Temple Bar is Dublin city’s cultural quarter and it’s located right in the heart of city centre, just south of the River Liffey. Its narrow cobblestone streets are usually buzzing with life and it’s home to some of Dublin’s best bars, delicious cuisine and a lively atmosphere. Temple Bar really comes to life during the festive season with illuminating Christmas lights, markets, carol singers, and you might even spot Santa himself! Read on for more…
Come and experience the cosmopolitan vibrancy of this wonderful city, brace the Christmas shoppers, take in the beautiful architecture and sights and soak up the atmosphere. Temple Bar has no shortage of night spots and boasts some of Dublin’s best cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs. In the run up to Christmas all will be busy with some Christmas party or other and many of Temple Bars pubs have live music nightly. So make Dublin’s Temple Bar top of your Christmas list this year!
What else is there to do?
The Temple Bar Christmas Market…
Get organised this Christmas and take a stroll through the Temple Bar Christmas Market. Experience the wonderful three outdoor markets in Temple Bar and start checking off that Christmas list! You can choose from a huge selection of stalls selling jewellery, arts and crafts, Christmas cards, toys, Christmas decorations of all shapes and sizes, mulled wine, tasty mince pies and much more, and not forgetting Christmas trees!
The Temple Bar Christmas market has something for all the family and has everything you need to get in the festive mood. It runs every Saturday during the month of December and is located in the old city area of Temple Bar.
The Temple Bar Gallery and Studios…
Keeping with the theme of Christmas shopping… perhaps you’re looking for a very unique gift? Temple Bar Gallery and Studios is the place for you. Every year the studio has an excellent Christmas plan to introduce budding and established art collectors to the latest contemporary art work, from the up and coming artists to the established artists. This year a silent auction is in store, details have yet to be confirmed, for further info and to keep updated please check out The Temple Bar Gallery and Studios website.
The Irish Film Centre…
Another good idea is a visit to the Irish Film Centre, where you can take in an art-house movie. For a listing and details of up coming events, and keep an eye out for the Christmas itinerary at The Irish Film Centre.
The Ark…
The Ark is a cultural centre for children and what better place to be located than in Temple Bar? You’ll find it on Eustace Street, and it was the first centre of its kind in Europe to host quality cultural workshops for children. Ignite their imagination and treat them with a visit to The Ark. It’s suitable for ages 3 years to 14 years.
Find out more about The Ark as well as a listing of activities and ‘whats on’ during the festive season.
The Gallery of Photography and The National Photographic Archives…
The Gallery of Photography and the National Photographic Archives is a must when in Dublin. Funded by the Arts Council it’s a non-profit organisation relying on members and sponsorship and is very much dedicated to the cause. Admission is free and tours can also be arranged by appointment. Come along and see the wonderful exhibits on offer.
Find out more about the Gallery of Photography and The National Photographic Archives.
The Temple Bar Music Centre / The Button Factory…
The Button Factory is one of Dublin’s most exciting music venues. Originally called The Temple Bar Music Centre it was recently refurbished and officially opened in October 2007. It continues to maintain a constant flow of up and coming bands and very well established acts offering a very wide variety of music to suit all tastes. For the latest concert dates and a listing of gigs leading up to Christmas check out The Button Factory website.
Dublinia
Why not visit Dublin’s amazing Viking Heritage Centre and go back in time to Medieval Dublin. Meet the Vikings and listen to their stories of how they lived, fought and how they came to call Dublin their home over a thousand years ago. This Christmas there will be a ‘Living History’ at The Viking Centre and further details can be obtained on the website, check out Dublinia for further details.
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