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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

Wednesday & Uncle Fester Characters at Richmond Centre this Halloween
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

4th October 2025-18th October 2025

Wednesday & Uncle Fester Characters

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,…

Dementia Friendly Tea Dance
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2025

Dementia Friendly Tea Dance

Haunted Haycart
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

18th October 2025-19th October 2025

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

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…

Chicken Box Comedy
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2025

Derry's award winning weekly comedy club

Next 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…

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…

Halloween at Spout Farm
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-26th October 2025

Pumpkin Patch & Carving, Toasted Marshmallows, Spooky Arts & Crafts, Halloween Slime, Bouncy…

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,…

Dementia Friendly Tea Dance
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2025

Dementia Friendly Tea Dance

Opening Gala Concert: A Night at the Opera Festival Chorus, Ulster Orchestra, Ryan McAdams (conductor),  Rachel Croash (soprano), Aebh Kelly (mezzo) a
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025

Raise the curtain on this year’s City of Derry International Choir Festival with a spectacular…

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

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…

Members of the Dublin band Gilla Band gathered in front of a mirror.
LocationDerry/Londonderry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2025

Arguably one of the most influential guitar bands to come from Ireland, Dublin avant-punk group…

**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,…

Pollanroe Burn Launch, by Emily McFarland
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

27th September 2025-13th December 2025

The team at Void Art Centre are delighted to invite you to the launch of Pollanroe Burn, an…

Fulton's Pumpkin Patch & Inside spooky trail
LocationArtigarvan

Openings

Season

17th October 2025-31st October 2025

Halloween at Fulton's Pumpkin Patch offers a spooky-filled adventure with a themed trail, pumpkin…

Neil Martin, Mary Dillon and Dónal O'Connor in Concert
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Neil Martin, Mary Dillon and Dónal O'Connor in Concert

Castlederg Apple Fair
LocationCastlederg

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

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

Codetta are joined by New Dublin Voices at the City of Derry International Choir Festival
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

24th October 2025

Bask in the serenity of a late-night choral experience as two of Ireland’s finest choirs, Codetta…

Chicken Box Comedy
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

23rd October 2025

Derry's award winning weekly comedy club

New Horizons Pumpkin Patch
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025

Season

23rd October 2025

Season

24th October 2025

Season

25th October 2025

Season

26th October 2025

Pick the perfect pumpkin, get some fresh air and support your local social enterprise Cost: £1.50…

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

Fright Night
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-31st October 2025

Northern Ireland's premier Halloween event returns with a brand new Woodland Trail, revamped Scare…

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

Openings

Season

24th October 2025

The Humanophones don’t need instruments. They are the instruments. 

Strabane Halloween Hay Trail
LocationStrabane District

Openings

Season

16th October 2025-31st October 2025

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

Frightful Fun at Foyleside
LocationDerry

Openings

Beetlejuice and Bobs

25th October 2025

Join us at Foyleside’s Frightful Fun to meet the mischievous Beetlejuice, the enchanting Sanderson…

Previous winners of the Oak Tree of Derry at the City of Derry International Choir Festival
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

26th October 2025

"And the winner is…"   Join us for the grand finale of the 2025 Festival, a joyful, celebratory…

Next Month

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…

Christmas Wreath Making Masterclass with John Paul Florist
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

29th November 2025

Christmas Door Wreath Masterclass with Award-Winning Florist John Paul with Afternoon Tea by Crann…

Film screening: Thomas Moore: Bard na hÉireann
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

20th November 2025

Film screening: Thomas Moore: Bard na hÉireann

Santa with Elves and young boy
LocationBurnfoot, Burnfoot

Openings

Season

27th November 2025-23rd December 2025

Visit Santa and his friends at the Wild Arctic this Christmas. Fly on his VR Sleigh, and make…

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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