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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. 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. 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
    2. 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

    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…

    One Day Experience (Self-Guided)
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    1st July 2026-31st August 2026

    One Day Experience (Self-Guided)

    a family laughs and smiles around a horse
    LocationLimavady

    Openings

    Season

    1st August 2026-31st August 2026

    Join Crindle Stables for a beginner-friendly Adventure Ride, designed especially for families,…

    Main
    LocationDerry City

    Openings

    Season

    13th August 2026

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

    a man and woman on horseback on a countryside trail
    LocationLimavady

    Openings

    Season

    14th August 2026

    Learn basic horse riding skills before embarking on a relaxed Countryside Trek. Enjoy a peaceful…

    The Féile logo for 2026
    LocationDerry~Londonderry

    Openings

    Season

    5th August 2026-15th August 2026

    Now in its 34th year, Féile 2026 will bring music, films, discussions, sport, family events and…

    2 girls are brushing a horse
    LocationLimavady

    Openings

    Season

    10th August 2026

    Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced riders. Learn stopping, steering, and…

    Men and woman in a band playing music on a stage.
    LocationOmagh

    Openings

    Season

    16th August 2026

    This summer, Bluegrass BBQs at the Folk Park bring together live Irish music and great American BBQ…

    a group of people on horseback on the beach
    LocationLimavady

    Openings

    Season

    14th August 2026

    Enjoy a scenic horseback ride along the stunning Northern Ireland coastline. This Beach Ride offers…

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

    Openings

    Season

    1st August 2026-31st August 2026

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

    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…

    Presidental display at Ulster American Folk Park showing 11 portraits on the wall at the museum
    LocationOmagh

    Openings

    Season

    19th June 2026-31st August 2026

    Discover the stories behind the eleven presidents' ancestral journeys and how families who departed…

    Next Week

    Cann Beatha Very Derry Baking Experience
    LocationDerry~Londonderry

    Openings

    Season

    20th August 2026

    Season

    22nd August 2026

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

    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…

    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…

    Pam Ayres - Doggedly Onward: A Life in Poems
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    21st August 2026

    Season

    22nd August 2026

    Pam Ayres - Doggedly Onward: A Life in Poems

    An Introduction to SFX Makeup Workshop
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    18th August 2026

    An Introduction to SFX Makeup Workshop

    Senior Strolls
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    23rd July 2026-27th August 2026

    Senior Strolls

    One Day Experience (Self-Guided)
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    1st July 2026-31st August 2026

    One Day Experience (Self-Guided)

    Maiden City Ink Tattoo Convention
    LocationLondonderry

    Openings

    Season

    21st August 2026-23rd August 2026

    Maiden City Ink is back for its 14th year, bringing together over 50 talented tattoo artists…

    Derry Cocktail Week

    Openings

    Season

    21st August 2026-30th August 2026

    Derry Cocktail Week Is Coming.. We're delighted to announce that Derry Cocktail Week will…

    Derry By Fork Logo
    LocationDerry~Londonderry

    Openings

    Fork the Walls Tour

    22nd August 2026

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

    a family laughs and smiles around a horse
    LocationLimavady

    Openings

    Season

    1st August 2026-31st August 2026

    Join Crindle Stables for a beginner-friendly Adventure Ride, designed especially for families,…

    Main
    LocationDerry City

    Openings

    Season

    20th August 2026

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

    Indoor Play
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    6th July 2026-17th August 2026

    Indoor Play

    a man and woman on horseback on a countryside trail
    LocationLimavady

    Openings

    Season

    21st August 2026

    Learn basic horse riding skills before embarking on a relaxed Countryside Trek. Enjoy a peaceful…

    2 girls are brushing a horse
    LocationLimavady

    Openings

    Season

    17th August 2026

    Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced riders. Learn stopping, steering, and…

    Strand Strollers
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    21st July 2026-25th August 2026

    Strand Strollers

    Rogan House at Ulster American Folk Park
    LocationCastletown, Omagh

    Openings

    Season

    22nd August 2026

    Season

    23rd August 2026

    On 22nd and 23rd August, the Folk Park will be marking the UNESCO International Day for the…

    Photo of Ulster Orchestra promoting their upcoming concert at Hill of the O'Neill on 23rd August 2026
    LocationDungannon

    Openings

    Season

    23rd August 2026

    The Ulster Orchestra returns to the Hill of the O’Neill

    a group of people on horseback on the beach
    LocationLimavady

    Openings

    Season

    21st August 2026

    Enjoy a scenic horseback ride along the stunning Northern Ireland coastline. This Beach Ride offers…

    Border Lines Poster 22 August 2026
    LocationDerry

    Openings

    Season

    22nd August 2026

    Season

    22nd August 2026

    Border Lines returns to Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin for a special Foyle Pride edition, hosted by Cat…

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

    Openings

    Season

    1st August 2026-31st August 2026

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

    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

    Bat and Moth Event
    LocationDerry~Londonderry

    Openings

    Season

    20th August 2026

    Stay up late and learn about the fascinating bats and moths living at Faughan Valley.

    Next Month

    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…

    The Coronas promo photo - credit WOLFF
    LocationDerry

    Openings

    Season

    19th September 2026-20th September 2026

    The Coronas return to Derry for an intimate concert in the Guildhall on Saturday 19 September!

    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…

    A Lough Neagh Sequence
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    20th September 2026

    A Lough Neagh Sequence

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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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