Official tourism website for Lisburn and Castlereagh
En

What's On in Lisburn & Castlereagh

Plan your trip
  • Stay
  • What's On
  • Things to Do
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
I'm interested in...
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Or type a Location:
Keyword:

This Week

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

Openings

Season

21st November 2024-23rd December 2024

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

Image is of people enjoying the Christmas Market in Lisburn
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

21st November 2024-21st December 2024

From Thursday 21st November to Saturday 21st December, Bow Street will host a mini festive market…

Artwork by Van Gogh
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

21st November 2024

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN - VAN GOGH: POETS AND LOVERS - 200 years after its opening and a century after…

Image is of crowd of people waiting for the Christmas Tree Switch on at Bow Street Lisburn
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

21st November 2024

The countdown and big switch on will take place at approximately 7.30pm

Image is of children dressed up for Christmas and doing arts and crafts
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-23rd December 2024

We're excited to introduce a new highlight in this year’s Christmas programme: the Christmas Hub in…

Image shows 5 people holding their decorated wreaths.
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-5th December 2024

Christmas Wreath Making includes a festival drink on arrival and Christmas bites at Hilden…

Picture of David Lyttle on his drum kit
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024

DAVID LYTTLE & JAZZ JUNIORS Up and coming talent from David Lyttle’s Jazz Juniors.

Image shows flaxie bud from Lisburn museum with blue petals and red Santa hat holding a red and white stripped candy cane
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-24th December 2024

Festive fun at Lisburn Museum Lisburn Museum’s popular free drop-in-space arts and crafts will be…

Image is of 2 girls dressed as Elves re the Elfie Tour
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-21st December 2024

Journey from Lisburn to Lapland with the magical Elfie Walking Tour returns for another year.

Image is of Lisburn Light Trail 2024 in Castle Gardens
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-23rd December 2024

Come and wander through our spectacular light trail in Castle Gardens this Christmas and take in…

Image is of people taking part in a virtual reality sleigh ride
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

22nd November 2024-23rd December 2024

We're thrilled to announce the launch of Santa's Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride, a new and exciting…

Image shows Santa with 3 children wearing coloured woolly hats laughing & sitting in Hillsborough Castle Gardens.
LocationRoyal Hillsborough

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024-5th January 2025

Christmas at Hillsborough Castle & Gardens Find 12 Days of Christmas magic in Hillsborough…

Image is various Christmas characters on a walkabout around Lisburn
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024-21st December 2024

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

Image is of linen Christmas Stocking hung up on a tree
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

Join us this festive season for a special workshop where you’ll craft your very own…

Murder Mystery at Moira Lakes
LocationCraigavon

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024

A 1920's themed Murder Mystery Night at Moira Lakes

Image is advertising the Streamvale Farm Christmas Experience for 2024
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

23rd November 2024-24th December 2024

Our Magical Christmas Event is different to any other time of the year! Our Magical Christmas…

Image is of a dance at Northern Ireland dance school
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

24th November 2024

Northern Ireland's biggest dance convention!

Image is of someone painting a Christmas Bauble
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

26th November 2024

Start the Christmas Season with a relaxing evening at our Paint Your Own Christmas Bauble…

Image is of someone making a Christmas wreath

Openings

Season

26th November 2024-5th December 2024

Get festive, learn a new skill or just have fun creating a beautiful Christmas Wreath to make sure…

Image is of a Christmas tree lit up
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

27th November 2024-12th December 2024

Each year we grant funding to local community groups who want to celebrate the festive season in…

Poster for Christmas Country with the Stars Show
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

The Christmas Country with the Stars Show Back by public demand the hugely popular Christmas…

Boy in harness climbing up stacked blocks
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

7th January 2024-1st December 2024

High Rise family adventure centre in Lisburn will ‘go quiet’ one Sunday a month for an autism/SEND…

Image is of 2 deckchairs at the Intergenerational Connections Exhibition at R-Space Gallery Lisburn
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

1st November 2024-29th November 2024

Artist and scientist Dr Lynne J Hocking presents handwoven sculptural objects that give physical…

Image is of children preparing to paddle at Moira Lakes
LocationCraigavon

Openings

Season

16th November 2024-14th December 2024

Get ready for a festive season filled with creativity at our Kids Christmas Craft Club!

