Celebrate the Christmas Season

Christmas Village at The Marina Market
A Christmas village experience that includes markets, music, interactive offerings and more.

The English Market
A foodie haven, The English Market Cork is an emporium for foodie gifting. Packed with local artisan food and drink there is an abundance of gifting options. For charcuterie lovers, why not create a gorgeous hamper of Irish cheeses and meats? On the Pigs Back offer a wide range of cheeses as well as high quality & delicious charcuterie meats. If you have a wine lover in the family, why not pick out a bottle of wine from Bubble Brothers. Offering a carefully selected range of stunning & interesting wines from all over the world, let their expertise guide you into buying the perfect bottle.
Nothing beats a gift of chocolate either! The Chocolate Shop is perfect to pick up a small token gift of high quality chocolate. They also offer organic, gluten free and vegan chocolate options!

Christmas Market on Emmet Place
The Corkmas Christmas Market returns to Emmet Place, transforming the city centre into a magical festive village. Complete with charming wooden chalets offering gifts, seasonal treats, and artisan crafts, the market brings together a diverse mix of local vendors showcasing festive delights. Families can wander through the stalls, marvel at the twinkling lights, and soak up the enchanting Christmas atmosphere. It’s the perfect destination to support local businesses and embrace the festive spirit in the heart of the city.

Santa’s Magical Market at Marina Market
Santa’s Magical Market returns to the Marina Market with an even bigger and more enchanting festive experience. Featuring a host of interactive attractions, families can wander through snow-kissed woodland, hop aboard the magical Polar Express train to a Christmas village, help the elves make toys in the Elf Toy Workshop, create delicious treats in Mrs Claus’s Bakery, and send festive wishes from the South Pole Post Office.

Ice Skating Cork
Glide into the season at Ireland’s largest temporary rink. Seasonal ice rink set against the marina backdrop with skating, vendors, penguin aids & rink-side café, fun for all ages.

Panto at the Cork Opera House
Experience the magic of Beauty & The Beast this Christmas at Cork Opera House, a dazzling family pantomime featuring Belle, Nanny Nellie and a cast of lovable characters, brought to life with spectacular costumes, live music, stunning dance, laugh-out-loud comedy and unforgettable festive fun from the acclaimed team behind last year’s hit production, Aladdin.

Christmas at Fota House & Gardens
Step into the magic of Christmas at Fota House and join Santa, Mrs. Claus and their busy Elves for an enchanting festive adventure, exploring beautifully decorated rooms filled with interactive Christmas stories before enjoying a special family visit with Santa, where children are welcomed to his North Pole library and receive two age-appropriate books to take home.