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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. The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    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. 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
    2. 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.

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    LocationDerry City

    Openings

    Season

    30th July 2026

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

    One Day Experience
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    6th July 2026-31st July 2026

    One Day Experience

    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 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 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…

    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…

    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…

    2 girls are brushing a horse
    LocationLimavady

    Openings

    Season

    27th July 2026

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

    Musician Oonagh Clark
    LocationPortrush

    Openings

    Season

    3rd July 2026-31st July 2026

    FREE Entry Live Music at The Safehouse Portrush

    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…

    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,…

    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…

    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…

    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…

    Next Week

    Senior Strolls
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    23rd July 2026-27th August 2026

    Senior Strolls

    Main
    LocationDerry City

    Openings

    Season

    6th August 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

    Season

    7th August 2026

    Season

    8th August 2026

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

    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…

    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…

    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…

    Indoor Play
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    6th July 2026-17th August 2026

    Indoor Play

    Backstage Pass: Sing, Dance, Act
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    3rd August 2026-7th August 2026

    Backstage Pass: Sing, Dance, Act

    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…

    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…

    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…

    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.

    Strand Strollers
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    21st July 2026-25th August 2026

    Strand Strollers

    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…

    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.

    Bernard MacLaverty In Conversation
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    7th August 2026

    Bernard MacLaverty In Conversation

    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…

    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,…

    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…

    3-Day Leporello Art Booklet Workshop
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    3rd August 2026-5th August 2026

    3-Day Leporello Art Booklet Workshop

    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…

    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…

    Next Month

    Senior Strolls
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    23rd July 2026-27th August 2026

    Senior Strolls

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

    Openings

    Water, Wild & Fired: Seafood Demo with Moore on the Quay

    23rd August 2026

    Asado BBQ School

    29th August 2026

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

    An Introduction to SFX Makeup Workshop
    LocationBellaghy

    Openings

    Season

    18th August 2026

    An Introduction to SFX Makeup Workshop

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    LocationDerry City

    Openings

    Season

    6th August 2026

    Season

    13th August 2026

    Season

    20th August 2026

    Season

    27th August 2026

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

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    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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