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  1. People parading with star lanterns and wearing Santa hats in Ballymena town centre with Christmas lights switched on.

    Ballymena

    Address

    Harmony Hub, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6DS

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Head to Ballymena town centre on Saturday 14 November for festive fun, live music, giveaways, Santa Parade, and the Christmas Lights Switch-On with Downtown Radio and DJ Mark Ritchie!

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2026

    Price

    Free
  2. Carrickfergus

    Address

    Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 93358262

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Winter Events

    Create your beautiful Christmas wreath using fresh seasonal greenery, festive decorations and a stylish bow. No experience needed, all materials provided, and you'll take home a stunning handmade decoration for your door.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Nov 2026

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket
  3. Santa turning on the Christmas Lights

    Larne

    Address

    Broadway, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1HU

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join us in Broadway, Larne on Friday 20 November for festive fun! Enjoy live music, kids’ entertainment, walkabout acts, and a magical parade before the Christmas lights switch on.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Nov 2026

    Price

    Free
  4. pic of wreath and details of when the workshop is on

    Ballymena

    Address

    28 Dreen Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena, Ballymena, BT42 1EB

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 93358262

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Winter Events

    Create your own beautiful Christmas wreath using fresh seasonal greenery, festive decorations and a stylish bow. No experience needed, all materials provided, and you'll take home a stunning handmade decoration for your door.

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket
  5. christmas decorations hand painted in mixed bright colours

    Ballymena

    Address

    Midtown Makers Gift Shop, 51 - 53 Church Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6DD

    Telephone

    02825689430

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Saturday 21st November
    1.30pm-3.30pm
    £30

    Join Michelle Hanly from Han Made to decorate your own wooden decorations with alcohol-ink and glitter.​

    Just in time to make something special to give to family and friends this Christmas.

    All materials…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 13:30 - 15:30

    Price

    Price £30.00 Per Ticket
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    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Carrickfergus Town Hall, 2B Joymount, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DN

    Telephone

    0300 124 5000

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    The Annual Carrickfergus Christmas Artisan Market is back! ✨

    Get ready to kick off the festive season in style! Alongside the magical Carrickfergus Light Switch-On, our annual Christmas Artisan Market returns to Jubilee Hall & Carrickfergus Civic…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026Open 13:00 - 17:30
  7. High Street Stage crownd awaiting the switch on

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    High Street / Market Place, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AF

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Come along for an afternoon of festive family fun on Saturday 21 November with music, dance and Christmas characters to get you into the spirit before the lights switch on at High Street followed by a special fireworks display (weather permitting).

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026

    Price

    Free
  8. Whitehead Victorian Street Fair logo in a Victorian script font.
    A photo of Santa in his Whitehead grotto waiting for children to arrive for presents.
    A photo of two men and a lady dressed in Victorian clothes standing with a penny farthing.
    A photo of a couple wearing Victorian costumes
    A photograph of local drama club, Uplift, dressed as chimney sweeps.
    A stall with antiques for sale
    Whitehead Victorian Street Fair logo in a Victorian script font.
    A photo of Santa in his Whitehead grotto waiting for children to arrive for presents.
    A photo of two men and a lady dressed in Victorian clothes standing with a penny farthing.
    A photo of a couple wearing Victorian costumes
    A photograph of local drama club, Uplift, dressed as chimney sweeps.
    A stall with antiques for sale

    Whitehead

    Address

    Town Centre, Whitehead, County Antrim, BT38 9PT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9337 8077

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Honouring Whitehead's Victorian legacy, the street fair features stalls, crafts, live music, and themed entertainment, creating a festive backdrop for the town's Christmas light switch-on. A beloved tradition since its inception in 2008, the…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Free
  9. Christmas at Glenarm Castle

    Glenarm

    Address

    Glenarm Castle, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0BD

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 2884 1203

    Price

    Price £30.00 to £37.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Join us for the most magical event of the year- Christmas at Glenarm Castle

    Dates

    From:
    2 Dec 2026to20 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Price

