Vault christmas market 2025
Carlisle memorial church
6 & 7 December (11am–5pm)
In a world drowning in AI,
something real reawakens at an ancient Belfast site.
This December, the Vault Christmas Market
returns to Carlisle Memorial!!
We are delighted to announce that the Vault Christmas Market is once again returning to the stunning surrounds of Carlisle Memorial in North Belfast.
Over the course of a weekend, the former church will be stuffed with 60+ stalls selling high-quality jewellery, original paintings and illustrations, gilded glass & stained glass, fine art prints, new and vintage clothing, ceramics, books and zines, fashion accessories and textiles, cards, macramé & crochet, homeware (vintage and antiques), and much more… there really is much more — not just saying!
But it’s not only about all those beautiful and unique handmade gifts. The Vault Christmas Market is also a fun weekend out with friends and family and is free to visit. The Sunflower will be serving up fresh pints, and we’ll have food and drink providers doing delicious hot and cold food and drinks. DJ Venus Roller Girl and DJ Neal will be providing the sounds.
There’ll be the regular walkabout performers, Christmas elves and of course ‘The Santa You Deserve’ aka ‘Bad Santa’ causing havoc, or snoozing in a corner. He’s harmless though – we are family friendly (and dog friendly – on leads please.
New this year we have a Christmas grotto like no other: the Godzilla Santa Grotto will be tucked away in one of the most beautiful areas of this former church where you can take your photo to share – it has to be seen to be believed!
We’ll also be running the hugely popular (and hugely beneficial in keeping Vault afloat as we face another major upheaval in the new year) ‘Legendary Vault Christmas Market Raffle’ for which tickets are already on sale.
Where? Carlisle Memorial Church, Carlisle Circus, Belfast BT13 1AB (see map below)
When? 6–7 December 2025 (11–5pm daily)
Getting there: the area is well served by public transport and parking is available at the Mater Hospital, Kent St, and Millfield.