Last checked: 13 November 2026. Please confirm times, availability and event status with the organiser.
November 2026
14 November: glass festive decorations
Saturday 14 November, 10am | Creative workshop | ISLAND Arts Centre, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn | £70.
An introduction to glass fusing, with guided work to create up to three decorations for the home or as gifts. Designs include a star, snowman, tree, bauble and robin. Booking is required.
19 November: Christmas lights switch-on
Thursday 19 November, 6pm to 8pm; switch-on at 7.30pm | Community celebration | Market Square, Lisburn | Free.
Seasonal music and entertainment lead up to the tree and city lights being switched on. The council lists a sign-language interpreter, accessible viewing and a quiet SEN area in the museum; its event team can provide access details.
20 November to 22 December: Lisburn Light Trail
Daily from Friday 20 November to Tuesday 22 December, 4pm to 8.30pm; last entry 8pm | Outdoor lights | Castle Gardens, Lisburn | Free entry.
Explore illuminated installations and festive displays around the gardens. No booking is required and dogs on leads are welcome. Food and drink vendors charge separately; Santa visits and live music have their own published days.
25 November: Christmas Country with the Stars
Wednesday 25 November, 8pm | Live music | ISLAND Hall, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn | From £26.50.
A country-music concert combining festive songs with country favourites, featuring a line-up of singers and Country Harmony. The venue gives an approximate 10.30pm finish.
27 November: The Human Touch
Friday 27 November, 8pm | Tribute concert | ISLAND Hall, Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn | From £25.
The Bruce Springsteen tribute band brings a programme spanning well-known songs and deeper cuts to Lisburn. The organiser gives an approximate 10.45pm finish.
December 2026
1 December: Air Ambulance NI carol concert
Tuesday 1 December, 7.30pm; doors 6.30pm | Charity concert | Lagan Valley Island Theatre, Lisburn | £15 adults; under-12s free.
Lisburn Community Choir and Portadown Male Voice Choir take part in a festive concert supporting Air Ambulance NI. The programme includes Christmas favourites, with an approximate 9.30pm finish.
4 December: Lisburn Christmas Market
Friday 4 December, 2pm to 8pm | Market | Bow Street and Market Square, Lisburn | Free admission.
Browse artisan food, craft makers, independent traders and seasonal gifts in the city centre. Entertainment adds to the programme; purchases from individual stalls are charged separately.
5 to 12 December: Sleeping Beauty
Saturday 5 to Saturday 12 December, selected 2pm matinees and 7pm evening performances | Pantomime | Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn | From £18.
Lisnagarvey Operatic and Dramatic Society presents its annual pantomime with familiar characters, music and comedy. Performance times vary by date, and the organiser notes dry ice and strobe lighting. Use the venue schedule to choose a performance.
16 December: EA Music Christmas Concert
Wednesday 16 December, 8pm | Youth music | Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn | From £5.
The South Ulster Youth Orchestra, Youth Band and Big Band perform a varied programme with festive favourites. The venue gives an approximate 10pm finish.
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