Christmas in Ards and North Down

Love Christmas 2023 in Ards and North Down

A festive calendar of events throughout November and December filled to the brim with family fun, markets and craft workshops.

Save the Date for these upcoming Christmas Light Switch On's...

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL - COSTS MAY APPLY TO SOME ACTIVITIES

City of Bangor  

Sat 18 Nov | 12noon–7pm (switch on 5.30pm McKee Clock Arena) 
Celebrate Christmas in the City and make a start on some early Christmas shopping. Grab a drink from the seasonal bar and enjoy music, a stage programme of entertainment, children’s carousel and much more at the McKee Clock arena. 
Enjoy the festive atmosphere and pick up seasonal gifts at the 2-day indoor market. Former TK Maxx building, Main Street. Sat 18 and Sun 19 Nov | 1pm – 6pm 
Hosted by Ards and North Down Borough Council - Find out more, or scroll on down!

Comber 

Thurs 23 Nov | 4pm to 8pm
Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On in the Square.
Hosted by Comber Regeneration Community Partnership   
Find out more: comberregeneration.co.uk or lovelocalcomber.com 

Newtownards

Sat 25 Nov | 10am–7pm (switch on 6pm Conway Square) 
Join the festive family fun including stage performances and enjoy a seasonal atmosphere at the local market.
Hosted by Ards and North Down Borough Council - Find out more, or scroll on down!

Holywood 

Sat 25 Nov | 10am-5pm
Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On.
Hosted by Holywood and District Community Council
Find out more

Donaghadee 

Fri 1 Dec
5pm-9pm, Market on former translink site (adjacent to Marina Car Park)
5.30pm - 6.30pm, Disco on the pier
6.30pm, Santa arrives by lifeboat and parades to market (children welcome to come along and parade in fancy dress)

Sat 2 Dec
2pm, Donaghadee Community Choir and Women's Institute host afternoon tea in First Presbyterian Church Hall

Sun 3 Dec
1pm, Dee runners Fun Run at the Commons (start at Community Centre)
7pm, The Community Carol service led by pupils of Donaghadee Primary School in First Donaghadee Presbyterian church followed by the switching on of the Christmas Tree lights by the Mayor of Ards and North Down Councillor Jennifer Gilmour.

Hosted by Donaghadee Community Development Association.
Find out more

Please note that all details were correct at time of publication and as always are subject to change. Please check directly with each provider for the latest information before attending any event.