Galway City Centre will be transformed into an enchanting winter wonderland with the return of the Galway Christmas Market 2023.
For anyone visiting Galway around Christmastime, the Christmas Market is a must-see.
Welcoming artisan food and drink vendors, a wide variety of entertainment, and a festive atmosphere in cosy wooden chalets, the Galway Christmas Market is one of the most amazing events to take place in the city.
The Galway Christmas Market transforms the famous Eyre Square into a winter wonderland in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
So, if you’re planning to visit the west of Ireland this November or December, read on to find out all about the Galway Christmas Market to get that festive feeling.
Galway Christmas Market 2023 – everything you need to know
In 2023, the Galway Christmas Market is open earlier than ever before, opening from 6 pm on Friday, 10 November, until Sunday 7 January 2024.
Last year, the Galway Continental Christmas Market welcomed more than 450,000 visitors for the festive season.
With over 50 wooden chalets at Eyre Square, the Big Wheel, Carousel, Santa’s Grotto, the German Bier Keller and numerous other theatrical delights, the market is always a success with locals and visitors alike.
Now in its 13th year, the 2023 Christmas Market in Galway will be open from Monday to Wednesday from 12 pm to 8 pm (bar until 10 pm), Thursday to Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm.
Entry is completely free, but there will be fees for attractions like the Big Wheel, the Carousel and all the festive gifts and treats. Nearby parking is available at Q-Park Eyre Square.
The weekends and evenings are usually the busiest times for visiting the Christmas Market, so if you want to beat the crowds, consider visiting during the day.
Address: Eyre Square, Galway, Ireland
Galway at Christmastime – the ‘City of Tribes’ comes to life
As one of the most bustling cities in Ireland, boasting plenty of history and culture, Galway should be on any traveller’s Irish bucket list.
Known as the ‘Capital of Culture’, the city offers an electric atmosphere and an unrivalled sense of Irishness for all who visit.
Christmastime is one of the best times to visit the bustling city as the streets, pubs and restaurants are adorned with festive lights, and the atmosphere is like no other.
The Galway Christmas Market has been lighting up the dark winter nights for nearly 13 years, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors from all across Ireland and further afield.
For more information, visit the official Galway Christmas Market website here.
