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Festival City

Unlock the Walled City

  1. 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
    Ireland’s biggest and best Jazz Festival - City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival!
  3. 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

Energy of Light Disco
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th November 2025

Energy of Light Disco

Thanksgiving at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationCastletown, Omagh

Openings

Season

29th November 2025-30th November 2025

Celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving at Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, with live storytelling,…

Scene from The Santa Express
LocationRaphoe

Openings

Season

28th November 2025-23rd December 2025

The Santa Express at Oakfield Park - one of Ireland's most popular Christmas experiences.

Image of some locally made Christmas Trees as part of the Christmas Festival at St. Columb's Cathedral
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Christmas Festival at St Columb's Cathedral

24th November 2025-20th December 2025

Darkness to Light Service

30th November 2025

Experience the magic of Christmas as St Columb's Cathedral this December at the Christmas Festival

Winter Tales
LocationSion Mills

Openings

Season

29th November 2025

Christmas Family Fun Day & Christmas Tree Light Switch O

Afternoon Tea set up in Bishop's Gate Hotel
LocationLondonderry

Openings

Season

1st December 2025-23rd December 2025

Celebrate the festive season with an indulgent Festive Afternoon Tea in Derry at Bishop's Gate…

Promotional brochure for Bedlan's exhibition with an image of some of the artifacts on display.
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

20th September 2025-20th December 2025

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

Poster for the 2025 Pantomime at Millennium Forum - Beauty and the Beast
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th November 2025-31st December 2025

A panto as old as time… This Christmas, be our guest at the Millennium Forum for a truly…

Santa with Elves and young boy
LocationBurnfoot, Burnfoot

Openings

Season

27th November 2025-23rd December 2025

Visit Santa and his friends at the Wild Arctic this Christmas. Fly on his VR Sleigh, and make…

Ulster Scots Language Week 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

24th November 2025-28th November 2025

Fair Faa Ye! Celebrate Ulster-Scots Language Week 2025

Santa
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

29th November 2025-30th November 2025

This December, The Jungle becomes a twinkling world of festive wonder, where every path sparkles…

Next Week

Le Foyer des Artistes
LocationOrchard St, Derry

Openings

Season

4th December 2025

Get ready to be blown away by the magical performances at the Midwinter Gala Concert, where music…

Sensory Musical Theatre
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

6th December 2025

Sensory Musical Theatre Group - open from 13:30 - 15:00

Discover the magic of a traditional Christmas at Ulster American Folk Park.
LocationCastletown, Omagh

Openings

Season

6th December 2025-7th December 2025

Discover the magic of a traditional Christmas at Ulster American Folk Park.

Altnagelvin Hospital Choir Carol Services 2025 details
Location6 Magazine Street Upper, Derry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd December 2025

Carol Services

Visit Santa and his Elves at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationCastletown, Omagh

Openings

Season

5th December 2025

Season

6th December 2025-7th December 2025

At the Ulster American Folk Park, Father Christmas and Mrs Claus are toasting their toes by the…

Scene from The Santa Express
LocationRaphoe

Openings

Season

28th November 2025-23rd December 2025

The Santa Express at Oakfield Park - one of Ireland's most popular Christmas experiences.

Image of some locally made Christmas Trees as part of the Christmas Festival at St. Columb's Cathedral
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Christmas Festival at St Columb's Cathedral

24th November 2025-20th December 2025

Experience the magic of Christmas as St Columb's Cathedral this December at the Christmas Festival

Pollanroe Burn Launch, by Emily McFarland
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

27th September 2025-13th December 2025

The team at Void Art Centre are delighted to invite you to the launch of Pollanroe Burn, an…

Danu Young Woman's Choir. Tomorrow is Christmas
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

5th December 2025-6th December 2025

Danu Young Women's Choir invites you to join us for our magical Christmas concert on December 5th…

Poetry Book Club With Niamh McNally
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

6th December 2025

Poetry Book Club With Niamh McNally

Afternoon Tea set up in Bishop's Gate Hotel
LocationLondonderry

Openings

Season

1st December 2025-23rd December 2025

Celebrate the festive season with an indulgent Festive Afternoon Tea in Derry at Bishop's Gate…

Promotional brochure for Bedlan's exhibition with an image of some of the artifacts on display.
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

20th September 2025-20th December 2025

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

Mary Coughlan and Rumer - Live at the Guildhall

Openings

Season

6th December 2025

𝗔𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 This one-of-a-kind evening…

Christmas Reindeer Decorations Workshop
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

6th December 2025

Christmas Reindeer Decorations Workshop

Poster for the 2025 Pantomime at Millennium Forum - Beauty and the Beast
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th November 2025-31st December 2025

A panto as old as time… This Christmas, be our guest at the Millennium Forum for a truly…

The HomePlace Book Club
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

7th December 2025

The HomePlace Book Club

Santa with Elves and young boy
LocationBurnfoot, Burnfoot

Openings

Season

27th November 2025-23rd December 2025

Visit Santa and his friends at the Wild Arctic this Christmas. Fly on his VR Sleigh, and make…

The Christmas Choir Series returns to Mussenden Temple this December!
LocationCastlerock

Openings

Season

6th December 2025

Kick off your Christmas celebrations with an intimate carol concert featuring your favourite…

Santa
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

5th December 2025-7th December 2025

This December, The Jungle becomes a twinkling world of festive wonder, where every path sparkles…

Next Month

Festive Prints Christmas Card Workshop
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

13th December 2025

Festive Prints Christmas Card Workshop

Hothouse Flowers

Openings

Season

27th December 2025

Music Capital proudly presents: The Hothouse Flowers & Special Guests Cora Harkin Doors 6…

Bagatelle and Friends
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

13th December 2025

Music Capital Presents Bagatelle & Friends: Celebrating The Legacy of Liam Reilly

The Nutcracker & Other Christmas Classics with Allegri Choirs, Orchestra NorthWest and Rainbow School of Dance
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

21st December 2025

Get ready for a magical festive season as The Allegri Family of Choirs, Orchestra NorthWest, and…

Unlock the  
Walled City

Unlock the Walled City

  1. 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
    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
    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
    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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