Vault Christmas Market 2025 returns to Carlisle Memorial: Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec (11am–5pm daily)

In a world drowning in AI, something real reawakens at an ancient Belfast site.This December, the Vault Christmas Market returns to Carlisle Memorial!!

Vault is the largest provider of affordable artist workspaces in NI and we are delighted to team up with Belfast Buildings Trust again to announce that the Vault Christmas Market is  returning to the stunning surrounds of Carlisle Memorial in North Belfast this December. 

Beautiful unique and handmade gifts

Over the course of a weekend, the former church will be stuffed with 60+ stalls selling high-quality jewellery, original paintings and illustrations, gilded glass & stained glass, fine art prints, new and vintage clothing, ceramics, books and zines, fashion accessories and textiles, cards, macramé & crochet, homeware (vintage and antiques), and much more… there really is much more — not just saying!

A day out for friends and family

But it’s not only about all those beautiful and unique handmade gifts. The Vault Christmas Market is also a fun weekend out with friends and family and is free to visit. The Sunflower will be serving up fresh pints, and we’ll have food and drink providers doing delicious hot and cold food and drinks. DJ Violently Ill and DJ Neal will be providing the sounds.

There’ll be the regular walkabout performers, Christmas elves and of course ‘The Santa You Deserve’ aka ‘Bad Santa’ causing havoc, or snoozing in a corner. He’s harmless though – we are family friendly (and dog friendly – on leads please.

Godzilla Santa Grotto!

New this year we have a Christmas grotto like no other: the Godzilla Santa Grotto will be tucked away in one of the most beautiful areas of this former church where you can take your photo to share – it has to be seen to be believed!

Legendary Vault Christmas Market Raffle

We’ll also be running the hugely popular (and hugely beneficial in keeping Vault afloat as we face another major upheaval in the new year) ‘Legendary Vault Christmas Market Raffle’ for which tickets are already on sale.

Where? Carlisle Memorial Church, Carlisle Circus, Belfast BT13 1ABWhen? 6–7 December 2025 (11–5pm daily)Getting there: the area is well served by public transport and parking is available at the Mater Hospital, Kent St, and Millfield.

A new dimension in Christmas markets! Don’t Miss Out! Book your Christmas staycation on the Isle of Carl!

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