Derry Daily
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
Saturday 17°CSunday 17°C

Derry Daily Derry Daily Derry Daily

  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Features
  • Courts
  • Business
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Jobs
EntertainmentNews

Winter wonderland of entertainment planned for Christmas lights switch-ons

written by John November 7, 2019
ShareTweet

DERRY and Strabane will bring in the festive season with a bang on Saturday 23rd & Sunday November 24th with a host of activities and entertainment to mark the switching on of their Christmas lights.

In Strabane on Saturday 23rd November from 1pm-6pm Santa will travel to the North West to switch on the lights in Strabane where children can catch a peek of his elves working hard in the post office to make sure everything is ready for Christmas.

There’s lots for the family including live music, arts and crafts, Christmas markets, walkabout characters, dance performances, face painting and some special guests before the switching on of the lights at 5pm.

It’s Derry’s turn on Sunday 24th November when Guildhall Square, Waterloo Place and the Peace Garden will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the event which is expected to include a guest appearance from the busiest man in the world at this time of year – Santa Claus.

Entertainment on two stages will include live music from Sensation and Superstition and characters from the Millennium Forum and Waterside Theatre’s pantomimes.

Santa has already booked the Peace Garden in Foyle Street to park his reindeers and children are welcome to come along and view them for themselves and get their face painted in preparation for the main event.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Michaela Boyle, encouraged the public to get involved in the afternoon of entertainment which runs from 2pm – 6pm.

“It is always a special moment to see the centre lit up and ready for Christmas for the first time and I know Council’s maintenance and electrical teams are already hard at work preparing the lights, tree and decorations for the big day,” she said.

“Council have a packed Christmas programme planned this year including the Guildhall Craft and Artisan Food Fair, the Strabane Christmas Fayre and my own Christmas events in the Alley Theatre and the Guildhall and everyone is welcome to get involved.

“The Derry Christmas Lights Switch on has moved to a Sunday this year with a full four hours of activities and entertainment planned so I hope as many families as possible can come along to the city centre and celebrate the start of the festive season.”

The city lights switch on is just one of the highlights in Derry City and Strabane District Council’s exciting programme of festive events for 2019.

The Guildhall Craft and Artisan Food Fair returns from Friday November 23rd until Sunday November 25th offering the ultimate shopping experience for quality, crafted goods and anyone searching for that special present this Christmas.

Strabane town centre will host the popular Strabane Christmas Fayre on Sunday December 1st featuring 30 local food and craft market stalls, a family zone and entertainment by local musicians, brass band and craft market stalls, a family zone and festive entertainment by local musicians, brass bands and school choirs.

The Mayor’s Christmas comes to the Alley Theatre on Saturday November 30th and the Guildhall on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8thDecember featuring story telling with Mrs Claus and decoration making.

From Thursday December 12th to Sunday December 15th the Winterland Markets in Guildhall Square will have the best of artisan traders offering a family friendly shopping experience with a wide selection of specialty Christmas foods and handcrafted products and a family friendly bar serving draft craft beer, mulled wine and spirits using locally sourced produce.

To see the full Christmas listings visit www.derrystrabane.com/Christmas

Winter wonderland of entertainment planned for Christmas lights switch-ons was last modified: December 10th, 2019 by John

Tags:
Derry and Strabane CouncilDerry CityGuildhall Craft and Artisan Food FairMayor Michaela BoyleWinter wonderland of entertainment planned for Christmas lights switch-ons
ShareTweet
John

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Drink-driver charged to court over Derry collision

2 hours ago

Boyce hat-trick sends Derry City into seventh...

11 hours ago

Dance company loses appeal over 100% annual...

13 hours ago

Unmissable music events coming to the Abbey...

1 day ago

New leaflet to help older people beat...

1 day ago

Man charged with possessing indecent images of...

1 day ago

Positive discussions with Transport Minister on NW...

2 days ago

Sadness as mother of girl (6) killed...

2 days ago

Two men in court after £1.2m cannabis...

2 days ago

‘Inaction on Foyle Bridge barriers and mental...

2 days ago

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Email

Features

  • Sun, sea, spectacular views, historical charm and fabulous food. Tunisia of course

    April 5, 2024
  • Magical trip to see Santa from Belfast

    December 20, 2023
  • DD Travel Feature: Cork’s amazing The Montenotte Hotel

    April 18, 2023
  • Derry cancer survivor Noeleen McMorris reveals importance of awareness

    July 25, 2022
  • Competition! Win tickets to Northern Ireland v England Women’s Euro 2022 match

    June 17, 2022

Courts

  • Drink-driver charged to court over Derry collision

    July 5, 2025
  • Derry priest faces seven more child sex charges

    July 4, 2025
  • Man charged with possessing indecent images of children

    July 4, 2025
  • Two men in court after £1.2m cannabis find near border

    July 3, 2025
  • Two charged over huge cannabis haul seized in North West

    July 3, 2025

Donegal Daily

    Read More

    • News
    • Sport
    • Courts
    • Jobs
    • Features
    • Business
    • Politics

    Information

    • Contact Us
    • About
    • Advertise WIth Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    Derry Daily

    © 2025 Derry Daily. All rights reserved.


    Back To Top

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy