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Belfast Kicks Off Christmas Season with Lights Switch-On and Market
15 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Belfast's annual Christmas lights switch-on event set for November 2025
- City's Christmas Market to open for 6-week run on the same day
- Tickets for the lights switch-on event were fully booked
With the arrival of shorter days and longer nights, the festive season is set to kick into full swing across Northern Ireland in November 2025. Councils in the region have been busy organizing a variety of events to get residents and visitors into the holiday spirit.
In the capital city of Belfast, the annual Christmas lights switch-on is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 15th. The event, led by the city's Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly, will feature performances and appearances by choirs, musicians, and dancers. Despite the high demand, tickets for this much-anticipated event have already been fully booked.
Alongside the lights switch-on, Belfast's popular Christmas Market will also open its doors for a six-week run on the same day. The market is expected to draw crowds eager to browse the stalls and soak up the festive atmosphere in the heart of the city.
