RDS, Dublin 4 · 25 November to 3 January 2027
Winter is here,
make the most of it.
For five weeks, the RDS showgrounds will become Dublin's new winter destination, a place to gather, wander and make new everlasting traditions.
From the team behind Taste of Dublin
Taking place in Dublin's iconic RDS Showgrounds
Irish makers at the heart of our Christmas market
Vintage fairground, Robert Fossett's Circus, live music and much more
Tickets
Your winter experience starts here
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What's On
So much to see, do and discover
Glide across the glittering ice rink, immerse yourself in the magic of Robert Fossett's Christmas Circus, discover local treasures at the curated Christmas market, enjoy live music, warm up with seasonal food and drink, take a spin on the big wheel and vintage fairground rides.
Get your skates on.
Ice Skating
Discover Ice SkatingWhether you're gliding under the glow of the rink or racing your friends across the open ice.
Enjoy 45-minute sessions throughout the day and night on the covered rink, whatever the Irish weather has planned.
Join us under the Big Top.
Robert Fossett's Circus
Discover Robert Fossett's CircusStep inside an extraordinary festive experience, where dazzling showmanship and breathtaking acts come together to create an unforgettable spectacle.
Expect thrills, laughter, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic at every turn.
Find that special something.
Christmas Market
Explore the Christmas MarketTake your time and discover a carefully curated collection of Irish makers, designers and producers.
From thoughtful gifts and beautiful crafts to seasonal treats and edible gifting, the market is designed to find something you didn't know you were looking for.
All the fun of the fair.
Vintage Fairground
Explore the FairgroundTake a spin on the carousel, soar through the air on the chair-o-planes, play a mixture of nostalgic games, and look at Dublin from a different angle with a ride on the big wheel.
Enjoy the atmosphere of a mix of choirs, carol singers and buskers creating a soundtrack to the season.
Winter tastes better here.
Food & Drink
Explore Food & DrinkWarm up with festive food, charcoal-grill cooking, raclette, sweet treats, hot chocolate, mulled wine and plenty more.
Expect generous, comforting food designed for eating outdoors and sharing.
After Dark
Come into thewinter evening.
Somewhere between the first hot drink and the last song, an ordinary evening can become something else. Everwinter comes alive as the city gets darker. A place for catchups with friends. Family afternoons. Date nights. After-work drinks. Christmas shopping. A quick skate that turns into dinner. Or an evening with nowhere else to be.
You don't need a reason to stay. Just follow the lights, see where the evening takes you, and make a night of it.
Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know for an enchanting Everwinter experience
25 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Full site to 23 December. Ice rink only from 26 December.
Tuesday to Friday
2pm to 9pm.
Saturday and Sunday
12pm to 9pm.
Closed Mondays
Getting Here
Everwinter at the RDS is just five minutes from Lansdowne Road and Sandymount DART stations.
There is no event parking available for Everwinter.
Accessibility
We want everyone to enjoy the delight of Everwinter.
The site is step-free throughout, with a wheelchair-accessible ice rink, accessible circus viewing and free carer tickets.
How long should I stay?
Pop in for an hour to explore the market and enjoy some festive food, or make a day of it with skating, circus, fairground rides, seasonal shopping and much more.
About
This winter, Dublin has somewhere new to gather
Everwinter is produced by Equinox Events, the team behind Taste of Dublin and the curators of the Christmas market at Dublin Castle.
This is the first year of an exciting new winter destination, and we can't wait to welcome you.
Working with the RDS and production partner Distinction Events, we're bringing together some of the best festive experiences in one incredible Dublin destination.
More About EverwinterBefore You Book
Everything you need to know
Planning your visit? Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
Everwinter runs from 25 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. The full site is open from 25 November to 23 December, Tuesday to Friday from 2pm to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm.
We are closed on Mondays. From 26 December to 3 January it is the ice rink only.
General entry includes access to the Christmas market, live music, food and drink areas and the wider event site.
Ice skating, Robert Fossett's Circus and fairground rides are booked separately.
Children aged 12 and under enter free when accompanied by a ticket holder.
No. There is no event parking available for Everwinter.
We are five minutes from Lansdowne Road and Sandymount DART stations, so we strongly recommend travelling by public transport.
Yes. The site is step-free throughout, with a wheelchair-accessible ice rink, accessible circus viewing and free carer tickets.
Tickets are non-refundable except where an event is cancelled. Full terms are set out in our ticket terms.
Make this festive season unforgettable
Wrap up warm and embrace the winter air with us. Follow the glowing lights to discover the wonder of Everwinter.
