Full Christmas in Cork Programme Revealed, Including New Light and Sound Experience at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral
The full Christmas in Cork programme is here, from the Christmas Parade on 15 November to a new light and sound experience at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral.
The full Christmas in Cork programme has been published, with events running from mid-November through to the end of December. Highlights include the Christmas Parade, Christmas markets, a Ferris wheel and a brand new immersive experience at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral.
The much-loved Christmas Parade is the first big date in the diary, with Santa arriving with a little help from Cork City Fire Brigade. It takes place on 15 November. Christmas markets filled with local food producers and artisan makers will follow, running at Bishop Lucey Park from 20 November to 22 December.
The Ferris wheel will be at Grand Parade from 27 November to 31 December. The Family Festive Hub returns to Counting House Plaza from 28 November to 20 December, offering free entertainment for all the family. This includes circus and puppet shows, face painting, creative workshops, kids’ discos and live music from The Kabin Crew, Barrack Street Band and Boolaboom.
New for 2026, The Promise of Christmas will transform St Fin Barre’s Cathedral with an immersive light and sound experience from 9 to 19 December.
The Christmas Markets, Ferris wheel and Family Festive Hub will operate on selected dates throughout their respective periods. Full opening dates, times and programme details are available at corkcity.ie.
