AT A GLANCE LISTINGS DERRY
AT A GLANCE LISTINGS STRABANE
FRI 1ST – SUN 3RD DEC ALL DAY EVENT
WED 20 TH DEC 7-8PM
FRI 8 TH DEC 8PM
FRI 22 ND DEC 8PM
Evening of carols
Christmas with Sollus
John McNicholl
Bogside & Brandywell Initiative presents:
Creggan Christmas Extravaganza.
Central Drive, Creggan 9TH DEC MARKET 10AM - 9PM TRAIL 3PM - 7PM Bogside & Brandywell Initiative presents:
Winter Market and Reindeer Trail Bishops Gate
To Book Reindeer Trail call:
028 71 261916
SAT 9 TH DEC 1 - 4PM
Waterside Family Christmas Cracker Foyle Arena
THURS 14 TH DEC 7PM
Christmas at Northside Northside Village Centre
with organist & soloist The Guildhall £2 (under 16s go free) WED 20 TH – SAT 23 RD DEC 2PM, 3PM, 4PM
Mrs Claus Experience and Elf Workshop The Guildhall
£3 per entry THURS 23 RD NOV (after Christmas light switch-on) & FRI 22 ND DEC
Santa’s Big Fundraiser Appeal
Guildhall Porch Donations in aid of Children inCrossfire MON 4 TH & TUES 5 TH DEC 10AM
Hansel & Gretel SUN 17 TH DEC 12-4PM
Christmas Tales & Trails Brooke Park
Waterside Theatre £6 per entry, £5 (con) SAT 16 TH DEC 11AM
Santa Stroll
in aid of Foyle Hospice Starting at Sainsbury’s £8 per entry (suit provided)
Alley Theatre
£10, £5 (con) Family of Four £26 FRI 15 TH DEC 8PM
Cash Returns
Live Johnny Cash & June Cater Tribute Show Alley Theatre
in Concert Alley Theatre £20
WED 27 TH DEC 7.30PM
Cultural Rally at the Alley Alley Theatre
£15 SAT 16 TH DEC 8PM
THURS 28 TH DEC 8PM
I Love Christmas
Micky Bartlett Typical
with the Ulster Orchestra Alley Theatre £14, £12 (con) TUES 19 TH DEC 8PM
Strabane Community Carol Service Alley Theatre £7.50 THURSDAY 21 ST DEC 8PM
Christmas Open Mic Night Alley Theatre £3
Alley Theatre £10
FRI 29 TH DEC 8.30PM
Jazz Gazette
Christmas Show Alley Theatre £8 SAT 30 TH DEC 8PM
The Logues New Year’s Eve Party Alley Theatre
£14.50, £7 (con)
VISITOR INFORMATION Shopping & Accommodation Offers For details on late night opening across the City and District and special offers on accommodation (from £40pps.) visit:
derrystrabane.com/ christmasvisitor Getting around Making your way around Northern Ireland using public transport couldn’t be easier.
COMING UP NEXT IN 2018 16 TH – 18 TH MARCH 2018
SPRING CARNIVAL 3 RD – 7 TH MAY 2018
Translink operates the Ulsterbus, and NIRailways integrated public transport system – you can reach any corner of any County in a couple of hours.
CITY OF DERRY JAZZ FESTIVAL
Until 31st December 2017, passengers on Ulsterbus and Goldline services will be able to buy a day return ticket for the price of a single ticket after 9.30am and child fares are half price.
14TH - 22ND JULY 2018
Book Your Journey at
www.translink.co.uk For information on local taxis or other travel options visit:
www.visitderry.com
FOYLE MARITIME FESTIVAL 27 TH – 31 ST OCT 2018
HALLOWEEN For more visit: derrystrabane.com/whatson
DERRYSTRABANE.COM/CHRISTMAS This information is available upon request in a number of formats including large print, Braille, PDF, audio formats (CD, MP3, DAISY) and minority languages. Telephone: 028 71 253 253 text phone: 028 7137 6646 or e-mail: equality@derrystrabane.com
SOUND OF LIGHT & CHRISTMAS PROCESSION .
FRI 1 ST DEC 6PM-7PM & SAT 2 ND DEC 6PM-7PM Now in its 3rd year, the Sound of Light Christmas Procession is something very special and a highlight of this year’s Christmas celebrations. Follow the ‘Sound of Light’ trail through the historic quarters of the old city. The trail will include light installations, music, projection, performance throughout cultural venues and outdoor spaces upon and within the City Walls.
