Blog (May 2026) - Visit Derry

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.

Strabane Town Centre is gearing up for a spectacular day of music, entertainment and family fun as the Strabane Summer Jamm Festival returns on Saturday, June 6th from 12 noon until late.

Over 1,000 pairs of feet will take to the streets of Tyrone and Donegal this Sunday morning for the 11^th edition of the Strabane Lifford Half Marathon.

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