Christmas in Bray
Christmas in Bray
November 22 - December 31
Bray is a hive of activity this festive season with many events to enjoy with family and friends.
What’s On in Bray This Festive Season
This year, the town is bursting with festive experiences, unique events, and activities designed to captivate audiences of all ages.
They include:
- See the town illuminated in festive splendour with the magical Town Centre Christmas Lights, the Giant Christmas Tree at the Civic Plaza, and Christmas projections.
- Santa’s Post Box – Children can send their letters to Father Christmas at Bray Town Hall until Friday, December 12th
- #ChristmasInBray Competitions – Show off your creativity in our colouring and photography challenges
- Gift Ideas Galore – Discover top Christmas gifts from local retailers.
- #ChristmasInBray Spotify playlist – Get into the holiday spirit! Listen here.
- Kick off the festive season in style at the Purple House Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 8th, from 10 am to 1 pm — a morning of Christmas shopping, seasonal treats, and festive cheer.
- Hardy Har Comedy Club – Don’t miss their Christmas Cracker Comedy Special on Thursday, December 11th at The Harbour Bar. Doors open at 8 pm. Free entry!
- Santa Claus at Killruddery with Me and the Moon – Various dates in November & December. Limited availability. Book at https://www.meandthemoon.ie/santa-at-killruddery.
- The Made Well Event at Killruddery – Celebrate Irish craftsmanship and conscious design from Friday, November 21st to Sunday, November 23rd.
- Festina Lente Workshops – Festive creativity starts Thursday, November 27th. Book at https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/festina-lente-11124317923.
- Christmas Events for Kids at Ballywaltrim Library – The library hosts an exciting programme of festive activities for children, starting Saturday, November 29th.
- Christmas Market & Live Crib – Patrick’s Church, Powerscourt, Enniskerry. Enjoy a magical festive market on Saturday, November 29th, from 11 am to 6 pm. Experience a nativity procession from St. Mary’s Church at 4 pm, making its way through the village to the live crib at St. Patrick’s, followed by carol singing to fill the air with Christmas cheer.
- Killruddery Christmas Wreath-Making Workshops – Various dates in November & December. Book at https://killruddery.com/products/killruddery-cut-flowers-presents-christmas-wreath-making-workshop-1.
- Purple House’s Christmas Candlelight Service – Holy Redeemer Church, on Friday, December 5th at 6 pm. A serene festive gathering.
- Celebrate the season with beautiful choral music at Voices of Bray’s Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 6th at 3 pm in Holy Redeemer Church, Bray — a free, family-friendly festive event.
- Classics by Candlelight at Christ Church – Enjoy timeless music in a magical candlelit setting on Sunday, December 7th, at 7 pm. Book at https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q7RC0RMI.
- Signal Arts Centre Christmas Fair – Browse unique crafts, gifts, and festive treats from Wednesday, December 10th, until Christmas Eve, 10 am to 5 pm daily. Read more at https://signalartscentre.ie/exhibitions/signal-arts-centre-christmas-fair-2025/.
- Laugh your way into the festive season! Catch two-time ‘Irish Comedian of the Year’ and ‘You Must Be Jokin’ co-host Eric Lalor headlining the Hardy Har Comedy Club at The Harbour Bar on Thursday, November 13th. Doors open at 8 pm. Free entry!
- Christmas by Candlelight – Bray tenor Ross Scanlon returns home for a magical evening of seasonal music and song, joined by Clelia Murphy, Aoife O’Connell, and Edward Finegan. Enjoy a heartwarming programme of Christmas favourites and timeless classics on Friday, December 12th, at 7:30 pm at Holy Redeemer Church, Bray. Book at https://www.gr8events.ie/sales/index.php?event=2381.
- Visit Santa & The Ponies at Festina Lente – Saturday, December 20th and Sunday, December 21st. Book at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/santa-the-ponies-tickets-1700537727119?
- Festive Shows at the Mermaid – Including Polar Bear & Penguin Family Show and Junior Musicals ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’. Full listings at https://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/whats-on/all.
- Christmas Movies at Mermaid – From Monday, December 22nd, enjoy Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone, and more. Book at https://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/whats-on/all.
- Annual Charity Swim – Start the New Year with the iconic Bray Lions Club swim at noon on New Year’s Day, opposite the Martello Hotel. Thousands have been raised for local causes over the years!
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