Nadine Coyle to headline Dundrum Town Giftmas Day on 5 November

Dundrum Town has announced Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle as its official Giftmas Star for 2026, ahead of Giftmas Day on Thursday 5 November.

Coyle will join shoppers in Town Square to switch on the centre’s new Christmas lights at 6pm and perform live beneath the chandeliers. The day will feature up to 20 % savings across participating retailers and extended opening hours until 10pm.

Ireland’s first life‑sized Live Advent Calendar returns, hosted by drag artist Paul Ryder as Mrs Claus. The calendar will operate on Level 1 outside River Island from 12pm‑4pm and 6pm‑9pm, offering shoppers the chance to unlock doors and win prizes from retailers such as Brown Thomas, Schuh, Swarovski and Louis Copeland.

The Giving Tree also returns in partnership with Children in Hospital Ireland. Shoppers can select a tag, purchase the suggested gift and leave the unwrapped present at a designated point on Level 1, or use a tap‑to‑donate option. Last year the tree generated more than 1,500 gifts, and donations will be accepted until 22 December 2026.

Senior General Manager Don Nugent highlighted 25 new store openings and refurbishments across 2026, including an expanded Zara flagship and the forthcoming Zara Home.

Source: Dublin Gazette. Photo: Hossain Takir / Pexels.