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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. Welcome to Derry Halloween
    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.
  3. Derry Christmas
    Derry Christmas
    From festive events and Christmas shopping to cosy pubs and the finest cuisine the local restaurants have to offer, Derry~Londonderry offers the perfect city break this Christmas. Whether it's a romantic getaway, a family break or trip with friends, book your Derry Christmas now.

This Week

Scummy Mummies
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess

Openings

Season

6th November 2026

From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is safe.

Bennigans Pub Quiz
LocationDerry
Bennigans Pub Quiz

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…

A TALE TOLD BY AN IDIOT
LocationDerry
A TALE TOLD BY AN IDIOT

Openings

Season

6th November 2026

A TALE TOLD BY AN IDIOT Shakespeare's Macbeth as you've never seen it before. One actor. One Derry…

Large theater stage with an audience facing a big screen showing a colorful sci‑fi corridor with glowing lights and floating spheres, including "SCIEN
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Escape the Internet with Lucas Rizzotto

Openings

Season

4th November 2026

Part live show. Part big-screen game. Part interactive adventure. This is unlike anything we've…

a woman and two children pose with a horse with Binevenagh Mountain in the background
LocationLimavady
Sensory Sessions with Crindle Stables - Autism & SEN Friendly

Openings

Season

7th November 2026

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

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

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-31st March 2027

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

Edge Street Live presents Brian Bilston
LocationBellaghy
Edge Street Live presents Brian Bilston

Openings

Season

6th November 2026

Season

7th November 2026

Edge Street Live presents Brian Bilston

Foyle Rumble 3 Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Foyle Rumble 3: Dead End

Openings

Season

7th November 2026

FOYLE RUMBLE 3: DEAD END — the explosive wrestling show, the biggest in Ireland

Drawing of community centre and trail paths through forest
LocationDerry
Learmount Forest Halloween Trail

Openings

Season

21st October 2026-3rd November 2026

Learmount Forest Halloween Trail Wednesday 21st October – Tuesday 3rd November 2026 Daylight…

Kaboodle Big Quiz Thursdays. Join us ever Thursday from 7-9pm with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with £4.95 cocktails and £10 jugs
LocationDerry/Londonderry
Big Thursday Quiz

Openings

Season

5th November 2026

Join us at Kaboodle from 7pm to 9pm for our weekly quiz night with £4.95 cocktails and £10 jugs all…

Derry By Fork Logo
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Derry By Fork

Openings

Fork the Walls Tour

7th November 2026

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

Next Week

Home Again: Creative Writing Workshop with Stephen de Búrca
LocationBellaghy
Home Again: Creative Writing Workshop with Stephen de Búrca

Openings

Season

14th November 2026

Home Again: Creative Writing Workshop with Stephen de Búrca

Sunset Theory on stage surrounded by blue lighting.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Sunset Theory | Youth Show

Openings

Season

13th November 2026

Sunset Theory is returning to Nerve Centre for another exciting performance!

'Moon Murmer' 2026 Courtesy of the artist Daniel Godínez Nivón
LocationDerry~Londonderry
The Breathing Wall

Openings

Season

29th September 2026-12th December 2026

The team at Void Art Centre are excited to present our upcoming exhibition, The Breathing Wall, a…

Bennigans Pub Quiz
LocationDerry
Bennigans Pub Quiz

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…

Lír Pictures and Afternature Productions present: Boa Island
LocationBellaghy
Lír Pictures and Afternature Productions present: Boa Island

Openings

Season

15th November 2026

Lír Pictures and Afternature Productions present: Boa Island

Martyn Joseph
LocationDerry
Martyn Joseph

Openings

Season

13th November 2026

For over 40 years, Martyn Joseph has built a reputation as one of the most powerful and compelling…

Poster
LocationCross
Cake Decorating Workshop

Openings

Season

11th November 2026

Buttercream cake decoration and piping skills workshop

a woman and two children pose with a horse with Binevenagh Mountain in the background
LocationLimavady
Sensory Sessions with Crindle Stables - Autism & SEN Friendly

Openings

Season

14th November 2026

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

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

Openings

Season

31st March 2026-31st March 2027

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

Guildhall Craft Fair 2026
LocationDerry
Guildhall Craft Fair 2026

Openings

Season

13th November 2026-15th November 2026

Mark your calendar for the return of the Guildhall Craft Fair and pick up some unique handcrafted…

A safe place to develop your public speaking skills
LocationNorthland Road, Derry
Foyle Speakers

Openings

Season

9th November 2026

Come practice your public speaking!

Christmas Sing-Along Cafe
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Christmas Sing-Along Cafe

Openings

Season

13th November 2026

Get in the Festive Spirit at our Christmas Sing-Along Cafe!

Kaboodle Big Quiz Thursdays. Join us ever Thursday from 7-9pm with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with £4.95 cocktails and £10 jugs
LocationDerry/Londonderry
Big Thursday Quiz

Openings

Season

12th November 2026

Join us at Kaboodle from 7pm to 9pm for our weekly quiz night with £4.95 cocktails and £10 jugs all…

Background is an image of the Taproom at Walled City Brewery with the logo for the Big Fat Brewery Quiz, and the Walled City Brewery to the front.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Big Fat Brewery Quiz

Openings

Season

13th November 2026

After the success of our one-off quizzes in 2025, we have now launched our regular version called…

Next Month

a group of people on horseback on the beach
LocationLimavady
Beach Ride Experience with Crindle Stables

Openings

Season

28th December 2026

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

The HomePlace Book Club
LocationBellaghy
The HomePlace Book Club

Openings

Season

6th December 2026

The HomePlace Book Club

Christmas at the HomePlace Hearth
LocationBellaghy
Christmas at the HomePlace Hearth

Openings

Season

12th December 2026

Christmas at the HomePlace Hearth

Festive timber cabins and Christmas lights at Buncrana Christmas Market in Swan Park.
LocationBuncrana
Buncrana Christmas Market 2026

Openings

Season

27th November 2026-13th December 2026

Enjoy FREE entry to Buncrana Christmas Market at Swan Park, 27 November–13 December 2026. Discover…

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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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