Procession Route: START Bishop Street London Street Pump Street Ferryquay Street Shipquay Street Castle Street Magazine Street Waterloo Street Waterloo Place Guildhall Square FINISH
MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS MOVIE SUN 3RD DECEMBER 2017 2PM
Alley Theatre, Strabane Get into the festive spirit by enjoying The Polar Express, a great Christmas movie, in the grand Alley Theatre while raising funds for the Mayor’s chosen charity – Aware Defeat Depression.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON DERRY THURS 23 RD NOVEMBER 2017 6PM-8PM
Guildhall Square & Waterloo Place Get into the festive spirit joining Santa and his special guests! Walkabout Street Characters Live festive music on stages in Guildhall Square by Sensation and in Waterloo Place by Superstition Real reindeer in the Peace Garden 5pm - 8 pm
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON STRABANE SAT 25 TH NOVEMBER 2017 2PM-5.30PM
Abercorn Square and Railway Street Santa and his reindeer are on their way to Strabane for the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On! Join them from 2pm for face painting, Santa’s Grotto, and much more!
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON CASTLEDERG THURS 23RD NOVEMBER 2017 7PM
The Diamond Country music star Johnny Brady will provideent ertainment along with local schools and churches. Kids Farm, walkabout characters, a grotto and a streetwise lantern parade means fun for all the family! Check out derrystrabane.com/christmas for info on 23 other light switch-ons throughout the District.
£2 - All proceeds go to charity.
WALLED CITY MONTHLY MARKET SAT 2 ND DECEMBER 2017 11AM – 8PM
Guildhall Square Guildhall Square will welcome the very best of artisan traders, offering visitors a wide selection of speciality foods including fruit and vegetables, homemade jams and preserves, artisan breads, cakes, sweets and treats! Also there’ll be a special appearance from Inishowen Gospel Choir at 7pm.
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS FRI 8TH – WED 20 TH DECEMBER 2017
See web for timings www.watersidetheatre.com
Waterside Theatre The Grove Theatre Company return with their traditional style panto combining a blend of song, dance and humour, featuring a talented local cast. £8.50, £6.50 (con), £28.00 Family (2+2), £6.00 schools/groups
STRABANE CHRISTMAS FAYRE SUN 3 RD DECEMBER 2017 1PM-6PM
Castle Street Experience traditional Christmas Fayre in Strabane this December - featuring local food and craft market stalls; late night shopping and festive entertainment by local arts groups, brass bands and school choirs.
MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TEA DANCE Guildhall Main Hall Get your dancing shoes ready for the Mayor’s hugely popular Tea Dance. If you are young at heart, and know your waltzes from your quick step this is the Christmas event for you - set in the spectacular surroundings of Derry’s Guildhall. Free (ticket only) email: events@derrystrabane.com or call 02871253253
Begins at The Guildhall Can you complete the Wonder Windows Trail?
Look closely, some windows may not appear to be what you think! Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and take a glance into a mystical world of magic…Pick up a Trail map at The Guildhall Reception (daytime), The Richmond Centre or Foyleside Shopping Centre.
SAT 16 TH & SUN 17 TH DECEMBER 2PM, 3PM & 4PM
Mayor’s Christmas Event ECHO ECHO DANCE THEATRE DERRY SAT 16 TH DECEMBER 1PM & 4PM SUN 17 TH DECEMBER 1PM & 4PM
An atmospheric and mysterious winter fairytale featuring dance, storytelling and projections will surprise and delight audiences of all ages.
SAT 9 TH - SUN 10 TH DECEMBER 2017 5:30PM – 7:30PM SAT 16 TH – SUN 17 TH DECEMBER 2017 5:30PM – 7:30PM FRI 22 ND – SAT 23 RD DECEMBER 2017 5:30PM – 7:30PM
BJORN THE BEAR
LOST IN FROST
THE ALLEY THEATRE STRABANE SAT 9 TH DECEMBER 3PM & 6PM SUN 10 TH DECEMBER 3PM
WONDER WINDOWS TRAIL
WED 6 TH DECEMBER 2017 2PM-4PM
THUR 14 TH DEC 12 – 10PM FRI 15 TH DEC 12 – 10PM
SAT 16 TH DEC 12 – 10PM SUN 17 TH DEC 12 – 6PM
With artisan food stalls, festive bar serving craft drinks, live mustic and children’s entertainment.
Meet Bjorn the Bear – a life-sized magical Polar Bear! Playful, mischievous and huggable, this friendly bear is just about kept in check by Arctic Explorer Ursula.
See our website: derrystrabane.com/christmas for more info Bjorn the Bear