Santa’s Magical Cabin - Portlaoise

Santa’s Magical Cabin returns to The Kyle Centre, Portlaoise, for Christmas 2026, opening on 28 November and running until 23 December 2026.

Get the Christmas jumpers ready, start writing those wish lists and make sure everyone is on their very best behaviour because Santa is coming back to town!

Families can step through the doors for a heartwarming, personalised Christmas experience filled with festive fun, excitement and a very special meeting with Santa himself.

Children can enjoy a personalised visit with Santa, chat about their Christmas wishes, discover whether they have made it onto the Naughty or Nice List and receive a special age-appropriate gift to take home.

Professional Christmas photographs are available to capture the magic and create a festive keepsake for the family.

More than 700,000 people have visited Santa’s Magical Cabin over the past 17 years, making it a much-loved festive tradition for families across Ireland.

The experience is wheelchair accessible and sensory friendly. Carer discount codes are available for families requiring additional support.

Whether it is a little one’s very first meeting with Santa or a Christmas tradition your family returns to year after year, Santa and his elves are ready to make Christmas 2026 one to remember.

Location: The Kyle Centre, Portlaoise. Opens 28 November 2026; the season ends on 23 December 2026. Check SantaExperience.ie for available dates, session times, ticket prices and bookings.