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Join Us For Another Wonderful Christmas In Killarney
Important Dates for your Diary This Festive Season
The annual Christmas in Killarney Festival aims to bring a wide array of magical sights and sounds to the town of Killarney at the most wonderful time of year including Christmas Magic Parades, Santa’s Grotto, Festive Concerts and much, much more.
We aim to update this page with all the important information and dates you need as they become available.
Yours festively,
The Killarney Sleigh Ride Crew
Dine in Killarney
17th & 24th November at participating Restaurants.
Dine In Killarney offers a unique opportunity to sample some of the town’s finest food and wine with a special festive three-course meal.
Christmas Magic Parades
6.00pm on 26th Nov. / 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec.
The Christmas Magic Parades are the highlight of the town’s seasonal calendar and over the years have become a treasured family tradition.
Santa’s Grotto
24th November – 23rd December
Meet Santa up close and personal at Santa’s Grotto, taking place this year at Anam Cultural Centre on East Avenue Road, Killarney.
Killarney Sleigh Rides
Dates Available for Nov. & Dec. 2022 & Jan. 2023(Excluding 25th, 26th & 27th Dec. )
Killarney Sleigh Rides are back for another Christmas! Choose from a Park or Town Sleigh Ride for a truly magical holiday experience.
Markets & Fairs
3rd & 4th / 10th & 11th Dec.at Arbutus Hotel
17th & 18th Dec. at Randles Hotel
Each Year, Killarney hosts a number of Christmas Markets and Fairs that provide the perfect opportunity to soak up some festive atmosphere while partaking in some essential seasonal shopping with a selection of local artisans and creators.
Festive Concerts
4th December, 7.00pm at St. Mary’s Cathedral
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year to come together and celebrate the magic of music. Carols from the Cathedral is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some of your all time favourite Christmas Carols with some of Kerry’s most renowned classical Choirs and Musicians.
Tree of Light CeremonY
From 6.15pm on the 1st of December
The 100ft towering Tree of Light outside St. Mary’s Cathedral has become a focal point of the town during the festive season with the official switching on of the lights offering a memorable start to the Christmas season.
Christmas Shows At The INEC
December 2022
The INEC Killarney is one of the country’s largest entertainment providers. This Christmas, it will host Shows by many popular Irish Comedians and Musicians such as Bernard Casey, Tommy Tiernan, Nathan Carter, Gavin James and more.