# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Letterkenny

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Letterkenny with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

Celebrate Christmas [YEAR] in Letterkenny with festive markets, Christmas Eve parties, holiday dinners, Santa meet-and-greets, Christmas lights, concerts, carol performances, family-friendly activities, brunches, winter festivals, and seasonal attractions. Whether you're planning a cozy family outing or a festive night out, discover the best Christmas events and things to do in Letterkenny.

## Christmas Events in Letterkenny

- **Event Name**: Rock N Christmas
  - **Description**: Get ready for the ultimate festive party night as Rock ’N’ Christmas comes to the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny on Friday 4th December!

For one unforgettable night, two legendary acts come together to bring you a spectacular Christmas celebration pack
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/letterkenny/rock-n-christmas/200030366771743
  - **Venue**: The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny Co Donegal
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, christmas
- **Event Name**: Christmas Party Night at The Abbey Hotel Donegal ✨
  - **Description**: Get ready for a magical festive evening at The Abbey Hotel, Donegal! 🥂🎅

Join us on Saturday 12th December for a night packed with festive food, entertainment, games and plenty of Christmas cheer!

🍷 Mulled Wine & Bubbles Reception
🍽️ Festive 5-Cours
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/letterkenny/christmas-party-night-at-the-abbey-hotel-donegal/200030745111729
  - **Venue**: The Diamond, Donegal, Ireland F94 AP8W
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Onóir Live
  - **Description**: 🎶 Experience the incredible sound of Onóir live at Clanree Hotel! 🎶

Join us on Sunday 13th December 2026 for an unforgettable evening of powerful vocals, stunning harmonies, and live music that will leave you wanting more.

✨ Make a night of it:
🏨 Overni
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 at 12:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/letterkenny/onóir-live/200030696748840
  - **Venue**: Clanree Hotel
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Rat Pack - A Swingin’ Christmas in Letterkenny
  - **Description**: A West End Spectacular of Swing, Swagger, and Showbiz Magic comes to Letterkenny this December

Step back into the golden age of glamour and let the good times roll with Rat Pack – Swingin’ at the Sands — a dazzling, full-throttle celebration of the kings
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/letterkenny/rat-pack-a-swingin-christmas-in-letterkenny/200030688020528
  - **Venue**: An Grianan Theatre
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, art, theatre, parties
- **Event Name**: Mary Kate's Christmas Party Night
  - **Description**: CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS!
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Nov 27 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/letterkenny/mary-kates-christmas-party-night/100001999164375463
  - **Venue**: Mary Kate’s Bar
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  - **Price**: EUR 12
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Christmas Tree Festival
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE 
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 
STRANORLAR PARISH CHURCH 
4th -6th December 2026
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/letterkenny/christmas-tree-festival/200030662305338
  - **Venue**: F93 F651
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  - **Categories**: Festivals
- **Event Name**: Onoir Live - The Keadeen Hotel, Kildare
  - **Description**: Onoir bring their show back to the Keadeen Hotel this Christmas.
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
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  - **Venue**: The Keadeen hotel
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- **Event Name**: Fundraising Christmas Craft Fair
  - **Description**: 🎄🎅 IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CRAFT FAIR SEASON! 🎅🎄

Letterkenny Community Centre is delighted to invite you to our ever-popular Fundraising Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday 22nd November, from 11am – 4pm!

Get into the festive spirit and join us for
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/letterkenny/fundraising-christmas-craft-fair/200030603811522
  - **Venue**: Pearse Road, Letterkenny, Ireland
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  - **Categories**: christmas-markets-and-fairs, charities, nonprofit, shopping, calendar, christmas-lights, christmas-wreath-workshops

