Christmas Evenings

Have an enchanting Christmas evening at the Ulster Folk Museum. 

Wander the cobbled streets and enjoy authentic exhibit buildings adorned with homemade wreaths and dressed with decorations as they would have been years ago. Taste traditional Christmas cake as you meet our talented craft demonstrators, from willow weaving and wool weaving to blacksmithing and printing! Sing Christmas carols with Fortwilliam Musical Society and enjoy the sounds of a harpist and Comber Brass band. 

Visit the donkeys at the Marketplace and make some old Christmas decorations to take home at our festive craft station, fun for all ages. Pick up Christmas gifts from the shop and don't forget to post your letter to Santa in our old post box. Stop by McCusker's pub and listen to a Christmas story as you enjoy a mulled wine, hot toddy or spiced cider (please drink responsibly).

There might even be snow!

Christmas Evenings will be taking place on the following dates:

What to know

• An accessible bus will be available on both dates to transport visitors from the lower car park to the museum. We recommend making use of public transport where possible. Green tickets offer a 20% discount with proof of a public transport ticket at admissions on the evening (same date as event). 
• Please note, we recommend online booking for our Christmas Evenings as this is a popular event and walk-ups will be limited. 
• There is a 50% members' discount on Christmas Evenings tickets. We ask members to still pre-book in advance and bring your membership ID. 

Please note, Santa tickets, general admission Christmas and our Making Christmas experiences are separate to this event. Visits to Father Christmas are now fully booked. If you wish to purchase tickets for our general admission Christmas experience, please do so here.