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Festival City

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  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. Walled City Alive
    Walled City Alive presents a programme of animation, arts and culture taking place throughout June. The programme includes music, dance, storytelling and hands-on creative activity, encouraging locals and visitors alike to engage with the stories and heritage of the Walled City of Derry in a creative way.
  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.
  4. Group photo of people in costume.
    The Maiden City Festival - bringing the old city to life through music, dance, theatre and pageant - returns 31st July - 8th August 2026!
    1. 31 Jul 20268 Aug 2026

This Week

Guided Tour St. Eugene’s Cathedral
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

10th June 2026

With a guided tour discover the striking 19th-century Neo-Gothic architecture, admire the…

Under the Hawthorn Tree text with graphic image of a tree and three children
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-31st March 2027

Opening this Spring! A family-friendly exhibition based on the children's novel, Under the Hawthorn…

Guided Tour of St. Columb’s Cathedral
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

10th June 2026

Explore the 17th-century Gothic cathedral with a Guide, viewing historical artifacts like the Siege…

Guided Tour - St. Augustine’s Church

Openings

Season

13th June 2026

A guided Walled City Alive tour exploring the rich history, stained glass and ancient graveyard of…

Irish Traditional Music
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

15th June 2026

Performance from Students from Acadamh Ceoil Chaoimhin Ui Dhochartaigh

Main
LocationDerry City

Openings

Season

11th June 2026

A True Irish Experience - Live Irish Music, Food & Irish Dancers - In an authentic Irish bar. Not…

The National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep 31st March - 30th September 2026

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-30th September 2026

The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep is a programme that shares masterpieces from the…

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LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

10th June 2026

Sip your favorite brew while creating a masterpiece at Paint by the Pints—fun, paint, and pints…

Guided  Walking Tour Medieval Pilgrim Path Tour
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

11th June 2026-12th June 2026

Celebrate Heritage Month with a guided walking tour along Derry’s medieval pilgrim path, tracing…

12th and 13th june 2026
Locationderry

Openings

Season

12th June 2026-13th June 2026

Derry take on the "real housewives" franchise

Guided Tour Siege Museum
LocationLondonderry,

Openings

Season

12th June 2026

Heritage Month: Siege Museum Guided Tour

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Fork the Foyle Tour

13th June 2026

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

Scriptorium Workshops
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

13th June 2026-14th June 2026

Learn to write in the distinctive script of St Colm Cille.

Exhibition - A History of Internment in Ireland
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-15th July 2026

Walled City Alive 2026

A night with Paul McIntyre
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

28th May 2026-31st August 2026

Unwind with an evening of smooth live jazz, timeless classics, and an exclusive three-course dinner…

Workshop: Wool and crafting communities
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

10th June 2026

Join renowned designer Edel MacBride this Heritage Month for a wool and crafting workshop exploring…

Performers singing during the Every Voice Festival with the new festival logo and Allegri logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Every Voice Festival

6th June 2026-14th June 2026

Allegri's Every Voice Festival returns in 2026 to unite singers in a celebration of song.

Animated Experience - Voices of the Walls
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

10th June 2026

An interactive Walled City Alive storytelling experience bringing local history and folklore to…

Next Week

Guided Tour: Derry Girls Experience
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-30th June 2026

Enjoy a guided tour of The Derry Girls Experience as part of this years Heritage month!

Summer Solstice Garden Party
LocationWaterside, Derry

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Come along to St. Columb’s Park House and celebrate with a day of indoor and outdoor activities.

Jesus Christ Super Star
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

17th June 2026-21st June 2026

The Grove Theatre Group returns with another spectacular musical as Jesus Christ Superstar comes to…

Patchwork Quilt Exhibition
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

7th June 2026-19th June 2026

A beautiful exhibition of quilts by Sandra Weir of Hollow Oak Quilts

Guided Tour St. Eugene’s Cathedral
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

17th June 2026

With a guided tour discover the striking 19th-century Neo-Gothic architecture, admire the…

BPM Performers
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Experience the raw energy of 1990s Northern Ireland. BPM is a visceral collision of contemporary…

Under the Hawthorn Tree text with graphic image of a tree and three children
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-31st March 2027

Opening this Spring! A family-friendly exhibition based on the children's novel, Under the Hawthorn…

Guided Tour of St. Columb’s Cathedral
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

17th June 2026

Explore the 17th-century Gothic cathedral with a Guide, viewing historical artifacts like the Siege…

Up the Walls with the MakeyUppers
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

17th June 2026

Meet Derry’s most eccentric spiritual medium! This hilarious, interactive animated comedy…

De Valera in Derry
LocationGreat James' Street, Derry

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-30th June 2026

Heritage Month: Preserving Derry’s Language History

A Story About Us
LocationBishops Street Within, Derry

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-19th June 2026

A Story About Us: A Heritage Month Exhibition Tracking Our Journey from Historic School to Modern…

Guided Tour - St. Augustine’s Church

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

A guided Walled City Alive tour exploring the rich history, stained glass and ancient graveyard of…

Irish Traditional Music
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

15th June 2026

Performance from Students from Acadamh Ceoil Chaoimhin Ui Dhochartaigh

Ulster Orchestra: On Your Doorstep
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

20th June 2026

Ulster Orchestra: On Your Doorstep

Main
LocationDerry City

Openings

Season

18th June 2026

A True Irish Experience - Live Irish Music, Food & Irish Dancers - In an authentic Irish bar. Not…

The National Gallery: Art on Your Doorstep 31st March - 30th September 2026

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-30th September 2026

The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep is a programme that shares masterpieces from the…

All I see is the present | Christopher Steenson
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

20th June 2026-30th June 2026

Exhibition by Christopher Steenson using photography, sound and archival material. Focusing on the…

Guided  Walking Tour Medieval Pilgrim Path Tour
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

18th June 2026-19th June 2026

Celebrate Heritage Month with a guided walking tour along Derry’s medieval pilgrim path, tracing…

Cann Beatha Very Derry Baking Experience
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

18th June 2026

Season

20th June 2026

Join us for the Very Derry Baking Experience, a fun, hands-on baking day with tasty treats and good…

Guided Tour Siege Museum
LocationLondonderry,

Openings

Season

19th June 2026

Heritage Month: Siege Museum Guided Tour

Exhibition - A History of Internment in Ireland
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

15th June 2026-15th July 2026

Walled City Alive 2026

Guided Tours at the Guildhall
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

1st June 2026-30th June 2026

Enjoy a guided tour of the Guildhall apart of this years Walled City Alive Programme.

A picture of a stretch tent and lights
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

21st June 2026

This summer, Bluegrass BBQs at the Folk Park bring together live Irish music and great American BBQ…

Class: Irish Wood At Home
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

17th June 2026

Celebrate Heritage Month with furniture designer James Burton in a live woodturning class…

Next Month

Festival of Flutes at New Gates Arts Centre 26th June until 4th July 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

26th June 2026-4th July 2026

The "Festival of Flutes" takes place 26th June - 4th July 2026.

A lively scene from the festival of a performer in front of a crowd.
LocationLimavady

Openings

Stendhal Festival

2nd July 2026-4th July 2026

Stendhal Festival returns for 2026!

Opry le Daniel
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Country Folk | Contemporary Country

1st July 2026

Susan McCann's 50th Celebration | Classic Country

2nd July 2026

Presented by Daniel O’Donnell. TG4’s hit country music series comes back to Derry for three nights,…

The HomePlace Book Club
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

5th July 2026

The HomePlace Book Club

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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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