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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. 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.
  3. 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
  4. The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    O'Neills Foyle Cup 2026
    The O'Neills Foyle Cup is a highly successful youth soccer tournament held mainly in the City of Derry, but also branches out with matches played in neighbouring counties throughout Northern Ireland.
    1. 20 Jul 202625 Jul 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…

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

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…

Next Week

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!

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…

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…

Some Allegri Junior singers performing at the Every Voice Festival
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Every Voice Festival - Youth Performance

Openings

Season

7th June 2026

Celebrate the power of young voices at this vibrant community concert, part of Allegri’s Every…

Summer Jamm in Strabane
LocationStrabane
Summer Jamm in Strabane

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

Get ready for the ultimate Summer family day out!

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

Choir concert
LocationLondonderry
Altnagelvin Hospital Choir Concert

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

Choir concert

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…

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…

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

Openings

Season

6th June 2026

Poetry Book Club with Niamh McNally

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.

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.…

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

'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…

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.

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…

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

The HomePlace Book Club
LocationBellaghy
The HomePlace Book Club

Openings

Season

7th June 2026

The HomePlace Book Club

Next Month

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!

Sails of Solace
LocationDerry
Sails of Solace

Openings

Season

25th June 2026-27th June 2026

Experience a breathtaking illuminated riverscape at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival as Visual…

Fuse arts presents: Ebb & Flow
Locationderry
Fuse arts presents: Ebb & Flow

Openings

Season

24th June 2026-28th June 2026

Experience the joy and energy of the ocean at this year's Foyle Maritime Festival with "Ebb &…

Frank Ormsby In Conversation with Malachi O'Doherty
LocationBellaghy
Frank Ormsby In Conversation with Malachi O'Doherty

Openings

Season

18th June 2026

Frank Ormsby In Conversation with Malachi O'Doherty

Unlock the  
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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