Galway Christmas Market 2024

Nov, 2024 - Jan, 2025, Galway Events Calendar

2024 Festive Market in Galway City 🎄

For Christmas 2024 the City of the Tribes will be sparkling with the magnificent Galway Christmas Market from mid-November to early January 2025.

The Galway Continental Christmas Market received over 450,000 visitors last year and there were more than 50 wooden chalets located Eyre Square along with the Big Wheel, Carousel, Santa’s Grotto, the German Bier Keller along with numerous other theatrical delights throughout the four week fair.

Christmas Market Opening Hours ⏰

Monday – Wednesday: 12 noon – 8pm (bar until 10pm)
Thursday – Saturday: 10am – 10pm
Sunday: 10am – 8pm

The 2024 Christmas Market is the fourteenth year of the market in Galway and visitors can expect to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment and stalls located in Eyre Square in Galway City centre. It is expected that this year will once again feature amusement rides including a 32 metre high Big Wheel and traditional Carousel, Santa’s Express Train, live adult choirs and a Santa’s Grotto.

Food lovers can feast on a bratwurst, French pastries, pretzels or confectionery, crêpes and waffles, while families and friends can enjoy a walk through the enchanted light gardens providing the backdrop for a Christmas Market photo, stop off at Santa’s postbox, interact with local charities and much more.

The 2024 Market will also feature artisan food products and Christmas gift ideas from both local and European traders. For more Christmas shopping see our Christmas Shopping Guide for Galway.

See the full list of What’s on in Galway this Christmas here.

Visit Santa at the Christmas Market 🎅

What better way to treat the kids than visiting Santa at Galway Christmas Market. off your trip with the little ones by paying a visit to the man in red himself.

Santa Tickets
Approx €20 per Child – and an age appropriate gift is included

Santa Opening Hours
Friday: 4 pm to 8 pm
Saturday: 11 am to 8 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 7:30 pm

Find Santa’s Cabin
Santa’s Cabin is located on the main plaza, between The Browne Doorway and the Christmas Tree.

For more info and bookings see: www.christmascrackers.ie

Bier Tent at the Christmas Market 🍻

The famous Bier Keller at Galway Christmas Market opens daily serving drinks from 5pm until 10pm. From Monday to Sunday you can enjoy mulled wines, hot toddy’s, cocktails or any of their vast array of great beers.

What to expect at the Christmas Market

Christmas Market map

Galway Christmas Market

Christmas Market Galway FAQs

Will there be a Galway Christmas market this year?
Yes, the organisers of Galway Christmas Market (Milestone Inventive) have confirmed they’ve received a licence to run the event for six weeks this winter, as it has for more than a decade.
Is there an entrance fee to the Christmas market?
No, access to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Christmas Market is free, but tickets for the Big Wheel, The Carousel along with all Christmas treats, mulled wine drinks and unique gifts come with a price.
Will there be a Santa’s Grotto at Galway Christmas market?
Yes, kids can visit Santa’s Cabin which is open from Friday to Sunday for the duration of the Christmas Market. Note booking in advance is advised to ensure your time slot, to avoid queuing. See www.christmascrackers.ie for booking info.
Can I bring my dog to the Christmas market?
The Christmas Market is in a public space so yes, your dog can visit too, provided they are kept on a leash at all times.
What are the dates for Galway Christmas Market this year?
The Christmas Market is expected to run from 15th November 2024 until 5th January 2025 in Eyre Square, with up to half a million people expected to pass through.
How can my business have a stall at Galway Christmas market?
You’ll need to contact the organisers Milestone Inventive (https://milestoneinventive.com) to enquire about having a shop at the Christmas market.

Address

Eyre Square,
Galway,
Ireland

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