Family Festive Fun
This Christmas, County Kerry is brimming with festive fun for the whole family! Kick off the holiday season with the magical switch-on of Christmas lights in towns and villages across the county, where streets come alive with sparkling displays. Enjoy the excitement of colourful parades, lively with music, floats, and holiday cheer, or take the little ones to meet Santa himself, as he makes special appearances at local events. Don’t miss the enchanting pantomimes or festive shows that bring all the joy and laughter of the season to life, with performances that will delight audiences of all ages. From twinkling lights to festive shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Kerry this Christmas!
Switch On – Christmas
Killarney – 23rd November from 6pm – Magic Parade & Christmas Lights Switch on (Cancelled due to Weather Conditions)
Tralee – 30th November from 3pm – Festive Flair & Christmas Lights Switch on
Listowel – 30th November from 4.30pm 6pm – Christmas Market Christmas Lights Switch on
Dingle – 1st December from 5pm - Féile na Soilse (Children's Lantern Parade & Official Christmas Lights Switch On)
Castleisland - 6th December from 3pm - Blessing of the Crib, Christmas Light Switch On & Santa Visit
Cahersiveen - 7th December from 4.30pm - Christmas Tree Lights Switch On, Santa Visit & Festive Tractor Run
Ballybunion - 7th December from 5pm - Tree Lights Switch on with Children's Parade
Christmas in Castleisland
Due to adverse weather conditions, postponed to Monday December 9th. Mark your calendars for the event of the season! It promises to be a wonderfully festive day in Castleisland at the very heart of Sliabh Luachra! Christmas Gift Shopping at our…
Christmas Parades
Killarney – Magical Christmas Parades
This year 5 magical parades will take place during Christmas in Killarney. Taking place on November 23rd and 30th, and December 7th, 14th, and 21st. The parades start at 6pm and run for a period of 1 hour, Mickey, Minnie & friends will be roaming the parade route with the Christmas in Killarney Snow Queens and their Magical Horses from 5:30pm. Each parade is a family-friendly spectacle, featuring joyful festive entertainment for all ages right in the heart of Killarney town.
Tralee – Christmas Parades
This year, Santa’s Magical Fantasy Parade returns with two incredible routes and, for the first time ever, a dazzling night-time parade! The Tralee festive celebration parades will feature beloved fairytale characters, glittering floats, and lively dancers as they bring holiday magic to life. Meet the Snow King and Queen, Disney Fairytale Princesses, Dancing Toy Soldiers, Fairy Twinkle, Elf companions, the Gingerbread Man, Giant Polar Bears, and, of course, Santa Claus himself.
Date & Time: Saturday 14th December Leaving Rock Street at 7.00pm and Sunday 15th December Leaving Rock Street at 3.00pm
Santa Magical Fantasy Parade
Get ready for the most magical parade of the season! This year, Santa’s Magical Fantasy Parade returns with two incredible routes and, for the first time ever, a dazzling night-time parade! Join us for a festive celebration featuring beloved…
Christmas in Killarney
Step into a Christmas tale that unfolds in the magical realm of Killarney, where holiday wonders come to life! With magical parades, Santa’s grotto, and festive fun for all the family, experience one of the largest and most spectacular festive…
Pantomimes
Dec 6th & 7th - The Wizard of Oz Panto - A Jackie O Mahoney Stage School Production at Siamsa Tíre, Theatre and Arts Centre, Tralee.
Dec 28th & 29th and January 2nd to 4th - Aladdin Christmas Panto presented by Oliver Hurley Productions, fun for all the family at Siamsa Tíre, Theatre and Arts Centre, Tralee.
Family Festive Fun
Join Séamus the Elf on a magical journey through Tralee this December and be in with the chance to win a €1,000 Corcoran’s Furniture & Carpet Gift Voucher! Throughout December, Séamus the Elf will be making stops all around Tralee, encouraging the…
This festive season, Santa’s Winter Wonderland is coming to Lakeside Café, Tralee Bay Wetlands from November 28th to December 23rd—and it’s an enchanting experience for the whole family. Step into a magical world as boys and girls walk through the…
Killarney On Ice is BACK with a bang this festive season! November 29th - January 5th, Killarney on Ice is in the town centre, and only a few minutes walk from Killarney National Park. Skating sessions are 55 minutes long & commence strictly on the hour. Click booking link…
Children's Fairytale Storytime on Sunday 8th December in Kerry Writers' Museum in Listowel Get into the festive spirit in Kerry Writers' Museum in Listowel this December! Explore unique fine arts and crafts at our Christmas Fair taking place from 11am to 5pm and enjoy…
Now in it's 5th year, excitement is building locally ahead of the much anticipated ‘Estuary Rollers’ Christmas tractor run which takes place on Sunday, December 8th and which will be in aid of local charities, Nano Nagle Listowel, Milford Hospice Limerick and St…
Magical Christmas memories to be made at The Kerry Creamery Experience 2024, where you will be welcomed into the tearoom by one of Santa's helpers and the aroma of freshly baked goods and some arts and crafts to keep the kids entertained. While awaiting your visit to Santa…
Watch your young ones eyes light up as they enjoy the 360 immersive experience and enter Ireland's largest Snow Globe to be transported to the North Pole and hear a classic Christmas tale. Book the Christmas Market & Santa's Grotto - Family ticket and you will get to…
Gather with friends and family to experience the beauty and magic of ballet live on stage. After all, Christmas only begins once you've seen Ballet Ireland's Nutcracker Sweeties! Dates/Times: 13th-14th Dec 2024 7:30pm. Tickets: Full: €28, Concession €25…
The students of Bryan Carr School of Performing Arts will unlock the imaginations of Kerry citizens when they bring the Cat in the Hat, Think1 & 2, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie LaBird, the Whos in Whoville and other Seuss favorites to life with their…
Hop on your magic carpet and fly on a magical journey, with sparkling costumes, loads of laughs and fun for all. This production has some fantastic special effects, plenty of audience participation and of course a sing-along. 28th-30th Dec 2024. Matinees @2:30pm, evenings @7pm…
After previous UK sell-out arena tours and a record breaking two West End seasons at The Dominion, London, the musical theatre version of the hilarious hit movie ELF will be visiting Gleneagle, INEC Arena, Killarney as part of an international tour, that will also visit, Abu…