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Europe's Largest Halloween Festival

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  1. This is a picture of Cailleach Queen of Winter, Goddess of the Cold.
    Derry Halloween - World 1 - The Whispering Wharf
    As the chilling winds rise from the sea to greet her, Cailleach Queen of Winter, Goddess of the Cold and winds will lead visitors through Samhain storytelling and the ghost stories that haunt both our World and the World Beyond The Walls.
    1. 29 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  2. This is a picture of Walter de Burgh in the 'City of Bones'.
    Derry Halloween - World 2 - The City of Bones
    Prepare yourself to meet Walter de Burgh and his ancestors as they haunt the confines of the Walled City, turning it into their very own ‘City of Bones’. With installations and guises to chill even the coldest of hearts, the spirit of this starved knight will be welcomed by the people of Derry as they embrace Samhain.
    1. 29 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  3. This is an image looking towards St. Columb's Park in Derry-Londonderry - the location of 'The Forest of Shadows' event.
    Derry Halloween - World 3 - The Forest of Shadows
    In the forest of shadows… Queen Morrígan will lure you into her lair...But beware… even the trees aren’t what they appear…
    1. 29 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  4. This is a promotional image for the Derry Halloween event at Strabane.
    Derry Halloween - World 4 - The Lost World
    Spooky shenanigans are set to return to Strabane this autumn as Hallowe’en descends on the town once again. A gruesome programme of animation and festivities will occur around the town.
    1. 29 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  5. This is a promotional image of the World 5 event of Derry Halloween.
    Derry Halloween - World 5 - The Ancients
    The ancient Red Branch Knights of Ulster (An Croabh Rua) lie sleeping in full battle armour, ready to ride forth at Ireland’s moment of greatest need. Be prepared as they ready themselves to ride forth to Swan Park Buncrana, where you can experience legends, lore, and characters associated with the Red Branch Knights.
    1. 29 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  6. Derry Halloween - Fireworks Finale
    The breathtaking fireworks will return to Derry Hallowe’en 2021! Watch the Samhain skies come alive with colour as this decade~old tradition returns with a bang!
    1. 31 Oct 2021
  7. Four Day Derry Halloween Itinerary
    Four Day Derry Halloween Itinerary

    Welcome to the BEST destination in the world to celebrate Halloween – Derry~Londonderry! With three nights of Derry Halloween fun, we promise this will be an unforgettable experience – filled with ghosts and ghouls, Halloween in the Walled City is like no other. To give you some inspiration for your trip this year, we’ve pulled together a four day itinerary to help plan your Derry Halloween visit.

    21 Oct 2021

What's On

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  1. This is an image of Arachnobott performing live.
    Derry Halloween - Arachnobott
    This giant spider, presumed to be extinct returns for the first time to the 21st Century as the Derry Halloween world’s awaken. Roaming the streets, looking for prey, or anyone brave enough to say hello!
    1. 29 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  2. This is a picture of the Derry Halloween festivities at Guildhall Square. There are markets and street vendors serving people throughout.
    Derry Halloween - Heart of Samhain
    For three ghostly nights the city will come alive with all manner of creepy ghosts and ghouls feasting on the sights, sounds and tastes of Halloween. Senses are stirred and taste buds are tingled as musical melodies hang in the cold autumn air.
    1. 29 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  3. This is an image of 'Spark!' performing at a previous edition of the Derry Halloween Festival. There are five musicians performing in front of spectat
    Derry Halloween - Spark!
    Visually arresting, acoustically impressive…. Spark!
    1. 29 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  4. This is a promotional poster for the 'Tricks and Treats' event organised by Limitless. It displays a series of Halloween-related cartoon characters.
    Tricks AND Treats at Limitless
    It’s Tricks AND Treats at Limitless this Halloween. Tickets on sale now!
    1. 30 Oct 2021
  5. Derry Halloween - Foyleside Family Fun & Frights
    Enjoy some Fun & Frights at Foyleside this Halloween. From chocolate apple and pumpkin decorating to face painting and trick and treat challenges.
    1. 23 Oct 202124 Oct 2021
    2. 28 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  6. Derry Halloween - Hay Bale Trail
    The Halloween Hay trail returns for 2021, around the district from 15th – 31st October so if you are near the following locations you may spot something Hay-mazing.
    1. 15 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  7. This is a picture of the Monster Fun Fair at Ebrington.
    Derry Halloween - Monster Fun Fair
    The Monster Halloween Fun fair returns to Ebrington for Derry Halloween! Scare yourself silly on the Ghost Train or a trip on the Panoramic Wheel!
    1. 22 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  8. Derry Halloween - Zombie Apocalypse at LOCKNLOAD
    Try to out wit your opponents in a game of laser tag as the zombies run riot and try to take your lives (we attach velcro tags and they'll try to rip them off) if they get you twice you done for!!! See who's got what it takes and come out victorious in this high adrenaline and heart pumping experience!!
    1. 27 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  9. Halloween Themed Afternoon Tea at The Everglades Hotel
    Get into the ghostly spirit with our specially themed Halloween Afternoon Tea.  Ideal for all the family to enjoy a selection of ghostly delights and mouth-watering treats – no tricks!
    1. 25 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
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  10. Fright Night at the Jungle NI poster.
    Fright Night Trail of Terror at The Jungle NI
    Enter the real life horror movie spun in the depths of the ancient and haunted woodlands by a cast of nefarious and sordid creatures, telling tall tales to startle, bamboozle and scare even the most robust horror fans.
    1. 15 Oct 202116 Oct 2021
    2. 21 Oct 202123 Oct 2021
    3. 27 Oct 202130 Oct 2021
  11. Halloween Film Festival - Magee
    The Halloween Film Festival at Magee Campus, Ulster University will be showing a Halloween-themed film on the hour, every hour this Halloween! (5pm-9pm).
    1. 29 Oct 202131 Oct 2021
  12. Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse - Magee
    This event will take you through training for the Zombie Apocalypse to prepare you to save yourself and, who knows, maybe the world.
    1. 29 Oct 202131 Oct 2021

  13. Find out more on derryhalloween.com

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