Frostival promises to hit all the High Notes this festive season!

Dundalk BIDS, organisers of the famous Frostival Winter Festival, have announced a change to this year’s running order, promising a weekend packed with festive fun, dazzling lights, and Christmas spirit in the heart of the town!

🎋 Christmas Tree, Northern Lights & Town Centre Light Switch-On

This year the Christmas Tree, Northern Lights and Town Centre Light Switch-On will take place at 5.30pm on Saturday, 15th November.

✨Carnival of Light Parade

The dazzling Carnival of Light Parade will now move to 5.30pm on Sunday, 16th November!

🎄Tallest Town Centre Christmas Tree in Ireland

Frostival marks the official start of the festive season in Dundalk, and this year’s programme promises something for everyone. Each year, they strive to bring fresh and exciting elements to the festival, ensuring there’s something new for visitors to enjoy alongside all the iconic favourites, and they are thrilled to announce that Dundalk will officially install the tallest Town Centre Christmas Tree in Ireland, crowned with the majestic North Star!

🎡Frostival Ferris Wheel

Also rising high above the Dundalk skyline, and another first for the festival, will be the debut of the Frostival Ferris Wheel, located at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Standing an impressive 30 metres tall, it’s set to be one of this year’s popular attractions, offering breath-taking views of the cathedral and surrounding skyline.

🍭Frostival Flavours Fayre & Family Fun Zone

Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, the Frostival Flavours Fayre and Family Fun Zone will run across both days, offering a wonderful mix of local crafts, food stalls, seasonal treats, and family-friendly fun.

🚂Frostival Express

Back by popular demand and running only on Saturday, it’s all aboard the Frostival Express! This magical little train delights the youngest visitors, bringing big smiles and creating unforgettable memories.

📅 Saturday 15th November

🎄 The Big Switch-On Ireland’s Largest Town Centre Christmas Tree, crowned by The North Star

🎡 Frostival Ferris Wheel

🌌 The Northern Lights

🚂 Frostival Express Train

🎠 Family Fun Zone

🎁 Frostival Fayre

📅 Sunday 16th November

🎠 Carnival of Light Parade

🌌 The Northern Lights

🎡 Frostival Ferris Wheel

🎠 Family Fun Zone

🎁 Frostival Fayre

The Frostival Winter Festival has become a highlight of Dundalk’s Christmas calendar, attracting visitors and shoppers from across the region each year - bringing people together to experience the true magic of Christmas in Dundalk!

Sponsors - Dundalk Credit Union (Commercial Sponsor), Louth County Council (Civic Sponsor), and Dundalk Chamber (Associate Sponsor).