Festive Market
The Corkmas Christmas Market returns to Emmet Place for the 2025 season from the 21st November to 22nd December.
Complete with wooden chalets offering gifts and snacks, Emmet Place will be transformed into a Christmas village consisting of a broad mix of vendors offering a range of festive delights and artisan crafts. Families will wander through the Christmas Market, marvel at the glittering lights and immerse in the festive atmosphere. Your perfect pitstop for supporting local and soaking up the festive spirit at the heart of the city.
Dates:
Friday 21st November to Monday 22nd December 2025
After the opening weekend, the market will operate each week from Thursday to Sunday, plus Monday 22nd December
Times: *Now extended*
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Thursdays |
12pm- 8pm |
November 27; December 4, 11, 17 |
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Fridays |
12pm- 9pm |
November 21, 28; December 5, 12, 19 |
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Saturdays |
10am - 9pm |
November 22, 29; December 6, 13, 20 |
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Sundays |
10am - 8pm |
November 23, 30; December 7, 14, 21 |
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Monday |
10am - 3pm |
22nd December ONLY |
Local Choirs will entertain at the Corkmas market - drop by at these times to hear some carolling:
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Date |
Time slot |
Choir |
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29th Nov |
12 noon |
Maureen Flynn |
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7th Dec |
14:00 |
Ukrainian Youth Choir |
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16:00 |
Cork City Musical Society |
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13th Dec |
16:00 |
Marina Singers |
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12:00 |
Club Ceoil Knocknaheeny |
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15:00 |
City of Cork Male Voice Choir |
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20th Dec |
15:00 |
St Nicholas' Brass Band |
Traders at the Corkmas Market
| Category | Trader | Description | Link |
| Activity | Snow Globe | Kick up the snow and frolic around inside a giant snowglobe - capture the magic with a souvenir photo. | |
| Food & Drinks | Munchies | Serving up delicious crispy waffles with mouth-watering toppings of fresh fruit & chocolate. | |
| Food & Drinks | K&Q Snacks | A wide-array of sweets and hand-made fudges. A popular choice for all ages- ideal for sharing, gifting or as a Christmas treat. | Website |
| Food & Drinks | Bad Boys BBQ | The leader in freshly cooked BBQ products in Ireland with their use of a custom built wood fired smoker and charcoal BBQ unit. | |
| Food & Drinks | Tom Gems Coffee | Gems Coffee is a mobile coffee unit that sells single origin Badger and Dodo coffee to the people of Cork. | |
| Food & Drinks | Irish Jacket Potato | A perfectly baked potato, golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside filled with generous and fresh toppings for a rich and satisfying flavour explosion. | |
| Food & Drinks | Charley's Cheesecake | A selection of homemade delicious cheesecakes and desserts for all occasions. | |
| Food & Drinks | Fire & Food Round Grill | Traditional Bratwurst sizzling away on the roundgrill! | |
| Food & Drinks | Fire & Food Donuts | Deliciously moreish mini-donuts, sweet enough to tempt anyone! | |
| Food & Drinks | Gluhwein | A warm, spiced festive drink to get in the Christmas spirit. | tbc |
| Gifts & baubles | Cathay Pearls | Lovingly crafted Irish jewellery made by William Wolohan, a Crafts Council of Ireland veteran who delivers the Christmas sparkle. | tbc |
| Gifts & baubles | Viper Design | Handcrafted Irish jewellery with inspiration derived from the landscapes of Ireland, encompassing the beauty of the coastline and the rugged mountain ranges. | Website |
| Gifts & Baubles | The Christmas Stall | Festive and personalised hanging Christmas tree ornaments. | |
| Gifts & baubles | Just a Ballhop | Irish owned and managed. Just A Ballhop provide leisurewear, workwear and sportswear to 1000’s of happy customers at incredible value. | |
| Gifts & baubles | Arty Gift | Personalized gifts from Kilorglin Co. Kerry. Utilizing years of experience in art and graphic design, they have created products including keyrings, coasters & pebble art. | Website |
| Gifts & baubles | Butter Box | Looking for a Christmas present for your beloved fur baby? Serious about fresh dog food, Butter Box delivers health and happiness through food to our canine friends. | |
| Gifts & baubles | 3D Printing Solutions | Whether you're looking for fun-fidget toys, eye catching custom light boxes, or smart tool management systems for your van or workshop, everything is proudly 3D printed here in Ireland. | Website |
| Gifts & baubles | MIRA ECUADOR/ Inti Crafts | Colourful and vibrant knitwear for all ages. | |
| Gifts & baubles | Bart - Rings and Things | Beautiful hand crafted rings and bespoke jewellery. | tbc |
| Gifts & baubles | Scented Whispers | An array of delicate candles with each piece intricately shaped into a winter item. Featuring Christmas trees, pine cones and snowflakes- perfect for a festive gift. | tbc |
| Gifts & baubles | Cork City Local Enterprise Office (LEO) | Cork's Local enterprise office will be showcasing a range of local craft and small businesses. The perfect way to 'Shop Local' this Christmas. | Website |
| Gifts & baubles | Don't Mug Yourself | A festive range of unique mugs make the ideal personalised gift. Choose from witty catchphrases or make it personal with your own image. | tbc |
Emmet place will also host the Corkmas Santa Experience, with the man himself in residence and available for a chat, by appointment – as he is a very busy man. For further details, see Santa Experience.