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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. St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival 2026
    Celebrate St Patrick's Day with a day of music, food and family fun!
    1. City Of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
      City Of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
      Ireland’s biggest and best Jazz Festival - City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival!
    2. 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.

    This Week

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    LocationDerry City
    Shane Todd: Hold Me Back

    Openings

    Season

    22nd March 2026

    Season

    22nd March 2026

    Armed with his signature wit, razor-sharp storytelling, and a complete inability to take himself…

    Derry By Fork Logo
    LocationDerry~Londonderry
    Derry By Fork

    Openings

    Walled City Food Tour

    21st March 2026

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

    Next Week

    An Evening with Pat McCabe
    LocationBellaghy
    An Evening with Pat McCabe

    Openings

    Season

    28th March 2026

    An Evening with Pat McCabe

    Dani Larkin
    LocationPalace Street, Derry
    Dani Larkin

    Openings

    Season

    28th March 2026

    "Hotly tipped singer-songwriter" -Mark Radcliff, BBC Radio 2 "That rich contralto voice she…

    A man wearing a black cap and white shirt is fly fishing near a bridge. He holds a fishing rod with a reel of yellow fishing line, looking focused. A
    LocationStrabane
    North West Angling Fair 2026

    Openings

    Season

    28th March 2026-29th March 2026

    The 2026 Angling Fair will be back for another spectacular year of angling in Melvin Sports…

    story of derry exhibition
    LocationDerry
    Panel Discussion: Reflecting on the Legacy of the Tower Museum & the Story of Derry Exhibition

    Openings

    Season

    29th March 2026

    A special panel discussion which will reflect on how the Story of Derry and the Tower Museum have…

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    LocationDerry City
    Al Murray- All You Need Is Guv

    Openings

    Season

    26th March 2026

    "A supremely polished performer" -Mail on Sunday,"Wickedly witty Stuff" -The Telegraph, "It remains…

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    LocationDerry~Londonderry
    Derry By Fork

    Openings

    Foyle River Foodie Tour

    28th March 2026

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

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    LocationDerry City
    EA Music Springfest Concert

    Openings

    Season

    25th March 2026

    The EA Western Region Music Service celebrates its twenty first annual 'Springfest' concert…

    Twelve Paintings: Colin Davidson and Mark Carruthers in Conversation
    LocationBellaghy
    Twelve Paintings: Colin Davidson and Mark Carruthers in Conversation

    Openings

    Season

    29th March 2026

    Twelve Paintings: Colin Davidson and Mark Carruthers in Conversation

    Photo: Acid Burn. Courtesy Estate of Barbara Steveni.
    LocationDerry
    I find myself

    Openings

    Season

    17th January 2026-4th April 2026

    The team at Void Art Centre are delighted to invite you to the preview of Barbara Steveni, I Find…

    Next Month

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    LocationDerry~Londonderry
    Walled City Passion

    Openings

    Season

    2nd April 2026-4th April 2026

    Walled City Passion is a modern re-imagining of the Easter Passion story, from Jesus' arrest…

    Spring Flower Masterclass with John Paul Florist
    LocationDerry~Londonderry
    Spring Flower Masterclass with John Paul Florist

    Openings

    Season

    1st April 2026

    Join us for a fun floral evening of creativity and Springtime cheer at our Spring Flower…

    You never know who you'll meet on a park bench.
    LocationDerry
    The Bench

    Openings

    Season

    24th April 2026

    One bench. Seven stories. Universal themes of love, loss, friendship - and a dash of the absurd.

    Workshop: Lino Printing and Carving with Ruth Osbourne
    LocationBellaghy
    Workshop: Lino Printing and Carving with Ruth Osbourne

    Openings

    Season

    25th April 2026

    Workshop: Lino Printing and Carving with Ruth Osbourne

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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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