{"id":3794,"date":"2026-09-22T11:17:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T09:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T08:59:06","slug":"christmas-markets-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/christmas-markets-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas markets in Ireland 2026: dates, cities and tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Christmas markets in Ireland<\/strong> The towns are more intimate than elsewhere in Europe, but the atmosphere is warm and welcoming: wooden chalets, traditional music in the pubs, and twinkling lights in the squares. From Galway to Belfast, via Dublin and Waterford, we have been organizing trips to Ireland since 2012 and are pleased to present our 2026 dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"bs-reponse-express wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In short:<\/strong> Ireland\u2019s Christmas markets 2026: Galway from 6 November to 31 December, Waterford from 13 November to 23 December and Belfast from 14 November to 22 December. Galway\u2019s market in Eyre Square is the largest in the Republic, with over 50 stalls, and Waterford hosts Winterval, the country\u2019s biggest Christmas festival. Entry is free, but almost everything \u2013 including public transport \u2013 shuts on 25 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"brightside-cta-intro\" style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:18px 20px;background:#faf8f0;border-left:4px solid #384229;border-radius:6px\"><div style=\"margin:0 0 10px;color:#1b1f13\"><strong>Fancy a trip to Ireland?<\/strong> Our on-site experts design your <a style=\"color:#384229;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/destination\/tailor-made-trip-to-ireland\/\">tailor-made trip to Ireland<\/a>, at your own pace.<\/div><div style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#1b1f13\">Our stay <a style=\"color:#384229;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/travel\/dublin-christmas-market-5-days\/\">Dublin in celebration: Christmas markets, pubs and illuminations<\/a> is a good base, fully adaptable to your needs.<\/div><div style=\"margin:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/request-a-quote\/?destination=voyage-irlande-sur-mesure\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#384229;color:#ffffff;font-weight:600;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none\">Get my free quote<\/a> <span style=\"font-size:.9em;color:#555;margin-left:8px\">Free and without obligation<\/span><\/div><div style=\"margin:12px 0 0;font-size:.9em;font-style:italic;color:#555\">\u00abEmmanuelle found us a last-minute solution. This allowed us to enjoy our road trip without stress.\u00bb <strong style=\"font-style:normal\">L\u00e9a and Fran\u00e7ois<\/strong>, Google reviews<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates of Christmas markets in Ireland in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the main dates announced by the organizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Galway, Eyre Square: from November 6 to December 31, 2026, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galwaytourism.ie\/event\/galway-christmas-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galway Tourism<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterford, Winterval festival: from November 13 to December 23, 2026, mostly weekends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Belfast, City Hall Continental Market: from November 14 to December 22, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cork, Bishop Lucey Park events: weekends from December 6, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Dublin, several neighborhood markets are returning, but their dates are not all confirmed. We therefore update our guides as announcements are made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"brightside-sejour-noel\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:20px;background:#faf8f0;border-left:4px solid #384229;border-radius:6px\"><div style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:700;color:#1b1f13;margin-bottom:14px\">Going to Dublin for Christmas: our all-inclusive packages<\/div><div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px\"><div style=\"flex:1 1 260px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e3ddcc;border-radius:6px;padding:18px 20px\"><div style=\"font-size:.8em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#526f43;margin-bottom:6px\">5 days \u00b7 from \u20ac700 per person<\/div><div style=\"font-weight:700;color:#1b1f13;margin-bottom:8px\">Dublin in celebration: Christmas markets, pubs and illuminations<\/div><div style=\"font-size:.95em;color:#334035;margin-bottom:14px\">City centre hotel, breakfasts and airport transfers, with a day-by-day program including markets, pubs and light trails.<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/travel\/dublin-christmas-market-5-days\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 8px 8px 0;color:#384229;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline\">View the stay<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/request-a-quote\/?destination=voyage-irlande-sur-mesure&amp;duree=5&amp;sejour=Je%20suis%20int%C3%A9ress%C3%A9(e)%20par%20le%20voyage%20%C2%AB%20Dublin%20en%20f%C3%AAte%20%3A%20march%C3%A9s%20de%20No%C3%ABl%2C%20pubs%20et%20illuminations%20%C2%BB.\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#384229;color:#ffffff;font-weight:600;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div><div style=\"flex:1 1 260px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e3ddcc;border-radius:6px;padding:18px 20px\"><div style=\"font-size:.8em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#526f43;margin-bottom:6px\">7 days \u00b7 from \u20ac1,165 per person<\/div><div style=\"font-weight:700;color:#1b1f13;margin-bottom:8px\">Dublin at Christmas: Irish culture, music and traditions<\/div><div style=\"font-size:.95em;color:#334035;margin-bottom:14px\">A week to experience Christmas Dublin-style: markets, traditional music and excursions around the capital.<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/travel\/dublin-at-christmas-irish-culture-music-and-traditions\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 8px 8px 0;color:#384229;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline\">View the stay<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/request-a-quote\/?destination=voyage-irlande-sur-mesure&amp;duree=7&amp;sejour=Je%20suis%20int%C3%A9ress%C3%A9(e)%20par%20le%20voyage%20%C2%AB%20Dublin%20%C3%A0%20No%C3%ABl%20%3A%20culture%2C%20musique%20et%20traditions%20irlandaises%20%C2%BB.\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#384229;color:#ffffff;font-weight:600;padding:10px 18px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-top:12px;font-size:.9em;color:#555\">Stays are fully customizable: dates, duration and accommodation according to your wishes.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Galway Christmas Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is by far the largest Christmas market in the Republic of Ireland. It occupies Eyre Square, right in the centre, with more than 50 chalets, a Ferris wheel, a carousel and a Bavarian beer hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galway is also the capital of traditional music. After the market, the pubs of the Latin Quarter extend the evening with music. The city is easily accessible by train from Dublin in just over two hours: see our guide to... <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/train-ireland\/\">train in Ireland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winterval, the great Waterford festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winterval is Ireland&#039;s largest Christmas festival. For six weeks, Waterford offers a traditional market in the cultural quarter, a Christmas train, shows, and light trails, detailed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/winterval.