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Festival City

Unlock the Walled City

  1. All Events
    Known as a 'festival city', there's plenty to keep you entertained on your next visit to the Walled City. So if it's theatre shows, music events, cultural weekends or even world-famous festivals, we have it all in Derry-Londonderry.
  2. Walled City Alive
    Walled City Alive presents a programme of animation, arts and culture taking place throughout June. The programme includes music, dance, storytelling and hands-on creative activity, encouraging locals and visitors alike to engage with the stories and heritage of the Walled City of Derry in a creative way.
  3. Foyle Maritime Festival
    As one of the fastest growing festivals on the Calendar in Ireland, the award-winning Foyle Maritime Festival celebrates a legacy of maritime splendor on the banks of the River Foyle.
  4. Group photo of people in costume.
    The Maiden City Festival - bringing the old city to life through music, dance, theatre and pageant - returns 31st July - 8th August 2026!
    1. 31 Jul 20268 Aug 2026

This Week

LA Marine Machines

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Join the Loughs Agency at a bespoke marine-themed zone and enjoy a range of immersive activities…

Maritime Market 2026
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Discover the best of the North West with a wonderful showcase of the region's finest local crafts,…

Derry North Atlantic Museum
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Discover the city's rich heritage and shirt factory history at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival…

Fuse arts presents: Ebb & Flow
Locationderry

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Experience the joy and energy of the ocean at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival with "Ebb &…

Festival of Flutes at New Gates Arts Centre 26th June until 4th July 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

26th June 2026-4th July 2026

The "Festival of Flutes" takes place 26th June - 4th July 2026.

Sails of Solace
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

25th June 2026-27th June 2026

Experience a breathtaking illuminated riverscape at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival as Visual…

Learn From Us event poster
LocationDerry / Londonderry

Openings

Season

30th June 2026

A new dance theatre work exploring the lessons and laughter of life after brain injury.

LegenDerry Food Village

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Soak up the festival atmosphere at the LegenDerry Food Village, where you can enjoy global street…

Merchants Market

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Embark on a culinary voyage at the Merchant Market, featuring exotic continental cuisine, bespoke…

Main
LocationDerry City

Openings

Season

2nd July 2026

A True Irish Experience - Live Irish Music, Food & Irish Dancers - In an authentic Irish bar. Not…

Greater Shantallow Community arts presents: Up the Foyle in a Bubble
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

27th June 2026-28th June 2026

Follow the magical journey of Pearl, Coral, and Bubbles at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival as…

Echoes of the Foyle by Sollus
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Catch a brand-new production by the Sollus Highland Dancers at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival,…

Exhibition - A History of Internment in Ireland
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-15th July 2026

Walled City Alive 2026

Canoe's at the Peace Bridge
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

25th June 2026-27th June 2026

Join Foyle Paddlers for a series of taster sessions aimed at introducing the public to paddling…

Eabora
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Step aboard a historic 1956 naval tender transformed by bestselling adventure novelist Alistair…

A night with Paul McIntyre
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th May 2026-31st August 2026

Unwind with an evening of smooth live jazz, timeless classics, and an exclusive three-course dinner…

A lively scene from the festival of a performer in front of a crowd.
LocationLimavady

Openings

Stendhal Festival

2nd July 2026-4th July 2026

Stendhal Festival returns for 2026!

The Galeon Andalucia
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Experience history on the high seas by stepping aboard the world's only replica 16th-century…

Guided Tour - St. Augustine’s Church

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

A guided Walled City Alive tour exploring the rich history, stained glass and ancient graveyard of…

Sea Snail
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Explore the "Sea Snail," a classic 1932 Danish schooner making its festival debut after…

Guided Tour Siege Museum
LocationLondonderry,

Openings

Season

26th June 2026

Heritage Month: Siege Museum Guided Tour

The Edge Wakeboarding
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

25th June 2026-28th June 2026

Prepare for an adrenaline-filled spectacle as The Edge Wakeboarding Team returns to the River Foyle…

Under the Hawthorn Tree text with graphic image of a tree and three children
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-31st March 2027

Opening this Spring! A family-friendly exhibition based on the children's novel, Under the Hawthorn…

Watt’s Warehouse
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Step into Watt’s Warehouse for pirate-approved beers and spirits, where you might just rub…

Next Week

Acclaimed eyewitness lunchtime talks. Hear directly from museum staff who lived through the events of Bloody Sunday, Free Derry and the civil rights m
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

29th June 2026

Acclaimed eyewitness lunchtime talks. Hear directly from museum staff who lived through the events…

De Valera in Derry
LocationGreat James' Street, Derry

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-30th June 2026

Heritage Month: Preserving Derry’s Language History

Festival of Flutes at New Gates Arts Centre 26th June until 4th July 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

26th June 2026-4th July 2026

The "Festival of Flutes" takes place 26th June - 4th July 2026.

Learn From Us event poster
LocationDerry / Londonderry

Openings

Season

30th June 2026

A new dance theatre work exploring the lessons and laughter of life after brain injury.

