LCCC Residents' Magazine : Spring/Summer 2025
What’s On - April to September 2025
What’s On - April to September 2025
April
Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday 19th April, 12 noon to 3.00pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Join us for a family-friendly Easter celebration featuring games, activities and plenty of Easter treats!
Art on the Rails
Saturday 26th April, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Explore local creativity and browse an open-air gallery on the rails of the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum. Admire and purchase unique pieces from local talented artists.
Tuesday Magpies
Tuesday 29th April, 13th and 27th May and 10th and 24th June, 4.00pm to 5.00pm
ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn
In partnership with LCCC Waste Management, there will be a chance for your community group to upcycle records, jewellery, t-shirts and much more. For alternate times to suit your community group, email: lucie.corcoran@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
MOVICALS - A Movie Musical Extravaganza
Wednesday 30th April, 7.30pm
Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn
Cost: from £26
A movie musical extravaganza like no other. So, get ready to be swept off your feet with MOVICALS - the ultimate lights, camera, action experience!
May
Declan Nerney and Special Guests in Concert
Thursday 1st May, 8.00pm
Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn
Cost: from £26.50
Join Declan and his super live band with special guests John McNicholl and Hugo Duncan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter on the 2025 Round and Round concert tour.
VE Day 80 Tea Dance
Thursday 8th May, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Commemorate VE Day 80 with music, dancing, and nostalgia at our VE tea dance with music from Housty.
Mayor's Carnival Parade and Family Fun Day 'Wonders of Nature'
Saturday 10th May, 12 noon to 5.00pm
The carnival leaves ISLAND Arts Centre at 1.00pm weaving its way through the city centre to the Carnival Village at Wallace Park. Wallace Park opens from 12 noon to 5.00pm.
Songs from Stage and Screen
Friday 16th May, 7.30pm
Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn
Cost: from £8
Lisburn Harmony are delighted to share the stage with our guests The Leading Ladies, for a night of music from stage
and screen.
Ceramic Bees (for 6 to 11 year olds)
Saturday 17th May, 10.30am to 12.30pm
ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn
Cost: £20
Mark World Bee Day by making bright, big, beautiful bees for your garden or room. Have fun with clay as you recreate and celebrate these glorious, essential creatures!
Swing Gals
Saturday 17th May, 8.00pm
ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn
Cost: £15
In the month commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, the Gals celebrate with a glorious trip down memory lane.
Chamber Babies Concerts
Saturday 24th May, 10.00am
ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn
Cost: £9 for 1 adult and 1 baby up to 18 months
Walk, sway, roll or chill to live classical music performed by professional musicians. Guaranteed to engage and enchant or even soothe little ones to sleep!
Chamber Cherubs Concerts
Saturday 24th May, 11.00am
ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn
Cost: £9 for 1 adult and 1 child per session (1-3 years of age)
A fun, relaxed and engaging live classical music experience for little listeners, performed by professional musicians.
Hanging Basket Workshops
Saturday 24th May & Saturday 31st May 12 noon to 3.00pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Get ready for summer blooms with our free Hanging Basket Workshops in Market Square, with all materials provided. This event is ticket only. For booking information check out Lisburn City Centre on Facebook.
Art on the Rails
Saturday 31st May 9.30am to 12.30pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Explore local creativity and browse an open-air gallery on the rails of the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum. Admire and purchase unique pieces from local talented artists.
June
Pots for Tots for Father’s Day: Seawater Bowls
(for 1 to 4 year olds)
Saturday 7th June 10.30am to 12.30pm
ISLAND Arts Centre, Lisburn
Cost: £32
It’s World Oceans Day – mark it by making a seawater ceramic bowl to use when you explore the shore with your dad on holidays or fun days out.
Hanging Basket Workshops
Saturday 7th June 12 noon to 3.00pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Get ready for summer blooms with our free Hanging Basket Workshops in Market Square, with all materials provided. This event is ticket only. For booking information check out Lisburn City Centre on Facebook.
The Summer Country Show
Wednesday 11th June, 8.00pm
Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn
Cost: from £25.50
The Summer Country Show returns for another night of blistering toe-tapping magic with six of Irelands top country stars all on one unmissable show.
Wendy Gibson Ballet Academy Showcase
Saturday 14th June, 12 noon to 1.00pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Experience the grace and talent of ballet with this showcase from a local academy, the perfect event for any budding ballerinas.
Art on the Rails
Saturday 28th June, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Explore local creativity and browse an open-air gallery on the rails of the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum. Admire and purchase unique pieces from local talented artists.
