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Published 11:35 12 Nov 2026 GMT
Add us as a preferred source on Google »We're always looking for festive family activities that won't cost us a small fortune, and this may be the best one we've discovered. This Dublin panto has tickets on sale for only a fiver.
This year TwinkleTown brings affordable Christmas fun to Dublin City. There's a whole lot of Christmas magic waiting for little ones at TwinkleTown, with two festive destinations at Smithfield Square and St Patrick's Park, presented in partnership with Dublin City Council.
With free entry, affordable family activities and plenty of festive treats, TwinkleTown offers two distinct and unique locations for all the family to enjoy throughout the season.
Taking centre stage from Saturday, November 21st, is TwinkleTown Smithfield Square and the much-loved Santo Panto & The Mischievous Elf, a magical Christmas adventure with tickets priced at €5 per person plus a booking fee, with a special little gift for every child.

It's Christmas Eve at Santa's Workshop, and mischievous elf Siofra na Seilfe has returned from a month of watching over her assigned child, reporting to Santa and getting up to plenty of pranks. But now that her child is turning 18, it's time for Siofra to graduate to life as a workshop elf. There's just one problem. Siofra has other ideas! Packed with festive fun, mischief and Christmas magic, Santo Panto is a delightful 20-minute show for younger audiences and their grown-ups.
Santo Panto performances begin on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd, with shows thereafter taking place each Friday, Saturday and Sunday and daily on December 22nd and 23rd.
Neurodivergent-friendly performances take place at 12 midday on Saturdays and Sundays. On Sunday, December 6th, ISL interpretation will feature during selected performances between 12 pm and 4 pm.
All Santo Panto performances can be booked now at twinkletown.ie.