Cork Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Cork and surrounding areas
Cork's Christmas 2025 scene centers around the Opera House and the historic English Market with twinkling Christmas lights, seasonal Christmas markets and plenty of family fun. Catch The Cork Opera House Christmas Concert or visit Santa's Magical Market - The Big Freeze for merry holiday activities and festive shopping. The season brings caroling events and cozy streetscapes around Patrick Street and the Marina, offering things to do for every age from craft fairs to warm food stalls and neighborhood parades that celebrate local traditions.
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Christmas Markets
9 eventsMagical Christmas celebration with parade, market, and Ferris wheel.
Other Christmas Activities
11 eventsAnnual Christmas concert with live orchestra
Editor's Picks (6)
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A Cork Christmas Celebration
Magical Christmas celebration with parade, market, and Ferris wheel.
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The Cork Opera House Christmas Concert
(Cork City)
Annual Christmas concert with live orchestra
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Christmas Residential Package at Sheen Falls Lodge
(Kenmare)
Luxurious Christmas residential package with festive dining and entertainment.
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Santa's Magical Market - The Big Freeze
Immersive Scandinavian winter wonderland with animatronic polar bear.
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Fossetts Christmas Circus
(Limerick)
Traditional Christmas circus performances
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Corkmas Christmas Parade
The return of the annual Corkmas Christmas Parade.
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Christmas Parties Near Cork
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Cork.
Talbot Hotel Cork Christmas Party Nights
Festive party nights with gourmet dining and entertainment.
Festive Dining at Fota Island Resort
Enchanting festive dining experience in a luxurious resort setting.
Dancing Queens Women's Christmas Bottomless Brunch with ABBA Tribute
Bottomless brunch with an ABBA tribute
Christmas Lights Near Cork
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Cork.
Wonderlights at Fota House & Gardens
Ireland's largest immersive light show experience.
Wonderlights Fota Island
Magical light displays in historic gardens
Christmas Shows Near Cork
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Cork.
Moya Brennan - An Irish Christmas with Special Guests
Traditional Irish Christmas music with Moya Brennan
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Cork Christmas FAQ
Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.