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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. 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
  3. 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 - 25th October 2026
  4. 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.

This Week

a group of people on horseback on the beach
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

31st July 2026

Enjoy a scenic horseback ride along the stunning Northern Ireland coastline. This Beach Ride offers…

Cann Beatha Very Derry Baking Experience
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

30th July 2026

Season

1st August 2026

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

One Day Experience
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

6th July 2026-31st July 2026

One Day Experience

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…

a man and woman on horseback on a countryside trail
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

31st July 2026

Learn basic horse riding skills before embarking on a relaxed Countryside Trek. Enjoy a peaceful…

a woman and two children pose with a horse with Binevenagh Mountain in the background
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

1st July 2026-31st July 2026

Season

1st August 2026-31st August 2026

B.R.I.D.L.E – Bringing Riding Into Disabled Lives Equally. Join Crindle Stables for Autism-Friendly…

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…

Musician Oonagh Clark
LocationPortrush

Openings

Season

3rd July 2026-31st July 2026

FREE Entry Live Music at The Safehouse Portrush

Presidental display at Ulster American Folk Park showing 11 portraits on the wall at the museum
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

19th June 2026-31st August 2026

Discover the stories behind the eleven presidents' ancestral journeys and how families who departed…

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…

Main
LocationDerry City

Openings

Season

30th July 2026

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

Guns of the Siege
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd August 2026

Cannon & musket firing demonstration as part of the Maiden City Festival

Backstage Pass: Sing, Dance, Act
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

3rd August 2026-7th August 2026

Backstage Pass: Sing, Dance, Act

Group photo of people in costume.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Maiden City Festival

31st July 2026-8th August 2026

The Maiden City Festival - bringing the old city to life through music, dance, theatre and pageant…

a family laughs and smiles around a horse
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

1st July 2026-31st July 2026

Season

1st August 2026-31st August 2026

Join Crindle Stables for a beginner-friendly Adventure Ride, designed especially for families,…

Next Week

a group of people on horseback on the beach
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

7th August 2026

Enjoy a scenic horseback ride along the stunning Northern Ireland coastline. This Beach Ride offers…

Still from 'David Byrne's American Utopia'
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

5th August 2026

Spike Lee transforms David Byrne's iconic Broadway show into a cinematic concert experience.

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…

a man and woman on horseback on a countryside trail
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

7th August 2026

Learn basic horse riding skills before embarking on a relaxed Countryside Trek. Enjoy a peaceful…

Strand Strollers
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

21st July 2026-25th August 2026

Strand Strollers

3-Day Leporello Art Booklet Workshop
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

3rd August 2026-5th August 2026

3-Day Leporello Art Booklet Workshop

a woman and two children pose with a horse with Binevenagh Mountain in the background
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

1st August 2026-31st August 2026

B.R.I.D.L.E – Bringing Riding Into Disabled Lives Equally. Join Crindle Stables for Autism-Friendly…

The Féile logo for 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

5th August 2026-15th August 2026

Now in its 34th year, Féile 2026 will bring music, films, discussions, sport, family events and…

Indoor Play
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

6th July 2026-17th August 2026

Indoor Play

2 girls are brushing a horse
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

7th August 2026

Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced riders. Learn stopping, steering, and…

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…

Muff Feile
LocationMuff, Co. Donegal

Openings

Season

30th July 2026-3rd August 2026

Muff Féile is a community festival celebrating local spirit, live music and family fun.

Black and White image of an excavation site  showing  a a dig site with an unidentified solid object in the center . Image taken by the  artist Christ
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th June 2026-12th September 2026

For Christopher Steenson's solo exhibition All I see is the present, the artist combines sound…

Senior Strolls
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

23rd July 2026-27th August 2026

Senior Strolls

Presidental display at Ulster American Folk Park showing 11 portraits on the wall at the museum
LocationOmagh

Openings

Season

19th June 2026-31st August 2026

Discover the stories behind the eleven presidents' ancestral journeys and how families who departed…

St Augustine's Summer Concerts 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

St Augustine's Summer Concerts

23rd June 2026-8th September 2026

St Augustine’s Summer Concerts will take place every Tuesday from 23rd June – 8th September

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…

Main
LocationDerry City

Openings

Season

6th August 2026

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

Bernard MacLaverty In Conversation
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

7th August 2026

Bernard MacLaverty In Conversation

Guns of the Siege
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd August 2026

Season

7th August 2026

Season

8th August 2026

Cannon & musket firing demonstration as part of the Maiden City Festival

Backstage Pass: Sing, Dance, Act
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

3rd August 2026-7th August 2026

Backstage Pass: Sing, Dance, Act

Group photo of people in costume.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Maiden City Festival

31st July 2026-8th August 2026

The Maiden City Festival - bringing the old city to life through music, dance, theatre and pageant…

a family laughs and smiles around a horse
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

1st August 2026-31st August 2026

Join Crindle Stables for a beginner-friendly Adventure Ride, designed especially for families,…

Next Month

REWIND event poster
LocationDerry / Londonderry

Openings

Season

30th August 2026

Inspired by testimonies from Latin American refugees and migrants across generations, REWIND…

a group of people on horseback on the beach
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

7th August 2026

Season

14th August 2026

Season

21st August 2026

Season

28th August 2026

Enjoy a scenic horseback ride along the stunning Northern Ireland coastline. This Beach Ride offers…

An Introduction to SFX Makeup Workshop
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

18th August 2026

An Introduction to SFX Makeup Workshop

The HomePlace Storytelling Brunch: The People of the Sea
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

29th August 2026

The HomePlace Storytelling Brunch: The People of the Sea

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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