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  1. Helen's Bay

    Address

    The Walled Garden, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7704 456 109

    Price

    Price from: £95.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join us in the Walled Garden for a fun, relaxed, willow weaving workshop and create your own Stag's head to add a rustic touch of seasonal charm to your home or garden... just in time for Christmas!

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    29 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £95.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Image of invite to Sip & Shop showing exhibitors and times of event

    Comber

    Address

    McBrides on the Square, 1-3 The Square, Comber, County Down, BT23 5DX

    Telephone

    02891313969

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Annual showcase of local craft distilleries and Christmas drinks ideas

    Dates

    From:
    19 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30

    Price

    Free
  3. Helen's Bay

    Address

    The Walled Garden, 47 Craigdarragh Road, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    +44 (0)7704 456 109

    Price

    Price from: £80.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Embrace the magic of the season and learn the art of Christmas wreath making in the enchanting setting of the Walled Garden!

    Dates

    From:
    19 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
    From:
    26 Nov 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30
    From:
    3 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 16:30

    Price

    Price from: £80.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. Made in AND Graphic

    Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Discover a beautiful selection of handcrafted gifts and artwork made by over 30 talented local artists and crafter, from 19 November 2026 - 3 January 2027.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Nov 2026to3 Jan 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  5. Bangor Christmas Switch On
    Christmas bauble hanging on Christmas Tree
    Bangor Christmas Switch On
    Christmas bauble hanging on Christmas Tree

    Bangor

    Address

    Marine Gardens and City Centre, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Mark the beginning of the festive season in the City of Bangor on Saturday 21 November 2026, get into the holiday spirit!

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026

    Price

    Free
  6. Ards Choral Society Christmas Concert 2026
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    Ards Choral Society Christmas Concert 2026
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    Newtownards

    Address

    Queen's Hall, West Street, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4EN

    Telephone

    +44 7920 828 608

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    A joyful celebration of much-loved Christmas Music with special guests including Comber Brass Band.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Nov 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
  7. Made in AND Twilight Christmas Shop

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    To kick off our annual Made in AND Christmas Pop-Up Shop, join us at North Down Museum for our Made in AND Twilight Christmas event!

    Dates

    From:
    26 Nov 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  8. Newtownards Christmas Switch On
    A photograph of Newtownards Christmas Tree lit at night with Ards Arts Centre in the backdrop
    Newtownards Christmas Switch On
    A photograph of Newtownards Christmas Tree lit at night with Ards Arts Centre in the backdrop

    Newtownards

    Address

    Conway Square, Town Centre, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Newtownards bringing seasonal cheer to the heart of the town on Saturday 28 November 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026

    Price

    Free
  9. Holywood Christmas Lights Switch-On , Saturday 28th November from 12pm

    Holywood

    Address

    Various Locations, Holywood, Holywood, Down, BT18 9LG

    Telephone

    07557733619

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join us on Saturday 28th November as Holywood welcomes Christmas! Enjoy an afternoon of festive entertainment, family activities, live music, a Christmas market and a very special visit from Santa, before our spectacular Christmas Lights Switch-On…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  10. Ceramic Decoration Workshop

    The Castle, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, City Hall, The Castle, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Try your hand at designing your own ceramic Christmas jumper hanging decoration!

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2026Open 12:30 - 14:00
    From:
    29 Nov 2026Open 14:30 - 14:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Jingle Bell Trail animation graphic

    Castle Park, Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, Valentine Road, Castle Park, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +447484471780

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    A free festive family activity in the beautiful Bangor Castle Walled Garden

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026to18 Dec 2026

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  12. Creative Peninsula Christmas Fayre poster with hanging stars and colourful gift boxes.

    Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9181 0803

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    For a unique shopping experience, join the makers and artists of the Creative Peninsula as the annual Christmas Fayre makes a welcome return to Ards Arts Centre on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 December 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
  13. All The Small Things

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Campus, Castle Park Road, Bangor, County Down, BT204TD

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    M6's trademark beautiful design and heartwarming storytelling combine with singing, puppetry, and physical comedy in this brand-new spin on fairytales.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  14. Ulster Orchestra

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Abbey, Newtownards Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JF

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 to £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join members of the Ulster Orchestra for a special, festive concert at Bangor Abbey.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00

    Price

    Price from: £8.00 to £14.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  15. Jo Jingles

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join Jo Jingles for a magical Christmas adventure designed especially for little ones aged 6 and under.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 11:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 11:15 - 12:15

    Price

    Price from: £5.00 Per Ticket
  16. Kim Emerson Craft Workshop

    Castle Park Avenue, Bangor

    Address

    North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891271200

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Get into the festive spirit with our children's Christmas craft workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 14:30 - 15:30

    Price

    Price from: £6.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  17. Christmas Market

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Orange Tree House, 1 Portaferry Road, Greyabbey, Down, BT22 2RU

    Telephone

    02842788103

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join us for a wonderfully festive day at the Orange Tree House Christmas Market on Sunday 6th December, set against the beautiful backdrop of Strangford Lough.

    From 12 noon until 5:00pm, Orange Tree House will be filled with a carefully curated…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00
  18. Promotional poster for willow Christmas decorations featuring willow decorations and event details.
    Willow Christmas Tree decorations displayed on a garden bench among fallen leaves.
    Willow reindeer decorations hanging from an evergreen branch.
    Woven willow star decoration hanging among green leaves in a garden.
    Promotional poster for willow Christmas decorations featuring willow decorations and event details.
    Willow Christmas Tree decorations displayed on a garden bench among fallen leaves.
    Willow reindeer decorations hanging from an evergreen branch.
    Woven willow star decoration hanging among green leaves in a garden.

    Helen's Bay

    Address

    The Walled Garden, 47 Craigdarragh Road, Helen's Bay, County Down, BT19 1UB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7704 456 109

    Price

    Price from: £80.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Get into the festive spirit and join us in the Walled Garden for a relaxed, creative day of willow weaving with local artist Heather McDermott. Learn how to craft beautiful rustic Christmas decorations from stars and reindeer to little trees and…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Price from: £80.00 Per Ticket
  19. NI Opera

    Conway Square, Newtownards

    Address

    Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NP

    Telephone

    02891810803

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Celebrate the arrival of Christmas with a delightful hour of music from Northern Ireland Opera.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Price

    Price from: £15.00 Per Ticket
  20. Mayor's Christmas Concert 2026

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor City Hall (Bangor Castle), Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BT

    Telephone

    02891270069

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    A special Christmas evening with the brilliant Bangor Ladies Choir, in support of the Mayor's Charities.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Dec 2026

    Price

    Price from: £10.00 Per Ticket
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