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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. European Heritage Open Days 2024
    European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture. On 14th & 15th September, the historic buildings, monuments and landmarks of Derry~Londonderry will open, offering free activities for you to enjoy. Soak up the LegenDerry spirit inside the Guildhall, Tower Museum and many of the city’s historical churches. Why not get outdoors and explore the wonders of Boomhall Estate and Creggan Country Park.
  3. Derry Halloween 2024
    Derry Halloween 2024
    Our Walled City comes alive with ancient spirits welcoming you to join our Awakening. Fill yourself with folklore, feasting, and festivity, as Derry~Londonderry reopens the pathways of the Halloween travellers of the past.
  4. The City of Derry International Choir Festival
    The 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 23rd - 27th October 2024
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

This Week

Promotional images for the Our Big Weekend and Talent Show events/
LocationCastlederg
Our Big Weekend

Openings

Season

13th September 2024-15th September 2024

Our Big Weekend will take place 13th-15th September at Darragh Park, Castlederg!

European Heritage Open Days 2024 14th - 15th September
LocationDerry~Londonderry
European Heritage Open Days 2024

Openings

European Heritage Open Days

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

European Heritage Open Days is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture,…

A boat on the quay.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
September River Cruises on the Foyle

Openings

Season

1st September 2024-30th September 2024

Enjoy a special rate for river cruises along the Foyle this September!

Promotional image of Jimmy Carr laughing.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Openings

Season

13th September 2024-14th September 2024

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on…

One World Festival
LocationDerry~Londonderry
One World Festival

Openings

Season

15th September 2024

 “A Community united through culture, creativity and respect” One World Festival celebrates the…

Next Week

Derry Girls Panel Discussion with image of the Derry Girls Cast
LocationDerry
Derry Girls Panel Discussion

Openings

Season

20th September 2024

Come join us for a panel discussion about the hit TV show, Derry Girls! This event will feature…

Culture Night @ WOYW
LocationStrabane
Culture Night @ Whats On Your Wall

Openings

Season

20th September 2024

Culture Night @ WOYW A Night to meet the artists we work with in the shop and promote local!

Ceol agus craic
LocationDoire
Oíche Chultúir

Openings

Season

20th September 2024

Hóigh, tá cuireadh ort! Faigh amach cad é a bhfuil croí an chultúir Ghaelaigh fá dtaobh de nuair a…

People sitting around a table having a discussion
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Reading Group: on extractivism and possible alternatives with V'cenza Cirefice

Openings

Season

18th September 2024

Our reading groups are back Join us for an online reading group with V'cenza Cirefice, an artist,…

Children enjoying circus skills outside
LocationLondonderry, Derry
Circus Taster Workshop!

Openings

Season

20th September 2024

Ever had the urge to run away with the circus...why not join In Your Space Circus this Culture…

young child in blue dress with white apron and red heart broach
LocationDerry
Looking for Brigid in Derry

Openings

Season

20th September 2024

Looking for Brigid in Derry Photographs & Audio by Deirdre Brennan Sound Edit by Barry Connolly …

Lo & Slo Wild & Fired BBQ School
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Wild & Fired BBQ School

Openings

Mexican BBQ

21st September 2024

Join the team at Wild & Fired BBQ School for an unforgettable culinary adventure. This hands-on…

Jodie Comer in NTLive - Prima Facie
LocationDerry~Londonderry
NTLive - Prima Facie

Openings

Season

21st September 2024

A special encore screening of Jodie Comer's (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning…

Busy being creative!
LocationShipquay Stret, Derry
Did You Make That Yourself - Culture Night

Openings

Season

20th September 2024

An Open Evening of interest at Number 19 Craft and Design, you never know who you might meet at…

A boat on the quay.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
September River Cruises on the Foyle

Openings

Season

1st September 2024-30th September 2024

Enjoy a special rate for river cruises along the Foyle this September!

Image of two people taking part in a zine making workshop.
LocationEbrington, Derry
DIY Zine Making with Nichola Irvine!

Openings

Season

20th September 2024

Young people aged between 16 and 24, join illustrator and 2D animator, Nichola Irvine, on Friday…

Indian BBQ with Rooh Vodka - Wild & Fired BBQ Feast
Location65-67 Culmore Road, Derry ~ Londonderry
Indian BBQ with Rooh Vodka - Wild & Fired BBQ Feast

Openings

Season

20th September 2024

Join Lo & Slo for Culture Night 2024 at the stunning Walled Garden of Brook Hall Estate for an…

Culture Night logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Culture Night 2024

Openings

Culture Night 2024

20th September 2024

Culture Night returns for its nineteenth edition on September 2024

Image shows Brian standing, holding a guitar
LocationStrabane
Culture Night-Brian Hassan

Openings

Season

20th September 2024

Strabane based singer/songwriter Brian Hassan has released three albums and has guested for…

Author Dave Duggan
LocationDerry
CULTURE NIGHT: Mini-Memoir Writing Workshop with award-winning author DAVE DUGGAN in LITTLE ACORNS BOOKSTORE

Openings

Season

20th September 2024

CULTURE NIGHT: Mini-Memoir Writing Workshop with award-winning author DAVE DUGGAN in Little Acorns…

collage of streetscape photographs
LocationRossville Street, Derry
The Rossville Group. Celebrating Three Decades at the Heart of the Community

Openings

Season

20th September 2024

Season

21st September 2024-4th October 2024

Join us in Eden Place Arts Centre on Culture Night as we celebrate the creativity of The Rossville…

Next Month

Banner image for Derry Halloween, showing the Guildhall on a stormy background.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Derry Halloween

Openings

Season

28th October 2024-31st October 2024

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

Pumpkin Picking
LocationMoneymore
Hallowee'uns

Openings

Season

19th October 2024

Season

20th October 2024

Season

26th October 2024-31st October 2024

Gather your little goblins and ghouls for a Halloween adventure like no other! This October, The…

Zombie Run Giant Waterslide
LocationMoneymore
Zombie Run

Openings

Season

6th October 2024

Ireland's original Zombie Run, challenges participants to complete a daring 6K obstacle trail run…

SILXS - A German Sextet A Cappella group
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Derry Choir Fest - SLIXS

Openings

Season

25th October 2024

The City of Derry International Choir Festival is delighted to welcome the super sextet from…

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