Beauty & the Beast
Waterfront Hall | Until January 6th

Dreaming of a happier life, the beautiful Belle finds herself transported to a spell-bound castle held captive by a hideous beast. Can she see beyond the monster and fall in love with her captor before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose? 

Mission Santa
Armagh Observatory and Planetarium | Selected Dates 29th November – 23rd December, 2025

It’s a festive Code Red! Join the E.L.F. crew on an intergalactic mission to save Santa in this magical Christmas adventure. Enjoy a dome show, help out in mission control, meet Santa, and take home a gift and family photo. A unique experience with relaxed and BSL-friendly sessions available.

A Very Clare Christmas

Glór Irish Music Centre | 13th December, 2025, 8:00pm

Enjoy an evening of music, spoken word and festive storytelling featuring some of Clare’s most talented performers. With Sarah Corcoran, Ger O’Donnell, Padraic O’Reilly, Hannah & Abdul Saidi, Monica Morgan, Seán Lyons, Grace Russell, and a string orchestra led by Niamh Crowley. Spoken word from Simone Kirby and Nichola McEvilly adds a final touch to this magical celebration of local creativity.

Cinderella | The Everyman
Everyman Theatre | until January 11th, 2026

The Everyman and CADA return with a dazzling new panto, bringing Cinderella to life with laughter, sparkle and a touch of sass. Expect outrageous fun, stunning costumes and a fairy godmother with flair in this festive family favourite.

Aladdin | Cork Opera House
Cork Opera House | until January 18th, 2026

Get ready for a spectacular adventure as Aladdin, Nanny Nellie and friends take you on a thrilling magic carpet ride full of laughter, colour and song. With dazzling costumes, live music and plenty of fun, it’s a festive family favourite that will have audiences of all ages shouting, “Oh yes it is!”

CRS Christmas Experience
Diamond Centre, Coleraine | December 7th - 22nd, 2025

Santa and his festive friends return to the Diamond Centre for the much-loved CRS Christmas Experience. Step into a winter wonderland filled with joy, laughter and festive fun for families and children under 12. All proceeds support the Community Rescue Service, helping fund vital local lifesaving work.

Helix Panto | The Snow Queen
The Helix | November 21st - January 11th, 2026

The Helix Panto returns with The Snow Queen, a sparkling winter adventure from TheatreworX Productions. Join Lola, Buddy, Laurel and friends on a magical journey to Merryville filled with laughter, music and festive fun. A family favourite packed with songs, surprises and plenty of Christmas spirit.

Draiocht Panto | Freezin, the Panto
Draiocht | January 2nd - 18th, 2026

Coolmine Panto Group brings the classic fairytale Cinderella to life with magic, music and laughter. Join Cinderella, her loyal friend Buttons and the hilarious Ugly Stepsisters for a fun-filled family show packed with songs, jokes and festive sparkle. A sensory-friendly performance will also be available.

A Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Christmas
St. Patrick's Cathedral | December 19th, 2025

Enjoy a festive evening of music with the Choristers and Lay Vicars of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Choir and Orchestra, directed by Stuart Nicholson. The programme features classics from Handel’s Messiah, Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, with carols for the audience to join in and seasonal readings by Bryan Dobson.

Olympia Panto | Olly goes to Oz
Olympia Theatre | December 19th - January 4th, 2026

This Christmas, the 3Olympia Theatre presents Olly Goes to Oz, a hilarious panto adventure where The Wizard of Oz meets Wicked. Join Olly, Polly and Dolly on a laugh-filled journey down the Yellow Brick Road with songs, jokes and panto madness in true 3Olympia style.

Gaiety Panto | Beauty & The Beast
Gaiety Theatre | November 23th - January 4th, 2026

The Gaiety Theatre’s legendary Christmas panto returns with Beauty and the Beast. Join Belle, the Beast and a hilarious cast led by Joe Conlan as Nana Potts for a dazzling production filled with music, laughter and festive fun. A magical family tradition at Dublin’s most famous Christmas stage.

The Stadium Christmas Panto | Cinderella
National Stadium | December 10th - January 5th, 2026

The Stadium Panto returns with Cinderella, starring panto favourites Sammy Sausages and Buffy in a bigger, funnier and more magical show than ever. Expect laughs, songs and sparkle as TWINK appears on the big screen as the Queen of Fairies in this hilarious festive adventure for all the family.

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Funderland's 50 Year Fiesta
RDS | December 19th - January 11th, 2026

Christmas would not be Christmas without the tradional visit to Funderland in the RDS. They open before Christmas again this year giving an extra few days of fun and adventure before the rush from St. Stephen's Day into the New Year. Whenever you decide go, you are guaranteed fun for all the family.

Mill Theatre Panto | Hansel & Gretel
National Stadium | December 4th - January 4th, 2026

The DLR Mill Theatre presents a playful new version of Hansel and Gretel in partnership with Golden Bake. This lively family show blends music, humour and festive fun in a one-hour performance designed for a stress-free Christmas outing, with relaxed shows also available.

