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Christmas Markets in Ireland 2026
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When are the Christmas markets in Ireland in 2026?
We list 18 Christmas markets in Ireland, in 16 towns and cities. Last season the typical opening date was 14 Nov, and 1 market stayed open after 25 December. The first Sunday of Advent in 2026 is 29 Nov 2026.
Ireland's Christmas markets have grown into big festive events, with Galway's Continental Christmas Market in Eyre Square among the best known. Dublin, Cork, Limerick and many smaller towns host markets with Irish crafts, food and mulled wine.
Best cities for Christmas markets in Ireland
All Christmas markets in Ireland by town
Carlow
- Lisnavagh Christmas FairDates to be announced↗
Cork
- Glow (A Cork Christmas Celebration )29 Nov – 22 Dec 2025↗
Donabate
- Donabate Xmas FestDates to be announced↗
Donegal
- Donegal's LaplandCancelled↗
Galway
- Galway Christmas Market14 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026↗
Glenavy
- Victorian Christmas Markets at Ballance HouseDates to be announced↗
Kilkenny
- Yulefest Kilkenny Winter MarketDates to be announced↗
Killarney
- Killarney Christmas MarketDates to be announced↗
Killorgin
- Killorglin Christmas MarketsDates to be announced↗
Limerick
- Christmas Art Fair at the Milk MarketDates to be announced↗
Mullingar
- Winterfest MullingfarDates to be announced↗
Swords
- Swords Town Park Christmas MarketDates to be announced↗
Tuam
- Tuam Christmas Craft FairsDates to be announced↗
Waterford
- Waterford Winterval Christmas Market14 Nov – 23 Dec 2025↗
Wicklow
- Wicklow Christmas MarketDates to be announced↗
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Ireland?
We list 18 Christmas markets in Ireland. The towns with the most are Dublin (3), Carlow (1), Cork (1), Donabate (1) and Donegal (1).
When do Christmas markets start in Ireland?
Last season the earliest market in our list, Galway Christmas Market in Galway, opened on 14 Nov 2025; the typical opening date was 14 Nov 2025. In 2026 the first Sunday of Advent is 29 Nov 2026, and most markets open in the week or two before it.
Which Christmas markets in Ireland are open after Christmas?
1 market stayed open after 25 December last season, for example Galway Christmas Market (Galway). See our open after Christmas list.