The most wonderful time of the year is here and all we want to do is soak up the Christmas atmosphere and enjoy the run-up to the big day.
If you are looking for some family friendly Christmas events Dublin is the place to be.
Camden Court Hotel is only a short distance from Grafton Street and easily accessible by public transport, making our location perfect for a festive family outing.
The most wonderful time of the year is here and all we want to do is soak up the Christmas atmosphere and enjoy the run-up to the big day.
If you are looking for some family friendly Christmas events Dublin is the place to be.
Camden Court Hotel is only a short distance from Grafton Street and easily accessible by public transport, making our location perfect for a festive family outing.
In Jack Thorne's superb retelling of this timeless Christmas fable, Dickens' dream-like story is transformed into a theatrical experience in which inclusivity and community are centre stage,
and the barriers between stage and audience are re-imagined for the 21st Century in a re-configured Gate auditorium.
Cast Includes Steve Blount, Simone Collins, Muiris Crowley, Caitriona Ennis, Fionnula Flanagan, Fionn Foley, Kate Gilmore,
Niamh McCann, Rachel O’Byrne, Hugh O’Conor, Simon O’Gorman, Kevin C. Olohan, Camille O’Sullivan, and Owen Roe.
Dates: Running until Saturday 18th January 2020
Times: 12 - 8pm
Address: Cavendish Row, Parnell Square, Dublin 1,
Photo: The Gate Theatre
Hop on the greenline Luas on Harcourt Street, right on our doorstep and head out to Dundrum Shopping Centre for Dundrum on Ice.
Celebrating their 10th year in Dundrum Town Centre, the ice rink has moved to a handy new location in Building 5, Dundrum South.
Less than 5 minutes’ walk from their old home in the Pembroke District, this year’s rink is their biggest and brightest yet.
Dates: Running until Sunday 12th January 2020 - (Closed on Christmas Day)
Times: Monday - Friday : 3pm – 9pm *Last Session 8pm
Saturday - Sunday : 10am – 7pm *Last Session 6pm
Address: Building 5, Dundrum Town Centre.
Photo: Dundrum on Ice
It wouldn't be Christmas without a visit to the Gaiety Panto!
Take a magical carpet ride to this year's Gaiety Pantomime, Aladdin.
An Arabian tale of true love, magic wishes and dastardly dealings, this year's Panto will excite and delight all ages with the extra helping of song, dance and laughter for the Gaiety's festive extravaganza.
Featuring a stellar cast of old favourites including Joe Conlan as ‘Widow Twankey' and Nicholas Grennell as ‘Abanazer'.
The Gaiety are also introducing West End talent Julian Capolei as ‘Aladdin' and Suzie Seweify as ‘Princess Jasmine'.
This is no ordinary panto, it's the Gaiety Panto!
Dates: Running until Sunday 19th January 2020.
Address: South King Street, Dublin 2.
Photo: Aladdin
This Christmas Santa is returning to the most historical building in Dublin. Meet the Postmaster and his team of Elves to discover the magic of how letters reach Santa each Christmas!
Join Mr. & Mrs. Claus for an unforgettable Christmas Experience in the secret grotto hidden in the GPO Courtyard.
Have you ever wondered how your letter to Santa makes it all the way to the North Pole from your letter box? Well here’s your chance to find out!
Dates: Running until Monday 23rd December 2019
Address:O'Connell Street, Dublin 1
Photo: Santa’s Secret Postal Service
Following the success of last year's event, which raised almost €500,000, RTÉ 2FM and MCD have come together again to host the biggest Xmas Ball yet, in aid of Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
Picture This will headline on the night along with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and many more to be announced.
The Ball will be hosted by various 2FM presenters.
Celebrate Christmas with Ireland's top music acts and all help a worthy charity.
Date: Saturday 21st December 2019
Address: 3 Arena, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
Photo: 2Fm Christmas Ball
Join the RTÉ NSO for a truly magical seasonal favourite, a live screening of the wonderful The Wizard of Oz with Dorothy, Scarecrow the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man, the Wicked Witch of the West and Toto.
With lyrics and songs by Edger Harlburg and Harold Arlen and a lush old style Hollywood score by Herbert Stothart, this will be the perfect musical start to the Christmas season that the whole family will love.
Dates: Wednesday 18th of December - 2.30pm | 7.30pm
Photo: The Wizard of Oz live screening in concert
