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This Week

Image is of a person watching Light Canopy on Bow Street Lisburn
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

20th November 2025-24th December 2025

You're welcome to come along and enjoy our Lisburn Light Festival and enjoy the illuminating…

Image is of Lord David Trimble
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

24th November 2025

A unique evening to mark the publication of ‘David Trimble: Peacemaker’.

Image is of a cow and exhibitor at a trade show
LocationLisburn

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25th November 2025

The eighth Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships will take place on Tuesday 25th November…

A Christmas Country with the Stars Show promo image
LocationLisburn

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Season

26th November 2025

6 super acts on one festive cracker.

Image of three men laughing
LocationLisburn

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Season

28th November 2025

Glen Houston Entertainment presents Christmas with Ratpack Revisited: Frank, Dean, and Sammy.

Eco-Friendly Christmas Wreath Making Experience
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

28th November 2025

This seasonal workshop is a wonderful way to slow down, reconnect with nature, and share a creative…

Image is of musician Ronnie Greer playing the guitar
LocationLisburn

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Season

28th November 2025

Let’s celebrate Ronnie’s 75 years on the planet and 60 years on stage!

Tedberry Market sign with visitors and traders
LocationLisburn

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Season

28th November 2025-30th November 2025

All-day entertainment for the whole family — live music, workshops, food experiences and more.

Young girls on stage with dance teacher
LocationLisburn

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Season

29th November 2025

This Christmas, we invite you to come fly with us as we take you on a magical journey around the…

Santa and children in a sleigh in Hillsborough Castle & Gardens
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

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Season

29th November 2025-4th January 2026

Create special memories for the whole family with a festive day out at Hillsborough Castle and…

Snowy scene at The Ballance House
LocationGlenavy

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Season

29th November 2025

Christmas Fair & Santa, Sat 29 Nov, 11 - 4 pm. Plenty of seasonal treats on offer including a…

Image is of someone making a Christmas wreath
LocationBelfast

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Season

29th November 2025

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30th November 2025

Come and enjoy making your own Christmas wreath on the barge using materials sustainably sourced…

Father and son painting in a pottery class
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

29th November 2025

Get clay creative and make a Christmas tree platter personalised with family members’ names.

Festive family film: Arthur Christmas (2011)
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

29th November 2025

Get cosy in our pop-up cinema and enjoy a classic Christmas movie with the whole family.

Image is of colourful poster featuring Christmas presents and bells at St. Mark's Church Lisburn Christmas Event
LocationLisburn

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Season

30th November 2025

The story of the Nativity in words, music and flowers.

Image is of the cast of Tale of the Frozen Heart
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

30th November 2025

Join Nora on her frozen quest as she tells you all her favourite story of ALL TIME

Boy in harness climbing up stacked blocks
LocationLisburn

Openings

Every Sunday morning

1st January 2025-31st December 2025

High Rise family adventure centre in Lisburn will ‘go quiet’ one Sunday a month with Inclusion Zone…

Stall at Inns Cross Market
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st February 2025-20th December 2025

Inns Cross Market returns with its fantastic choice of farm-to-market producers and small batch…

Royal Style in the Making
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

15th March 2025-4th January 2026

Step into the world of regal elegance with Royal Style in the Making, a captivating new exhibition…

Image shows Hilden School building with school children and teacher outside.
LocationLisburn

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Season

30th September 2025-31st March 2026

If you’re in Lisburn City Centre, call in to find out about the origins of the school, its…

Image is a spooky scene of Hilden Mill Lisburn
LocationLisburn

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Season

1st October 2025-12th December 2025

Join your qualified tour guide for a unique taxi bus tour of Hilden and Lisburn and be regaled with…

Miracle on Market Square promotional image
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

1st November 2025-31st December 2025

Hop into Santa’s sleigh when you visit! The perfect festive photo opportunity is waiting for you…

R-Space poster.  Exhibition MMM#14
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

1st November 2025-28th November 2025

‘Materials, Messages and Meaning #14: Experimental Dialogues’ R-Space Gallery, Lisburn Open Tue -…

Image is of The Battle of Waterloo
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

8th November 2025-31st March 2026

The Battle of Waterloo was a decisive battle held on 18 June 1815 in modern-day Belgium.

