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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.

The Mayor of Derry and Strabane today acknowledged the success of this year’s Walled City Alive programme, which brought the city’s rich heritage to life through more than 200 events and activities delivered throughout the month of June.

From arts and crafts workshops and outdoor walks to podcasting, drama and film activities, there is something for all ages to enjoy at Seamus Heaney HomePlace this summer. Running throughout July an..

Some of the world's leading pianists make their way to Derry this July as the Walled City Music International Academy welcomes talented young musicians from across the globe for an intensive week of performance, learning and artistic collaboration.

The River Foyle took centre stage over the weekend as Derry welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to the quayside for the spectacular Foyle Maritime Festival which ended last night with a fabulous fireworks finale.

Derry is preparing for a major economic uplift as the Foyle Maritime Festival returns later this month, with food, hospitality and local traders set to play a starring role in one of the North West’s biggest events.

Families across the North West will have the opportunity to experience the magic of Lapland this Christmas with the launch of a new direct charter flight from City of Derry Airport with The Laplan..

Major new developments set to launch this summer as part of multi-million-pound renovation programme Galgorm Collection has unveiled the latest phase of its ambitious £20m transformation programm..

Families across the North West are being invited to dive into four days of unforgettable entertainment, creativity and adventure when the Foyle Maritime Festival returns to Derry’s riverfront from Thursday June 25th to Sunday June 28^th 2026.

Hundreds of athletes and spectators are expected to descend on Strabane on Saturday as the District’s first large-scale Hyrox simulation event gets underway at Melvin Sports Complex.

Derry’s internationally acclaimed Foyle Maritime Festival is set to return from 25–28 June 2026, transforming the city’s riverfront into a spectacular celebration of maritime culture, heritage and innovation.

The Every Voice Festival 2026 is set to return from 6th - 14th June with its most
ambitious programme yet, bringing nine days of music, community events and creative collaboration to venues across Derry.