Elf - VISUAL

VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art &
The George Bernard Shaw Theatre

Elf

Buddy, a human raised by elves, journeys to New York City to find his biological father and spread Christmas cheer.

Monday 22 December 2025, 3pm, Age Rating: PG |

Admission: €7 including booking fee

Book Tickets
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Will Ferrell stars as the ultimate fish out of water, Buddy, who as a baby crawls into Santa's toy bag and is whisked off to the North Pole, where he is raised as an elf.

A misfit who grows to be three times the size of his elf family, Buddy ultimately heads to his birthplace of New York City to seek out his roots. Unfortunately, they turn out to be a "Scrooge"-like father (James Caan) and a cynical eight-year-old stepbrother who doesn't believe in Santa. Worst of all, everyone seems to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. But using his simple elf ways, Buddy sets out to single-handedly win over his family and save Christmas in New York, hoping to at last find his true place in the world.

Director: John Favreau

97 | USA | 2003 | PG

Tickets can be purchased online, in person or over the phone at Box Office. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Wheelchair users and any group over 8 persons should book tickets directly through Box Office. Further Terms and Conditions can be found at visualcarlow.ie/visit/booking-information.

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