{"id":10703,"date":"2026-10-16T12:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/?p=10703"},"modified":"2026-10-16T12:12:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:12:14","slug":"dublin-christmas-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/christmas\/dublin-christmas-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Dublin\u2019s Christmas magic: Festive things to do you won\u2019t want to miss!"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero hero--md section--animate\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero__slider slick-slider scale-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slick-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero__img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/iStock-465919431-1254x528.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/iStock-465919431.jpg 2x\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slick-slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero__img\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2710131979-1728x528.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2710131979-3456x1056.jpg 2x\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"image-slider__caption\">\u00a9 Brendain Donnelly \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"hero__content container\">\n\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"breadcrumbs breadcrumbs--white fade-in\" data-delay=\"0.1s\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t<ol class=\"breadcrumbs__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"17\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 17 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M6.92318 13.8495V11.8111C6.92318 11.2907 7.34811 10.8689 7.87229 10.8689H9.78841C10.0401 10.8689 10.2815 10.9681 10.4595 11.1448C10.6375 11.3215 10.7375 11.5612 10.7375 11.8111V13.8495C10.7359 14.0659 10.8214 14.2739 10.9749 14.4274C11.1284 14.581 11.3374 14.6673 11.5553 14.6673H12.8625C13.4731 14.6689 14.0592 14.4292 14.4914 14.0012C14.9237 13.5732 15.1667 12.992 15.1667 12.3859V6.57856C15.1666 6.08896 14.948 5.62455 14.5697 5.31043L10.1227 1.78456C9.34911 1.16636 8.24074 1.18632 7.49026 1.83197L3.14467 5.31043C2.74849 5.61529 2.5117 6.08107 2.5 6.57856V12.3799C2.5 13.6432 3.53159 14.6673 4.80412 14.6673H6.08153C6.53415 14.6673 6.902 14.3048 6.90528 13.8555L6.92318 13.8495Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHome\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0.2s\">Dublin\u2019s Christmas magic: Festive things to do you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<svg class=\"animation-path animation-path--static animation-path--top-right\" width=\"652\" height=\"358\" viewBox=\"0 0 652 358\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"opacity: 0.16\">\n\t\t<path d=\"M20 -91.48C58.0029 -6.76915 119.555 69.3341 201.277 113.411C282.968 157.52 385.673 166.355 469.214 125.819C596.476 64.0722 671.734 -95.7025 644.418 -234.494C629.769 -308.941 529.532 -402.13 443.132 -279.481C375.116 -182.914 421.759 -42.0437 473.534 64.1372C525.309 170.286 607.551 258.699 695.965 337.044\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"40\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n\t<\/svg>\n\t<svg class=\"animation-path animation-path--static animation-path--bottom-left\" width=\"812\" height=\"356\" viewBox=\"0 0 812 356\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"opacity: 0.16\">\n\t\t<path d=\"M-221 75.1374C-183.667 37.3041 112.5 -35.363 172.5 92.1381C216.588 185.826 22.5896 277.27 9.5 386.992C-10.5 554.639 144 551.139 212 506.492C326.006 431.639 260.5 222.962 474.5 215.639C626.149 210.449 633 355.638 807.5 386.992\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"40\"\/>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--static\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"grid grid--08\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"section__article-col\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"fade-in\">Fancy swapping the usual Christmas chaos for a city break filled with festive cheer? We think you should!\ud83c\udf84<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"fade-in\">Dublin\u2019s a brilliant place to celebrate. Think twinkling city lights, the comforting aroma of mulled wine and festive markets full of unique crafts and gifts. It\u2019s got that special Christmas buzz you\u2019re looking for, making it the perfect pre-holiday escape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"fade-in\">The best bit? You can experience all that\u00a0<a class=\"wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.ie\/about-us\/dublin-christmas\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Christmas in Dublin<\/a>\u00a0has to offer without blowing your budget. 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Here\u2019s a rundown of the must-do events and sights you\u2019ll want to fit into your festive itinerary.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section__article-col\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1. Market merriment: Food, crafts &amp; festive flavour\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fade-in\">You can\u2019t do Christmas in Dublin without exploring a market or two. The\u00a0<a class=\"wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theirishroadtrip.com\/dublin-castle-christmas-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Dublin Castle Christmas Market: Christmas at The Castle<\/a> is a must for grabbing a mulled wine, browsing artisan crafts and soaking up the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"fade-in\">And we can&#8217;t forget the latest addition to Dublin&#8217;s Christmas market offering, <a href=\"https:\/\/twinkletown.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TwinkleTown<\/a>! Packed with festive flavour, TwinkleTown&#8217;s magical locations, Smithfield Square and St Patrick\u2019s Park, are the perfect attractions to get you in the Christmas spirit. <a href=\"https:\/\/twinkletown.ie\/smithfield-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TwinkleTown Smithfield Square<\/a> welcomes guests to a fairground wonderland, featuring vintage funfair rides (including the Big Wheel!), a covered ice rink, a craft market, the Santo Panto for little ones and the TwinkleTavern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"fade-in\">Meanwhile, at TwinkleTown St Patrick&#8217;s Park, witness Dublin&#8217;s newest festive tradition with incredible light displays, Christmas carols and funfair rides to keep the little ones occupied.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"image-card image-card--md fade-in\">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"image-card__img\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_1587757054-752x480.