
Looking for festive things to do this Christmas in Celbridge, Lucan, or Dublin? From charming community events and Christmas concerts to magical markets, winter lights, and family-friendly attractions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this festive season./
We’ve put together a handy Christmas Events Guide for 2025, highlighting the best seasonal experiences across North Kildare, West Dublin, and Dublin City — perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking to soak up the Christmas spirit.
Celbridge truly shines at Christmas, combining strong community spirit with stunning heritage locations.
One of the most popular Christmas attractions in Kildare, Castletown House offers beautifully decorated interiors, festive tours, and family-friendly experiences in a magical historic setting.
🔗 https://castletown.ie/christmas-at-castletown/
A lovely community-focused celebration bringing neighbours together with festive activities, seasonal entertainment, and plenty of Christmas cheer.
🔗 https://glenveagh.ie/news/community-christmas-event-barnhall-meadows
Enjoy a cosy night out with this live Christmas music performance featuring soulful festive classics — perfect for getting into the holiday mood.
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/connor-mc-keon-a-merry-soulful-christmas-tickets-1742355886359
Lucan offers a brilliant mix of festive entertainment, live music, family activities, and community events throughout December.
A spectacular festive circus experience featuring acrobatics, contortion, fire performances, and live music — all set within the beautiful grounds of Lucan House.
📅 21 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
🔗 https://brokentheatre.ie
A traditional Christmas concert featuring beloved carols and operatic favourites in the stunning surroundings of St Andrew’s Church.
📅 Friday, 19 December 2025 | 8:00 PM
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie
A relaxed and festive midweek concert, ideal for those who enjoy local music and a warm community atmosphere.
📅 Tuesday, 16 December 2025 | 6:00 PM
🔗 https://www.sdcc.ie
Festive party nights at The Foxhunter, featuring a welcome drink, food platters, live band, and DJ — perfect for a Christmas night out with friends or colleagues.
📅 Various dates including Friday, 12 December 2025
🔗 https://thefoxhunter.ie
A festive storytelling and craft session designed especially for younger children — a lovely daytime activity for families.
📅 Tuesday, 16 December 2025 | 3:00 PM
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie
Get creative this Christmas with a hands-on wreath-making workshop. Materials are provided (excluding personal foliage).
📅 16 December 2025
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie
Planning a festive day out in Dublin City? These are some of the top Christmas markets and attractions in Dublin for 2025.
Dublin’s major Christmas market experience featuring ice skating, fairground rides, a Ferris wheel, live shows, food stalls, and festive market vendors.
📅 28 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
🔗 https://twinkletown.ie
A free-entry Christmas event with a lively festive atmosphere, Bavarian-style stalls, food, crafts, and family entertainment.
📅 15 November – 23 December 2025
🔗 https://www.dublinloveschristmas.ie
Dublin City Council’s much-loved city-centre markets with festive stalls, entertainment, and Santa visits in the heart of the shopping district.
📅 24 November – 24 December 2025
🔗 https://dublin.ie/whats-on/christmas-in-dublin/
A perfect option for eco-conscious shoppers looking for sustainable gifts in a beautiful festive setting.
A family-friendly Christmas market with festive stalls, live performances, and Santa visits in Temple Bar.
📅 27 November – 21 December 2025
🔗 https://dublin.ie/whats-on/christmas-in-dublin/
Local festive markets across Clondalkin and Tallaght, offering crafts, food stalls, and community entertainment.
📅 From 28 November 2025
🔗 https://dublin.ie/whats-on/christmas-in-dublin/
While not markets, these seasonal highlights are well worth adding to your Christmas plans:
Whether you’re staying local in Celbridge or Lucan or heading into Dublin City, Christmas 2025 offers an incredible range of festive events, markets, concerts, and family activities. From cosy community gatherings to large-scale Christmas markets, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season.
✨ Bookmark this guide and check back — we’ll update it if more events are announced!