The Moving Crib Dublin 2026 Free Christmas Experience for All Ages

The Moving Crib Dublin 2026 Free Christmas Experience for All Ages

About the event

Get into the Christmas spirit with a visit to The Moving Crib, one of Dublin's most treasured Christmas traditions!

Celebrating 70 years in 2026, this unique attraction has been delighting visitors since 1956 and is a firm favourite with locals and tourists alike.

Step inside and watch the Christmas story come to life through 15 beautifully detailed scenes featuring over 120 moving figures. Full of charm, nostalgia and festive wonder, it's a wonderful experience for all ages, whether you're visiting for the first time or continuing a much-loved family tradition.

And the best part? Admission is completely FREE, with no booking required! (Except for large groups.)

Special Event: Christmas in Harmony with the Bray Gospel Choir

Sunday 6th December | 12 noon to 4pm

Join us for an extra special afternoon of festive cheer with the Bray Gospel Choir! Enjoy joyful Christmas carols, uplifting gospel music and a wonderful Christmas atmosphere.

FREE ENTRY | NO BOOKING REQUIRED | ALL WELCOME!

Plan Your Visit:

* Dates: 26th November 2026 to 3rd January 2027

* Opening Hours: 11am to 5pm, seven days a week*

* Location: The Moving Crib, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1

* Admission: FREE

Closed 25th and 26th December and 1st January. Early closing at 3pm on 24th and 31st December.

Whether you're enjoying a day of Christmas shopping, sightseeing around Dublin or simply looking for something festive to do, make sure The Moving Crib is on your Christmas list!

Find out more at www.themovingcrib.ie.

Upcoming dates

This event runs on several dates — pick the one that suits you.

November 2026

  • Thu 26 · 11am–5pm
  • Fri 27 · 11am–5pm
  • Sat 28 · 11am–5pm
  • Sun 29 · 11am–5pm
  • Mon 30 · 11am–5pm

December 2026

  • Tue 1 · 11am–5pm
  • Wed 2 · 11am–5pm
  • Thu 3 · 11am–5pm
  • Fri 4 · 11am–5pm
  • Sat 5 · 11am–5pm
  • Sun 6 · 11am–5pm
  • Mon 7 · 11am–5pm
  • Tue 8 · 11am–5pm
  • Wed 9 · 11am–5pm
  • Thu 10 · 11am–5pm
  • Fri 11 · 11am–5pm
  • Sat 12 · 11am–5pm
  • Sun 13 · 11am–5pm
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  • Mon 14 · 11am–5pm
  • Tue 15 · 11am–5pm
  • Wed 16 · 11am–5pm
  • Thu 17 · 11am–5pm
  • Fri 18 · 11am–5pm
  • Sat 19 · 11am–5pm
  • Sun 20 · 11am–5pm
  • Mon 21 · 11am–5pm
  • Tue 22 · 11am–5pm
  • Wed 23 · 11am–5pm
  • Thu 24 · 11am–3pm
  • Sun 27 · 11am–5pm
  • Mon 28 · 11am–5pm
  • Tue 29 · 11am–5pm
  • Wed 30 · 11am–5pm
  • Thu 31 · 11am–3pm

January 2027

  • Sat 2 · 11am–5pm
  • Sun 3 · 11am–5pm

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