July
Park Life: Heroes and Princesses
Tuesday 1st July, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Moira Demesne, Moira
Summer Movie Magic
Thursday 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th July, 12.30pm to 3pm (dependent on movie being shown)
Market Square, Lisburn
Enjoy family-favourite movies every Thursday in Market Square. Movies start at 1.00pm. Little ones can enjoy face painting from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Park Life: Messy Bug Ball
Thursday 3rd July, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Moat Park, Dundonald
Park Life: Jurassic Adventures
Saturday 5th July, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Moat Park, Dundonald
Tumble Circus Performance
Saturday 5th July, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Enjoy a circus show like never before, including lots of comedy, juggling, acrobatics and plenty of fun for all the family! No booking required.
Park Life: Sunday Music Session
Sunday 6th July, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Wallace Park, Lisburn
Park Life: Nature’s Delight
Tuesday 8th July, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff
Park Life: Nature’s Delight
Saturday 19th July, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Moat Park, Dundonald
Sounds Like Summer: Live Music
Saturday 19th July, 12 noon to 2.00pm
Market Square, Lisburn
This summer, whether you're shopping, grabbing a coffee, or enjoying lunch, enjoy live music from local acts in Market Square.
Park Life: Sunday Music Session
Sunday 20th July, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff
July Summer Tea Dance
Tuesday 22nd July, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Enjoy the charm of our Summer Tea Dances in Market Square. Dance to the lively tunes of Housty, our fabulous local musician. No booking required.
Park Life: Jurassic Adventures
Thursday 24th July, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff
Art on the Rails
Saturday 26th July 9.30am to 12.30pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Explore local creativity and browse an open-air gallery on the rails of the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum. Admire and purchase unique pieces from local talented artists.
Park Life: Nature’s Delight
Saturday 26th July, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Moira Demesne, Moira
Park Life: Sunday Music Session
Sunday 27th July, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Moira Demesne, Moira
Park Life: Castle Gardens
Tuesday 29th July, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Castle Gardens, Lisburn
Park Life: Jurassic Adventures
Thursday 31st July, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Moat Park, Dundonald
August
Sounds Like Summer: Live Music
Saturday 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th August,
12 noon to 2.00pm
Market Square, Lisburn
This summer, whether you're shopping, grabbing a coffee, or enjoying lunch, enjoy live music from local acts in Market Square.
Park Life: Sunday Music Session
Sunday 3rd August, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Moat Park, Dundonald
Park Life: Messy Bug Ball
Tuesday 5th August, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Moira Demesne, Moira
Summer Movie Magic
Thursday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th August
Market Square, Lisburn
Enjoy family-favourite movies every Thursday in Market Square. Movies start at 1.00pm. Little ones can enjoy face painting from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.
Park Life: Messy Bug Ball
Thursday 7th August, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff
Park Life: Heroes and Princesses
Saturday 9th August, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Wallace Park, Lisburn
Park Life: Sunday Music Session
Sunday 10th August, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Wallace Park, Lisburn
Park Life: Nature’s Delight
Thursday 14th August,
11.00am to 1.00pm
Castle Gardens, Lisburn
Park Life: Heroes and Princesses
Saturday 16th August, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Moat Park, Dundonald
Park Life: Sunday Music Session
Sunday 17th August, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff
Park Life: Plant and Play
Tuesday 19th August, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Wallace Park, Lisburn
Park Life: Plant and Play
Thursday 21st August, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Carryduff
Park Life: Jurassic Adventures
Saturday 23rd August, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Moira Demesne, Moira
Park Life: Sunday Music Session
Sunday 24th August, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Moira Demesne, Moira
August Summer Tea Dance
Tuesday 26th August 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Enjoy the charm of our Summer Tea Dances in Market Square. Dance to the lively tunes of Housty, our fabulous
local band.
Art on the Rails
Saturday 30th August 9.30am to 12.30pm
Market Square, Lisburn
Explore local creativity and browse an open-air gallery on the rails of the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum. Admire and purchase unique pieces from local talented artists.
Park Life: Sunday Music Session
Sunday 31st August, 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Moat Park, Dundonald
September
A Night with the Country Stars
Wednesday 10th September, 8.00pm
Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn
Cost: from £26.50
A Night with the Country Stars returns to Lagan Valley Island for a night of blistering toe-tapping magic and a stellar line-up you won't want to miss.
Essentially Cher - Live in Concert
Saturday 27th Sept, 8.00pm
Lagan Valley Island
Cost: from £20
Get ready to be dazzled by Trisha McCluney, star of BBC1’s I Can See Your Voice! As Essentially Cher, she delivers an electrifying tribute with a live band, dancers, and stunning production.