Blog (Press Release) - Visit Derry

The Winter/Spring 2025 Arts Programme will feature a stellar line-up of literary music and talent including award-winning American poet Billy Collins and bestselling Scottish artist Barbara Dickson.

Derry’s Renowned Food Month Returns with More Bite!

Now in its third year, Love LegenDerry Food Month* has firmly established Derry-Londonderry as a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts. This February, the historic city and its surrounding district will once again celebrate its exceptional culinary heritage with a month-long programme of unique events and experiences.

Thousands of families will line the streets of the city centre this Friday November 22nd as a procession, led by Santa Claus and Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr, turns on the Christmas lights for 2024.

The season of magic and sparkle will almost upon us. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, full of festive cheer and sleigh bells, and almost time for the Allegri and Orchestra NorthWest Christmas concert spectacular.

Up to 900,000 viewers across GB will see the Derry Halloween festivities today (30^th October) on ITV’s daytime TV show This Morning, with filming supported by Tourism Ireland.

There’s excitement in the Derry autumn air as the city readies itself for the 12th Edition of The City of Derry International Choir Festival, kicking off on Wednesday 23rd October and welcoming over 100 choirs to take part in a joyous celebration of singing.

Leading private bus and coach operator Aircoach has been announced as the official travel partner for Derry Halloween Festival 2024.

A packed programme of family friendly Halloween events for the Strabane area has been unveiled by the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr.

As the nights draw in it’s a busy time in the home of Halloween as the final preparations are put in place for the Carnival parade that is the centrepiece of Derry’s world-famous festivities.

The 2024 cruise season at Foyle Port wrapped up on Sunday 15th September, marking the end of a successful period in the Port's 170th year of operations. The last ship to depart Derry-Londonderry was Hebridean Princess, concluding a season that saw over 10,000 passengers and crew visit the region, bringing significant financial benefits to the local community.

Come and join Orchestra NorthWest at 6pm on Sunday 29th September 2024 in Derry’s beautiful Guildhall for our Autumn Concert! 

The magical new Derry Halloween programme went live today featuring all sorts of spell-binding delights, unveiled by the Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr and Winifred the Witch.