Galway Christmas Market 2026: Dates (Nov 6 to Dec 31) and Fares | SlickTrip

Galway, Connacht · November 6 to December 31, 2026

Galway Christmas Market

Watch fares from to , , , leaving , for in , , on . when .

Finding fares from your airport…

When is Galway Christmas Market 2026?

Galway Christmas Market 2026 is expected to run November 6 to December 31, 2026. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.

2026November 6 to December 31, 2026Expected

2027November 5 to December 31, 2027Expected

How the dates are set: The organizers announce the dates each year; the market opens in early November and runs to December 31.

See every event in November 2026

Galway Christmas Market schedule

Friday, November 6, 2026: The market returns to Eyre Square for its 16th year.
Opening night: The organizers say the Christmas beer tent opens on November 6 and runs until December 31, open every day from 12 noon until 10pm.
Monday to Wednesday: The market is open from 12 noon to 8pm, and the bar stays open until 10pm.

Sources: theirishroadtrip.com, instagram.com, thehardiman.ie

Getting to Galway Christmas Market

The market is held in Eyre Square, right beside Galway's main bus and train stations. All city bus routes stop there, and the CityLink coach stop is a 2-minute walk away.
City-centre parking is busiest on December weekends.

Sources: theirishroadtrip.com, thehardiman.ie

Where to stay in Galway

The Hardiman overlooks Eyre Square, close to Shop Street, the Latin Quarter and the city's main transport connections.
The Ardilaun Hotel is a 5-minute drive or a 30-minute walk from Eyre Square.

Sources: thehardiman.ie, theardilaunhotel.ie

Tickets and cost

Entry to the market is free. You only need tickets for certain attractions, like Santa's Cabin (around EUR 20 per child, including a gift).

Source: theirishroadtrip.com

History of Galway Christmas Market

The 2026 market is the 16th year of the Christmas market in Galway. Its rides have included a 32-metre-high ferris wheel and a traditional carousel.

Source: theardilaunhotel.ie

Galway Christmas Market: questions people ask

When does the Galway Christmas Market open in 2026?

Local guides say it opens on Friday, November 6, 2026. Organizer posts say the beer tent opens that night and runs until December 31.

Where is the Galway Christmas Market?

It is held in Eyre Square in the center of Galway City.

Do you need tickets for the Galway Christmas Market?

No. Entry to the market is free. Tickets are only needed for certain attractions like Santa's Cabin.

Is the Galway Christmas Market worth it?

It works best as part of a weekend in Galway. You can get around the stalls in under an hour, and Shop Street and the Latin Quarter are close by.

How do I get to the Galway Christmas Market by public transport?

Eyre Square is right beside Galway's main bus and train stations. All city bus routes stop there.

Sources: theirishroadtrip.com, thehardiman.ie

About Galway Christmas Market

Over 50 wooden chalets, a big wheel and a beer tent in Eyre Square, right beside Galway's bus and train stations.

The market fills Eyre Square in the center of Galway with chalets, a carousel, a 32-meter wheel and Santa's Cabin. Entry to the square is free, while rides, food and Santa cost extra. One writer says you can see the stalls in under an hour, so most visitors pair it with a weekend in the city, with Shop Street and the Latin Quarter close by.

Know before you go

Entry to the market is free; Santa's Cabin is around EUR 20 per child, including a gift.
City-centre parking is busiest on December weekends.
Dublin (DUB) is the main gateway, and Shannon (SNN) is the nearest of the three, about an hour away by road.

More like this

See all events