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winterval&#039;s official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city, founded by the Vikings in 914, is also worth visiting for its Viking Triangle and museums. It is therefore an ideal stopover between Dublin and the southwest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Belfast and Northern Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Belfast Continental Market sets up in the City Hall gardens, with around a hundred exhibitors from all over Europe. Entry is free, and the atmosphere is particularly lively in the evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take advantage of your stay to discover Titanic Belfast and the Antrim coast, featured in our guide to the...\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/northern-ireland-what-to-see\/\">Northern Ireland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dublin and Cork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dublin, on the other hand, doesn&#039;t have a huge central market, but the city shines in December: Grafton Street is illuminated, shop windows are animated, and pubs are filled with music. All our tips are in our guide to... <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/christmas-in-dublin\/\">Christmas in Dublin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Cork, Christmas activities are concentrated around Bishop Lucey Park and the city centre, with workshops and shows for families on weekends in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our tips for visiting Christmas markets in Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Book your accommodation early: December weekends are in high demand in Galway and Belfast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack warm and waterproof clothing, as temperatures often range between 3 and 9 \u00b0C.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combine two cities by train, for example Dublin and Galway, or Dublin and Belfast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep in mind that almost everything closes on December 25th, including transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, book your weekend dinners, because restaurants fill up quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combining Christmas markets in Ireland and the United Kingdom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Belfast is just over two hours from Dublin by train, and Scotland is only a short flight away. Dates for Belfast, Edinburgh, and London are also included in our calendar of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/uk-christmas-markets\/\">Christmas markets in the United Kingdom<\/a>. You can therefore combine several atmospheres in the same trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For comparison, consult our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/christmas-markets-scotland\/\">Christmas markets in Scotland<\/a>, of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/the-best-christmas-markets-in-england\/\">Christmas markets in England<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/london-christmas-markets\/\">Christmas markets in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn all about two of the island&#039;s most beautiful markets, consult our guides to... <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/galway-christmas-market\/\">Galway Christmas Market<\/a> and of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/belfast-christmas-market\/\">Belfast Christmas Market<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/new-years-eve-dublin\/\">New Year in Dublin 2026<\/a> ; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/ireland-in-winter\/\">Ireland in winter: weather, things to do and itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"brightside-cta-devis\" style=\"background:#faf8f0;border-left:4px solid #384229;border-radius:6px;padding:24px;margin:32px 0\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:1.2em;font-weight:700;color:#1b1f13\">Fancy a trip to Ireland?<\/p><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#1b1f13\">Our team, based in Edinburgh since 2012, designs your tailor-made itinerary and accompanies you throughout your stay.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/request-a-quote\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#384229;color:#ffffff;font-weight:600;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none\">Get my free quote<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about Christmas markets in Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the largest Christmas market in Ireland?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#039;s the one in Galway, on Eyre Square, with more than 50 chalets. Waterford, meanwhile, hosts the country&#039;s largest Christmas festival, Winterval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will the Christmas markets open in Ireland in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galway opens first, on November 6th. Waterford follows on November 13th and Belfast on November 14th, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Christmas markets in Ireland free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, entry remains free. Only attractions, such as the Ferris wheel or certain shows, require payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many days should I allow for Christmas markets in Ireland?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, three to four days are enough for a city and its surroundings. Allow a week to combine Dublin, Galway and Belfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go to Ireland for Christmas with Brightside Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team knows Ireland well in winter. We offer, in particular, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/travel\/dublin-at-christmas-irish-culture-music-and-traditions\/\">Irish cultural and musical getaway<\/a> during the holidays, adaptable to your dates, and we can integrate it into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/destination\/tailor-made-trip-to-ireland\/\">tailor-made trip to Ireland<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"brightside-en-bref\" style=\"margin:20px 0 24px;padding:16px 20px;background:#faf8f0;border-left:4px solid #384229;border-radius:6px\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#384229\">In summary<\/p><ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px\"><li>Dates 2026: Galway from November 6 to December 31, Waterford from November 13 to December 23, Belfast from November 14 to December 22.<\/li><li>Galway, on Eyre Square, is the largest market in the Republic of Ireland, with over 50 stalls.<\/li><li>Waterford hosts Winterval, the country&#039;s largest Christmas festival.<\/li><li>Free entry everywhere; note that almost everything closes on December 25th, including transport.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Les march\u00e9s de No\u00ebl en Irlande sont plus intimes qu\u2019ailleurs en Europe, mais l\u2019ambiance y est chaleureuse : chalets en bois, musique traditionnelle dans les pubs et illuminations sur les places. De Galway \u00e0 Belfast, en passant par Dublin et Waterford, nous organisons des s\u00e9jours en Irlande depuis 2012 et vous donnons ici les dates [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1216,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3794","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>March\u00e9s de No\u00ebl en Irlande 2026 : No\u00ebl en Irlande, dates et villes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"March\u00e9s de No\u00ebl en Irlande 2026 : dates de Galway, Waterford, Belfast, Cork et Dublin, ambiance, conseils et itin\u00e9raires.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, 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