What's on in Northern Ireland 2026
Every seasonal event we hold a source for in Northern Ireland, by type and date. Venue-run attractions are listed here only; they have no page of their own.
Lantern festivals1
- Tue 3 MarBelfastSource: visitbelfast.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
Checked 26 Oct 2026 and later; every row links to its source.
Christmas lights switch-ons7
- Sat 14 NovBelfast City HallSource: ultimatechristmasmarkets.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
- Fri 20 NovDerry city centre6.30pmSource: derrystrabane.comreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
- Sat 21 NovOmagh town centre5.30pmSource: find-tender.service.gov.ukreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
- Sat 21 NovEnniskillenSource: find-tender.service.gov.ukreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
- Fri 27 NovColeraine town centreSource: causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk· checked 2 Sep 2026
- Sun 29 NovMarket House, Armagh CitySource: find-tender.service.gov.ukreported by press· checked 26 Oct 2026
- TBCV36 (Valley Leisure Centre), NewtownabbeySource: antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk· checked 7 Sep 2026
Checked 26 Oct 2026 and later; every row links to its source.
Christmas markets2
- Sat 14 NovBelfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast BT1 5GS6.30pmSource: abilityhub.ukreported by press· checked 25 Oct 2026
- Sat 12 DecColeraine Town HallSource: causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk· checked 11 Sep 2026
Checked 25 Oct 2026 and later; every row links to its source.