What to expect
Merchy Christmas is an in-person merch market where Irish Independent musicians sell their stuff directly to you—no middleman, no markup, just great music merch and the best people. Now in its sixth year, we're taking over The Grand Social for a full weekend of shopping, live music, raffles, and festive mischief.
Entry is free. We're asking for a suggested donation of €6 on the door, split between Dublin Simon Community and The Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF). Cash or card accepted. Every cent of profit goes to the people who need it.
artists selling
We’ve got over 80 artists confirmed to sell across the weekend. Grab merch directly from the people who made it—limited runs, exclusive designs, and the kind of stuff you won't find on Amazon.
AE Mak
Affection to Rent
Anamoe Drive
Basht
Beano
Big Sleep
BOLD LOVE
Bon Voyage / Arveene
Bricknasty
Bucket
Burglar
CABL
Cable Boy
Caoi de Barra
Child of Prague
Cliffords
Cooks But We’re Chefs
Cruel Sister
Curtisy
David Kitt
Daithi (COMMON THREADS)
Dani Larkin
Danny Carroll (Littany of Failures)
Danny Groenland
DIVIL
Djackulate (Jack Dempsey)
Don Kobz
Emmy Shigeta
Ezra Williams
Fizzy Orange
Gilla Band
House of Hibernia
HousePlants
Ispíní na hÉireann
Jasmine Wood
Julia Louise KnifeFist
Junior Brother
Just Mustard
Kean Kavanagh (Soft Boy Records)
Khakikid
Landless
LANKUM
Louise Gaffney
Madra Salach
Makeshift Art Bar
Maria Kelly
May Kay
Méabh McKenna
Meltybrains? & The Line
Morgana
Nealo
Nerves
New Jackson
Niamh Bury
Olan Monk
Overhead The Albatross
Paddy Hanna
Papa Romeo
Pauric O Meara
Pebbledash
Pier
Pillow Queens
Poor Creature
Really Good Time
Rory Sweeney
SACK
Saint Sister
Scustin
Search Results
SexyTadhg
Shampain
Silverbacks
Soda Blonde
Sorcha Richardson
Tebi Rex
The Mary Wallopers
The Murder Capital
The Null Club
THUMPER
Unique Freaks
Varo
Walshy
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lineup
Live performances from: Bon Voyage, Child OfPrague, Curtisy, Dani Larkin, DIVIL, Ispíní na hÉireann, Kean Kavanagh, Sexy Tadgh, SodaBlonde + The Bonnymen.
Full schedule will be announced closer to the event. Follow us on Instagram @merchychristmas for updates.
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DJs throughout the day
Plus DJ sets from: Arveene, Ben Bix, Ben Reinhardt, Bon Voyage, Caoi De Barra, CommonThreads, DJackulate, Emmy Shigeta, Fleeting Devotion, Ian Blake, Jasmine Wood, Nialler9,Papa Romeo, Rory Sweeney + Sally Cinnamon.
win big!
Our world famous Merchy Christmas Raffle opens at midnight on December 13th and runs until 6pm on December 14th. Tickets are available to purchase online and the prizes are truly amazing. Everything from weekend camping tickets at festivals, to a coveted spot in the Church at Other Voices to a free sauna for you and 7 mates, we have it all!
Buy Raffle Tickets2 x weekend camping tickets for all together now 2026
2 x weekend tickets for Forbidden Fruit 2026
2 x CMAT Tickets at st. anne's park
2x VIP Tickets to Tame Impala in the 3 Arena
2x tickets to one show in the church at Other Voices 2026
2x tickets to The Mary Wallopers in The SSE Arena Belfast
2x tickets to Royel Otis in Fairview Park
2x tickets to Mac DeMarco at Collins Barricks
Full Day in The Clinic Recording Studio
2x tickets to the Over Voices music trail
Two Weekend Tickets to When Next We Meet Festival, Clonmel Tipperary
One hour in The Outcast sauna, solo or with 7 mates!
Kneecap signed Record & Merch
€100 worth of eco-printed Christmas cards, by lino print studio Hard Pressed
Years Supply of Nut Butter
3x Bottles of Jameson Black Barrell
6x Bottles of Jameson
Music Books
Dingle Whiskey Gift Pack
2x tickets to The Scratch in The Iveagh Gardens
Many more tickets to artists shows & Bags of merch!
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how it all started
Merchy Christmas started in 2020 during the Christmas lockdown. Saint Sister and their manager Conor Cusack were brainstorming ways to connect with fans and support the community during a truly bizarre year. The idea? A communal merch stall meets Christmas market. Naff decorations encouraged.
Working with Keiron Black and the legends at The Grand Social, they pulled together a two-day event that was part market, part gig, part fundraiser—and it was a hit. 2021 saw it return in full force, raising funds for Irish artists and tackling homelessness in Dublin.
Now in its sixth year, Merchy Christmas has become a proper fixture on the Dublin calendar. Last year we raised over €18,000 for charity. This year we're aiming to beat that.
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The venue
The Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1
Right by the Ha'penny Bridge—you can't miss it.
Capacity: 650 across multiple floors (The Loft, The Garden, and more)
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faq
Yep. We're asking for a suggested donation of €6 on the door, but entry is free.
Yes—cash or card accepted for donations at the door.
Absolutely. It's an all-ages event.
The Grand Social has a bar, and there are food options nearby.
Of course. Tag us @merchychristmas so we can see what you're up to.
Our raffle tickets will be available for purchase online, meaning you can support both charities but also be in with a shot at winning some amazing prizes!
Supporting Great Causes
Merchy Christmas isn't just about flogging t-shirts and shifting vinyl—it's about putting money where it matters. This year we're supporting two incredible charities doing vital work here and abroad.
Dublin Simon Community
Homelessness in Dublin is worse than ever. Dublin Simon Community provides emergency accommodation, long-term housing, health services, and pathways out of homelessness. They're on the front line every day, and they need our support.Your suggested donation on the door goes directly to helping people who need it most.
The Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF)
Children in Palestine are suffering. PCRF provides free medical care, humanitarian relief, and hope to kids who desperately need it. For over 30 years, they've been getting children the treatment they can't access at home.Half of your door donation goes to PCRF, helping children access life-saving care.
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Stay in the Loop
Get updates on the full lineup, performance times, raffle details, and all the other bits we're still figuring out.
Artists: Want to Get Involved?
Interested in selling your merch at Merchy Christmas? Sadly we are at capacity for 2025 but will be opening applications for the 7th edition in the new year. Watch this space.
