, Jeremy Morgan, and Kenneth ORegan. The event is led by Musical Director Pdraig Kilbride on piano, accompanied by violin and cello, creating a nostalgic and ambient Christmas mood.
Where: Dun Laoghaire | More Info: Hallelujah Christmas – Dun Laoghaire Concert
Guinness Choir Christmas Concert
What to Expect:
Classical choral music with Irish folk influences.
Description:
The Guinness Choir presents a classical choral music concert featuring traditional Christmas carols and major classical works, with a special guest appearance by renowned Irish folk singer-songwriter Paul Brady.
Where: Dublin | More Info: Guinness Choir Christmas Concert
Mornington Singers Christmas Concert
What to Expect:
Traditional Christmas carols performed by a renowned chamber choir.
Description:
The Mornington Singers Christmas Concert at Christ Church Cathedral features a treasury of Christmas carols from across the centuries, performed by the award-winning mixed-voice chamber choir under the direction of Orla Flanagan.
Where: Dublin | More Info: Mornington Singers Christmas Concert
Dublin Gospel Choir Christmas Concert
What to Expect:
Vibrant gospel music performance by a 40-piece choir.
Description:
The Dublin Gospel Choir presents a soulful and uplifting Christmas concert featuring powerful voices and rich harmonies, celebrating the joy of faith through music.
Where: Dublin | More Info: Dublin Gospel Choir Christmas Concert
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
What to Expect:
Classic tale of rags to riches with panto antics.
Description:
Cinderella, a classic tale of rags to riches, follows the journey of Cinderella as she navigates her life of drudgery and bullying by her Ugly sisters, Dottie and Lottie. With the help of her pal Tickles, Cinderella may find her chance at a better life when Prince Charming holds a ball to meet his bride. This spectacular adventure is filled with panto antics and magic, making it a must-see event.
Where: Tallaght | More Info: Sleeping Beauty Pantomime
Christmas at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
What to Expect:
Classical music performance in a historic cathedral setting.
Description:
Join London Concertante for a captivating concert featuring excerpts from beloved Christmas classics like "Home Alone," "Love Actually," and "Elf," set in the historic and beautifully illuminated St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Where: Dublin | More Info: Christmas at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Dun Laoghaire Other Holiday Activities
Dun Laoghaire Christmas Festival
What to Expect:
Sustainable Santa experience with antique fairground organ.
Description:
The Dun Laoghaire Christmas Festival offers a variety of activities, including ice skating at the harbor, a sustainable Santa experience at the National Maritime Museum, and traditional Christmas family funfair at Harbour Plaza. The event also features charity carol singing in Myrtle Square and decorated shop windows around town.
Where: Dun Laoghaire | More Info: Dun Laoghaire Christmas Festival
Malahide Castle Christmas Experience
What to Expect:
Interactive digital experiences and eco-friendly gifts.
Description:
Malahide Castle transforms into a festive destination with The Christmas Experience, featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and digital interactive fun. Families enjoy heartwarming encounters, eco-friendly gifts, and seasonal treats.
Where: Malahide | More Info: Malahide Castle Christmas Experience
Santa’s Magical Cabin
What to Expect:
Private, Covid-safe Santa visits with personalized gifts and photos.
Description:
Santa's Magical Cabin offers private, Covid-safe visits with Santa Claus, where each family is guided by an elf to Santa's cabin. Santa provides age-appropriate gifts and takes professional photos to capture the moment.
Where: Dublin | More Info: Santa’s Magical Cabin
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Sandyford (4 miles)
- Dublin (5 miles)
- Bray (6 miles)
- South Dublin (8 miles)
- Tallaght (10 miles)
- Swords (12 miles)
- Celbridge (17 miles)
- Balbriggan (22 miles)
- Naas (23 miles)
- Droichead Nua (28 miles)
- Drogheda (31 miles)
- Navan (33 miles)