✦ Christmas in Bandon ✦
Festive Dates for your Diary
Some of the season’s biggest community gatherings in Bandon. Free to browse – no sign-in needed. Dates and times are shown as soon as they are confirmed.
Saturday 28th November
Bandon Lights Up for Christmas
Snow Disco – Bandon Christmas Lights Celebration
Sat 28th November 2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fish Corner, Bandon
A festive afternoon of music, dancing and snowy fun at Bridge Place as part of Bandon’s Christmas lights switch-on celebrations.
Festive Fun in Riverview
sat 28th November 2026
2:00 - 4:00pm
Riverview Shopping Centre
Festive fun for all the family, with facepainting and a Christmas dance display from Razzle Dazzle
Bandon Christmas Lights Switch-On
sat 28th november 2026
from 5:30pm
South Main Street Bandon
Kick off the festive season in Bandon! Enjoy music from Ruby Jude from 5:30pm, welcome a special guest to switch on the Christmas lights, and look out for a visit from Santa. Bring the family and share in the Christmas magic!
Saturday 5th December
A Taste of Christmas in Bandon
Discover the flavours and creativity of Bandon with local food markets, an artisan craft market and festive family fun. Celebrate the launch of our Christmas food business loyalty promotion, and let the little ones join the Find the Reindeer competition!
Bandon Christmas Craft Market
sat 5th december
10:30 - 2:00 pm
Riverview Shopping Centre
Find something special this Christmas at Bandon’s Christmas Craft Market. Browse locally made crafts, discover thoughtful gifts and enjoy festive shopping while supporting local makers.
Bandon Farmers’ Market – Shop Local This Christmas
sat 5th december
9:00 - 2:00pm
Ballymodan Place
Another festive filled day at Bandon's Farmer's Market. Pick up essentials, browse and enjoy.Â
Make your Saturday a little more festive with a visit to Bandon Farmers’ Market. Explore fresh local and artisan food, gather ingredients for cosy winter meals, and enjoy a coffee as you browse.
Fresh finds. Friendly faces. A local Christmas.
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Bandon Country Market – A Taste of Christmas
sat 5th december
09:00 - 1:00pm
Weir Street
Bring a little local goodness to your Christmas table. Browse homemade breads and cakes, jams and preserves, fresh local produce and flowers at Bandon’s welcoming indoor Country Market.
Shop local. Share something lovely this Christmas.
Meet Santa Claus
sat 5th december
11:00 - 3:00 pm
Riverview Shopping Centre
Meet Santa Claus at Riverview Shopping Centre from 11-3pm! Bring the little ones along to share their Christmas wishes and enjoy a little festive magic in Bandon. With Bandon Tidy Towns
A Taste of Bandon - Loyalty stamp competition launches!
Support our local flavours! Collect stamps at participating Bandon food businesses to enter our grand Christmas draw. Look out for the loyalty cards at counters across town.Enjoy Bandon’s local flavours throughout the festive season.
Find the Reindeer Competition begins!
 Explore the town and spot all 9 hidden reindeer in shop windows.Santa’s reindeer are hiding around Bandon! Join us as we launch our Find the Reindeer competition—a festive adventure for little explorers. Keep searching throughout the Christmas season, with full details on how to take part announced at the launch.
Nathan CarterÂ
Friday 11th December
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G.A.A Pavilion
Enjoy an evening of music with Nathan Carter in Bandon! Gather friends and family for a lively concert filled with country favourites and festive spirit.
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Tickets €36
Book via link or by contacting Liz on
Sound of Christmas
sat 12th december
11:00 - 2:00pm
Ballymodan Place
Join us in Bandon as Christmas music fills the air - stroll the streets and enjoy Christmas performances from local groups, choirs and community.
11th-12th December
The Sound of Christmas
Meet Santa Claus
sat 12th december
11:00 - 3:00 pm
Riverview Shopping Centre
Meet Santa Claus at Riverview Shopping Centre from 11:00-3:00pm! Bring the little ones along to share their Christmas wishes and enjoy a little festive magic in Bandon. With Bandon Tidy Towns.
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sat 12th december
09:00 - 1:00pm
Weir Street
Bring a little local goodness to your Christmas table. Browse homemade breads and cakes, jams and preserves, fresh local produce and flowers at Bandon’s welcoming indoor Country Market.
Shop local. Share something lovely this Christmas.
Hamilton High School Tractor, Truck & Car Run
from 11:00am
Bandon G.A.A Grounds
Join Hamilton High School for its annual Tractor, Truck and Car Run
Christmas Market at O’Donovan’s
sunday 13th december
12:00 - 5:00pm
O'Donovan's at the Shambles
O’Donovans
Get into the festive spirit at O’Donovan’s Christmas Market for an afternoon of Christmas browsing and seasonal cheer.
More Christmas Magic in Bandon
Discover more of Christmas in Bandon, from community fundraisers and festive entertainment to seasonal offers from local businesses. Find a little festive fun, support a good cause and shop local along the way.
Bandon Day Care Coffee Morning Fundraiser
saturday 28th november
10:00 - 1:00PM
Bandon Day Care Centre
Support our local care centre at this festive coffee morning.
Meet Santa Claus
sat 19th december
11:00 - 3:00pm
Riverview Shopping Centre
Meet Santa Claus at Riverview Shopping Centre from 11-3pm! Bring the little ones along to share their Christmas wishes and enjoy a little festive magic in Bandon. With Bandon Tidy Towns
St Michaels annual Christmas dinner
wednesday 2nd december
7:30PM
Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon
A community gathering for a warm and festive holiday meal. Join for a night of fun, food, dancing and Christmas magic. Music by No Direction.
Tickets available at St. Michael's Centre (Town Hall) or Scannell's Pharmacy, Riverview). No tickets at the door
Bandon Community Carol Service
thursday 17th december
8:00pm
Bandon Methodist Church
Join seasonal cheer and christmas music at Bandon's annual community carol service.