Shop beautifully crafted gifts from Cork designers, makers and independent brands at a luxury Christmas market in The Metropole Hotel.

Find something special to put under the tree at Cork Made at the Met, a luxury design and craft Christmas market celebrating Cork’s independent makers.

Browse a curated selection of jewellery, ceramics, original art, skincare, candles, clothing and festive food and drink. Meet the people behind the brands, hear how their pieces are made and pick up thoughtful gifts for everyone from little ones to the hardest person on your list.

Cork Made at the Met is organised by an independent collective of craft makers and takes place at The Metropole Hotel in Cork City.

Sunday, 13 December 2026

10am to 5pm

The Metropole Hotel, Cork City

Meet some of the makers

Doctrine Skincare brings together skin science and luxurious formulations for everyday skincare rituals.

Wizard & Grace Wellbeing creates handcrafted candles and aromatherapy oils in Kinsale, using pure essential oils and plant-based waxes.

WASI Skincare makes nourishing oils, scrubs and bathing products in Bantry with hand-harvested Irish seaweed.

Saw Framed brings distinctive sterling silver jewellery, wearable art and original illustrations.

Sónua pairs elegant design with rechargeable, flameless technology in its scented LED candles.

Bagoose Clothing makes colourful, cosy fleece clothing and accessories for children, designed and handmade in Cork.

The Alternative Pudding Company brings an imaginative twist to festive puddings, ideal for the Christmas table or as a gift for a food lover.

You’ll also find The Designer of Things, Naturally Balanced, Wave and Cave Clothing, Studio Canty, Jenti Forest, Ceire Jewellery, Wildwire Jewellery, Kinsale Mead, Orla Cullen Ceramics, Ann Franey Art, Audrey Cantillon Art, Irish FairyTails and Lunaria Lane Botanicals.

More makers will be announced in the run-up to the market.

Description supplied by the event organiser.