## Trending Events in Letterkenny

- **Event Name**: Fomhair Festival presents Glen Hansard, Live At The Big Top Letterkenny
  - **Description**: GLEN HANSARD PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR A VERY SPECIAL BIG TOP SHOW AT FOMHAIR FESTIVAL 2026!!!!About this EventFomhair Festival presents Glen Hansard plus Special Guests for a very special show Live At The Big Top
  - **Venue**: Fomhair Festival - Live At The Big Top Letterkenny
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- **Event Name**: An Evening With Paul McStay, The Social Gaoth Dobhair
  - **Description**: Paul McStay Tells His Stories For The First Time In Ireland With A Show At The Social Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal!About this EventDONEGAL!!! HUGE NEWS FOR THE CELTIC FAMILY ☘️The Maestro Is Coming To Donegal, The Social
  - **Venue**: The Social Gaoth Dobhair
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- **Event Name**: Gearoid McCarthy
  - **Description**: We are absolutely delighted to announce the return of Gearoid McCarthy & his band to The Abbey Hotel Donegal on Saturday 10th October 2026 🙌🏽

Last year’s show was a complete sell out and without a doubt one of the most talked about nights of the year
  - **Venue**: The Diamond, Donegal, Ireland
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- **Event Name**: Derek Ryan in Letterkenny
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Derek Ryan Experience LIVE at Clanree Hotel—This Friday, October 9, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Derek Ryan is hitting Clanree Hotel
  - **Venue**: Clanree Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Tommy Fleming: Encore Tour
  - **Description**: Experience an unforgettable night with Tommy Fleming, one of Ireland’s most beloved vocalists. Known for his powerful voice and heartfelt performances, Tommy has become a defining voice in Irish folk, country, and traditional music. 🎶

📍 Friday, October 2
  - **Venue**: Ballybofey Donegal, Ballybofey, Ireland Donegal
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- **Event Name**: The Tumbling Paddies in Donegal
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch The Tumbling Paddies Live at Abbey Hotel on Sunday, October 25, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? The Tumbling Paddies is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like The Way
  - **Venue**: Abbey Hotel
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- **Event Name**: LCQ Literary Festival Jane Austen Night
  - **Description**: Experience the romance of Jane Austen with a three-course feast, entertainment, and literary elegance at Castle Grove County House.About this EventLetterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival – A Jane Aus
  - **Venue**: Castle Grove Country House Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Donegal East 3/4 marathon, Half marathon & Mini marathon
  - **Description**: A 3/4 Marathon / Half marathon & 12.5k Mini marathon road running event on beautiful scenic country roads. A favourite for those preparing for Dublin Marathon and a fast course with lots of pb’s achieved.
  - **Venue**: Ballybofey Co.donegal
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- **Event Name**: Rock Rising – The Supreme Classic Rock Show
  - **Description**: THE SUPREME CLASSIC ROCK SHOW RETURNS TO LETTERKENNY AFTER A SELL OUT SHOW FOR ANOTHER NIGHT OF CLASSIC ROCK NOSTALGIA!

Rock Rising isn’t just a concert—it’s a full-throttle classic rock experience. With a powerhouse collection of some of irelands best,
  - **Venue**: An Grianan Theatre
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## Browse Christmas Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Letterkenny?
  - **A:** Rock N Christmas (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny Co Donegal), Christmas Party Night at The Abbey Hotel Donegal ✨ (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Diamond, Donegal, Ireland F94 AP8W), Onóir Live (Sun Dec 13 2026 at 12:00 am at Clanree Hotel), Rat Pack - A Swingin’ Christmas in Letterkenny (Thu Dec 10 2026 at 08:00 pm at An Grianan Theatre), Mary Kate's Christmas Party Night (Fri Nov 27 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mary Kate’s Bar).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Letterkenny?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Letterkenny on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Letterkenny?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Letterkenny?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Letterkenny include The Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny Co Donegal, The Diamond, Donegal, Ireland F94 AP8W, Clanree Hotel.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Letterkenny?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Letterkenny range from EUR 12 to EUR 12. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Letterkenny?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Letterkenny include Joe Gallagher Entertainments, Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town, Clanree Hotel.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Letterkenny?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Letterkenny.

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