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Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Grace Uí Niallais, has officially launched Council’s 2026 Christmas programme at the Guildhall.

The Millennium Forum is thrilled to announce the return of Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra for two shows next year as part of the City of Derry Jazz Festival.  Returning to the city for the first time in 16 years, Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will bring two spectacular nights of world-class music to the Millennium Forum on 30^th April and 1^st May. Tickets go on sale from the Forum Box Office at 10am on Saturday 7^th November.

Don't miss Derry Halloween, Europe's LARGEST Halloween Festival. From 28th October, the Walled City of Derry will come alive for four nights of spooky festivities. Check out our 5-day itinerary so you can make the most of your time in our world-famous Halloween destination and join us as we celebrate 40years of Derry Halloween!

Derry Halloween is inviting families to enjoy a packed programme of family-friendly and inclusive activities this October, with a range of events designed to ensure everyone can get involved in the festival’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

City of Derry International Choir Festival takes singing out of the concert hall and into the heart of communities this month People across the North West might want to listen out later this month ..

As summer fades and the days begin to draw in, autumn brings a whole new atmosphere to Derry~Londonderry and the wider Northwest. Crisp mornings, golden foliage, and dramatic autumn skies make it the perfect time to lace up your walking boots and explore. 

More than 100 choirs will descend on Derry this October as the City of Derry International Choir Festival prepares for its biggest festival to date.

As the air turns crisp and the trees burst into fiery shades of red and gold, there’s no better time to discover the magic of the North West.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Grace Uí Niallais, has welcomed the city’s hosting of two major sports events this weekend.

Following the exciting announcement last month that Strabane has been shortlisted for UK Town of Culture 2028, work is advancing at pace to move to the next stage of the process as Derry City and Strabane District Council prepares a full and final bid for submission by the end of November.

The City of Derry International Choir Festival has unveiled an exciting programme for its 2026 festival, promising four unforgettable days of world-class performances, international competition an..

Athletes from more than 20 countries have already entered the 2026 Europe Triathlon Cup — City of Derry, with organisers reporting a surge in registrations across both the Europe Triathlon Cup events and the Triathlon National Series less than two months before race day.