Blog (Press Release) - Visit Derry

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.

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 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.

The City of Derry International Choir Festival will once again welcome an exceptional line-up of international choirs to the Northwest this October, as ensembles from across Europe and beyond gather to compete for the prestigious Oak Tree of Derry Trophy.