Santa on tour & Christmas lights switch on events
This Christmas, Santa is embarking on a special journey to Armagh City, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough for an unforgettable experience!
Join us for ‘Santa on Tour’ as we light up the festive season and embrace the joyous spirit of Christmas!
Delight in the enchantment of the holidays with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their lively elves as they cruise through the borough in their dazzling red bus. They will stop in the city and surrounding towns to turn on the Christmas lights, spreading joy to everyone with music, fun, and spectacular entertainment.
From Friday, 15 November, to Friday, 6 December, the borough will sparkle with festive cheer, with the spectacular Santa on Tour stage show, hosting an amazing array of live performances including school, community groups, local artists, and professional acts, who are guaranteed to have everyone singing along to all the festive favourites!
Experience enchanting moments with towering stilt walkers, incredible acrobats, engaging jugglers, and talented face painters, along with mesmerising fire and LED performers roaming the streets. Get set to enjoy the lively vibe as a DJ spins tunes to elevate the party atmosphere. Kids can unleash their creativity with arts and crafts, making festive baubles and crackers to take home too!
Watch in awe as Santa arrives on his magical bus to join the Lord Mayor to lead the light switch on countdown alongside all the excited children.
Mark the dates in your calendar for a memorable experience for the entire family!
SANTA ON TOUR & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON EVENTS
- Portadown * | Friday 15 November | 6pm - 9pm
- Lurgan * | Saturday 16 November | 5pm - 8pm
- Craigavon (Brownlow) * | Wednesday 20 November | 4pm - 6pm
- Markethill | Friday 22 November | 6pm - 8.30pm
- Richhill | Wednesday 27 November | 6pm - 8.30pm
- Donaghcloney * | Thursday 28 November | 6pm - 8.30pm
- Banbridge * | Friday 29 November | 5pm - 8pm
- Tandragee | Friday 29 November | 6pm - 8.30pm
- Rathfriland | Friday 29 November | 6pm - 8.30pm
- Dromore * | Saturday 30 November | 4pm - 7pm
- Armagh * | Sunday 1 December I 1pm - 4pm
- Keady | Thursday 5 December I 6pm - 8.30pm
- Waringstown * | Friday 6 December I 6pm - 7.30pm
Please Note: The ‘Santa on Tour’ bus will appear at the Christmas light switch on events marked above (*). The Christmas lights will be switched on in Armagh City as part of the Georgian Festival. Therefore, this event on Sunday 1 December will host the ‘Santa on Tour’ experience only.
Don’t forget there is FREE CAR PARKING
Why not take advantage of free off-street Christmas parking in all council-owned off-street pay-and-display car parks across the borough on Saturday 7, 14, and 21 December. This offer also applies in Portadown, Lurgan, and Banbridge on the day of the Santa on Tour & Christmas Lights Switch On celebrations, and on Georgian Day in Armagh City on Saturday 30 November. Help support local businesses this Christmas by shopping and dining close to home.
This festive season, bring your wish list and join Santa on Tour to experience the joyous festive atmosphere of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough.