What’s On in Balbriggan - Christmas 2025 Christmas is in full swing in Balbriggan, and the town is alive with festive sparkle, community spirit, and plenty of events to bring everyone together. From the magical tree lighting at George’s Square to the brand-new Balbriggan Christmas Market, the season promises music, colour, and heart-warming cheer. With panto fun at The Lark, celebrations of local achievement at the Balbriggan Town Awards, and continued progress on Our Balbriggan projects (including the new creative hub), there’s so much to enjoy and look forward to this December. |
What’s On in Balbriggan - Christmas 2025 Christmas is in full swing in Balbriggan, and the town is alive with festive sparkle, community spirit, and plenty of events to bring everyone together. From the magical tree lighting at George’s Square to the brand-new Balbriggan Christmas Market, the season promises music, colour, and heart-warming cheer. With panto fun at The Lark, celebrations of local achievement at the Balbriggan Town Awards, and continued progress on Our Balbriggan projects (including the new creative hub), there’s so much to enjoy and look forward to this December. |
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We’re looking forward to welcoming you as Balbriggan kicks off its Christmas Tree lighting at Georges Square, Thursday 4th December 5.15pm. Enjoy music from the Balbriggan Gospel Choir, who will start the festive fun with Mayor of Fingal Cllr Tom O’Leary, and Deputy Mayor Cllr Grainne Macguire. Plus, cast members from the Dublin’s Giant of a Panto – Jack & The Beanstalk (showing at The Lark Concert Hall) will join in the fun, before the lighting of the tree at 6pm. |
We’re looking forward to welcoming you as Balbriggan kicks off its Christmas Tree lighting at Georges Square, Thursday 4th December 5.15pm. Enjoy music from the Balbriggan Gospel Choir, who will start the festive fun with Mayor of Fingal Cllr Tom O’Leary, and Deputy Mayor Cllr Grainne Macguire. Plus, cast members from the Dublin’s Giant of a Panto – Jack & The Beanstalk (showing at The Lark Concert Hall) will join in the fun, before the lighting of the tree at 6pm. |
Balbriggan Christmas Market |
Balbriggan Christmas Market |
The new Balbriggan Magical Christmas Market is ready to explore from this Thursday 4th December. As you turn into Church Street you will feel the festive atmosphere as its sweet smells, colourful illuminations and Christmas sounds draw you into a charming timeless enchanting few hours of fun. Pick up some Christmas gifts or hand-crafted decorations or simply stroll around and absorb the atmosphere, enjoy some of the artisan foods or sample some of our special mulled wine or eggnog. Enjoy buskers, christmas carols, free craft, drink and food demonstrations, Christmas flower and wreath making workshops, and more. Plus, book in your special visit with Santa. The market is on from the 4th to the 23rd of December. More info: https://balbrigganchristmasmarket.com/ |
The new Balbriggan Magical Christmas Market is ready to explore from this Thursday 4th December. As you turn into Church Street you will feel the festive atmosphere as its sweet smells, colourful illuminations and Christmas sounds draw you into a charming timeless enchanting few hours of fun. Pick up some Christmas gifts or hand-crafted decorations or simply stroll around and absorb the atmosphere, enjoy some of the artisan foods or sample some of our special mulled wine or eggnog. Enjoy buskers, christmas carols, free craft, drink and food demonstrations, Christmas flower and wreath making workshops, and more. Plus, book in your special visit with Santa. The market is on from the 4th to the 23rd of December. More info: https://balbrigganchristmasmarket.com/ |
The Balbriggan Tourism Committee is looking forward to announcing the winners of the Balbriggan Town Awards 2025, a celebration of Balbriggan community achievements in the areas of Community & Integration, Arts/Culture/Music, Sports, Tidy Towns and Business Awards. Since its inception, the awards have garnered strong community support and aim to recognise individuals and groups for voluntary and or charitable work, artistic or sporting achievements, or business success. Awards Night: Thurs 4th Dec 2025, 8pm Venue: Bracken Court Hotel |
The Balbriggan Tourism Committee is looking forward to announcing the winners of the Balbriggan Town Awards 2025, a celebration of Balbriggan community achievements in the areas of Community & Integration, Arts/Culture/Music, Sports, Tidy Towns and Business Awards. Since its inception, the awards have garnered strong community support and aim to recognise individuals and groups for voluntary and or charitable work, artistic or sporting achievements, or business success. Awards Night: Thurs 4th Dec 2025, 8pm Venue: Bracken Court Hotel |
The Jack and the Beanstalk Christmas Panto is coming to The Lark! Join Jack, Jill, Glammy and everyone’s best pal Dan de Man, as they try to save their beloved cow from the clutches of the Evil Trumpingtons. With castles in the sky, beanstalks that grow by magic and a host of the best songs and dances there ever was, this year’s Lark Panto is set to be the most Giant thing in North County Dublin this Christmas! It’s from the 2nd to 23rd of December. Dates and times: - Public shows run from Thurs Dec 4th
- 11am school shows run Dec 2nd-5th, 9th-12th & 16th-18th
- Sensory show is on Fri 19th Dec
More info: https://thelark.ie/event/panto-jack-and-the-beanstalk-dec-4th-30th/ |
The Jack and the Beanstalk Christmas Panto is coming to The Lark! Join Jack, Jill, Glammy and everyone’s best pal Dan de Man, as they try to save their beloved cow from the clutches of the Evil Trumpingtons. With castles in the sky, beanstalks that grow by magic and a host of the best songs and dances there ever was, this year’s Lark Panto is set to be the most Giant thing in North County Dublin this Christmas! It’s from the 2nd to 23rd of December. Dates and times: - Public shows run from Thurs Dec 4th
- 11am school shows run Dec 2nd-5th, 9th-12th & 16th-18th
- Sensory show is on Fri 19th Dec
More info: https://thelark.ie/event/panto-jack-and-the-beanstalk-dec-4th-30th/ |
2 – 4 Dublin Street Creative Hub – tender published |
2 – 4 Dublin Street Creative Hub – tender published |
Another key milestone in the Our Balbriggan rejuvenation programme has been reached.
The plan, which is set to transform the town with public investment of €54-57m, has seen a €3.3m creative hub move to tender stage.
Fingal County Council has already approved plans for the works at 2-4 Dublin Street, which are expected to be complete, pending the award of a tender, by the end of 2027.
Ensuring Balbriggan becomes a nationally renowned destination for arts and culture is a key part of the Our Balbriggan rejuvenation programme.
The creative hub is central to this.
The vision for the listed building includes the development of creative art spaces with adjoining digital learning facilities, a courtyard and gallery. More info: https://balbriggan.ie/our-balbriggan-creative-hub-moves-to-tender/ |
Another key milestone in the Our Balbriggan rejuvenation programme has been reached.
The plan, which is set to transform the town with public investment of €54-57m, has seen a €3.3m creative hub move to tender stage.
Fingal County Council has already approved plans for the works at 2-4 Dublin Street, which are expected to be complete, pending the award of a tender, by the end of 2027.
Ensuring Balbriggan becomes a nationally renowned destination for arts and culture is a key part of the Our Balbriggan rejuvenation programme.
The creative hub is central to this.
The vision for the listed building includes the development of creative art spaces with adjoining digital learning facilities, a courtyard and gallery. More info: https://balbriggan.ie/our-balbriggan-creative-hub-moves-to-tender/ |
Quay Street & Harbour - Balbriggan Harbour Square |
Quay Street & Harbour - Balbriggan Harbour Square |
The €15m transformational works at Quay Street and the Harbour, on both sides of its famous viaduct, will redefine Balbriggan’s beach, harbour and coastline, creating an outstanding public amenity and drawing more visitors to the area. The scheme aims to enhance and protect the walled harbour, its lighthouse, piers and active fishing activity in this location for future generations. The Quay Street, Mill Street and Harbour Road will become an integrated space which seamlessly links to the heart of the town, Substantial completion is expected Spring 2026. Read more here: https://balbriggan.ie/faq/ |
The €15m transformational works at Quay Street and the Harbour, on both sides of its famous viaduct, will redefine Balbriggan’s beach, harbour and coastline, creating an outstanding public amenity and drawing more visitors to the area. The scheme aims to enhance and protect the walled harbour, its lighthouse, piers and active fishing activity in this location for future generations. The Quay Street, Mill Street and Harbour Road will become an integrated space which seamlessly links to the heart of the town, Substantial completion is expected Spring 2026. Read more here: https://balbriggan.ie/faq/ |
Support Local – Shop Local |
Support Local – Shop Local |
Let’s keep Christmas local by supporting all the wonderful hospitality, services, and retail we have here in Balbriggan. This Christmas, we are asking everyone in Our Balbriggan to support local businesses by continuing to shop local. When you shop local, you're not just buying a gift; you're supporting the heartbeat of the town. You'll find unique items and gift vouchers while helping to keep our community vibrant and active. |
Let’s keep Christmas local by supporting all the wonderful hospitality, services, and retail we have here in Balbriggan. This Christmas, we are asking everyone in Our Balbriggan to support local businesses by continuing to shop local. When you shop local, you're not just buying a gift; you're supporting the heartbeat of the town. You'll find unique items and gift vouchers while helping to keep our community vibrant and active. |
Keep up to date with Our Balbriggan |
Keep up to date with Our Balbriggan |
Want to find out more about the work done on the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Project so far? Our comprehensive website includes a news archive with over 125 blogs and news items detailing progress since November 2018. You can search by month, year or keyword to see the updates. You can also explore our archive of newsletters here – 44 editions and counting including previous rejuvenation plan updates, community news, events, and more |
Want to find out more about the work done on the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Project so far? Our comprehensive website includes a news archive with over 125 blogs and news items detailing progress since November 2018. You can search by month, year or keyword to see the updates. You can also explore our archive of newsletters here – 44 editions and counting including previous rejuvenation plan updates, community news, events, and more |
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