    Price £30.00 to £37.00 Per Ticket
  10. Girl with star shaped light

    Greenisland

    Address

    15 Glassillan Grove, Greenisland, Antrim, BT38 8TB

    Telephone

    03001245000

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Greenisland will celebrate the festive season with a heartwarming evening of community cheer at the Greenisland Community Centre on Thursday 3 December, 7pm - 8pm.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
  11. Glenarm

    Address

    Eglinton Yard Barn, New Road, Glenarm, County Antrim, BT44 0AA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7482 224759

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Glenarm this December, with special festive twilight shopping on 4th and 11th December from 4pm to 8pm. Discover unique gifts, artisan crafts, seasonal treats and warming drinks in the cosy surroundings of Eglinton…

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026Open 16:00 - 20:00
    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 16:00 - 20:00
  12. Photo of Christmas Tree

    Larne

    Address

    2 Victoria Road, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 1RN

    Telephone

    02828262443

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Join us for a festive day out!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2026to5 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 15:00
  13. Finger knitting workshop at Midtown Makers

    Ballymena

    Address

    Midtown Makers Gift Shop, 51 - 53 Church Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6DD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2568 9430

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Super Chunky Yarn Finger Knitting Christmas Stocking Workshop
    Saturday 5th December
    10:30am - 12:30pm
    £30

    Join Julie to create your own super chunky yarn Christmas stocking.

    No needles, Julie will teach you how to knit with just your hands…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 10:30 - 12:30

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket
  14. picture of crafts you can make at the workshop and event listing

    Ballymena

    Address

    28 Dreen Road, Cullybackey, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT42 1EB

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 93358262

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    History

    Discover the stories behind Christmas traditions and create your own festive decorations in this fun, hands-on workshop. Perfect for getting inspired for the holiday season. All materials supplied.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  15. A man and woman shopping together carrying Christmas bag and Christmas lights in background on Carrickfergus High Street

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    Town Centre, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7AF

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Christmas Events

    Celebrate the season with festive Brass Band concerts in Carrickfergus town centre, on Saturday 5th, 12th and 19th December from 14:00 - 15:00

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00
    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00
    From:
    19 Dec 2026Open 15:00 - 16:00

    Price

    Free
  16. Farmers' Choir NI Christmas Concert 2026

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 256 35077

    Price

    Price £17.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Farmers' Choir NI Christmas Concert 2026

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2026to9 Dec 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £17.50 Per Ticket
  17. Ballymena Chamber Orchestra Presents - A Classical Christmas

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 256 35077

    Price

    Price £9.00 to £16.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Ballymena Chamber Orchestra Presents - A Classical Christmas

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £9.00 to £16.50 Per Ticket
  18. Pictures of christmas crafts you could make at the workshop and event listings

    Carrickfergus

    Address

    2 Boneybefore, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7EQ

    Telephone

    +44(0)28 93358262

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Discover the stories behind Christmas traditions at Andrew Jackson Cottage and create your own festive decorations in this fun, hands-on workshop. Perfect for getting inspired for the holiday season. All materials supplied.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket
  19. Ballymena Chamber Orchestra Presents - Christmas Top Of The Pops

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 256 35077

    Price

    Price £9.00 to £16.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Ballymena Chamber Orchestra Presents - Christmas Top Of The Pops

    Dates

    From:
    12 Dec 2026Open 20:00 - 22:00

    Price

    Price £9.00 to £16.50 Per Ticket
  20. Ballymena Chamber Orchestra Presents - A Christmas Celebration

    1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena

    Address

    Mid-Antrim Museum and Arts Centre at The Braid, The Braid, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 256 35077

    Price

    Price £9.00 to £16.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Ballymena Chamber Orchestra Presents - A Christmas Celebration

    Dates

    From:
    15 Dec 2026Open 18:30 - 19:30
    From:
    15 Dec 2026Open 20:00 - 21:00

    Price

    Price £9.00 to £16.50 Per Ticket
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