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    European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is taking place on 12-13 September across Northern Ireland.

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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. Derry Cocktail Week
    Unlock discounted cocktails across Derry's best bars and restaurants! Experience the very best of Derry's cocktail scene in a 10-day long exclusive event.
    1. 21 Aug 202630 Aug 2026
  3. European Heritage Open Days 2026
    European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture. On 12th & 13th September, historic buildings, monuments and landmarks across Northern Ireland will open, offering free activities for you to enjoy.
  4. 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

This Week

A stretch tent with lights at the ulster American folk park
LocationCastletown, Omagh

Openings

Season

29th August 2026

This special anniversary concert will bring iconic folk and country sounds to the Folk Park for a…

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…

a group of people on horseback on the beach
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

28th August 2026

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

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Fork the Foyle Tour

29th August 2026

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

Cann Beatha Very Derry Baking Experience
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

27th August 2026

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

One Day Experience (Self-Guided)
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

1st July 2026-31st August 2026

One Day Experience (Self-Guided)

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,…

Main
LocationDerry City

Openings

Season

27th August 2026

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

a man and woman on horseback on a countryside trail
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

28th August 2026

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

A group of fire school guests smiling in front of fire kitchen holding their certificates.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Asado BBQ School

29th August 2026

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

Family Fun BBQ  at Roe Valley Resort | Sunday 30th August
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

30th August 2026

We are celebrating Summer with big BBQ Bash at Roe Valley Resort in our Kids Activity Zone, and…

2 girls brushing a horse
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

24th August 2026

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

Bennigans Pub Quiz
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

19th August 2026-30th December 2026

Come down every Wednesday for a night of trivia and test your knowledge, £5 entry per team winner…

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…

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…

Taskmaster Derry Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

27th August 2026

Taskmaster Derry is back, this time as a part of the Foyle pride Festival. Five local contestants…

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…

Derry Cocktail Week

Openings

Season

21st August 2026-30th August 2026

Derry Cocktail Week Is Coming.. We're delighted to announce that Derry Cocktail Week will…

Next Week

'Our imaginative estate': Heaney Letters Display
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

1st September 2026-30th September 2026

'Our imaginative estate': Heaney Letters Display

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…

a group of people on horseback on the beach
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

4th September 2026

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

Frances Black 4.5
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

5th September 2026

Few Irish artists have lived a life as richly layered as Frances Black. Singer, songwriter,…

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Fork the Foyle Tour

5th September 2026

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

One Day Experience (Self-Guided)
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

1st July 2026-31st August 2026

One Day Experience (Self-Guided)

Waterside Half Marathon 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

6th September 2026

The Waterside Half Marathon returns to the city on Sunday 6th of September 2026. Starting in…

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,…

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

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…

Still from '500 Miles'
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

1st September 2026

Directed by BAFTA-winner Morgan Matthews and written by Malcolm Campbell.

Afronauts Poster
LocationDerry / Londonderry

Openings

Season

5th September 2026-6th September 2026

An all-ages, high-flying collision of circus, theatre, and space adventure!

2 girls brushing a horse
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

31st August 2026

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

Bennigans Pub Quiz
LocationDerry

Openings

Season

19th August 2026-30th December 2026

Come down every Wednesday for a night of trivia and test your knowledge, £5 entry per team winner…

City of Derry Triathlon

Openings

Season

5th September 2026

The City of Derry Triathlon is part of a multi-day festival of sport delivered within a compact…

Chris Boldt
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th September 2026

Nerve Centre welcomes Chris Boldt for a live performance on 4 September 2026.

NATALIA BEYLIS
LocationDerry / Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd September 2026

A sonic meditation on land stewardship from Natalia Beylis.

The HomePlace Book Club
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

6th September 2026

The HomePlace Book Club

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…

Walking Tour | Battle of The Yellow Ford
LocationDungannon

Openings

Season

5th September 2026

Join us on Saturday the 5th September for a Walking Tour - Battle of The Yellow Ford with Dr James…

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

Openings

Season

1st August 2026-31st August 2026

Season

5th September 2026

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

Memoir & Poetry: An Evening with Blake Morrison
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

5th September 2026

Memoir & Poetry: An Evening with Blake Morrison

Still from 'Tuner'
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd September 2026

Academy Award®-winning director Daniel Roher's first narrative feature.

Next Month

HomePlace: A Decade Celebration
LocationBellaghy

Openings

Season

26th September 2026

HomePlace: A Decade Celebration

Still from 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma'
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

29th September 2026

A new kind of horror remake from Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow).

First Derry Blue Coat School Heritage Centre EHOD 2026
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th September 2026-13th September 2026

The property consists of First Derry Presbyterian Church, Listed Historic Building Grade B+ and the…

Killian Dollar Baby
LocationDerry / Londonderry

Openings

Season

19th September 2026

One of Ireland's most exciting new comedy stars returns with a brand-new show. After his sell-out…

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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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