The Christmas Circus of Wonders and Curiosities
Lucan | Until February 4th, 2026

Lucan House becomes a festive stage this winter as Broken Theatre brings The Christmas Circus of Wonders and Curiosities to the historic estate. The show blends aerial acrobatics, contortion, clowning and live music into a lively retelling of Scrooge’s Christmas journey. Families can expect a warm, atmospheric evening in a unique heritage setting, marking the first time a commercial event has been staged on the estate.

Santa's Christmas Magic
Brigit's Garden, Rosscahill | 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st, December, 2025

Enjoy a magical, non-commercial Christmas experience at Brigit’s Garden with Santa and his musical elf, Elfeena. Families can join Mrs Claus for storytelling, follow an elfish treasure hunt through the Celtic Gardens, and take part in a fun, interactive show filled with music, laughter and festive magic.

Jack & the Beanstalk
Town Hall Theatre | December 29th - January 11th, 2026

The Renmore Pantomime Society returns with the family favourite Jack and the Beanstalk, promising music, laughter and festive fun for all ages. Galway’s much-loved annual panto brings dazzling costumes, lively performances and plenty of audience participation in a magical show perfect for the holiday season.

Christmas Festival
Slieve Aughty Centre | December 6th, 7th, 14th and 15th

Celebrate the season with a magical family day out at Slieve Aughty Centre. Meet Santa and the mischievous Grinch, enjoy pony rides, festive games, face painting & crafts and wander through the Enchanted Forest to find Christmas fairies. Warm up with treats from the café and visit the Christmas Craft Market for unique handmade gifts.

Pantos at The Moat | Sleeping Beauty

The Moat Theatre | 27th November - 13th December 2025

The Moat Club presents its 43rd annual pantomime with Sleeping Beauty by Eugene Delaney. When a wicked fairy’s spell puts Princess Perfecta into a deep sleep, it’s up to a band of heroes to save the kingdom in a show bursting with music, laughter and panto fun for all the family.

Adventure Lights
Sky Park, Louth  | Until January 3rd, 2026

Adventure Lights returns to Skypark Carlingford, inviting families to explore a glowing trail of displays, installations and twinkling tunnels set against the Cooley Peninsula. The experience blends light, nature and gentle adventure, creating an atmospheric evening walk for all ages.

Visitors can follow the illuminated route, take part in a letter hunt and stop by the Fairy Tree to make a wish. Ireland’s Ancient Maze adds a playful challenge, while Skynet offers the chance to climb and bounce high above the ground. Street food stalls provide hot bites and s'mores adding to the relaxed festive atmosphere.

Winter Wonderland Westport House
Westport House | Select dates from November 15th to December 23rd, 2025

Winter Wonderland returns to Westport Estate this Christmas, bringing festive magic to the historic coach house, Westport House and the surrounding grounds. Families can wander through Tinsel Town to meet Santa and his Elves before taking a ride on the Wonderland Express train through the estate. Inside Westport House, Mrs Claus welcomes visitors for a picture beside the towering Christmas tree. With sparkling lights, gentle surprises and plenty of seasonal charm, it’s a relaxed and memorable outing for families of all ages.

Christmas at Strokestown | The Victorian Christmas Experience
Strokestown Park | Various until December 22nd, 2025

Strokestown Park brings its Palladian mansion to life for a festive experience shaped by the charm of the Victorian era. Families move through decorated rooms filled with gentle storytelling, warm lighting and traditional touches that give the visit a sense of history and occasion.

Santa's Underground Grotto
Arigna Mining Experiencee | 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 21st & 22nd December, 2025

Families follow a guided route deep into the old Arigna mine where the tunnels are transformed into a warm festive grotto filled with lights, elves and gentle storytelling. Children receive a small surprise as they make their way underground before meeting Santa in the cosy chamber at the end of the trail. Above ground the atmosphere continues with live entertainment, sweet treats from the elves and a small winter landscape to explore. The café serves hot food and festive bakes while the shop offers Christmas gifts.

Enchanted Garden Winter Light Festival
Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens |  Various from 29th December - 31st January, 2025

Now in its tenth year, the gardens are transformed into a magical winter wonderland filled with glowing lights, sculpted displays and old world charm. Follow the one-way trail through dramatic lighting scenes, hidden fairy doors and classical music, with hot drinks and live winter characters along the way.

Treetop Night Lights
Beyond the Trees, Avondale | November 14th & January 23rd, 2026

Step into the forest after dark and experience the wonder of Treetop Night Lights at Beyond the Trees Avondale. Wander high among the trees as glowing trails, illuminated woodland creatures and shimmering light displays transform the forest into a magical winter escape. Open from 4pm to 8pm on selected evenings, this fully accessible adventure offers a peaceful night-time stroll for all ages. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, explore the twinkling canopy and round off your visit with a warm drink at the Seed Café.

Snow White - Into The Dark Woods
Wicklow | December 5th - 7th, 2025

Wicklow Musical and Dramatic Society brings a fresh twist to a classic tale with Snow White: Into the Dark Woods in Fatima Hall. This lively pantomime features a cast of more than fifty local performers, colourful costumes and plenty of crowd favourites from across the fairy-tale world. With music, humour and family friendly fun throughout, it offers a cheerful festive outing for audiences of all ages.