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Festival City

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  1. All Events
    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
    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
    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.
    Maiden City Festival
    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

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

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-30th September 2026

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

Cann Beatha Very Derry Baking Experience
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Very Derry Baking Experience

Openings

Season

30th May 2026

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

Safehouse 'Mingles' Night
LocationPortrush
Safehouse 'Mingles' Night

Openings

Season

1st June 2026

Safehouse 'Mingles' Night - Open to everyone (over 18)

A night with Paul McIntyre
LocationDerry
A night with Paul McIntyre

Openings

Season

28th May 2026-31st August 2026

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

Musician Oonagh Clark
LocationPortrush
FREE Entry - Live Music Sessions Every Weekend

Openings

Season

1st May 2026-31st May 2026

FREE Entry Live Music at The Safehouse Portrush

Next Week

Dance Theatre Live Music Bellydance Saidi Dabke
LocationDerry~Londonderry
A Night of Arabian Dreams

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

An enchanting, immersive Middle Eastern dance theatre experience

Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally
LocationBellaghy
Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally

De Valera in Derry
LocationGreat James' Street, Derry
De Valera in Derry

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-30th June 2026

Heritage Month: Preserving Derry’s Language History

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Derry By Fork

Openings

Fork the Walls Tour

6th June 2026

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

Le Foyer des Artistes
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Midsummer Concert

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

Pure Magic: A Night of Masterpieces at St Columb's Hall Derry is set for a night of orchestral…

Choir concert
LocationLondonderry
Altnagelvin Hospital Choir Concert

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

Choir concert

A Story About Us
LocationBishops Street Within, Derry
A Story About Us

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-5th June 2026

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

The HomePlace Book Club
LocationBellaghy
The HomePlace Book Club

Openings

Season

7th June 2026

The HomePlace Book Club

Irish Traditional Music
LocationDerry
Irish Traditional Music

Openings

Season

1st June 2026

Enjoy Irish traditional music along the walls apart of Heritage month.

Guided Tour Siege Museum
LocationLondonderry,
Guided Tour Siege Museum

Openings

Season

5th June 2026

Heritage Month: Siege Museum Guided Tour

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

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-30th September 2026

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

performers at the 2025 sacred concert in Long Tower Church
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Every Voice Festival - Joy! Sacred Music Concert

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

This will be a beautiful evening of song celebrating all traditions in our wonderful city.

Guided Tours at the Guildhall
LocationDerry
Guided Tours at the Guildhall

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-30th June 2026

Enjoy a guided tour of the Guildhall apart of this years Heritage Month!

Cann Beatha Very Derry Baking Experience
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Very Derry Baking Experience

Openings

Season

4th June 2026

Season

6th June 2026

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

Guided Tour of St. Columb’s Cathedral
LocationDerry
Guided Tour of St. Columb’s Cathedral

Openings

Season

3rd June 2026

Explore the 17th-century Gothic cathedral with a Guide, viewing historical artifacts like the Siege…

Concert for Cello and Piano
Concert for Cello and Piano

Openings

Season

2nd June 2026

Experience an afternoon of world-class classical music at The Cathedral Church of Saint Columb.…

Image of singers from the Every Voice Festival 2023
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Every Voice Festival

Openings

Every Voice Festival

6th June 2026-14th June 2026

Allegri's Every Voice Festival returns in 2026 to unite singers in a celebration of song.

Summer Jamm in Strabane
LocationStrabane
Summer Jamm in Strabane

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

Get ready for the ultimate Summer family day out!

Patchwork Quilt Exhibition
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Patchwork Quilt Exhibition

Openings

Season

7th June 2026-19th June 2026

A beautiful exhibition of quilts by Sandra Weir of Hollow Oak Quilts

San Jose Taiko in concert
LocationDerry Londonderry
Foyle Obon Festival Concert with San Jose Taiko

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

An evening of taiko, dance and culture!

Workshop : Strength from Irish Meadows
LocationDerry
Workshop : Strength from Irish Meadows

Openings

Season

3rd June 2026

Discover the healing power of nature this Heritage Month with an immersive Irish Flower Medicine…

Music Capital Presents Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips
LocationDerry
Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips

Openings

Season

2nd June 2026

Music Capital Presents Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips. - Acoustic

Safehouse 'Mingles' Night
LocationPortrush
Safehouse 'Mingles' Night

Openings

Season

1st June 2026

Safehouse 'Mingles' Night - Open to everyone (over 18)

'The Caucasian Chalk Circle' poster image with details of performance date and time
LocationDerry
Stage Beyond Theatre Company presents 'The Caucasian Chalk Circle'

Openings

Season

4th June 2026

In a time of war, one woman risks everything to save a child. Years later, a courtroom will decide…

Next Month

Speculative Fiction Workshop with Rosemary Jenkinson
LocationBellaghy
Speculative Fiction Workshop with Rosemary Jenkinson

Openings

Season

27th June 2026

Speculative Fiction Workshop with Rosemary Jenkinson

Class: Irish Wood At Home
LocationDerry
Class: Irish Wood At Home

Openings

Season

17th June 2026

Celebrate Heritage Month with furniture designer James Burton in a live woodturning class…

Dance Theatre Live Music Bellydance Saidi Dabke
LocationDerry~Londonderry
A Night of Arabian Dreams

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

An enchanting, immersive Middle Eastern dance theatre experience

Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally
LocationBellaghy
Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally

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Walled City

Unlock the Walled City

  1. Accommodation
    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
    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
    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
    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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