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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. Welcome to 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.
  3. Strabane Halloween
    Spooky shenanigans are set to return this Autumn as Halloween descends on Strabane town and the surrounding district once again. A gruesome programme of animation and festivities awaits…
  4. 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. City Of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
    Ireland’s biggest and best Jazz Festival - City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival!
  6. 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

Derry Halloween 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

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

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Derry by Fork food and drink tours offer the ultimate way to discover the city's thriving food…

Dare to be different this Hallowe'en at the Ulster  American Folk Park
LocationCastletown, Omagh

Openings

Season

29th October 2025-31st October 2025

Go back to a time of true traditions, superstitions, and lore at the Ulster American Folk Park this…

Haunted Haycart
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-26th October 2025

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

This October, The Jungle comes alive with spooky magic and autumn mischief for Northern Ireland's…

Messy-ween Art Camp poster promoting a 3-day Halloween art camp for children ages 5–11 in Derry. Features Halloween graphics like pumpkins, bats, and
LocationLondonderry

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-29th October 2025

A spooky 3-day Halloween adventure for kids aged 5–11! From slime and paint splatters to pumpkin…

Friendship circle
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-28th October 2025

Dancing, singing, arts & crafts & hallloween activities

Wild & Fired BBQ School
LocationDerry~Londonderry

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Wild & Fired BBQ School, Harvest Special

25th October 2025

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

Chicken Box Comedy
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

Derry's award winning weekly comedy club

Meet Dr.Acula & The Dearg Due
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Meet Vampire Characters and take part in Halloween Crafts

The image shows table set up for afternoon tea
LocationLondonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

Halloween Themed Afternoon Tea

A snapshot from a performance with the Guildhall's organ visible in the background.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025-26th October 2025

The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns in October 2025 with a tidal wave of magical…

Boiler Room Comedy Club
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

Part of the Strabane Halloween After Dark Programme. Boiler Room Comedy Club hosted by Ronan…

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…

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Derry by Fork food and drink tours offer the ultimate way to discover the city's thriving food…

Meet the original Mistresses of Evil at Richmond
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025

Meet the original mistresses of evil

Promotional image with a cartoon vampire.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

Step into a hilarious, interactive Halloween tale perfect for kids!

The Pumpkin Express Logo and Dates
LocationRaphoe

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-27th October 2025

The Pumpkin Express is a family friendly Halloween experience which includes a real 15 minute long…

<img src="Derry-Halloween-Exp.png" alt="Poster for The Experience">
LocationDerry/Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

This year, the doors open once again to reveal a twisted experience that leads you deep into the…

Strabane Halloween
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

22nd October 2025-31st October 2025

From mid October enjoy a range of spooktacular events across the district from pumpkin patches,…

Spooky Bathbomb painting with Mermaid Cove
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Spooky Bathbomb painting with Mermaid Cove

Halloween at Roe Valley Resort - Pumpkin Patch and Carving Experience with Dining
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

25th October 2025-2nd November 2025

Pumpkin Patch & Carving Opening Hours 25th October - 2nd November | 3pm - 7pm

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LocationFoyle Business Park, Derry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

3 Spooktacular Nights! Tue 28th October 2025 Wed 29th October 2025 Thu 30th October 2025 Three…

Sherlock Bones & The Mayor’s Missing Chain
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

Sherlock Bones & The Mayor’s Missing Chain is a free, family-friendly interactive mystery for…

**Alt text:**  Colorful Halloween-themed poster for St. Columba's Autumn Fest. Features cartoon children in Halloween costumes (devil, mummy, skeleton
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

25th October 2025

Autumn Festival at St Columba's Join us for a fun-filled community day with pumpkin patch,…

Next Week

Derry Halloween 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

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

Halloween Night at Diceys
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

30th October 2025-1st November 2025

Thursday 30th October Diceys Horror Themed QuiEnrol at 9.30pm, starts at 10pm Friday 31st…

Samhain Moon

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-1st November 2025

Experience Luke Jerram’s breathtaking ‘Museum of the Moon’ this Halloween at the Guildhall.

Walter de Burgh - the city's resident skeleton
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

Come see the shadows of Derry's past awaken!

Baby Big Top
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

Our Baby Big Top at Harbour Square offers magical Halloween experiences for the youngest…

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

1st November 2025

Derry by Fork food and drink tours offer the ultimate way to discover the city's thriving food…

Stelzen at Derry Halloween 2024
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

Welcome to Pump'kin Street, where autumn magic fills every corner.

Frankenweenie sitting
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025

From creative genius Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas) comes the hilarious and offbeat…

Walter’s Pet Snout
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

Be wary of Walter's pet monster who lives on teh Walls! He watches everything!

Firewall!
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

A spectacular installation of fire and lantern, lighting up the historic City Walls that overlook…

Dare to be different this Hallowe'en at the Ulster  American Folk Park
LocationCastletown, Omagh

Openings

Season

29th October 2025-31st October 2025

Go back to a time of true traditions, superstitions, and lore at the Ulster American Folk Park this…

The witch trio
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

30th October 2025

You're in for a devil of a time when three outlandishly wild witches — Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica…

New Horizons Pumpkin Patch
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-30th October 2025

Pick the perfect pumpkin, get some fresh air and support your local social enterprise Cost: £1.50…

Fang Gogh
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-30th October 2025

Prepare to be charmed (and maybe a little spooked) by this utterly unique act.  Halloween magic…

Halloween @ Kaboodle
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

Kaboodle Derry brings the magic of Halloween to life with a week of enchanting performances,…

Halloween Trick or Treat Trails
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Trick or treat your way through the streets of Strabane this Halloween, with lots of fun activities…

Carnival Parade
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

The North West Carnival Initiative presents the Carnival Parade - the beating heart of Derry…

Grassroots’ Scarecrow Lane  & Pumpkin Patch Snapshots
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Step into the spooky spirit at Grassroots. Snap a perfect photo at our Pumpkin Patch Photo Op.…

Legenderry Bites of Terror
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

Step into a feast of flavour, where local street food traders conjure up the best bites and brews.…

Haunted Haycart
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-31st October 2025

This October, The Jungle comes alive with spooky magic and autumn mischief for Northern Ireland's…

Trick or Treat Trail
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

Join us for our popular Trick or Treat Trail at Derry Halloween!

The School On The Edge of Reality
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th October 2025-1st November 2025

Two Realities. One Halloween. No Time to Lose. Get ready to enter… The School on the Edge of…

Messy-ween Art Camp poster promoting a 3-day Halloween art camp for children ages 5–11 in Derry. Features Halloween graphics like pumpkins, bats, and
LocationLondonderry

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-29th October 2025

A spooky 3-day Halloween adventure for kids aged 5–11! From slime and paint splatters to pumpkin…

zombie holding rock choir logo
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

31st October 2025

For one night only, your local Rock Choir as you’ve never seen them before! Especially for Derry…

Next Month

Halloween Night at Diceys
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

30th October 2025-1st November 2025

Thursday 30th October Diceys Horror Themed QuiEnrol at 9.30pm, starts at 10pm Friday 31st…

Samhain Moon

Openings

Season

27th October 2025-1st November 2025

Experience Luke Jerram’s breathtaking ‘Museum of the Moon’ this Halloween at the Guildhall.

Silver Necklace or Earrings Workshop
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

29th November 2025

Silver Necklace or Earrings Workshop

Members of the Wicklow band The Fynches gathered surrounded by forestry.
LocationDerry/Londonderry

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Season

23rd November 2025

Wicklow indie folk group The Fynches arrive to Derry for a show in support of their upcoming debut…

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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