Perfect for the whole family!
A number of Christmas light switch on-events have been announced across Northern Ireland.
We’ve put together a guide on those which we know are happening so far this November and December so you can put the date in your diary.
Belfast City Council
Belfast City Hall
The Christmas Lights Switch On event is on Saturday November 15 in front of City Hall and is a free-of-charge ticketed event, presented by Cool Fm. Between 6pm and 7.30pm a stage will provide family-oriented entertainment including local musicians and performers, culminating in the switch-on of the lights by the Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly. This event is now completely sold out.
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Crumlin
Crumlin Leisure Centre | Thursday 20 Nov 2025 | 6.00pm–7.30pm
Randalstown
John Street Car Park | Friday 21 Nov 2025 | 6.00pm–7.30pm
Antrim
Railway Street Car Park | Saturday 22 Nov 2025 | 4.30pm–6.00pm
Monkstown
Jordanstown Road / Devenish Drive | Wednesday 26 Nov 2025 | 6.00pm–7.30pm
Glengormley
Lilian Bland Park | Thursday 27 Nov 2025 | 6.00pm–7.30pm
V36 (Newtownabbey)
Valley Leisure Centre | Friday 28 Nov 2025 | 6.00pm–7.30pm
Ballyclare
The Square Car Park | Saturday 29 Nov 2025 | 4.30pm–6.00pm
And if we’ve missed details on a Christmas light switch on in your area, pop us an email at news@belfastlive.co.uk and we’ll add it in!
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
From Friday 14 November, to Friday 5 December, the borough will sparkle with festive cheer, with the spectacular Santa on Tour stage show, hosting an amazing array of live performances including school, community groups, local artists, and professional acts, who are guaranteed to have everyone singing along to all the festive favourites!
Portadown
Friday 14 November | 6pm – 9pm
Brownlow
Wednesday 19 November | 4pm – 6pm
Lurgan
Friday 21 November | 6pm – 9pm
Tandragee
Friday 21 November | 6pm – 8pm
Markethill
Friday 21 November | 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Dromore
Saturday 22 November | 4pm – 7pm
Richhill
Wednesday 26 November | 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Donaghcloney
Thursday 27 November | 6pm – 8.30pm
Banbridge
Friday 28 November | 6pm – 9pm
Rathfriland
Friday 28 November | 6pm – 8.30pm
Armagh
Sunday 30 November I 1pm – 4pm
Keady
Thursday 4 December I 6pm – 8.30pm
Waringstown
Friday 5 December I 6.30pm – 8pm
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Ballymoney
Thursday 20 November 2025 | Thursday 3-7pm
Limavady
Saturday 22 November 2025 | Saturday 2-4pm
Ballycastle
Thursday 27 November 2025 3-7pm
Coleraine
Friday 28 November 2025 3-7pm
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Santa will be the guest of honour on a magical procession through the streets of Derry and Strabane, switching on the Christmas lights as he passes by.
You can catch a glimpse of Santa and his friends in:
Derry
Friday November 21 2025
The procession will feature a number of festive characters and beautiful bespoke Christmas themed mobile installations.
Strabane
Saturday November 22 2025
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Omagh and Enniskillen
Saturday November 22 2025 4pm
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Lisburn
Frank Mitchell will take to the stage and tell everyone about the evenings planned activities. There will be a musical performance by Live Life Wellbeing Centre.
Thursday November 20 | 6.-8pm
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Larne
Friday 22 November – Broadway, Larne: 5pm – 8pm (switch on 7.30pm).
There will be a full programme of entertainment featuring onstage live music, kids’ entertainment, sensory play and festive walkabout performers. 4-5pm will be ‘Quiet Time’ with more relaxed entertainment. Santa will lead a special parade that will leave Larne Market Yard around 7pm before heading to Broadway to switch on the lights at 7.30pm.
Carrickfergus
Saturday 23 November – High Street, Carrickfergus 12noon – 6pm (switch on 5.30pm followed by fireworks at 5.45pm).
With festive characters, face painting, sensory play, Christmas carnival games and free funfair rides beside the market in High Street car park – there’s lots of fun for all the family! 1pm – 2pm will be ‘Quiet Time’ with more relaxed entertainment.
Mid Ulster District Council
Cookstown
Friday November 21 2025 | 6.30pm to 8pm
Magherafelt
Saturday November 22 2025
Children’s Christmas Village – 2pm to 7.30pm,
Street Party – 6.30pm to 8pm. Christmas Lights Switch On & Fireworks Display 7.30pm
Maghera
Saturday November 29 2025 | 3-6pm
Christmas Lights switch on at 5.30pm
Dungannon
Saturday 29th November 29 2025 | 6-7.30pm
Christmas Lights switch on at 7.30pm
Coalisland
Sunday November 30 2025 | 5-7pm
Christmas Lights switch on at 6.50pm
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
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