If you have any free time over the festive period and you are on the look out for a good night out, or somewhere to take the family, then take a look through some of our top choices of things to do this month,
Whether you are looking for music, theatre or some relaxation, there is something for everyone,
Picture by Darren Kidd / Press Eye.
Rod Stewart Tribute. Empire Music Hall Belfast, December 27
Shake off the Christmas turkey, grab your handbags and don your gladrags as the Rod Stewart tribute is set for a special show on December 27 as Lee Hedley brings Tonights The Night to Belfasts Empire for all fans of Rod The Mod. The rocking, high energy show will see Lee bring to life the man and his music, with a tour de force show that has earned rave reviews. Expect a packed house of Sweet Little Rock n Rollers grooving along to the likes of Proud Mary, Dont Want to Talk About It and, of course Maggie May. As well as Lee and the seven-piece band, the Empire show will also have DJ Will Reynolds playing Classic Gold Roadshow tunes. Tickets, priced £15, are on sale at Visitbelfast.com.
Penguins, Lyric Theatre Belfast, December 18-22
Two male penguins from New Yorks Central Park Zoo will come to life this month in a magical show for children at the Lyric Theatre.
Starring performers Olivia Van Niekerk, Dom Coffey, and Osian Meilir, Penguins is the true story of Roy and Silo - two male Chinstrap penguins who discover a heart-warming adventure into parenthood. Created and produced by Cahoots NI, Northern Irelands leading childrens theatre company, Penguins is an engaging show for young audiences exploring friendship, fun, identity and the ever-changing meaning of family. Running at The Lyric from December 18-22 Penguins is a beautiful non-verbal show bringing the art of dance, magic and creative expression to the stage. Photo Credit Robert Day
Fire and Ice, The Spa at Culloden and The Spa at Slieve Donard, until February 29
THE lead up to the festive season can take its toll, leaving you feeling frazzled before the turkey is even out of the oven. Hastings Hotels has launched a new restorative Fire & Ice Day Spa Experience at The Spa at Culloden and The Spa at Slieve at Donard that promises to leave you feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy Christmas. Find out more at www.hastingshotels.com.
North Pole Post Office, Diamond Centre Coleraine, until December 22
The North Coast North Pole Post Office, located in the former HMV premises in the Diamond Centre, promises to instil Christmas magic in all those who visit. Follow the mini Christmas Tree trail to meet the fantastical Post Master Elf Berry Glitterpants and his friends or spend some time making arts and crafts and listening to the Elves as they share their secrets about how to make reindeers favourite food.
