Branar Téatar do Pháistí return to The Ark for the festive season with their gorgeous adaptation of Oliver Jeffers' best-selling picture book. Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure. Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, this adaptation combines puppetry with a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn, Branar's signature storytelling creates a show which reminds us all to follow our dreams. The perfect festive treat for ages 4+.

This is no ordinary panto, it's the Gaiety Panto! It wouldn't be Christmas without a visit to the Gaiety Panto! The Gaiety Theatre has hosted the annual Christmas Panto each year since 1873.  Today, families come from far and wide to experience  the Gaiety Christmas Panto and for many it has become as much a family Christmas tradition as Santa himself! This year's fabulous Gaiety Theatre pantomime is The Snow Queen. Group Discounts 10% off each ticket for 10 or more Teachers go free with school groups Group rates from €17  

Santa Claus is coming to Ardgillan Castle! You can visit him every weekend from the 8th of December through to the 23rd of December. Your visit to Santa will include a small gift for every child and afterwards you will have admission to the new indoor Christmas Trail which you can explore at your own pace. The Christmas trail is a celebration of Christmas traditions from around the world and is set inside the beautiful period rooms of the castle. This is an experience for children of all ages and adults too! Weekend admission: Includes visit to Santa Claus & Christmas Trail - Child: