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Number of results: 20

  1. Address

    Festival Village, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Celebrate the Peace Bridge's 15th anniversary at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival with FUSE Arts' dynamic, all-ages programme of interactive STEAM activities

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 12:00 - 19:00
  2. derry

    Address

    Festival Village, derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Experience the joy and energy of the ocean at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival with "Ebb & Flow," a playful and imaginative sea-inspired dance performance by FUSE Arts.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026
  3. Derry

    Address

    Festival Village, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Enjoy acclaimed local and national musicians at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival with specially themed weekly countdown sessions on the iconic Rockshore Stage.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 12:00 - 23:00
  4. Derry

    Address

    Festival Village, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Discover the city's rich heritage and shirt factory history at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival through hands-on activities and living history stories from the DNA Museum.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 12:00 - 19:00
  5. Address

    North Pontoon, River Foyle, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Welcome back a stunning piece of maritime history with this beautifully restored and traditionally rigged 1936 Danish fishing vessel at this years Foyle Maritime Festival.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
  6. Address

    Queens Quay from Funfair to City Hotel, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Embark on a culinary voyage at the Merchant Market, featuring exotic continental cuisine, bespoke gifts, and al fresco dining at the new Beach Restaurant.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 12:00 - 23:00
  7. LegenDerry Food Village

    Address

    Coppins Quay, opposite North Pontoon, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Soak up the festival atmosphere at the LegenDerry Food Village, where you can enjoy global street food, local craft beers, and fresh seasonal catch right on the riverfront.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 12:00 - 23:00
  8. Derry

    Address

    Various from The Dock to start of Thompsons Quay, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Markets / Fairs

    Discover the best of the North West with a wonderful showcase of the region's finest local crafts, handmade jewelry, and award-winning delicacies.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 12:00 - 23:00
  9. Derry

    Address

    The Docks, River Foyle, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Witness the magic and majesty of the famed tall ship Phoenix as she breaks from her filming schedule to anchor at this years Foyle Maritime.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
  10. Derry

    Address

    North Pontoon, River Foyle, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Explore the "Sea Snail," a classic 1932 Danish schooner making its festival debut after transforming from a North Sea fishing boat into a traditional sail training vessel at this years Foyle Maritime Festival.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
  11. Address

    The Quay, River Foyle, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Join the Loughs Agency at a bespoke marine-themed zone and enjoy a range of immersive activities for all the family at this years Foyle Maritime Festival

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
  12. Derry

    Address

    North Pontoon, River Foyle, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Step aboard a historic 1956 naval tender transformed by bestselling adventure novelist Alistair MacLean as part of his research for When Eight Bells Toll.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
  13. Derry

    Address

    North Pontoon, River Foyle, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Discover the thrilling history of the Mutin, a French Navy sail training vessel that served as an undercover spy boat during World War II at this years Foyle Maritime Festival!

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
  14. Derry

    Address

    The Docks, River Foyle, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Step aboard this historic 1964 motor tugboat to explore Liverpool’s maritime legacy and hear fascinating stories from her veteran crew.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
  15. Derry

    Address

    The Docks, River Foyle, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Experience history on the high seas by stepping aboard the world's only replica 16th-century Spanish galleon at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival.

    Dates

    From:
    24 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
  16. Derry

    Address

    Various locations throughout Coppins and Thompsons Quays daily., Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Enjoy a larger-than-life street spectacle at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival as the "Get Up" Graffiti & Street Art Initiative returns, featuring 26 incredible artists transforming Coppins and Thompsons Quays daily.

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2026to27 June 2026
  17. Derry

    Address

    South Pontoon, North Pontoon & The Dock, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Experience a breathtaking illuminated riverscape at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival as Visual Spectrum and Wonderlights transform the sleeping Tall Ships into a stunning night-time artwork of light, reflections, and ghostly maritime legends.

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2026to27 June 2026Open 23:00 - 04:00
  18. Derry

    Address

    The Quay, River Foyle, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Carnival

    Derry’s boldest and brightest Circus & Street Arts festival, Carnival of Colours, is BACK!

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2026to28 June 2026Open 12:00 - 18:00
  19. Derry

    Address

    Thompson's Quay, River Foyle, Derry

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Prepare for an adrenaline-filled spectacle as The Edge Wakeboarding Team returns to the River Foyle with high-energy stunts and daily gravity-defying performances.

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2026to28 June 2026
  20. Foyle Maritime Festival
    Foyle Maritime Festival
    Foyle Maritime Festival
    Foyle Maritime Festival
    Foyle Maritime Festival
    Foyle Maritime Festival

    Derry~Londonderry

    Address

    98 Strand Road, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 7NN

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 28 7125 3253

    Type

    Type:

    Festival

    Foyle Maritime Festival, a celebration of all things nautical on the beautiful River Foyle. Our festival brings together the very best in local and international maritime culture with a thrilling array of events and activities for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    25 June 2026to28 June 2026
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