COVID-19 caused a setback for tourism all around the world. We had a setback as well, and if you look at the time of our last blog post, you will see that we were quite slow to produce content also the last two years before COVID. But, now we are back again!
Today, we have updated lots of our articles. We had quite a lot of broken links here and there. As a result, we have spent lots of time updating broken links and we have also tried to update some outdated information.
We have also added information about some upcoming events in Dublin, including the annual Christmas market at Dublin Castle. Besides information about the Christmas market, we have also created some other events for our events calendar. Take a look at all of it and thank you for dropping by our Dublin Guide.
Dublin doesn’t have the most famous Christmas markets in Europe, but they do have a couple of them, and they all make it worth coming to Dublin before Christmas. This article gives you information about the most important Christmas markets in Dublin, and also deals with a couple of Christmas markets located outside Dublin, but still close enough to Dublin to make them worth visiting during your trip to Dublin.
The most famous Christmas market in Dublin is the Christmas market by Dublin Castle. It isn’t the biggest Christmas market you have ever seen, but it is arranged in a beautiful environment, and you will find lots of stalls where you can buy snacks that will make you feel good. The Christmas market is beautifully decorated, the most famous in Dublin, even though it was only born in 2019.
There are a few other Christmas markets in Dublin, and there are several Christmas markets that once existed that no longer exist, and new Christmas markets also show up from time to time.
If you want other nice programs in Dublin in December, it is worth checking if there are any upcoming concerts in the St. Patrick’s Cathedral or in Christ Church Cathedral. If it gets too cold, maybe you should feel the heat as you taste some Guinness in Guinness Storehouse? There are lots of options and great activities waiting in Dublin besides the annual Christmas markets in December.
Dublin Castle Christmas Market 2024
November 28, 2024 – December 18, 2024.
The Christmas market is open daily between 12:00 and 21:00. We are promised about 25 stalls where you can buy products to eat and bring home as souvenirs, and there will also be a vintage carousel on site for the children. If you are hungry, the stalls are perfect for buying crepes, sweet churros, pizza, hamburgers, and other snacks.
Dates for the Christmas market in earlier years.
Dublin Castle Christmas Market 2024: November 28 – December 28
Dublin Castle Christmas Market 2023: December 6 – December 19.
Dublin Castle Christmas Market 2022:December 8th – December 21st
Where to live near the Christmas market in Dublin?
The ideal place to live is near the Christmas market, close to Dublin Castle. This is a great idea, not only during the Christmas season, but also during the rest of the year. Why is that? If you live near Dublin Castle, it means that you are living in the center of Dublin, close to the Temple Bar District, and other central areas in Dublin. This is ideal for any tourist who wants to discover and explore Dublin for a couple of days.
Look at the map below to see different hotels and apartments close to Dublin Castle. Most of them have price estimations as well, meaning that you can find accommodation close to Dublin Castle that suits your requirements and financial situation at the same time.
We hope the map above will help you find a place to live during your trip to Dublin.
Some pictures from the Christmas market by Dublin Castle.
Mistletown Dublin
Mistletown is a Christmas market located at the “City Fruit and Veg Market.” If you come by car, it is possible to park near the market, but if you are unable to find a parking lot, you can try by “Jervis Street Car Park” or “Jervis Shopping Centre Car Park” only five minutes from the Christmas market.
It is free to enter the Christmas market which normally opens on the first weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in December. It is later open from Wednesday to Sunday, until the last week before Christmas when it is open every day. This is the normal procedure, but it might change. Below you can see the exact dates for this Christmas market.
Mistletown Dublin dates 2024:
No dates are available for Mistletown 2024 yet.
Mistletown wasn’t arranged in 2023 for some unknown reasons, but we do hope it will return in 2024. We will publish the dates for the event as quickly as possible if it will be arranged.
Mistletown dates 2023: the event wasn’t arranged.
They could have chosen a better color combination for this message, but even sadder is the fact that there will be no Mistletown in Dublin in 2023.
The arrangers hope that Mistletown will return to Dublin in 2024, but we cannot promise anything yet.
