Dublin Loves Christmas at RDS
Free-entry festive event at the RDS with a Christmas market, undercover ice rink, rides, an observation wheel and a Spiegeltent. Runs 15 Nov–23 Dec 2025.
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What to expect...
Dublin Loves Christmas takes over the Royal Dublin Society in Ballsbridge from 15 November to 23 December 2025. Families can enter for free to browse the Christmas market with artisan gifts and festive food and drink. Pay-as-you-go attractions include a full-size undercover ice rink, a tall observation wheel and a mix of thrill rides and gentler family rides. A Spiegeltent will host programmed live entertainment. The site opens daily from 12:00 (closed Mondays). Closing is 21:00 on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 22:00 on Thursdays to Saturdays. Entry to the market and walking areas is unticketed; ticketing applies to specific experiences like the ice rink. Public transport is recommended as on-site parking is limited; drop-off is via the Merrion Road car park. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets and limited accessible parking.
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What to expect...
Dublin Loves Christmas takes over the Royal Dublin Society in Ballsbridge from 15 November to 23 December 2025. Families can enter for free to browse the Christmas market with artisan gifts and festive food and drink. Pay-as-you-go attractions include a full-size undercover ice rink, a tall observation wheel and a mix of thrill rides and gentler family rides. A Spiegeltent will host programmed live entertainment. The site opens daily from 12:00 (closed Mondays). Closing is 21:00 on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 22:00 on Thursdays to Saturdays. Entry to the market and walking areas is unticketed; ticketing applies to specific experiences like the ice rink. Public transport is recommended as on-site parking is limited; drop-off is via the Merrion Road car park. The venue is wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets and limited accessible parking.