Christmas in Kenmare

As the lights begin to twinkle along our colourful heritage streets, the town comes alive with festive events, beautiful shop windows, Christmas music and the wonderful sense of community that makes Kenmare such a magical place to visit at this time of year.

Christmas Markets, Shopping & Festive Treats

Browse charming Christmas shops filled with local crafts, gifts and seasonal treats, or wander through Kenmare's wonderful independent boutiques and galleries in search of something a little different for under the tree.

Our cafés, restaurants, pubs and hotels embrace the season too, with festive menus, Christmas cocktails, roaring fires and plenty of opportunities to stop, warm up and soak in the atmosphere.

A Christmas Calendar Full of Magic

Throughout the festive season, there is always something happening around Kenmare.

Look out for Christmas workshops with The White Room Kenmare, wreath making with Kenmare Flowers, Santa's Grotto at Brook Lane Hotel, Christmas plays and performances at the Carnegie Arts Centre, and carol singing at The Lansdowne Kenmare.

There will also be festive church services, seasonal music, family events and plenty more Christmas surprises appearing across the town as December approaches.

And this year Kenmare has an extra little sprinkling of Christmas magic, with Neven Maguire visiting Kenmare to film for his Christmas programme, showcasing our beautiful town and some of the people, food and places that make it so special.

Make Kenmare Part of Your Christmas Tradition

Whether you're planning a festive escape, a Christmas shopping trip or simply a cosy day out, Kenmare is a wonderful place to slow down and enjoy the season.

Spend the morning wandering through the town, stop for lunch or a festive treat, browse the shops, catch a Christmas performance and finish the day beside a roaring fire.

Come for Christmas. Stay for Kenmare.

Make Kenmare part of your Christmas tradition.