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Tens of thousands of people are expected to throng the streets of Derry this St Patrick’s Day as Derry City and Strabane District Council this week announced a comprehensive programme of music, dance, food and folklore for its 2025 Spring Carnival celebrations.

The Walled City Music Festival returns this March for its seventeenth edition, bringing world-class classical music to the heart of cultural life in Derry.

Fairley’s Flavours, the local artisan brand bringing the vibrant tastes of South Africa to Northern Ireland, is hosting exclusive cooking classes as part of this year’s LegenDerry Food Month.

Science buffs across Strabane should prepare to be amazed as the NI Science Fair visits the Alley Theatre for a series of exciting events.

Strabane is set to play host to thousands of fishing enthusiasts in March when the North West Angling Fair returns to the Melvin Sports Complex.

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.

The festive season has arrived and, whilst Christmas is about presence as opposed to presents, we have curated a list of must-visit places to shop in the Walled City this Christmas should you be hoping to purchase a "little something" for your nearest & dearest. 

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.

Announcing the Inaugural release of an Irish Whiskey made in the counties of Tyrone & Derry since 1921!