Dublin, Ireland · November 20 to December 31, 2026
Dublin Christmas Markets
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Dublin Christmas Markets
When is Dublin Christmas Markets 2026?
Dublin Christmas Markets 2026 runs November 20 to December 31, 2026.
2026November 20 to December 31, 2026Confirmed
How the dates are set: Each Dublin market announces its own dates every year, and the lineup changes from season to season.
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Dublin Christmas Markets schedule
- November 20 to December 31, 2026: TwinkleTown at Smithfield Square is open Monday to Friday from 11am to 9pm and weekends from 10am to 9pm.
- November 27 to December 23, 2026: TwinkleTown also has a second site at St Patrick's Park.
- Mid-November to December 23, 2026: Dublin Loves Christmas runs at the RDS Main Arena in Ballsbridge, Sunday to Wednesday 12pm to 9pm and Thursday to Saturday 12pm to 10pm.
- November 27 to December 6, 2026: The Swords Castle Christmas Market is open Fridays 3pm to 8pm and weekends 12pm to 7pm.
- November 12 to December 29, 2026: Wonderlights, a light trail with an Alpine village, runs at Malahide Castle and Marlay Park.
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Getting to Dublin Christmas Markets
- TwinkleTown is at Smithfield Square on the Northside, and Dublin Loves Christmas is at the RDS Main Arena, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
- The Fumbally Christmas Market is in the Fumbally Stables on Fumbally Lane in the Liberties, Dublin 8.
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Tickets and cost
Entry to most Dublin Christmas markets, including TwinkleTown, Dublin Loves Christmas and Swords Castle, is free. Ice rinks, Spiegeltent shows, Ferris wheels and Santa's grottos need paid, pre-booked tickets.
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Dublin Christmas Markets: questions people ask
When does the Dublin Christmas market start in 2026?
TwinkleTown at Smithfield Square runs from November 20 to December 31, 2026. Its second site at St Patrick's Park runs from November 27 to December 23.
Is there a Christmas market at Dublin Castle in 2026?
No. The Dublin Castle Christmas Market is postponed for 2026 due to state event preparations and campus works ahead of Ireland's EU Presidency.
Why was the Dublin Christmas market cancelled?
The Dublin Castle market was postponed for 2026 because of state event preparations and campus works before Ireland's EU Presidency. The main festive events moved to TwinkleTown and Dublin Loves Christmas.
Are the Dublin Christmas markets free to enter?
Yes, ground admission at most is free, including TwinkleTown, Dublin Loves Christmas, Swords Castle and Ardgillan Castle. Rinks, wheels and shows need tickets.
Does Dublin have a good Christmas market?
Dublin has a few good ones, but one guide says the city still lacks decent festive markets compared with others, with only one or two close to Bavarian-style.
Where is Dublin Loves Christmas?
It is at the RDS Main Arena in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, running from mid-November to December 23, 2026.
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About Dublin Christmas Markets
TwinkleTown at Smithfield Square, a Ferris wheel and ice rink, plus smaller craft markets and light trails across Dublin.
Dublin's biggest Christmas market in 2026 is TwinkleTown at Smithfield Square, with a big wheel, an open-air ice rink and wooden chalets of Irish makers. Smaller craft markets, castle markets and the Wonderlights trail round out the season. The catch is that Dublin has few Bavarian-style markets, and the Dublin Castle market is not running in 2026.
Know before you go
- Entry to most Dublin Christmas markets is free, but attractions like ice rinks and Ferris wheels need tickets.
- Many sites still list markets that no longer run, so check the year on any listing.
- TwinkleTown is at Smithfield Square on Dublin's Northside, and Dublin Loves Christmas is at the RDS in Ballsbridge on the Southside.
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