Events

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invite you to start the Christmas season in style with the Christmas Lights Switch-On events in Enniskillen and Omagh on Saturday, 23 November 2024. The day promises festive family activities, including Christmas carols, live music, and performances by local community groups, all leading up to the Christmas Lights Switch-On at 5.30 pm.

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Throughout the day, enjoy Christmas performances by local bands such as St Eugene’s Brass and Reed Band in Omagh, and St Mary’s Silver Band and Ballyreagh Silver Band in Enniskillen, sure to fill the air with festive spirit.

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Adding extra sparkle to the celebrations, Santa’s little helper and compere, Buddy the Elf, will warmly welcome everyone. Highlights include delightful performances by Cooley Primary School at the Omagh event and Kesh Primary School in Enniskillen, bringing classic Christmas favourites to life.

Buddy the Elf will then guide the audience on an enchanting journey around the world, showcasing Christmas traditions from various countries. Special guest characters Moana from Hawaii, Belle from France, and Anna & Elsa from Norway will join in, sharing songs and customs from their homelands and marking Santa’s arrival to the festivities.

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Santa himself will make his way through the crowd, joining Destiny’s Elf, a lively girl band, to lead everyone in a countdown to the Christmas Lights Switch-On.

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The festive atmosphere continues in the lead up to Christmas with the Seasonal Outdoor Music programme, featuring live performances by local artists and bands every Saturday afternoon in Enniskillen and Omagh town centres, commencing on 30 November and continuing on 7, 14, and 21 December.

There will also be a festive programme of activity that takes place across the Christmas season that includes the Elf Escape at Marble Arch Caves with the Heroes Vs Villains Experience and Mrs Clause Cottage. Family friendly Christmas performances at Strule Arts Centre and the Ardhowen along with Christmas workshops and plenty of options for Christmas nights out. Make your own willow Christmas wreath with the team at Cuilcagh Lakeland Geopark and lots more.

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The full list of Christmas Programme activities, including sensory-friendly events will be uploaded shortly.

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Accessible viewing areas will be available in both Omagh and Enniskillen for the Christmas Lights Switch on events, along with convenient car parking and accessible facilities in near by Council venues.

For more information or to reserve a place in the accessible viewing areas, please email disability@fermanaghomagh.com or contact the Council’s Access and Inclusion Officer on 0300 303 1777 by 12 noon on Thursday, 21 November 2024.