17 Nov 2025 Dublin boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Its natural beauty and the well-known friendliness of its people make the capital a perfect destination for a holiday visit.
But if we add the magic of Christmas to that, could anyone resist Dublin? Clearly you can't, because you're here reading this, and for that, I congratulate you, because you're about to experience one of the best experiences of your life.
Come with us if you want to make the most of your visit to Dublin, and you'll discover how well those two words: Dublin and Christmas go together. You have to experience it to believe it, and you're about to do just that.
Let's take a look at the best events and things to do in Dublin so you can feel the Christmas spirit every single day you spend here.
Something that seems to be often forgotten when visiting a city at Christmas is discovering the city itself. Sometimes, we're so focused on the Christmas spirit that we forget the fantastic city we're visiting.
We don't need to chase after Christmas; in its search, Christmas itself will find us. It delves into the streets and monuments of Dublin, and that's precisely where we'll find it.
Don't forget that Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, sculptures commemorating figures like Oscar Wilde, The Spire, and Temple Bar, as well as its main streets and avenues, are there to be discovered, and that Christmas will appear without you having to look for it. If you want to experience Dublin, discover it first.
One of the great attractions of Christmas is the markets. The streets are filled with stalls selling decorations, crafts, souvenirs of your visit to Dublin, traditional food, and much more, so that you won't be able to control your desire to take it all home.
There isn't a huge list of Christmas markets in Dublin; here, the idea that less is more is more, and no wonder: the city isn't that big, so having many Christmas markets wouldn't make much sense.
By following our advice to explore the city normally, letting Christmas find you, you'll be in for pleasant surprises like this one. On your visit to Dublin Castle, you'll see that its courtyard holds more than just history.
This is where the most popular, largest, and best-known Christmas market in all of Dublin is held. The location, the decorations, the stalls full of shopping options, the lights, and the atmosphere make this a must-see.
At the stalls, you can find everything you can imagine related to Christmas; from decorations to food and drinks, including local crafts. And yes, there's food and drinks thanks to the outdoor bars, as well as other attractions like a carousel.
Dublin's Botanic Gardens is another tourist attraction that also gives us a gift in the form of a Christmas market. Here, the central theme is both Christmas and crafts.
Craftsmanship in all its forms, not only in jewellery but also in local products, because it takes a true artisan to plant and raise products without pesticides or poisons and achieve the best and healthiest flavour.
With Dublin's unstable weather and right in the middle of Christmas, you'll be very grateful to discover this ephemeral Christmas market, as it's the only one held indoors. So keep an eye on their website and social media, as it only takes place for a few days in December.
It's located in the city centre, in the area that gives the market its name, and its many stalls include those dedicated to traditional local food and drinks. Having something hot while sheltering from the cold is a true paradise.
Of course, no one can resist the attraction of enjoying the Christmas lights as soon as night falls in Dublin. It's the final touch the city needed to fill itself with the Christmas spirit.
Walk and lose yourself in downtown Dublin, guided only by your instinct and the Christmas lights. Although we can give you one piece of advice, the first thing you should see is Grafton Street, a well-known street in the capital for its dynamism, St. Stephen's Green, and the pedestrian zone of Trinity College. From there, you're in charge.
And if you want to see those lights in motion, there's a perfect show for you. The Dublin City Council Winter Lights is a show that combines projections with sound and lights. It takes you through the city's most iconic locations; check out their website because the locations change as the hours change. It's a must-see and part of Dublin's Christmas tradition.
This holiday is an ancient tradition that, although it has lost its influence over time, has not disappeared, and we love that this is the case; the culture and tradition must always remain alive.
This parade or procession takes place on 26th December, featuring the "Wrenboys," who are boys who dress up using straw and fabrics of different colours and shapes.
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