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Festival City

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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. 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!

This Week

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…

Encore Theatre Productions Presents: Disney The Little Mermaid
LocationStrabane, Strabane
Encore Theatre Productions Presents: Disney The Little Mermaid

Openings

Season

20th May 2025-24th May 2025

Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 - Saturday 24th May 2025 Time: 8pm (Saturday 24th May 2025 3pm…

Promotional banner for the BoA80 event.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
BoA80 - Battle of the Atlantic 80th Anniversary

Openings

Season

17th May 2025

Ebrington Square will bring the conclusion of World War II to life!

Chicken Box Comedy
LocationDerry
Chicken Box Comedy

Openings

Season

15th May 2025

Top Stand-up Comedy from Northern Ireland and beyond.

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,…

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,…

Next Week

Moves and Melodies
LocationDerry
Moves and Melodies

Openings

Season

22nd May 2025

Moves and Melodies - 2pm - 3:30pm

Bluegrass Omagh: Friday Night Opening Event in Bogan's Bar
LocationOmagh
Bluegrass Omagh: Friday Night Opening Event in Bogan's Bar

Openings

Season

23rd May 2025

On Friday 23rd May, we're bringing bluegrass into the heart of Omagh with free music performances…

Mayor's Afrobeat Celebration Poster
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Mayor's Afrobeat Celebration

Openings

Season

25th May 2025

Get ready to FEEL THE BEAT! An Afro-Inspired Bank Holiday Celebration at St Columb's Hall!

Mayor's Supercar Saturday
Mayor's Supercar Saturday

Openings

Season

24th May 2025

Mayor's Supercar Saturday

Gig poster - Charles James and the Rise, plus Tadhg Williams at Sandino's, Derry, 21 May 2025
LocationDerry
Charles James and the Rise PLUS Tadhg Williams live at Sandino's

Openings

Season

21st May 2025

Double headline show featuring acclaimed folk artists Charles James and the Rise, and Tadhg Williams

Bluegrass Omagh: Friday Night Opening Events in Broderick's Bar
LocationOmagh
Bluegrass Omagh: Friday Night Opening Events in Broderick's Bar

Openings

Season

23rd May 2025

Get into the spirit of Bluegrass with toe tappin' tunes in Broderick's Bar on Friday 23rd May!

man and woman closely looking at one another
LocationDerry
Before Sunrise | Nerve Cinema

Openings

Season

21st May 2025

The inaugural instalment of The Before Trilogy follows a chance encounter between two solitary…

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…

Bluegrass Omagh
LocationOmagh
Bluegrass Omagh

Openings

Season

24th May 2025-25th May 2025

Bluegrass Omagh Music Festival returns to Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh on the May Bank Holiday…

Encore Theatre Productions Presents: Disney The Little Mermaid
LocationStrabane, Strabane
Encore Theatre Productions Presents: Disney The Little Mermaid

Openings

Season

20th May 2025-24th May 2025

Season

24th May 2025

Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 - Saturday 24th May 2025 Time: 8pm (Saturday 24th May 2025 3pm…

Chicken Box Comedy
LocationDerry
Chicken Box Comedy

Openings

Season

22nd May 2025

Top Stand-up Comedy from Northern Ireland and beyond.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono together
LocationDerry
One to One: John and Yoko | Nerve Cinema

Openings

Season

21st May 2025

One of music's most infamous couples...

Promotional image for the three events over the weekend.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
One Big Weekend - One Big Cause

Openings

Season

24th May 2025-25th May 2025

Share the energy and excitement of the Mayor’s One Big Weekend with a full programme of…

Sensory Musical Theatre
LocationDerry
Sensory Musical Theatre Group

Openings

Season

24th May 2025

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

Derry Rocks for BUD Club
LocationDerry ~ Londonderry
Derry Rocks for BUD Club

Openings

Season

24th May 2025

An unmissable charity gig featuring an electrifying lineup of legendary artists including an unique…

Foyle Obon Festival
LocationDerry Londodnerry
Foyle Obon Festival 2025

Openings

Season

24th May 2025

Foyle Obon Festival, May 24th 2025, The Playtrail

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…

Painting en plein air
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Painting with Sinead Smyth - En Plein Air Artist Retreat

Openings

Season

25th May 2025

Spend a day painting in the historic walled garden and surroundings of Brook Hall Estate & Gardens…

Gustavus Jazz Ensemble group photo
LocationDerry~Londonderry
The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble and Gustavus Symphony Orchestra

Openings

Season

23rd May 2025

FREE evening concert!

3 Mediums Live
LocationDerry
3 Mediums Live

Openings

Season

19th May 2025

3 Mediums Live

Next Month

Image of St Columb's Cathedral with text promoting 'The River Running By' Festival being hosted by the Cathedral from 9th June until 30th August 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry
The River Running By...

Openings

Season

9th June 2025-30th August 2025

Welcome to our Summer Festival 2025! This year marks the 130th anniversary of Cecil Frances…

Lisa McHugh
LocationStrabane
Lisa McHugh

Openings

Season

14th June 2025

Lisa McHugh: Ireland's Leading Female Country-Pop Artist Announces Scottish Tour for Summer 2025…

Derry LS What's On (1)
LocationDerry
The Derry Yank

Openings

Season

27th June 2025-28th June 2025

The Derry Yank is a comedy drama set in modern day Derry. It's a play full of Derry humour, craic,…

Dance Dreams
LocationStrabane
Encore presents: Dance Dreams

Openings

Season

4th June 2025-5th June 2025

The Award Winning Encore PAA are proudly presenting their annual Dance Show 2025 featuring all…

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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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