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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. Foyle Maritime Festival 2024
    As one of the fastest growing festivals on the Calendar in Ireland, the award-winning Foyle Maritime Festival will return to Derry~Londonderry in 2024
  3. City Of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival 2024
    Ireland’s biggest and best Jazz Festival - City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival - returns 2nd - 6th May 2024! Get planning your Jazz Weekend now.
  4. Derry Halloween 2024
    Our Walled City comes alive with ancient spirits welcoming you to join our Awakening. Fill yourself with folklore, feasting, and festivity, as Derry~Londonderry reopens the pathways of the Halloween travellers of the past.
  5. The 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 23rd - 27th October 2024
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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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An image of Bennigans Bar on John Street in Derry-Londonderry
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024-6th May 2024

Famed for its weekly Jazz programme, curated by pianist and owner John Leighton, Bennigan’s will…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Swing Dance Workshop' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Get your dancing shoes at the ready and come along to for a fun Jazz Dance Workshop in the iconic…

Promotional banner for the 2024 City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024

Red Stripe Band returns to Ardnashee School again this year for their long-standing collaboration,…

Chrstine Tobin performing live
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

The Playhouse Jazz Hub are delighted to announce  Christine Tobin A Thousand Kisses Deep New…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'LAU' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Music Capital Presents: LAU & Special Guests: Clare Sands

An image of the Playhouse in Derry-Londonderry supported with a promotional image for the upcoming 'Chasing Amy' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024

A Celebration Of The Life & Song Of Amy Winehouse

bluegrass Omagh music festival
LocationCastletown, Omagh

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-5th May 2024

Bluegrass Omagh music festival returns to Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh on 4th & 5th May 2024.…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Fiona Scott Trotter-  The Divas Story' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

This is a very diverse and exciting show, in which the audience, for whom may be an introduction,…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Duke Special & Special Guests' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-4th May 2024

Music Capital Presents Duke Special

Jazz performances take place outdoors
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024

The Gay McIntyre Woodwind & Brass Masterclass Series focusing on saxophone skills and other…

artist painting outdoor scene
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

28th April 2024

Spend a day painting in the historic walled garden and surroundings of Brook Hall Estate & Gardens…

Promotional banner for the 2024 City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-5th May 2024

Enjoy some great music and beats on the streets during this year’s festival. Featuring an array of…

Tom Robinson performs live
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024

Musician and broadcaster Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories spanning five…

Performers take part in the DLD Second Line Parade as part of the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Calling all musicians, dancers, hip shakers and jazz makers! Second Line NI is back this year with…

Promotional image for the Jazz Ball event at the Ebrington Hotel.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

The Ebrington Hotel celebrates its first Jazz Festival with a full schedule of entertainment.

Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison present an evening of intimate acoustic performances of all their…

Promotional image for the Jazz Festival Line Up and The Ebrington Hotel
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024-6th May 2024

Experience the first City of Derry Jazz Festival at The Ebrington Hotel with an action-packed…

Martin John & The Fellas perform live
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Come along and enjoy the big band sound throughout the Jazz Hub at the Guildhall.

The 'Jive Aces' at Ebrington Square in Derry-Londonderry
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024

Come along and enjoy the big band sound of The Jive Aces hosted by Mayor Cllr Patricia Logue in aid…

Jazz performers in front of the Derry Walls
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024-5th May 2024

Enjoy some great music and beats on the streets during this year’s festival. Featuring an array of…

Carrowmena Bank Holiday Weekend
LocationLimavady

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-6th May 2024

Escape the ordinary & immerse yourself in an extraordinary weekend of fun & relaxation! Join us for…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Quick & Easy Vintage Hair Style Workshops' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-6th May 2024

Hair Style Sessions with La Belle Bombshell Hair Stylists Sara & Meredith. Using quick and easy…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Rock the Boat’ World Record Challenge' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

An exciting world record attempt in the form of ‘Rock the Boat’ is set to take place in Derry this…

A live jazz performance at a previous version of the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-5th May 2024

Enjoy some great music and beats on the streets during this year’s festival. Featuring an array of…

Next Week

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Ursula In Company' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

5th May 2024

A theatre style ‘chat show’ celebrating leading women in jazz who have wowed and entertained…

