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  1. istockphoto.com
    copyright Ulster Consort
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    copyright Ulster Consort

    Ballymena

    Address

    St Patrick's Church, Castle Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 7BT

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 0741

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Concert

    Messiah – Handel’s thrilling masterpiece comes alive at St Patricks Church in Ballymena with authentic period instruments, world-class soloists, and the Ulster Consort’s powerful vocals.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  2. Christmas tree desert
    Chef Rob Curley from Slemish Market Supper Club with winter vegetables
    Christmas tree desert
    Chef Rob Curley from Slemish Market Supper Club with winter vegetables

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Secret Garden Cafe, Ecos Centre, Kernohans Lane, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT437QA

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 754 7804 975

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Step into a winter wonderland of flavour, festivity, and community at The Secret Garden Café. Chef Rob Curley will craft a surprise 6-course Christmas tasting menu, filled with seasonal soul and local flavour. From the first bite to the last, this…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30

    Price

    Price £75.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Floral Christmas Table Arrangement

    Ballymena

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2568 9430

    Price

    Price £38.62 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Come and join Midtown Makers for a fun festive faux flower workshop, where you will create a beautiful traditional style Christmas arrangement.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Dec 2025Open 18:30 - 20:30

    Price

    Price £38.62 Per Ticket
  4. Q:\EconomicDevelopment\Town Centre Development\Town Centre Projects\GENERAL PROJECTS\2025-26\Christmas Craft Village\Graphics\Social Graphics\Ballymen

    Ballymena

    Address

    Wellington Court, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 6EQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7902 838712

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    Join us at the Ballymena Craft Village in Wellington Court from Dec 3–8! Discover 7 festive huts filled with artisan gifts, crafts, and treats. Extra fun on Dec 6 with walkabout performers, face painting, and live music.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2025to8 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
  5. Gary Pollock - Bucket List (Debut Solo Show)

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Ballymena comedian Gary Pollock brings his debut solo show Bucket List to the Braid Arts Centre

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2026Open 20:00 -
  6. Neil Delamere

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £27.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Neil Delamere – Reinventing the Neil

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026

    Price

    Price £27.50 Per Ticket
  7. Ballymena Chamber Orchestra Christmas

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Ballymena Chamber Orchestra's Christmas performance at the Braid!

    Dates

    From:
    16 Dec 2025
  8. The Human Touch Springsteen Tribute Band

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £23.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Experience the Magic of Bruce Springsteen with The Human Touch!

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2026

    Price

    Price £23.50 Per Ticket
  9. Tim-McGarry-2026_The_Height_of_Nonsense

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Tim McGarry is back on the road with his brand new solo stand up show - The Height of Nonsense.

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket
  10. Image shows craft activity

    Cullybackey

    Address

    Arthur Cottage and Interpretative Centre, 21A Dreen Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT42 1FX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Make-do-and-mend Craft Workshop

    Dates

    From:
    31 Jan 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  11. Farmers' Choir NI Christmas concerts at the Braid

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    The Farmers’ Choir return to The Braid for their much-anticipated Christmas concert.

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2025to10 Dec 2025
  12. Image shows craft activity

    Cullybackey

    Address

    Arthur Cottage and Interpretative Centre, 21A Dreen Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT42 1FX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Sock Doll Crafting Workshop

    Dates

    From:
    28 Mar 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  13. Stars of Country!

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £27.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    If its country music you like then this is the show for you!

    Dates

    From:
    17 Jan 2026

    Price

    Price £27.50 Per Ticket
  14. Dailygan Concert

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Ulster Scots Leid Week 2025

    Dates

    From:
    27 Nov 2025
  15. Image shows craft activity

    Cullybackey

    Address

    Arthur Cottage and Interpretative Centre, 21A Dreen Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT42 1FX

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 9335 8262

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Workshop

    Felt Brooch Crafting Workhop

    Dates

    From:
    28 Feb 2026Open 12:00 - 15:00

    Price

    Price £10.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  16. Legends_of_the_60s_Show

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Performing high quality tributes to icons like Elvis, The Beatles, The Monkeys, The Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, The Beach Boys and the Drifters to name but a small few!

    Dates

    From:
    15 May 2026

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket
  17. Jake O'Kane

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £26.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Jake O'Kane needs new teeth!

    Dates

    From:
    10 Jan 2026

    Price

    Price £26.50 Per Ticket
  18. Nashville Live 2026!

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show " Nashville Live", this hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping classic country!

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2026

    Price

    Price £28.00 Per Ticket
  19. Maggie's Menopause!

    Ballymena

    Address

    The Braid Theatre, 1-29 Bridge Street, Ballymena, County Antrim, BT43 5EJ

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 2563 5077

    Price

    Price £28.50 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Straight off the back of 2025’s smash hit, ‘Maggie’ – all 4 plays in one hilarious show, the Muffsta’s story continues with ‘Maggie’s Menopause!’

    Dates

    From:
    30 Jan 2026to31 Jan 2026

    Price

    Price £28.50 Per Ticket
  20. Artist portrait

    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 2563 5028

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Bob will be exhibiting new work at Mid-Antrim Museum, the Braid, Ballymena highlighting local bogs and the natural environment.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Nov 2025to16 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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