Next Week

Image is of a person watching Light Canopy on Bow Street Lisburn
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

20th November 2025-24th December 2025

You're welcome to come along and enjoy our Lisburn Light Festival and enjoy the illuminating…

Santa Claus on a sleigh on the ice rink with two children at Dundonald International Ice Bowl
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st December 2025-31st December 2025

There is so much going on this Christmas at Dundonald International Ice Bowl, you won't want to…

Image is of a kingfisher logo of the Lagan Valley Regional Park
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st December 2025

Come and enjoy making your own Christmas wreath on the barge using materials sustainably sourced…

Image is of a sensory play bus in Lisburn city centre
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

2nd December 2025

Enjoy an evening of festive late night shopping, where our Christmas music will be lowered to allow…

Image is of a Christmas Tree decorated with baubles
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

3rd December 2025

Come and enjoy a cosy evening of heart-warming tales of Christmases past and hear how some of our…

Images of Dundonald Christmas Market in previous years.
LocationDundonald

Openings

Season

4th December 2025

Dundonald Christmas Market returns to Moat Park, Dundonald for an evening of festive shopping and…

Image is of actors Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

4th December 2025

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin…

Image shows Christmas Wreath with red ribbon and berries.
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

5th December 2025-6th December 2025

Create your own personal Christmas wreath at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.

Eco-Friendly Christmas Wreath Making Experience
LocationBallynahinch

Openings

Season

5th December 2025-6th December 2025

This seasonal workshop is a wonderful way to slow down, reconnect with nature, and share a creative…

Image is of people enjoying the Christmas Market in Lisburn
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

5th December 2025

Come along for some festive cheer at the Lisburn Twilight Market.

Image is of Christmas characters doing a walk about in Lisburn city centre
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

6th December 2025

Enjoy some festive cheer and meet our Christmas characters in Market Square and Bow Street.

Image shows holly with berries and music sheet
Location Lisburn

Openings

Season

6th December 2025

Live Christmas music, featuring a harpist, carol singers, and more throughout the afternoon.

Image is of poster of Goldilocks and the Three Bears
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

6th December 2025

This Christmas, Lisnagarvey Operatic and Dramatic Society are delighted to invite you to join them…

Image is of a festive place mat with cutlery
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

6th December 2025

Step back in time and experience the magic of a traditional Victorian Christmas!

Santa Sunday's prices and information on red background
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

7th December 2025-14th December 2025

Includes kids meal, live music, Santa visit and selection box.

Image is poster for the film Labyrinth featuring David Bowie
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

8th December 2025

A selfish 16-year old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when…

Image is of poster for the Christmas film Miracle on 37th Street
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

8th December 2025

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Over 50’s Residents are welcome to join us free of charge in the…

Fire Fighters standing in a row under the Christmas Lights in Bow Street
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

9th December 2025

The cadets are having an open day in Market Square and they’re even bringing along their fire…

Girl showing cow at Royal Ulster Winter Fair
LocationHalftown Road, Lisburn

Openings

Season

11th December 2025

The 39th Royal Ulster Winter Fair in association with sole sponsor Danske Bank will take place on…

Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

3pm - 9pm

12th December 2025

12pm - 6pm

13th December 2025

Royal Hillsborough Christmas Market Returns for Two Enchanting Days!

Image is of Santa and participants of the Santa Dash run
LocationCarryduff, Belfast

Openings

Season

12th December 2025

Get your festive running shoes on for the magical Santa Dash at Lough Moss Leisure Centre.

Image is of a poster advertising Christmas event The Festive Furlong at Down Royal Racecourse
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

12th December 2025

Celebrate the season with a special Christmas Night Out featuring a Virtual Night at the Races! 🏇

Image is of author Liz Weir
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

13th December 2025

Gather round for the traditional fun of ghost stories at Christmas, with well-known storyteller Liz…

Image is of pieces of handmade paper
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

13th December 2025

Step back in time and experience the magic of a traditional Victorian Christmas!

Next Month

Image is of a person watching Light Canopy on Bow Street Lisburn
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

20th November 2025-24th December 2025

You're welcome to come along and enjoy our Lisburn Light Festival and enjoy the illuminating…

Santa Claus on a sleigh on the ice rink with two children at Dundonald International Ice Bowl
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st December 2025-31st December 2025

There is so much going on this Christmas at Dundonald International Ice Bowl, you won't want to…

Image is of a kingfisher logo of the Lagan Valley Regional Park
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

1st December 2025

Come and enjoy making your own Christmas wreath on the barge using materials sustainably sourced…

Image is of a sensory play bus in Lisburn city centre
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

2nd December 2025

Enjoy an evening of festive late night shopping, where our Christmas music will be lowered to allow…

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