Derry Halloween

Voted 'Best Halloween Destination' by readers of USA TODAY, Derry Halloween is a festival you need to visit!

Every Halloween, the city of Derry~Londonderry comes alive with ancient spirits welcoming you to join our Awakening. Fill yourself with folklore, feasting, and festivity, as the Walled City reopens the pathways of the Halloween travellers of the past.

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Awakening the Walled City

The history of Derry will pour out from the city’s iconic buildings unveiling the myths and mischief of Samhain and introducing you to some of our favourite characters from beyond the veil.
Carnival Parade & Fireworks

After a long three years we are delighted to announce that the famous Carnival Parade will return to Derry Halloween! The Halloween parade traditionally involves hundreds of local performers from schools, clubs and groups right across the City and District, helping it to retain the community spirit that has always been at the heart of Derry’s world class festivities.

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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.
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.
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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.