Blog (Press Release) - Visit Derry

Translink has announced it will be operating additional late-night bus, coach and train services in the lead up to the festive season for revellers visiting Derry~Londonderry for nights out.

Santa Claus will return to the streets of Strabane this Saturday November 26th to turn on the town’s Christmas lights as part of a Magical Winter Wonderland Procession.

Le Foyer des Artistes, an international orchestra with an annual residency in Derry City, has announced its first season at Saint Columb's Hall, Derry.

The City of Derry International Choir Festival is delighted to extend its choral celebrations this month and present one of the world’s leading choirs, the Grammy award-winning Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC), in a special concert at the Guildhall on Monday 14^th November, 7.30pm.

This weekend’s Halloween celebrations will feature spectacular night time entertainment from Festival Favourites LUXE in Ebrington Square.

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.

With less than a month to go, there are some huge highlights to look forward to – with Phil Coulter kicking things off on October 8

Pedal and pedestrian power is getting a big push in the North West with the opening of Sustrans’ new Active Travel Centre in Derry-Londonderry.

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.