Next Week

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

Openings

Season

21st November 2024-23rd December 2024

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

Image is of someone painting a Christmas Bauble
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

26th November 2024

Start the Christmas Season with a relaxing evening at our Paint Your Own Christmas Bauble…

Image is of someone making a Christmas wreath

Openings

Season

26th November 2024-5th December 2024

Get festive, learn a new skill or just have fun creating a beautiful Christmas Wreath to make sure…

Image is of a Christmas tree lit up
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

27th November 2024-12th December 2024

Each year we grant funding to local community groups who want to celebrate the festive season in…

Poster for Christmas Country with the Stars Show
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

27th November 2024

The Christmas Country with the Stars Show Back by public demand the hugely popular Christmas…

Image is of the Dark Walk at Hillsborough Fort

Openings

Season

28th November 2024-18th December 2024

Come along for some festive cheer at one, or all, of our famous Christmas markets.

Image is of a bottle re festive gin making
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

Learn how to flavour gin using seasonal plants, fruits and flowers and make your own infused tipple…

Lady with Santa hat selling at a stall at Christmas Market
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

28th November 2024

As part of the Lisburn Light Festival we invite you to come along to the Lisburn Christmas Market…

Image is of Santa on a bench with a little girl
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

28th November 2024-24th December 2024

Santa’s Grotto is always one of our most popular experiences at Dobbies, and this year it’s even…

image is poster showing beers and pies at Hilden Brewery
LocationHilden, Lisburn

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Come and join us for an evening of live music, pies and beers!

Christmas Tree Festival Poster
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-1st December 2024

Christmas Tree Festival 2024 -  A date for your diary!

Picture of Santa with two elves
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

29th November 2024-23rd December 2024

Santa's Grotto is one of the highlights each year at Hillmount. You can bring your children to…

Photograph of the two singers from Cup O'Joe Duo
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

29th November 2024

Join Cup O’Joe Duo for a night of Ulster Scots, progressive bluegrass and folk inspired music…

Snowy scene at The Ballance House
LocationGlenavy

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Christmas Fair & Santa, Sat 30 Nov, 11-4 pm. Plenty of seasonal treats on offer including a…

Image is advertising Christmas Fayre 2024 at La Mon Hotel
LocationCastlereagh, Belfast

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

There will be plenty of fun activities and festive treats for everyone, including Christmas stalls,…

Image is the logo for Lisburn Cathedral
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Come along and start your Christmas shopping!

Image is of Mrs Claus and child
LocationBelfast

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Come along and kick-start the Christmas period in Moat Park, Dundonald.

Poster for Lisnagarvey Operatic Society
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

30th November 2024-7th December 2024

Mirror, mirror, on the wall – this year’s Lisnagarvey Operatic and Dramatic Society pantomime is…

Image is of The Grinch
LocationCastlereagh, Belfast

Openings

Season

30th November 2024

Join us for the famous Grinch’s Christmas game show!

Image is of a plate of canapes
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

5th December 2024

Seasoned chef, Erin Bunting of Edible Flower has produced tens of thousands of canapes and small…

Images of Dundonald Christmas Market in previous years.
LocationDundonald

Openings

Season

5th December 2024

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

Image is of Lisburn Lights Express Train
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

5th December 2024-21st December 2024

Christmas is full steam ahead with the introduction of a brand-new miniature train ride in the…

Image is of Santa Claus, a little girl and a dog
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

5th December 2024-24th December 2024

Give your canine companion their own festive experience with a trip to Santa Paws at Dobbies in…

Image is of Santa Claus and children at his grotto
LocationCastlereagh, Belfast

Openings

Season

6th December 2024-22nd December 2024

Enjoy a special treat this Christmas and book your seat at Santa's table.

Next Month

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

Openings

Season

21st November 2024-23rd December 2024

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

Image is of a plate of canapes
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

5th December 2024

Seasoned chef, Erin Bunting of Edible Flower has produced tens of thousands of canapes and small…

Images of Dundonald Christmas Market in previous years.
LocationDundonald

Openings

Season

5th December 2024

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

Image is of Lisburn Lights Express Train
LocationLisburn

Openings

Season

5th December 2024-21st December 2024

Christmas is full steam ahead with the introduction of a brand-new miniature train ride in the…

Share your own Stories
View Maps and Visitor Guides
View what Lisburn And Castlereagh has to offer and some of the best things to see and do during a visit.
E-newsletter sign up
Sign up for the Visit Lisburn and Castlereagh newsletter for inspiration and travel tips.
Back to Top

Tourism Northern Ireland

Don't Miss