Black and White image of an excavation site  showing  a a dig site with an unidentified solid object in the center . Image taken by the  artist Christ
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th June 2026-12th September 2026

For Christopher Steenson's solo exhibition All I see is the present, the artist combines sound…

Opry le Daniel
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

New Opry | Country & Irish

30th June 2026

Country Folk | Contemporary Country

1st July 2026

Susan McCann's 50th Celebration | Classic Country

2nd July 2026

Presented by Daniel O’Donnell. TG4’s hit country music series comes back to Derry for three nights,…

Poster for Creative Connections sing-along alongside an image of the exterior of First Derry Presbyterian Church
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026

Friday Lunchtime Sing-Along Sessions!

Main
LocationDerry City

Openings

Season

2nd July 2026

A True Irish Experience - Live Irish Music, Food & Irish Dancers - In an authentic Irish bar. Not…

Exhibition - A History of Internment in Ireland
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-15th July 2026

Walled City Alive 2026

St Augustine's Summer Concerts 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

St Augustine's Summer Concerts

23rd June 2026-8th September 2026

St Augustine’s Summer Concerts will take place every Tuesday from 23rd June – 8th September

A night with Paul McIntyre
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th May 2026-31st August 2026

Unwind with an evening of smooth live jazz, timeless classics, and an exclusive three-course dinner…

Guided Tours at the Guildhall
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-30th June 2026

Enjoy a guided tour of the Guildhall apart of this years Walled City Alive Programme.

A lively scene from the festival of a performer in front of a crowd.
LocationLimavady

Openings

Stendhal Festival

2nd July 2026-4th July 2026

Stendhal Festival returns for 2026!

A Story About Us
LocationBishops Street Within, Derry

Openings

Season

29th June 2026-30th June 2026

A Story About Us: A Heritage Month Exhibition Tracking Our Journey from Historic School to Modern…

The Ebrington Cup
LocationEbrington, Derry/Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th July 2026

We're excited to bring you the Ebrington Cup, a community football tournament taking place at…

Under the Hawthorn Tree text with graphic image of a tree and three children
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-31st March 2027

Opening this Spring! A family-friendly exhibition based on the children's novel, Under the Hawthorn…

The HomePlace Book Club
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

5th July 2026

The HomePlace Book Club

Guided Tour: Derry Girls Experience
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-30th June 2026

Enjoy a guided tour of The Derry Girls Experience as part of this years Heritage month!

Cann Beatha Very Derry Baking Experience
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd July 2026

Season

4th July 2026

Join us for the Very Derry Baking Experience, a fun, hands-on baking day with tasty treats and good…

3-Day Summer Tote Bag Workshop
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

1st July 2026-3rd July 2026

3-Day Summer Tote Bag Workshop

The National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep 31st March - 30th September 2026

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-30th September 2026

The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep is a programme that shares masterpieces from the…

All I see is the present | Christopher Steenson
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

20th June 2026-30th June 2026

Exhibition by Christopher Steenson using photography, sound and archival material. Focusing on the…

Next Month

Festival of Flutes at New Gates Arts Centre 26th June until 4th July 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

26th June 2026-4th July 2026

The "Festival of Flutes" takes place 26th June - 4th July 2026.

Black and White image of an excavation site  showing  a a dig site with an unidentified solid object in the center . Image taken by the  artist Christ
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th June 2026-12th September 2026

For Christopher Steenson's solo exhibition All I see is the present, the artist combines sound…

Film Screening: Christy
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

4th July 2026

Film Screening: Christy

Opry le Daniel
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Country Folk | Contemporary Country

1st July 2026

Susan McCann's 50th Celebration | Classic Country

2nd July 2026

Presented by Daniel O’Donnell. TG4’s hit country music series comes back to Derry for three nights,…

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Walled City

Unlock the Walled City

  1. Accommodation
    There’s so much choice in Derry~Londonderry when it comes to choosing where to stay, with options available to suit everyone’s budget and taste.  So whether you want to stay in the heart of the city action, or somewhere a little quieter then you’ll have plenty to choose from.  From international hotel brands, boutique designer hotels right through to the best B&Bs, guest houses and self-catering accommodation in the country – we’ve got them in abundance.
  2. Food and Drink
    Whether you are looking for contemporary cuisine, a fine dining experience or your just re-fuelling the kids, you'll find it all in Derry! The local chefs are keen to use local produce, transforming it into a wonderful culinary delight for your gourmet pleasure. Our restaurants, bistros and brasseries will have you coming back for second helpings. The choice is remarkable for a city of its size.
  3. Things to Do
    There’s so much to explore in the Walled City, with activities to suit every taste. Derry~Londonderry truly has it all! Walk along our 400-year-old City Walls, visit award-winning museums and theatres, or dive into adventure with water activities like Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Step back in time with a guided walking tour – an experience you won’t want to miss!
  4. Visitor Pass
    The Visit Derry Pass is the Official Sightseeing ticket for the Walled City of Derry~Londonderry. Valid for one or two days the pass provides access to ten handpicked attractions, saving money on admission fees whilst seeing the best the city has to offer. You will also receive a Visit Derry map, local tips and offers to make sure you get the very most from your trip. Insightful and inspiring, the Visit Derry Pass is a winner for all ages and a great way to save money and time.
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