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_1587757054-1504x1200.jpg 2x\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"image-card__caption article__caption--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u00a9 Derick P. Hudson \/ Shutterstock.com\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section__article-col\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2. See Dublin dazzle\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fade-in\">Get ready for a serious dose of sparkle! The whole city glows, but for an unforgettable family-friendly evening, be sure to book tickets for\u00a0<a class=\"wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinzoo.ie\/wildlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo<\/a>. It\u2019s an incredible light spectacle the kids will love. If you want to venture slightly out of the centre,\u00a0<a class=\"wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderlights.ie\/marlay-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Wonderlights in Marlay Park<\/a>\u00a0is also an amazing light trail that\u2019s worth the trip.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wild Lights 2024\/2025, &amp;apos;A Journey Through Time&amp;apos;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b7t3bXxqMFk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"section__article-col\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3. Showtime! Panto and carols\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fade-in\">Secure your seats early, as the annual Festive Panto at venues like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaietytheatre.ie\/events\/robin-hood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Gaiety Theatre<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehelix.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Helix<\/a> is hugely popular. Panto is a truly unique British and Irish Christmas tradition that\u2019s great fun for everyone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"fade-in\">For something a little more traditional, you\u2019ll find gorgeous Christmas concerts and carol services in the breathtaking settings of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpatrickscathedral.ie\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/christchurchcathedral.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christ Church Cathedral<\/a>. It\u2019s the perfect way to feel properly Christmassy.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"image-card image-card--md fade-in\">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"image-card__img\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_1381269356-752x480.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_1381269356-1504x1200.jpg 2x\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Pantomime\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"image-card__caption article__caption--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u00a9 Go My Media \/ Shutterstock.com\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section__article-col\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4. Something a little different\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fade-in\">The Christmas Eve Busk on Grafton Street is an amazing annual tradition where you might catch some of Ireland\u2019s most famous musicians performing for charity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"fade-in\">If you\u2019re feeling really brave, why not join the crowds for the famously chilly\u00a0<a class=\"wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/irishtopia.net\/the-history-of-christmas-swimming-in-ireland-from-the-forty-foot-to-local-traditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Christmas Day dip at the Forty Foot<\/a>? It\u2019s an icy tradition that\u2019ll certainly wake you up!<\/p>\n<p class=\"fade-in\">If that sounds a bit too cold, we\u2019d recommend a festive\u00a0<a class=\"wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/experiences.travelodge.co.uk\/en-GB\/GBP\/2a3cb4d00c6986c16211a3dd7ab3f6ad?date=2025-10-10\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">bus tour with afternoon tea<\/a>\u00a0or visiting one of Dublin\u2019s many charming \u2018Christmassy Pubs\u2019 for a perfectly cosy pint.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"image-card image-card--md fade-in\">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"image-card__img\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2710131979-752x480.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/pp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shutterstock_2710131979-1504x1200.jpg 2x\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"image-card__caption article__caption--white\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u00a9 Brendain Donnelly \/ Shutterstock.com\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section__article-col\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5. Fun for the kids\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"fade-in\">Need to keep the little ones entertained? Dublin\u2019s got you covered. Take them to\u00a0<a class=\"wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/elftowndublin.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Elf Town<\/a>\u00a0for a truly magical meeting with Santa and his elves. They\u2019ll also love getting their skates on at popular spots like Dundrum on Ice or Swords on Ice. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Dd65hOVIWqQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Elf Town Dublin (@elftowndublin)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n<div class=\"section__article-col\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Your brilliant base in the heart of Dublin<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"fade-in\">A Christmas trip to Dublin shouldn\u2019t mean blowing your budget. We\u2019re proud to be budget, and your stay at\u00a0<a class=\"wpel-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/hotels\/679\/Dublin-City-Centre-hotel\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre<\/a>\u00a0means you get great value and total comfort, right where you need it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"fade-in\">This hotel is your ideal base for all the festive fun we\u2019ve mentioned. You\u2019re perfectly placed for hitting the markets and catching a show, so you won\u2019t waste a minute commuting. After a long day of exploring the city, you\u2019ll find just what you need to recharge. We\u2019re talking about our comfy king size beds and rooms designed for a brilliant night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n<p class=\"fade-in\">The best part? You don\u2019t even have to leave the hotel for a great meal! 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