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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. Foyle Maritime Festival 2024
    Foyle Maritime Festival 2024
    As one of the fastest growing festivals on the Calendar in Ireland, the award-winning Foyle Maritime Festival will return to Derry~Londonderry in 2024
  3. City Of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival 2024
    City Of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival 2024
    Ireland’s biggest and best Jazz Festival - City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival - returns 2nd - 6th May 2024! Get planning your Jazz Weekend now.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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 image for the Jazz Festival Line Up and The Ebrington Hotel
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Jazz Festival Line Up at The Ebrington Hotel

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024-6th May 2024

Experience the first City of Derry Jazz Festival at The Ebrington Hotel with an action-packed…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'George Colligan Quartet' event
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Derry Jazz Festival - George Colligan Quartet

Openings

Season

6th May 2024

After a highly successful trio tour in 2019, George Colligan, Darren Beckett and David Redmond will…

The Fayre-Legenderry event at the Ebrington Hotel & Spa.
LocationDerry-Londonderry
The Fayre-Legenderry 2024

Openings

Season

11th May 2024

Quilt Fayre are going on the road in 2024 as The Fayre-Legenderry. This will open new opportunities…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Quick & Easy Vintage Hair Style Workshops' event
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Derry Jazz Festival - La Belle Bombshell Vintage Hair & Fashion Styling Workshops

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-6th May 2024

Hair Style Sessions with La Belle Bombshell Hair Stylists Sara & Meredith. Using quick and easy…

An image of Bennigans Bar on John Street in Derry-Londonderry
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City of Derry Jazz Festival - Jazz Hub at Bennigan's Bar

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024-6th May 2024

Famed for its weekly Jazz programme, curated by pianist and owner John Leighton, Bennigan’s will…

City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival
LocationDerry~Londonderry
City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024-6th May 2024

The longer days are fast approaching, and that can only mean one thing, it’s almost time for the…

Activity Timetable for the Carrowmena Activity Centre Bank Holiday Extravaganza 4th-6th May 2024
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Bank Holiday Weekend Extravaganza

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-6th May 2024

Escape the ordinary & immerse yourself in an extraordinary weekend of fun & relaxation! Join us for…

children playing traditional games at ulster american folk park
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Bluegrass Omagh Family Day

Openings

Season

6th May 2024

Looking for a fun day out with the kids this May Bank Holiday? Or want to keep the Bluegrass Omagh…

Next Week

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LocationDerry~Londonderry
Composting for the future

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024-8th June 2024

Void Art Centre is excited to present Composting for the future, a twofold exhibitionary project…

Strabane Lifford Half Marathon 19th May 2024
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Strabane Lifford Half Marathon

Openings

Season

19th May 2024

We are delighted to announced the Strabane Lifford Half Marathon will return on Sunday 19th May…

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LocationDerry~Londonderry
Anatomy of a Massacre - Film Screening

Openings

Season

17th May 2024

The film "Anatomy of a Massacre" will be screened at the Nerve Centre to commemorate the 50th…

Promotional image for the photo exhibition, showing one of the featured photos on the right hand side.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Time Stands Still Photo Exhibition

Openings

Season

15th May 2024-15th June 2024

The Museum of Free Derry presents the month long photo exhibition "Time Stands Still - Life in…

The Foyle Obon Festival Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Foyle Obon Festival

Openings

Season

18th May 2024

ようこそ ＆ Welcome! The Foyle Obon Festival returns on the 18th May 2024!

Danu Young Women's Choir, Live at Guildhall, Derry on May 19th.
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Danu Young Women's Choir Present: Diaspora

Openings

Season

19th May 2024

Join the award-winning Danu Young Women's Choir fresh off of their international championship in…

Next Month

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

Openings

Every Voice Festival

17th June 2024-23rd June 2024

Allegri's Every Voice Festival returns in 2024 to unite singers in a celebration of song.

An action-shot of participants in the challenge.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Hard as OAK 2024

Openings

Season

22nd June 2024

The hardest 10km obstacle course challenge in Ireland returns!

Promotional image for the upcoming Midsummer Gala Concert by Le Foyer des Artistes.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Le Foyer des Artistes - Midsummer Gala Concert

Openings

Season

6th June 2024

The winner of the St Columb’s Hall Concerto Prize returns to play Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto 1,…

An image showing a mapping exercise. The background is a green space.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Composting for the future

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024-8th June 2024

Void Art Centre is excited to present Composting for the future, a twofold exhibitionary project…

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