Christmas at the Castle 2023

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Dublin Castle Christmas Market

This festive season come to experience a cornucopia of Christmas magic at Dublin Castle.

Set in the heart of the Ireland’s capital city, Christmas at the Castle will have something for everyone.

Featuring a boutique open-air Christmas Market, Live Festive Entertainment with music from the Sea of Change Choir, Cantairí Oga Atha Cliath, Gloria Choir, Garda Ladies Choir and others among the festive acts.

You can enjoy the holiday atmosphere and enjoy some imaginative cooking from the onsite food vendors or enjoy Christmas drinks from the onsite bar.

The historic courtyard of Dublin Castle will be filled with over 30 traditional alpine market stalls featuring an array of decorative crafts and inspiring gift ideas. Come and indulge in traditional fare sold by artisan producers and soak up the festive atmosphere. There will also be a vintage carousel on-site for children.

With over 1,000 years of history at Dublin Castle, soak up the history and explore the State Apartments decorated for Christmas and visit the beautiful Neapolitan Crib in the Chapel Royal.

Expect bouncy choral arrangements filled with seasonal cheer and festive rock music to help get you into the Christmas Spirit! Enjoy the sounds of Christmas as night falls and the lights begin to twinkle in the historic upper courtyard.

Christmas at the Castle is your must do Winter In Dublin date for your diary.

Event Details:

Boutique Open-Air Christmas Market

Festive food and drink

Artisan craft stalls

Neapolitan Crib

Festive Music Acts

Vintage Carousel

Complimentary access to the State Apartments

Live Festive Entertainment

Venue: Dublin Castle Courtyard

Dates: 8th – 21st December 2022.