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With an emphasis on family fun, check out Visit Derry’s Derry for The Family itinerary with something to suit kids, teenagers, and adults! When it comes to planning a family break this summer, you’ll find Derry ticks all the boxes - there's quality accommodation, countless attractions and activities for all ages and the region is the perfect backdrop for creating memories together!

A modern retelling of the Easter story set on the historic City Walls will return to Derry–Londonderry this spring. This open-air performance of the Easter story returns- this time told through the eyes of Judas

Thousands of fishing enthusiasts are expected to descend on the River Mourne this weekend as the 2026 North West Angling Fair returns to the Melvin Sports Complex in Strabane on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March.

Derry was awash with colour, music and dance this afternoon as tens of thousands of people lined the streets for the city’s annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Strabane was awash with colour, music and celebration today as thousands of people lined the streets to enjoy the town’s 20th anniversary St Patrick’s Day Parade.
 

Derry City and Strabane District Council and their community partners are this week putting the finishing touches to a vibrant programme to mark the 20th anniversary of the town’s much-loved St Patrick’s Day Parade.
 

A shopping trip in Derry~Londonderry will most definitely not disappoint. From luxury boutique stores, to high street chains and our stunning craft shops, you’ll find everything you need and more. So whether you’re visiting the city to explore our historic 400-year-old Walls, award-winning museums or even simply just to check out our social scene, make sure you swing by our shopping centres too.

Sperrins Festival (20–22 March 2026) a new three-day celebration of landscape, heritage, and community will take place across Sperrin Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, has announced exciting plans for the district’s first ever mass participation Hyrox simulation event this Spring.

Derry-Londonderry is set for a serious musical takeover this March as Walled City Music Festival returns from 12–15 March 2026 with a razor-sharp programme built for everyone- the seasoned concert-goer, the curious first-timer, and anyone who simply wants to feel something live.

Derry City and Strabane District Council has announced a vibrant programme of events to mark the 20th anniversary of Strabane’s much-loved St Patrick’s Day Parade.

We really are spoilt for choice when it comes to grabbing a coffee (and something sweet) in the Walled City. But if you're visiting, and need the low-down on the best coffee houses around, then keep reading and check out some of our favourite places here.