17 Nov 2025 You won't find a warmer city or place amidst all the cold than Dublin. Here, the Christmas spirit is a flame that never goes out and is contagious as soon as you set foot in the Irish capital.
We enter a dreamlike place like Dublin, surrounded by the magic of Christmas. Together, let's discover the best plans and activities you can do with the whole family on your Christmas getaway.
On our Christmas walk through Dublin, we'll discover traditional plans that you can't miss, activities that you absolutely must do, and that will bring you all the beauty of one of the most charming cities in the world.
A Christmas market is the perfect example of the Christmas spirit that permeates Dublin. Surrounded by friendly people, Christmas decorations, activities that foster that festive spirit, and the most traditional food.
The most important is the Dublin Castle Christmas Market. It starts at the end of November. Admission is free, but don't leave it to the last minute, as it will last until a little over mid-December.
Its traditional wooden houses house real artisans, who work to bring you products and items typical of Dublin's Christmas season. Although the market isn't very large, it has a unique charm, partly due to its stunning location.
In addition, its schedule is packed with activities and events for the whole family, with a special emphasis on live music. There's also a carousel and an outdoor bar where you can enjoy traditional drinks.
Another artisan Christmas market not to be missed is the one held in the Botanic Gardens. As with the Dublin Castle Christmas Market, the location is magical and helps contribute to the Christmas spirit. You'll find everything from traditional Christmas decorations to perfect gifts for the whole family.
If the Christmas markets are the heart of Dublin at this time of year, their soul is the lights that decorate the entire city and transport us to one of the best Christmases of our lives.
The entire centre of Dublin lights up as the sun sets, making the magic of Christmas even more present. One of the best activities you can do as soon as you arrive in Dublin is to enjoy its Christmas lights on a tourist bus.
This bus is specifically designed for this activity, so its roof is panoramic and it will travel throughout Dublin's city centre, passing through the most important and emblematic streets and avenues.
This is certainly a great start, but don't stop there. One of Dublin's charms is its atmosphere and its people, so it's a must to walk through the city centre, let yourself be enveloped in the Christmas spirit, and enjoy the vibe of a completely magical and unique city.
And if we're talking about Christmas lights, we can't forget the light show at City Hall, the well-known Dublin City Council Winter Lights. A spectacle of lights, colour, and sound to delight all visitors and locals.
An incredible light and projection show in some of the most important locations in the capital's centre, such as Smithfield Square, the Arch of Triumph, and the Samuel Beckett Bridge, among many others. Don't hesitate to check out the official City Council website for all the latest information.
On our walk through downtown Dublin, you can't miss Grafton Street, one of the most popular and busiest streets in the city. A street full of restaurants, bars, and shops, it's perfect for taking the pulse of the city and discovering the wonders of Dublin.
It's a pedestrian zone that begins at one of Dublin's most iconic locations, Trinity College and St. Stephen's Green. St. Stephen's Green is at the end of the street, and there we find another fantastic place to visit with the whole family, the Stephen's Green Shopping Center.
The attraction of this shopping centre lies not only in its more than 100 shops with restaurants and bars, or the beauty of its late 19th-century construction with its large glass roof, but also in its full program of activities and events designed for the enjoyment of the little ones in the house.
In addition to all the concerts scheduled throughout Dublin, including those held at the Christmas markets, there is a special place where you can enjoy music.
But we're not talking about just any kind of music, but the most traditional Christmas music: the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Dublin. A stunning venue that will bring you the pleasure of tradition in an intimate and unique atmosphere.
One of our favourite Christmas festivities in Dublin is Wren Day. During this festivities, a large group of people, known as "Wrenboys," dress up in fabric and straw to dance through the streets.
This tradition has lost popularity, but it hasn't been forgotten. It takes place on December 26th and brings music and dancing to the streets of Dublin. Remember to tip a little after the show.
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