Randalstown Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026

Follow the Star to Antrim and Newtownabbey this Christmas
Join us this festive season as communities across the Borough come together to celebrate Christmas, community and inclusivity. Enjoy festive entertainment and family fun before the lights are switched on!

Crumlin
Thursday 19 November, 6pm–7.30pm
Crumlin Leisure Centre

Randalstown
Friday 20 November, 6pm–7.30pm
John Street Car Park

Antrim
Saturday 21 November, 4.30pm–6pm
Railway Street Car Park

Glengormley
Wednesday 25 November, 6pm–7.30pm
Lilian Bland Community Park

Monkstown
Thursday 26 November, 6pm–7.30pm
Jordanstown Road/Devenish Drive

Newtownabbey
Friday 27 November, 6pm–7.30pm
V36 at The Valley

Ballyclare
Saturday 28 November, 4.30pm–6pm
The Square Car Park

Road/Car Park Closures and ParkingCrumlin - Crumlin Leisure Centre
Thursday 19 November 2026, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Restricted Parking in Crumlin Leisure Centre until 4pm.  Leisure Centre Car Park closed from 4pm – 10pm, please use other town centre car parks if attending event.

Randalstown - John Street Car Park
Friday 20 November 2026, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Partial Closure of John Street Car Park from 5am to 10pm.  Please use other town centre car parks if attending event.

Antrim – Railway Street Car Park
Saturday 21 November 2026, 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Restricted Parking in Railway Street Car Park until 12noon.  Railway Street Car Park closed from 12noon to 10pm.  Please use other town centre car parks if attending event.  Railway Street remains open throughout the day but a one way system will be in place from 12noon to 11pm (in the direction from High Street to Castle Way).  There will be no entry to Railway Street from Castle Way from 12noon.

Glengormley - Lilian Bland Park
Wednesday 25 November 2026, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Carnmoney Road Car Park Closed from 6am to 10pm.  Please use other town centre car parks if attending event.

Monkstown – Jordanstown Road/Devenish Drive
Thursday 26 November 2026, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Junction of Jordanstown Road/Devenish Drive closed from 10am to 10pm.  Alternative access to the bottom of Devenish Drive via Cashel Drive.

Newtownabbey - V36 at the Valley Leisure Centre
Friday 27 November 2026, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
V36 Car Park closed from 3pm to 10pm.  Limited accessible parking available from 5pm (Blue Badge holders only).  Please use other public car parks if attending event.

Ballyclare - The Square Car Park
Saturday 28 November 2026, 4.30pm - 6.00pm
The Square and Town Hall Car Parks closed from 6am to 10pm.  Please use other town centre car parks if attending event.
AccessibiltyWe want everyone to experience the magic of Christmas across Antrim and Newtownabbey, and we’re working to make our Light Switch On events as welcoming as possible. This year, each event will include a number of accessibility features designed to support visitors with additional needs.

You’ll find dedicated accessible viewing points at every location, offering clearer sightlines of the stage and the moment Santa switches on the lights. Sign language interpreters will also be present throughout the main stage programme to ensure our festive announcements and performances can be enjoyed by everyone.