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Festival City

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  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. City of Derry International Choir Festival
    Featuring a brilliant line-up of concerts, choral trails, pub trails and more, The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns 22nd - 25th October 2026
  3. Welcome to Derry Halloween
    Derry~Londonderry is renowned for hosting one of the best Halloween festivals in the world! Every year, the city comes alive with spooky events, thrilling parades, and spine-chilling performances. Get planning your visit to Ireland's Halloween Captial.

This Week

A group of fire school guests smiling in front of fire kitchen holding their certificates.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Garden Harvest BBQ Demo

18th October 2026

Lo & Slo's Wild & Fired BBQ School offers an immersive, interactive experience combining foraging,…

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…

Join us at Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House on Thursday 15 October with acclaimed local historian and author Andrew Kane for a fascinating explora
LocationDungannon

Openings

Season

15th October 2026

Join us at Hill of The O'Neill & Ranfurly House on Thursday 15 October with acclaimed local…

Bennigans Pub Quiz
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

19th August 2026-30th December 2026

Come down every Wednesday for a night of trivia and test your knowledge, £5 entry per team winner…

a woman and two children pose with a horse with Binevenagh Mountain in the background
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

17th October 2026

B.R.I.D.L.E – Bringing Riding Into Disabled Lives Equally. Join Crindle Stables for Autism-Friendly…

Kaboodle Big Quiz Thursdays. Join us ever Thursday from 7-9pm with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with £4.95 cocktails and £10 jugs
LocationDerry/Londonderry

Openings

Season

15th October 2026

Join us at Kaboodle from 7pm to 9pm for our weekly quiz night with £4.95 cocktails and £10 jugs all…

Foyle Pink Run advert

Openings

Season

18th October 2026

Foyle Pink Run

Circus Extreme
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

9th October 2026-18th October 2026

Circus Extreme are heading to Derry - don't miss out!

Haunted Haycart
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

17th October 2026-18th October 2026

This October, The Jungle comes alive with spooky magic and autumn mischief for Northern Ireland's…

Next Week

New Horizons Pumpkin Patch
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

21st October 2026-30th October 2026

Season

25th October 2026

Fun family friendly day out

Image of the Oak Tree of Derry Trophy - the award for winning the International Competition at the City of Derry International Choir Festival
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

24th October 2026

Always a festival favourite and a sell-out event annually, the Oak Tree of Derry International…

Halloween at Spout Farm
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

24th October 2026-25th October 2026

Get ready for a spooktacular day on the farm! Lots of Halloween fun for the whole family!

Maxwell's Pumpkin Patch
LocationCastlederg

Openings

Season

24th October 2026-25th October 2026

Maxwell’s Pumpkin Patch offers fun for all ages this Halloween season. Follow Maxwells Pumpkin…

Island Voices 2026
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

22nd October 2026

Island Voices 2026 returns this Autumn

Ralph McTell
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

24th October 2026

This farewell tour is a rare chance to experience a master songwriter celebrating a lifetime of…

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Locationspringtown road, derry

Openings

Season

21st October 2026

Boo it yourself wood working event, create a small ghost family with your kids or partner to take…

Banner with all 2026 Headline events
LocationLondonderry

Openings

Season

22nd October 2026-25th October 2026

The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns in October 2026 with a tidal wave of magical…

Tenebrae performing at the City of Derry International Choir Festival
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2026

Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Tenebrae brings its internationally acclaimed artistry to the…

Aileach in Concert
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

24th October 2026

Saturday 24th October | 8.00pm Aileach in Concert A very special concert in memory of the late…

Opening Gala Concert: Beethoven
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

22nd October 2026

The 2026 City of Derry International Choir Festival opens with a spectacular performance by the…

A group of fire school guests smiling in front of fire kitchen holding their certificates.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Harvest Feast with Slemish Supper Club

24th October 2026

Lo & Slo's Wild & Fired BBQ School offers an immersive, interactive experience combining foraging,…

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Fork the Foyle Tour

24th October 2026

Derry by Fork food and drink tours offer the ultimate way to discover the city's thriving food…

Fulton's Pumpkin Patch & Haunted House
LocationArtigarvan

Openings

Season

14th October 2026-30th October 2026

Halloween at Fulton's Pumpkin Patch offers a spooky-filled adventure and fun activities for all…

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…

Still from 'Good Vibrations'
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

21st October 2026

The story of Terri Hooley, founder of Belfast's legendary record store Good Vibrations.

Bennigans Pub Quiz
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

19th August 2026-30th December 2026

Come down every Wednesday for a night of trivia and test your knowledge, £5 entry per team winner…

The Apex Singers performing at the City of Derry International Choir Festival
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2026

Continue your festival journey into the late evening with an atmospheric concert in the stunning…

Strabane Halloween Hay Trail
LocationStrabane District

Openings

Season

16th October 2026-31st October 2026

Unearth a host of spooky characters around the Strabane District from 16th - 31st October

Tráth na gCeist Samhna // Halloween Quiz
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

22nd October 2026

Tráth na gCeist // Halloween Quiz

The Pumpkin Express 2026 Poster
LocationRaphoe

Openings

Season

24th October 2026-26th October 2026

The Pumpkin Express is a family friendly Halloween experience which includes a ghost train, pumpkin…

A pink and white image of the members of Seventh Heaven with a sun above their heads.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2026

You've heard them 'RIOT'... now prepare for 'The Motherland'!

Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

24th October 2026

Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally

Castlederg Apple Fair
LocationCastlederg

Openings

Season

24th October 2026

Traditional apple sellers will be in town along with a range of stalls full of scrumptious…

Next Month

Images from Shirt Tales Ni
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

21st November 2026

Join us at Shirt Tales as we stitch memories together!

Home Again: Creative Writing Workshop with Stephen de Búrca
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

14th November 2026

Home Again: Creative Writing Workshop with Stephen de Búrca

Island Voices 2026
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

23rd November 2026

Island Voices 2026 returns this Autumn

Derry Halloween fireworks
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2026-1st November 2026

Come celebrate 40 years of Derry Halloween and be part of Europe's largest Halloween festival as we…

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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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