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Embrace the
Festival City

Unlock the Walled City

  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. 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.
  3. Strabane Halloween
    Spooky shenanigans are set to return this Autumn as Halloween descends on Strabane town and the surrounding district once again. A gruesome programme of animation and festivities awaits…
  4. 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 - 26th October 2025
  5. City Of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
    Ireland’s biggest and best Jazz Festival - City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival!
  6. 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.

This Week

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

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

Wild & Fired BBQ School
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Wild & Fired BBQ School, Harvest Special

25th October 2025

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

Chicken Box Comedy
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2025

Derry's award winning weekly comedy club

**Alt text:**  Colorful Halloween-themed poster for St. Columba's Autumn Fest. Features cartoon children in Halloween costumes (devil, mummy, skeleton
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Autumn Festival at St Columba's Join us for a fun-filled community day with pumpkin patch,…

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

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

Halloween at Roe Valley Resort - Pumpkin Patch and Carving Experience with Dining
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025

Pumpkin Patch & Carving Opening Hours 25th October - 2nd November | 3pm - 7pm

Spooky Bathbomb painting with Mermaid Cove
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Spooky Bathbomb painting with Mermaid Cove

Strabane Halloween
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025-31st October 2025

From mid October enjoy a range of spooktacular events across the district from pumpkin patches,…

Haunted Haycart
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-26th October 2025

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

Meet Dr.Acula & The Dearg Due
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Meet Vampire Characters and take part in Halloween Crafts

Dementia Friendly Tea Dance
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2025

Dementia Friendly Tea Dance

Promotional brochure for Bedlan's exhibition with an image of some of the artifacts on display.
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

20th September 2025-20th December 2025

An exhibition of political & military artefacts with an audio tour, and an opportunity to get up…

The Pumpkin Express Logo and Dates
LocationRaphoe

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-27th October 2025

The Pumpkin Express is a family friendly Halloween experience which includes a real 15 minute long…

Next Week

Derry Halloween 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

The worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration of all things…

A male character holding someone in his arms.
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

In Venice, the Baxters meet two old sisters who claim a mediumistic connection with the dead girl.…

Wallace capturing rabbits
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Oscar®-winning claymation about the chase for a giant rabbit terrorising a town's allotments and…

The Blue Guardian, Fuse Arts
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

Where the Blue Guardian and the spirits of long-lost children rise to haunt, sing and dance in a…

Parky the Magician
Location1a Railway Street, strabane

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Prepare to be spellbound as Parky the Magician brings jaw-dropping tricks and Halloween magic the…

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

1st November 2025

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

Walter’s Pet Snout
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

Be wary of Walter's pet monster who lives on teh Walls! He watches everything!

Fireworks
LocationMelvin Rd, Strabane

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

As the clock strikes 7pm on Halloween Night, Melvin Running Track becomes the epicentre of a…

Halloween Trick or Treat Trails
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Trick or treat your way through the streets of Strabane this Halloween, with lots of fun activities…

Derry Halloween
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

Step into the world of mask-making at Derry Print Workshop, where artists craft Halloween faces…

FREE Spooky Film Camp for 10-15 Year Olds
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

Lights, camera… spooky action!​Lights, camera… spooky action! Cinematic Arts students at Ulster…

Circus Vegas
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

31st October 2025-9th November 2025

Circus Vegas is not one to be missed for its final tour of 2025.

LUXE at Derry Halloween
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

FIREWALL!!

Derry Halloween
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

Experience Samhain magic as Ulster University Drama students bring Irish myths to life — from…

Derry Halloween

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

Four zombie nuns, complete with eerie makeup and full costume, will roam the streets to deliver…

Remembrances: Forms of Memory in Seamus Heaney's Writing
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

1st November 2025

Remembrances: Forms of Memory in Seamus Heaney's Writing

The HomePlace Book Club
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

2nd November 2025

The HomePlace Book Club

Thrillie & Hendersons
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

The Nun at the Window is beckoning

Victor and the Corpse Bride sitting at a piano
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

This stop-motion animated feature follows the story of Victor, a young man who is whisked away to…

Christian Kotey  painting a teens face
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

29th October 2025

Gore Galore! Special Effects Makeup for Halloween with Christian Kotey

Carnival Parade
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

The North West Carnival Initiative presents the Carnival Parade - the beating heart of Derry…

hp25
LocationFoyle Business Park, Derry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

3 Spooktacular Nights! Tue 28th October 2025 Wed 29th October 2025 Thu 30th October 2025 Three…

Derry Halloween
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

In the depths of Bishop Street, the haunting She-Wolf prowls, her amber eyes fixed on the glowing…

Haunted Cinema

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

At Halloween 2025, the Nerve Centre becomes a Haunted Cinema, offering family-friendly screenings…

Next Month

Witness With Richard Moore. Written by Damian Gorman
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

14th November 2025

Witness With Richard Moore. Written by Damian Gorman

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

1st November 2025

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

Make Your Own Literary Luck Workshop
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

8th November 2025

Make Your Own Literary Luck Workshop

Moves and Melodies
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

20th November 2025

Moves and Melodies - 2pm - 3:30pm

Unlock the  
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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