Travel with Translink to the Waterfront Hall This Christmas!
As festive excitement builds for this year’s spectacular family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, at the Waterfront Hall, Translink is encouraging audiences to make their journey part of the magic by travelling by public transport this Christmas season.
With convenient services, contactless payments, great value fares, and a little help from the Journey Planner app, getting to the show has never been easier. Whether you are travelling with friends or the whole family, there’s a ticket to suit everyone. Translink’s Friends & Family Ticket offers unlimited day travel across Northern Ireland on bus and train for up to two
adults and four children for just £24, or the Friends a & Family Metro and Glider ticket for just £10 is perfect for travelling across the city for a day of festive fun. Passengers can also enjoy 25% off day returns on Ulsterbus, Goldliner and NI rail after 9.30am each day.
Translink’s Journey Planner app makes it simple to plan your trip, check live departure times and find the most convenient route straight to the Waterfront Hall.
Translink will also operate a range of late-night transport across bus and rail on Friday and Saturdays for those staying out to enjoy Belfast’s nightlife.
This year’s pantomime cast are also showing their support for Translink’s annual Stuff A Bus campaign, helping to collect food and essential items for local families in need. Audiences are encouraged to get involved by donating non-perishable goods at Translink bus and train stations across Northern Ireland or donating online via www.stuffabusni.com
David Cowan, Translink’s Director of Commercial Operations, said:
We know Christmas is a busy time for families, and the panto at the Waterfront Hall is one of the highlights of the season.
"Travelling by public transport is the easy, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly way to enjoy all the festive fun without the stress of parking or traffic. And by supporting our Stuff A Bus appeal, passengers can help spread a little extra Christmas cheer to those who need it most.”
Pete McKevitt, Head of Entertainment, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall, said:
This family event is always a highlight in the Waterfront Hall calendar and together with GBL Productions we are pulling out all the stops to make Jack and the Beanstalk our best pantomime yet.
"We are delighted to champion Translink’s public transport options, including the new late-night bus services, which make getting to and from our venues easier than ever this Christmas.”
So, whether you’re heading to see the dame, the villain, or the fairy godmother, make your journey a magical one with Translink this Christmas.
Jack and the Beanstalk is a GBL Productions and runs from 20 November 2025 until 11 January 2026 – tickets can be booked at www.waterfront.co.uk
Plan your festive travel today at www.translink.co.uk/christmas or download the Translink Journey Planner app.
