Galway Christmas Market
Visitors can browse wooden chalets filled with artisan food products and gift ideas from local and European traders. Entertainment includes amusement rides such as a 32-metre-high Big Wheel, a traditional carousel, Santa's Express Train, and live choir performances. Guests can stroll through enchanted light gardens, stop by Santa's postbox, or relax at the German Bier Keller with mulled wine and seasonal fare.
What to Expect
Wooden chalets, amusement rides, and a Bier Keller in Eyre Square.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Centre
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Milestone Inventive
Food & Drink
The market offers bratwurst, French pastries, pretzels, confectionery, crêpes and waffles, while the Bier Keller serves mulled wine, hot toddies, cocktails and beers.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, festive shoppers and groups of friends
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Market admission is free. Big Wheel and Carousel tickets, Christmas treats, mulled wine and gifts cost extra. The Bier Tent offers separately reserved VIP tickets for €6, with the ticket used within 30 minutes of the reserved time.
- Hours: Monday–Wednesday: 12 noon–8pm (bar until 10pm); Thursday–Saturday: 10am–10pm; Sunday: 10am–8pm.
- Pets: Dogs may visit if kept on a leash at all times.
Tips & Advice
- Book Santa's Cabin ahead through christmascrackers.ie to secure a time slot and avoid queuing, and remember Santa is only there Friday to Sunday.
- Buy a VIP Bier Keller ticket on RoisinDubh.net for busy times, and use it within 30 minutes of your reserved slot or you lose it.
- Walking around the market is free, but tickets for the Big Wheel and carousel cost extra, so set aside money for rides.
- On Monday to Wednesday the bar stays open after the stalls close, so you can stay on for a mulled wine.
- Keep your dog on a leash the whole time, because that's the condition for dogs in the square.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa's Cabin, open Fridays to Sundays with a separate child ticket that includes an age-appropriate gift
- Bier Keller VIP tickets with priority seating and queue-skipping: two evening slots Sunday to Thursday, one on weekends
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. The market is in a public space, so dogs are welcome as long as they stay on a leash the whole time.
Is Santa at the market?
Yes. Santa's Cabin opens Friday to Sunday for the whole market, and each child gets an age-appropriate gift. It's on the main plaza between the Browne Doorway and the Christmas Tree. Booking ahead through christmascrackers.ie is advised.
What food is there?
You'll find bratwurst, French pastries, pretzels, confectionery, crêpes and waffles. Local and European traders also sell artisan food products.
Do I need a ticket for the Bier Keller?
No, walk-ins are welcome. It serves mulled wine, hot toddies, cocktails and beers every day. VIP tickets from RoisinDubh.net give you priority seating and let you skip the queue at busy times.
How can my business get a stall?
Contact the organisers, Milestone Inventive, to ask about a stall at the market.
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