Blog (Press Release) - Visit Derry

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.

A modern retelling of the Easter story set on the historic City Walls will return to Derry–Londonderry this spring. This open-air performance of the Easter story returns- this time told through the eyes of Judas

Thousands of fishing enthusiasts are expected to descend on the River Mourne this weekend as the 2026 North West Angling Fair returns to the Melvin Sports Complex in Strabane on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March.

Derry was awash with colour, music and dance this afternoon as tens of thousands of people lined the streets for the city’s annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Strabane was awash with colour, music and celebration today as thousands of people lined the streets to enjoy the town’s 20th anniversary St Patrick’s Day Parade.
 

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.
 

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.

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.

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.