Dún Laoghaire Christmas Festival
This event is arranged outside the center of Dublin, but it comes with lots of fantastic activities and programs for the entire family. Here you will find the biggest ice skating rink outdoor in Ireland, and it normally opens in the middle of November and stays open until mid-January. In the period you will see streets illuminated, Christmas trees, there will be Christmas programs and concerts, and there are additional programs in the National Maritime Museum that often catch the interest of both kids and adults.
There is a big harbor at the area, you have a nice shopping mall there as well, so if you get cold, why don’t you go inside and do some indoor shopping as well?
The area is located about 12km from the city center of Dublin. You can easily get there using the train (DART) from popular stations such as Connolly, Tara Street, or Pearse Station.
Dún Laoghaire Christmas Festival dates 2024
December 5 – December 7, 2024
Dates in 2024: December 5 – December 7, 2024
Dates in 2023: November 25 – December 23, 2023
The Christmas Experience at Malahide Castle
This is not a Christmas market, but it is a Christmas experience where you can walk through. This is a place where you can enjoy the warmth and the magic of the season as you explore the beautiful old castle decorated in classic holiday style. In addition to beautiful decorations, you can also meet your favorite characters, and of course meet Santa Claus himself. Do not forget to bring a camera, because there are plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
Every child will receive a special gift, and there will be tasty treats for everyone to enjoy, making this a perfect holiday outing.
The Christmas Experience at Malahide Castle dates 2024
One of the Christmas markets in Dublin is an indoor market arranged by the Stillgarden Distillery. Here you can see stalls where you can buy jewellery, handmade skincare, art, crafts, illustrations, and other things you will find useful in your home. The area is free to visit This was first arranged in 2022.
Date in 2024: December 8, 2024
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Are you planning a trip to Dublin before Christmas? Want to visit a beautiful Christmas market in Dublin? Find dates for the Dublin Christmas markets and more.
The dates for the annual Christmas markets in Dublin have not been published and made official yet at the time writing. But, do not despair, but read on, because maybe by the time you actually read this article, the dates have been made official and we will have updated this article.
You will find the Dublin Christmas market dates further down, but first a few words about the different Christmas markets in Dublin!
The different Christmas markets in Dublin
I BELIEVE™ Christmas Tree and Village
This is a village by itself. Here you can find a magnificent Christmas tree and this is officially called a Winter Food, Drink, Craft and Horticulture Festival. It takes place in the Custom House quarter of Dublin which includes the George’s Dock, The chq Building and the surrounding area.
This is where the iBelieve Christmas fair takes place
Dates for the Christmas Village in Dublin 2016: not announced yet
Christmas market at St. Stephen’s Green
This was a beautiful Christmas market with a very short history. Unfortunately this ended in 2014, meaning that is wasn’t arranged in 2015 and it will not be arranged in 2016 either.
If you want to visit a Christmas market in Dublin in 2016 we therefore suggest that you visit the Christmas Tree and Village!
The annual Christmas markets will be soon back in Dublin so in this article we will write about the best Christmas fairs in the city.
In the capital city of Ireland plenty of Christmas fairs will open from the end of November and the beginning of December. The Christmas fairs are definitely the best places if you want to get into the holiday spirit, if you want to buy the best presents for your loved ones and if you want to have a good time during shopping.
One of the largest and most popular Christmas market in the city is the I BELIEVE Dublin´s Iconic Christmas Tree & Village. The Christmas Village will give you the true spirit of Christmas, this part of the city will transform into a small village where you can buy the best presents including agricultural products and the typical Irish beverages and dishes will be also represented. The Christmas Village will open its gates from 26th November 2015 to 23rd December 2015.
Another popular Christmas fair – the National Crafts & Design Fair- will be open from 2nd December to 6th December 2015, at the fair over 500 designers and artists will offer the most unique and hand made presents, here you can definitely buy all your Christmas presents at once, the fair is open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 in the morning until 10 in the evening and at the weekend is open from 10 to 7 in the evening.
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The annual Christmas markets will be soon back in Dublin so in this article we will write about the best Christmas fairs in the city.
