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11 upcoming events in Co. Down

November 2026

Thu19Nov

Newry Christmas Markets

📍 Newry Variety Market, John Mitchel Place, Newry · 🕒 4pm
⏳ Runs until Sun 20 Dec
Festive shopping, local traders, seasonal food and live entertainment in Newry city centre.
🛍️ MarketCo. DownDetails ↗
Sat21Nov

Santa on Tour: Dromore

📍 Town centre, Dromore · 🕒 4pm
Council Christmas switch-on stop with Santa's bus, local performers, a grotto and festive activities.
🎉 FestivalCo. DownDetails ↗
Sat21Nov

Christmas in the City of Bangor

📍 Marine Gardens, Bangor · 🕒 12pm · 💶 Free
Live music and festive fun building to the lights switch-on at 6pm.
🎉 FestivalCo. DownDetails ↗
Fri27Nov

Santa on Tour: Banbridge

📍 Town centre, Banbridge · 🕒 6pm
Council Christmas switch-on stop with Santa's bus, local performers, a grotto and festive activities.
🎉 FestivalCo. DownDetails ↗
Fri27Nov

Christmas Craft Fair at Down Arts Centre

📍 Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick · 🕒 6pm · 💶 Free
Evening craft fair of handmade gifts from local makers.
🛍️ MarketCo. DownDetails ↗
Fri27Nov

Christmas Stories & Silver Sounds

📍 Down County Museum, Downpatrick · 🕒 5pm · 💶 Free
Christmas storytelling, silver band music and family arts activities at the museum.
👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. DownDetails ↗

December 2026

Fri4Dec

Hilltown Christmas Lights Switch On

📍 Main Street, Hilltown
Annual village Christmas lights switch-on.
🎉 FestivalCo. DownDetails ↗
Sat5Dec

Rostrevor Light up the Night - Christmas Tractor and Truck Run

📍 Rostrevor Square, Rostrevor
Festive tractor and truck run lighting up Rostrevor.
🤝 CommunityCo. DownDetails ↗
Sun6Dec

Santa at the Castle

📍 Narrow Water Castle, Warrenpoint · 💶 £6.50 to £16.96
⏳ Runs until Wed 23 Dec
Themed Santa experience through the historic castle on selected December dates.
👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. DownDetails ↗
Sun6Dec

Victorian Christmas Crafts at Kilbroney Park

📍 Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor · 🕒 1pm
Free Victorian-themed festive crafts and heritage activities in the park.
👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. DownDetails ↗
Sat12Dec

Victorian Christmas Crafts at Castlewellan Forest Park

📍 Castlewellan Forest Park, Castlewellan · 🕒 1pm
Free Victorian-themed festive crafts and heritage activities in the forest park.
👨‍👩‍👧 FamilyCo. DownDetails ↗

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