Belfast’s festive season opens on Saturday 18th November with the official Christmas lights switch-on by the Lord Mayor, marking the start of a seasonal programme of family friendly fun and activities.

Visitors will be able to enjoy a dazzling array of live music, illuminated spectacle, window animations and projections, showcasing local artists and creatives, over the evening of 18th November, with other festive activities taking place on subsequent weekends.

Among the acts performing is electro pop empress Fya Fox.

Full information available via the Belfast City Council website.