An image of Bennigans Bar on John Street in Derry-Londonderry
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024-6th May 2024

Famed for its weekly Jazz programme, curated by pianist and owner John Leighton, Bennigan’s will…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Swing Dance Workshop' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Get your dancing shoes at the ready and come along to for a fun Jazz Dance Workshop in the iconic…

Promotional banner for the 2024 City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024

Red Stripe Band returns to Ardnashee School again this year for their long-standing collaboration,…

Promotional image for the Paul McIntyre Quartet event at the Bishop's Gate Hotel.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024

The Paul McIntyre Quartet performs in the Northern Counties Ballroom as part of the City of Derry…

Promotional image for the Jim McDermott and Friends event at the Bishop's Gate Hotel.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024

Jim McDermott and Friends perform in the Northern Counties Ballroom at the Bishop's Gate Hotel.…

Promotional image of the Jive Aces.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

The Jive Aces return to the Northern Counties Ballroom as a highlight of The City of Derry Jazz…

Chrstine Tobin performing live
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

The Playhouse Jazz Hub are delighted to announce  Christine Tobin A Thousand Kisses Deep New…

Promotional image for the Jazz events in the Corinthian Ballroom at the City Hotel.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-5th May 2024

The City Hotel's Corinthian Ballroom will come alive with the sounds of the Jazz Festival!

Promotional image for the upcoming 'LAU' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Music Capital Presents: LAU & Special Guests: Clare Sands

An image of the Playhouse in Derry-Londonderry supported with a promotional image for the upcoming 'Chasing Amy' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024

A Celebration Of The Life & Song Of Amy Winehouse

bluegrass Omagh music festival
LocationCastletown, Omagh

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-5th May 2024

Bluegrass Omagh music festival returns to Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh on 4th & 5th May 2024.…

Exterior view of The Playhouse with the Jazz Festival logo.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024-6th May 2024

The Playhouse will be jam-packed with events this Jazz Festival!

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Fiona Scott Trotter-  The Divas Story' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

This is a very diverse and exciting show, in which the audience, for whom may be an introduction,…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Duke Special & Special Guests' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024-4th May 2024

Music Capital Presents Duke Special

Promotional image of Joan Talbot for the event at the Bishop's Gate Hotel.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024

Joan Talbot and the Jazz Gazette feature in the Northern Counties Ballroom at the Bishop's Gate…

Promotional image for the Shamie Heaney performance.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

As part of the City of Derry Jazz Festival, Shamie Heaney will be performing in the Wig Lounge.…

Promotional image for the John and Fiona Trotter performance.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

5th May 2024

Live in the Wig Lounge: John & Fiona Trotter. Free entry!

Big Band Jazz with Britannia at the New Gate Arts & Culture Centre
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024

Big Band Jazz with Britannia Band

An image showing a mapping exercise. The background is a green space.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

23rd March 2024-8th June 2024

Void Art Centre is excited to present Composting for the future, a twofold exhibitionary project…

Jazz performances take place outdoors
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024

The Gay McIntyre Woodwind & Brass Masterclass Series focusing on saxophone skills and other…

Promotional banner for the 2024 City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024-5th May 2024

Enjoy some great music and beats on the streets during this year’s festival. Featuring an array of…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Bear Run 74' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

The Bear Run will see up to 70 Super Cars and American Muscle Cars take to the street and give car…

Tom Robinson performs live
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

3rd May 2024

Musician and broadcaster Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories spanning five…

Next Month

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Ursula In Company' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

5th May 2024

A theatre style ‘chat show’ celebrating leading women in jazz who have wowed and entertained…

An image of Bennigans Bar on John Street in Derry-Londonderry
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

2nd May 2024-6th May 2024

Famed for its weekly Jazz programme, curated by pianist and owner John Leighton, Bennigan’s will…

A promotional picture for 'The Woman in Black' event taking place at Millennium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre.
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

21st May 2024-25th May 2024

The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story THE WOMAN IN BLACK comes to…

Promotional image for the upcoming 'Swing Dance Workshop' event
LocationDerry-Londonderry

Openings

Season

4th May 2024

Get your dancing shoes at the ready and come along to for a fun Jazz Dance Workshop in the iconic…

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