Christmas Evenings at Ulster Folk Museum 2026

Step into the streets and cottages of Ulster Folk Museum after dark for Christmas Evenings on Friday 11 and Friday 18 December 2026. Seasonal decorations, fireside stories, crafts and music bring traditional celebrations to life in Cultra.

Music, crafts and festive food

Visitors can listen to carol singers, a harpist and a brass band, try willow star making and other family-friendly crafts, watch early Christmas films and enjoy storytelling. Seasonal food and drink are available around the museum. The Ulster Orchestra joins the programme: a string quartet plays on 11 December and a brass quintet on 18 December, with 30-minute sets at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm in Omagh Meeting House.

Dates and location

Both evenings run from 5pm to 9pm. Ulster Folk Museum is at 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EU. Parking is limited; the museum offers an accessible shuttle from overflow parking and advises using it after dark.

Booking and Santa visits

Advance booking is recommended because places are limited. The organiser offers a Green Ticket discount for visitors who travel by public transport and show a valid ticket. A Christmas Evening ticket does not include a Santa visit; that experience must be booked separately. See the official event page for prices, availability and booking.

Please check the organiser's official website or social media channels before travelling, as event dates, times and arrangements may change or events may be cancelled.