Christmas Shows in Ireland

Christmas in Ireland is celebrated from Christmas Eve (December 24th) and continues until January 6th. January 6th is also known as Little Christmas. Right from the time Christmas decorations begin in Ireland, various Christmas plays, performances, and events take place across the country.

Enjoying Christmas shows in Ireland is one way of spending quality time with the entire family. Starting from the first week of December right up to the days that lead to Christmas, you can enjoy many shows. Let us find out more about the venues and dates.

Christmas in Dublin

Dublin is Ireland’s capital city. Also known as Baile Atha Cliath in Irish, , you can expect a lot of hullabaloo in this capital city of Ireland. Enjoy the Christmas shows that take place across the city.

Cinderella

This is a pantomime show that will take place in Dublin. Tickets can be bought online. You can also contact 08448471722 for tickets

Venue – Olympia Theater, 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2 IE
Date – December 22nd 2010 to January 9th 2011

Aladdin

Watch a pantomime show on Aladdin this Christmas. The tickets can be bought online.

Venue – Gaiety Theater, South King Street, Dublin 2, IE
Date – November 28th 2010 to January 9th 2011

Scrooge – A Family Musical Show

This is a perfect festive treat for the music lovers. All time favorite Tommy Steele is returning this Christmas to mesmerize people with his talents again. The Oscar winning number “Thank You Very Much” will be heard on the show. It is a musical extravaganza that is sure to linger on for the next couple of days.

Venue – Grand Canal Theater, Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin IE
Date – December 7th 2010 to January 2nd 2011

Christmas with Palestrina Choir

If you love hearing to Bach symphonies, this is one Christmas show in Ireland that you shouldn’t miss. Participants include Blanaid Murphy, Orchestra of St Cecilia, St Mary’s Pro Cathedral Girls’Choir, and Gerard Gillen.

Venue – National Concert Hall
Date – December 2nd 2010
Time – 8.00pm

The Great Big Gilbert and Sullivan Show

Watch 6 eminent artists from leading theater groups come on stage together on the festive occasion. Stars from UK Opera Companies and D’Oyly Carte Opera Companies perform in Dublin.
The event showcases performances from HMS Pinafore, The Gondoliers, The Mikado, Princess Ida, Pirates of Penzance, Ruddigore, and Iolanthe.

Venue – 101 Talbot
Date – December 4th 2010
Time – 8.00pm

RTE National Symphony Orchestra

The show is a musical extravaganza that is based on stories from Arabian Nights. Participants are Ilya Gringolts and Alan Buribayev. You will also get to hear a rare performance by Glazunov (Violin Concerto). The show starts with The Love for Three Oranges.

Venue – National Concert Hall
Date – December 3rd 2010
Time – 8.00pm

The Family Christmas Show

This is one of the most viewed Christmas shows in Ireland. As the name suggests, it can be enjoyed with the entire family. The show will be hosted by well known television personality Brian Ormond. He narrates a story of a flying snowman. A magical stage is set up where you get to see the film on the big screen.

Venue – National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, telephone no +353(0) 1475 1507
Date – December 12th 2010
Time – 11.30 am