Market Square's Summer of Music

July 27, 2017

This week Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council hosted Jump, Jiggle and Jive and a Tea Dance live from Market Square.

Jump, Jiggle and Jive, an interactive dance and exercise group for kids kicked off the day, twirling and swirling with hula hoops, pom poms and other colourful surprises. They had audience members on their feet, clapping and dancing along to the lively spectacle. Later on in the day ‘Housty’ as he is known by his loyal fanbase entertained dancers with music through the decades.

Due to popular demand, the event will take place again on Tuesday 22nd August, with ‘Jump Jiggle & Jive…Live!’ from 11.00am–1.00pm and ‘Market Square’s Tuesday Tea Dance with Housty & Friends’ from 2.00pm–4.00pm.

Alderman Allan Ewart MBE, Chair of the Council’s Development Committee attended the event: ““It was fantastic to see such a large audience in the City Centre. It is safe to say they had an enjoyable day out filled with fun and entertainment. It is great to see these events returning to the City Centre which not only provide free activities for all ages but also encourage the community to call into their local eatery or shop for a spot of lunch or to purchase a pair of dancing shoes. I am already looking forward to the next one on the 22nd August!

If you are out savouring Lisburn City Centre’s bustling shopping atmosphere, why not make your way to Market Square to enjoy a host of future family-friendly events.

The 5th August will see Market Square celebrate the start of MCE Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week 2017, with an 'Old Meets New' event. Vintage Bikes from the 1970s and earlier will be on display in the Square from 10am until 12pm while in a modern twist, the public will have a chance to compete in the XBox UGP Ride 2 game on the big screen to win a special prize courtesy of Lisburn City Centre business Game.

If that’s not enough on Friday 18th August Market Square will host its very own outdoor Movie Day. Sing-along to family favourites the Lion King (U) showing from 11am and Disney’s Frozen (PG) from 1.30pm. Booking is not required and seats fill be filled on a first-come first-served basis.  

For information on upcoming events in Lisburn City Centre, contact City Centre Management on 028 9244 7543 or visit facebook.com/Lisburncitycentre