Dublin Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Dublin and surrounding areas
Dublin greets the festive season with shimmering Holiday lights across parks and historic districts and holiday activities that draw families and visitors. Columbus Zoo Wildlights, TWIG Bazaar Benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital, and the Dublin Tree Lighting Ceremony highlight seasonal charm and community spirit. Discover Christmas markets, holiday attractions, and lights tours that make the season joyful and bright.
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Christmas Markets
27 eventsAnnual holiday bazaar benefiting children's hospital with handcrafted items.
Christmas Lights
17 eventsMillions of dazzling LED lights and animated musical shows.
Christmas Shows
11 eventsClassic holiday ballet with enchanting music and choreography.
Other Christmas Activities
16 eventsAnnual community tree lighting ceremony
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TWIG Bazaar Benefiting Nationwide Children's Hospital
(Powell)
Annual holiday bazaar benefiting children's hospital with handcrafted items.
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Columbus Zoo Wildlights
(Powell)
Millions of dazzling LED lights and animated musical shows.
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The Nutcracker
(Columbus)
Classic holiday ballet with enchanting music and choreography.
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Columbus Symphony Holiday Pops
(Columbus)
Holiday Pops concert with symphony, chorus, and children's choir.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas – Live On Stage
(Springfield)
Live stage musical adaptation of the 60th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
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Dublin Tree Lighting Ceremony
Annual community tree lighting ceremony
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The biggest events include the Dublin Winter Lights festival, Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo, and the Farmleigh Christmas Market, all drawing large crowds with festive lights, markets, and family activities.
Dublin uniquely hosts the Christmas Eve busking tradition on Grafton Street, where local musicians perform for charity, and the popular Christmas Day swim at the Forty Foot in Sandycove is a well-loved local event.
The city center around O’Connell Street, Merrion Square Park, and areas near Malahide Castle and Rathfarnham are known for their impressive holiday light displays and festive atmosphere.
Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park hosts a popular Christmas market, and various artisan markets near Dublin’s city center offer local crafts and vendor stalls throughout the holiday season.
Enjoy free light displays in the city center during the Dublin Winter Lights festival, stroll through neighborhood holiday lights, or visit public Christmas markets with no admission fees for budget-friendly festive fun.
Families often enjoy Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo for its illuminated animal sculptures, the Wonderlights walking trails, and family-friendly markets with crafts and seasonal treats suitable for children.