Enjoy the festive season in Belfast with the whole family! With lots of family experiences to choose from like visiting Santa in his grotto, catching a Christmas Pantomime, or heading out to look at Christmas lights and displays. Here are our top picks for family-friendly events happening around the city and beyond.

Christmas Lights & Displays

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Nov 20, 2026 - Dec 22, 2026

Lisburn Light Trail

The Lisburn Light Trail returns to the beautiful surroundings of Castle Gardens from Friday 20th November…

Lisburn Light Trail
Nov 20

Top Places to Meet Santa

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Christmas Markets

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Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026

Twilight Market

Mark your calendars for a special seasonal Twilight Market on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th November, set…

Twilight Market
Nov 13

Christmas Fayre

The most wonderful time of the year begins at La Mon. Join them on Sunday 29th November as they open the…

Christmas Fayre
Nov 29

Cinemagic Christmas Screenings

Home Alone
Dec 19

Home Alone

Home Alone - An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he…

Stick Man
Dec 12

Stick Man

Stick Man - Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children…

Home Alone
Dec 12

Home Alone

Home Alone - An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he…

The Grinch
Dec 12

The Grinch

The Grinch - The Grinch grows increasingly annoyed with the ever-growing festive cheer that engulfs…

Stick Man
Dec 19

Stick Man

STICK MAN - Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children…

Christmas Events Beyond Belfast

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