Christmas in the City of Bangor

Mark the beginning of the festive season in the City of Bangor — enjoy live music, Christmas cheer, and plenty of shopping to get you into the holiday spirit. Don’t forget to pick up your Christmas Passport, offering festive fun throughout the city with local businesses providing seasonal treats and surprises!

Bangor will become a hub centred around family festive fun over two days in November, welcoming Christmas into the city with activities that will animate the City Hall, Translink and the City centre. Visitors and residents alike are invited join us in celebrating the season, and marking the occasion is a programme of activity to look forward to.

Sat 1pm–7pm | Sun 2pm–6pm

City Hall

City Hall will be the centre of *hot food stalls, bar and brass bands in the forecourt [free admission] and a merry atmosphere, with light installations available for the perfect family festive selfie!

North Down Museum

Just round the corner, the North Down Museum will be hosting its annual Made in AND: Pop-up Christmas Shop [free admission] which features handcrafted gifts and artwork made by over 20 talented local artists and crafters.

Translink Station

Down the hill, just a short distance away, opposite Translink Bus and Rail Station within the car park ground, children can enjoy the activities of a fun fair, with school choirs performing over the weekend in the Translink Station.

Throughout the city

The popular City of Bangor Christmas Passport (Saturday 22 November only, 1pm - 5pm) returns, with a variety of local providers getting involved in the Christmas spirit with their seasonal treats and activities for the little ones. Passports are free and can be obtained from any of the various participants.

[*Charges apply to stall purchases and activities on sites]

Organised in partnership with Ards and North Down Borough Council and Bangor Chamber of Commerce

What’s more...

The Old Market House Bangor in the centre of the city will also be hosting Santa with opportunities to create a letter to Santa, and festive enjoyment for all. 

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