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The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival is a firm favourite of music-lovers locally and nationally, getting the chance to see and hear their favourite musicians in various venues across the city. But what most love it for, is getting to see and experience new acts from around the world, which they might not have had the opportunity to do so before.

This year, one of those exciting new groups is Dutch soul sensations, The Tibbs.

Get ready for a vibrant injection of New Orleans spirit as 'Angela and Her NOLA Brass Squad' prepares to make their highly anticipated debut at the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival.

The North West region is set for a significant surge in cruise tourism this year, with cruise calls increasing by 21% compared to 2019, reinforcing its growing appeal as a key destination for international visitors.

Translink has launched its transport plan for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club, 13th - 20th July 2025.

St Patrick’s Day will see Strabane transformed into a sea of colour and excitement as this year’s parade makes it way from Holy Cross College to the town centre on Monday 17^th March.

OPRY le DANIEL, TG4 television’s highest rating country music series of concerts, returns to the Millennium Forum, Derry, from Monday 24th March.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to throng the streets of Derry this St Patrick’s Day as Derry City and Strabane District Council this week announced a comprehensive programme of music, dance, food and folklore for its 2025 Spring Carnival celebrations.

The Walled City Music Festival returns this March for its seventeenth edition, bringing world-class classical music to the heart of cultural life in Derry.

Fairley’s Flavours, the local artisan brand bringing the vibrant tastes of South Africa to Northern Ireland, is hosting exclusive cooking classes as part of this year’s LegenDerry Food Month.

Science buffs across Strabane should prepare to be amazed as the NI Science Fair visits the Alley Theatre for a series of exciting events.

Strabane is set to play host to thousands of fishing enthusiasts in March when the North West Angling Fair returns to the Melvin Sports Complex.

The Winter/Spring 2025 Arts Programme will feature a stellar line-up of literary music and talent including award-winning American poet Billy Collins and bestselling Scottish artist Barbara Dickson.