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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. 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 - Download the 2025 programme now!
  3. Derry Halloween
    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.
  4. City of Derry International Choir Festival
    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. 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
    North West Angling Fair 2025
    The 2025 Angling Fair will be back for another spectacular year of angling in Melvin Sports Complex, Melvin Road, Strabane, County Tyrone, which lies on banks of the Mourne River. This is the nineth year of the event, delivered by Derry City and Strabane District Council in conjunction with The Loughs Agency.
    1. Celtronic 25th Anniversary Edition
      Celtronic 2025
      Ireland's longest running electronic music festival, Celtronic, returns this Easter for its 25th anniversary.
      1. 17 Apr 202520 Apr 2025
    2. The Open
      The 153rd Open - Royal Portrush
      Join us at Royal Portrush for a celebration of golf's rich heritage and witness history in the making at The 153rd Open.
      1. 13 Jul 202520 Jul 2025
    3. The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
      O'Neills Foyle Cup 2025
      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. 21 Jul 202526 Jul 2025

    This Week

    Details of the 8 Course Tasting Menu on offer on selected dates in April at The Ebrington Hotel
    LocationDerry~Londonderry
    8 Course Eclectic Tasting Menu

    Openings

    Season

    8th April 2025

    Ebrington Hotel are delighted to announce their new 8 Course Tasting Menus for April in our Oakroom…

    Promotional brochure for Bedlan's exhibition with an image of some of the artifacts on display.
    LocationDerry
    A Walk Through History at Bedlam

    Openings

    Season

    17th February 2025-24th December 2025

    An exhibition of political & military artefacts with an audio tour, and an opportunity to get up…

    Promotional image of Paddy McGuinness with text showing the dates and locations of his tour.
    LocationDerry~Londonderry
    "Nearly There..." by Paddy McGuinness

    Openings

    Season

    4th April 2025

    Best-loved comedian Paddy McGuinness takes to the stage of the Millennium Forum for his first…

    Next Week

    www.alley-theatre.com
    LocationStrabane
    Ceramic Flower Picture Workshops With Artist Leona Devine

    Openings

    Season

    12th April 2025

    Ceramic Flower Picture Workshops With Artist Leona Devine Participants will create a still life in…

    How to Defuse a Bomb
    LocationDerry ~ Londonderry
    How to Defuse a Bomb

    Openings

    Season

    10th April 2025

    How to Defuse a Bomb

    Explore Brook Hall - National Garden Scheme
    LocationDerry~Londonderry
    Brook Hall Estate & Gardens - National Garden Scheme Open Weekend

    Openings

    Season

    12th April 2025-13th April 2025

    Explore Brook Hall Estate & Gardens opening in support of the National Garden Scheme on the 12th &…

    Barbara Dickson with Nick Holland Special Guest Anthony Toner
    LocationDerry
    Barbara Dickson with Nick Holland

    Openings

    Season

    10th April 2025

    Barbara Dickson with Nick Holland Special Guest Anthony Toner

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

    Openings

    Wild & Fired Chinese BBQ School with Suzie Lee

    12th April 2025

    Lo & Slo's Wild & Fired BBQ School offers an immersive, interactive experience combining foraging,…

    Angela Dunlop
    LocationStrabane
    Angela Dunlop

    Openings

    Season

    11th April 2025

    Date: Friday 11th April 2025 Time: 8pm

    Details of the 8 Course Tasting Menu on offer on selected dates in April at The Ebrington Hotel
    LocationDerry~Londonderry
    8 Course Eclectic Tasting Menu

    Openings

    Season

    8th April 2025

    Ebrington Hotel are delighted to announce their new 8 Course Tasting Menus for April in our Oakroom…

    Promotional brochure for Bedlan's exhibition with an image of some of the artifacts on display.
    LocationDerry
    A Walk Through History at Bedlam

    Openings

    Season

    17th February 2025-24th December 2025

    An exhibition of political & military artefacts with an audio tour, and an opportunity to get up…

    Next Month

    City of Derry Jazz Festival 2025
    LocationDerry ~ Londonderry
    City of Derry Jazz Festival 2025

    Openings

    Season

    1st May 2025-5th May 2025

    City of Derry Jazz Festival 2025

    An aerial photograph of Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne.
    LocationCastlerock
    Guided Historical Tour of the Earl Bishop's Estate

    Openings

    Season

    5th May 2025

    Season

    26th May 2025

    Join us on a guided historical tour of one of the jewels of the North Coast as we take you round…

    Quilt Fayre
    LocationDerry~Londonderry
    Quilt Fayre The Fayre: North West

    Openings

    Season

    9th May 2025-10th May 2025

    Quilt Fayre are going on the road in 2025 as The Fayre-North West at Everglades Hotel on 9th & 10th…

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

    Openings

    Wild & Fired BBQ School with Paula McIntyre

    9th May 2025

    Wild & Fired BBQ School

    10th May 2025

    Lo & Slo's Wild & Fired BBQ School offers an immersive, interactive experience combining foraging,…

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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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