Things to do in Dublin, December 2026

December 2026: events in Dublin.

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Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5

The Style Councillors

Sugar Club · Dublin

From €30

Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 6

CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES BY CANDLELIGHT · Dec 6

Christ Church Cathedral · Dublin

From €38

Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 9

CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES BY CANDLELIGHT · Dec 9

St Patrick's Cathedral · Dublin

From €38

Fri, Dec 11

Skerryvore

Green Room at The Academy · Dublin

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Thu, Dec 17

VIENNESE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR BY CANDLELIGHT

Christ Church Cathedral · Dublin

From €38

Sat, Dec 19

Damien Dempsey

Vicar Street · Dublin

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast