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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. 

As the mid-term break approaches, it is time to trade textbooks for adventures and classroom walls for the great outdoors! We have put together this handy list of top attractions and activities so whether you are a parent seeking ideas to keep the kids engaged or a family looking to create lasting memories together, the Northwest has something for everyone!  

Derry City and Strabane District Council have announced a packed programme of music, dance, food and folklore for the city’s 2026 St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival celebrations.

Fan of the hit Channel 4 tv comedy series that has become a global sensation on Netflix? Want to feel like you are part of the gang? Then come visit the home of Derry Girls and see where the magic (and madness) all started! 

Thousands of fishing enthusiasts are expected to descend on the River Mourne this spring when the Melvin Sports Complex in Strabane hosts the 2026 North West Angling Fair.

The New Year marks the beginning of the final chapter for one of Derry's most iconic visitor attractions, as the Tower Museum prepares to bid farewell to its long-running Story of Derry exhibition.