Thinking of your next trip? Derry in 2026 is brimming with history, culture, adventure, and surprises around every corner. From iconic walls and colourful murals to award-winning food, live music, and epic coastal adventures, this vibrant city has something for everyone. We’ve rounded up 26 reasons why 2026 should be the year you finally visit — and trust us, you won’t want to miss a single one.
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Councillor Sandra Duffy has led the tributes to Phil Coulter at a ceremony to confer him with the Freedom of the City and District at the Guildhall.
Derry~Londonderry: a fang-tastic place for a spooktacular break!
Step out of the light and into the darkness as the Walled City of Derry~Londonderry comes alive for Europe’s biggest Halloween festival, full of folklore, feasting and family fun.
It’s that time of year again when cultural venues across Derry City and Strabane District Council throw open their doors to welcome patrons to experience the culture on their doorstep.
Halloween revellers will be thrilled to hear that the annual Halloween Carnival parade will make a spooktacular return this year, with the launch today of Derry's internationally acclaimed Halloween Festival.
Contemporary circus artists, Compagnie XY have landed in Derry-Londonderry with plans to involve the general public in a series of surprise, pop up performances across the city.
Tourism NI’s Chief Executive John McGrillen and Tourism Ireland’s Director of Corporate Services, Policy and Northern Ireland, Shane Clarke, met with local tourism industry representatives in Derry~Londonderry this week to view development projects and learn more about investment plans for the city.
It’s been a ‘cracker’ summer in Derry~Londonderry so far this year and the good news is that we are only halfway through with plenty of fantastic events and nightlife planned to give you the perfect reason to visit the North West.
Derry city’s local food and drink providers have been linked up in a tasty trail of restaurants, cafes, street food, bars and hotels that aims to promote the LegenDerry Food experience for visitors and locals alike.