Arts and Entertainment

ART GALLERIES

CALGACH CENTRE

CINEMAS

EBRINGTON CENTRE

GASYARD CENTRE

MILLENIUM FORUM

NERVE CENTRE

SOLAS ARTS CENTRE

ST COLUMB'S HALL

THE PLAYHOUSE

THE GUILDHALL

VERBAL ARTS CENTRE

ART GALLERIES

Art galleries in the city include the Cambridge Gallery at 7 Market Street. T: 7137 2237 and the McGilloway Gallery at 6 Shipquay Street, T: 7136 6011; www.themcgillowaygallery.com.

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CALGACH CENTRE

The Calgach Centre in Butcher Street is a multi-functional conference, exhibition and interpretive centre and houses several craft and specialist shops.
T: 7137 3177.

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CINEMAS

Letterkenny Century Cinema Complex (0035374) 9121976.
www.letterkennycinema.net
Strand Multiplex, Strand Road T: 7137 3900.

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EBRINGTON CENTRE
This Waterside entertainmnet complex houses a theatre, small cinema and a bar and restaurant. T: 7131 4000.

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GASYARD CENTRE

A unique multicultural and arts centre developed on the site of the old gasyard at 128 Lecky Road. Houses meeting rooms, Bogside museum artefacts and a café. T: 7136 6931.

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MILLENIUM FORUM

The Millennium Forum, situated between the Richmond Centre and Foyleside in the heart of the city centre, is Ireland’s largest purpose-built theatre, seating up to 1100 people. Opened in 2001, the complex comprises not only a state-of-the-art auditorium, but also conference facilities, retail outlets, bars, and a coffee shop. Its central location makes it convenient for parking and for most shops and bars in the city centre. Access is from East Wall/Market Street. T: 7126 4455; www.millenniumforum.co.uk.

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NERVE CENTRE

The Nerve Centre, 7-8 Magazine Street, is a modern, purpose- built licensed entertainment and media training centre catering for live music and DJs on a regular basis. T: 7126 0562;
www.nerve-centre.org.uk.

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SOLAS ART CENTRE

An innovative Irish cultural venue based in 37 Great James Street. Hosts traditional music, poetry readings, drama and dance throughout the summer and at weekends at other times.
T: 7126 4132; www.gaelaras.ie.

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ST COLUMB'S HALL

St Columb’s Hall provides an auditorium that seats up to 1,000 people.
T: 7126 2880.

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THE PLAYHOUSE

The Playhouse in Artillery Street stages plays throughout the year and offers facilities to promote the arts among children. Its Context Gallery also showcases the work of young contemporary artists. T: 7126 8027; www.derryplayhouse.co.uk.

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THE GUILDHALL see also What to See

The Guildhall is one of the top city-centre entertainment spots with a 700-seater main hall housing the magnificent Guildhall organ. It is acknowledged to be acoustically superb and hosts many fine events during the year, including orchestral concerts, organ recitals, dancing championships, cabaret evenings and the annual feiseanna. Its Minor Hall seats 100. Please note that many annual events normally held in the Guildhall will take place in alternative venues for the duration of the Saville Inquiry. T: 7126 8439.

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VERBAL ARTS CENTRE

Situated in the old First Derry Primary School at the southwest corner of Derry’s Walls, the Verbal Arts Centre is dedicated to promoting the arts. The Centre hosts regular book launches, children’s events, literary readings, traditional storytelling and drama productions and classes. It has a small cafe open to the public.
T: 7126 6946; www.verbalartscentre.co.uk.

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