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Festival City

Unlock the Walled City

  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. 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
  3. 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
  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. 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.
  6. 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!

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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,…

Fleadh Mhor Dhoire - 8th-11th May 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Fleadh Mhór Dhoire

Openings

Season

8th May 2025-11th May 2025

Ceol, craic agus cairdeas! The Fleadh Mhór Dhoire is returning!

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…

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…

slip n slide
LocationMoneymore
Rampage

Openings

Season

10th May 2025-11th May 2025

Get ready to unleash your inner warrior at Rampage 2025. We're back on the 10th and 11th of May…

Culmore Community Festival
LocationDerry
3K & 1K Run

Openings

Season

6th May 2025

Culmore 3K & 1K Race

Chicken Box Comedy
LocationDerry
Chicken Box Comedy

Openings

Season

8th May 2025

Top Stand-up Comedy from Northern Ireland and beyond.

Foyle Hospice Garden Party & Open House
LocationLondonderry/Derry
Foyle Hospice Garden Party & Open House

Openings

Season

10th May 2025

Foyle Hospice are hosting a Garden Party and open house on Sunday 10th May from noon to 3pm.

Next Week

Poster for A New Musical Comedy - 'Murder for Two'
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Murder for Two

Openings

Season

18th May 2025

MURDER FOR TWO is the perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder! In this hilarious 90-minute show,…

Gouache and pinky-redcoloured pencil on paper which looks like a moon shooting over a descending mountainscape
LocationDerry/Londonderry
Take Hold

Openings

Season

28th March 2025-7th June 2025

Take Hold is a group exhibition guest curated by Rachel Botha, exploring "hope as a practice" in…

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…

man and woman closely looking at one another
LocationDerry
The Return | Nerve Cinema

Openings

Season

15th May 2025

After 20 years away, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and…

two young girls looking upwards through a glass coffee table
LocationDerry
September Says | Nerve Cinema

Openings

Season

13th May 2025

Delving into the dark complexities of sisterhood, adolescence and femininity, September Says is the…

Strabane Lifford Half Marathon 2025
LocationStrabane
Strabane Lifford Half Marathon 2025

Openings

Season

18th May 2025

The 10th Strabane Lifford Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 18th May 2025. Organised by…

A Poster with the Danu Young Women's Choir Logo and concert details with a background of faded images of literature, sheet music, photographs, hearts
LocationDerry
Stories From Within - Featuring Danu Young Women's Choirs (Danu, Danín & Faithín)

Openings

Season

16th May 2025-17th May 2025

Join Danu Young Women's Choirs for a showcase of songs from Broadway, Pop, Classical and…

Sensory Musical Theatre
LocationDerry
Sensory Musical Theatre Group

Openings

Season

17th May 2025

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

A poster for the Darkling Air's Vox Set concert at Mussenden Temple.
LocationCastlerock
The Vox Set presents The Darkling Air

Openings

Season

17th May 2025

Renowned for their haunting melodies and evocative lyrics, experimental-folk duo THE DARKLING AIR…

Orchestra NorthWest presents The Carnival of the Animals plus music from Stage and Screen
Orchestra NorthWest presents The Carnival of the Animals

Openings

Roe Valley Arts & Culture Centre, Limavady

17th May 2025

Hill of the O'Neill, Dungannon

18th May 2025

Join Orchestra Northwest for an enchanting concert featuring Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals,…

man and woman looking at camera
LocationDerry
Wild at Heart | Nerve Cinema

Openings

Season

14th May 2025

From late legendary auteur David Lynch...

Chicken Box Comedy
LocationDerry
Chicken Box Comedy

Openings

Season

15th May 2025

Top Stand-up Comedy from Northern Ireland and beyond.

Next Month

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

Openings

Wild & Fired BBQ School with Goodwood Fuel

7th June 2025

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

Gouache and pinky-redcoloured pencil on paper which looks like a moon shooting over a descending mountainscape
LocationDerry/Londonderry
Take Hold

Openings

Season

28th March 2025-7th June 2025

Take Hold is a group exhibition guest curated by Rachel Botha, exploring "hope as a practice" in…

Image of singers from the Every Voice Festival 2023
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Every Voice Festival

Openings

Every Voice Festival

9th June 2025-15th June 2025

Allegri's Every Voice Festival returns in 2025 to unite singers in a celebration of song.

Energy of Light Disco
LocationDerry
Energy of Light Disco

Openings

Season

20th June 2025

Energy of Light Disco

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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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