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After nearly 2 years of planning, The Celtic Classic, Ireland’s No.1 Festival of Motoring will arrive in Derry on Thursday 7^th July 2022. The Festival has been organised by Scenic Car Tours, the UK’s leading tour operator for the driving enthusiasts in conjunction with Visit Derry, Tourism Ireland, and Tourism Northern Ireland.

With an emphasis on family fun, check out Visit Derry’s Derry for The Family itinerary with something to suit kids, teenagers, and adults! When it comes to planning a family break this summer, you’ll find Derry ticks all the boxes - there's quality accommodation, countless attractions and activities for all ages and the region is the perfect backdrop for creating memories together!

On June 20, 2022, Matt Doherty joined the Visit Derry team as Business Development Officer, with over 15 years’ experience in the travel and tourism sector growing and developing business within local, national, and international hotel brands. 

City pushes the boat out for return of Foyle Maritime Festival (July 20-24)

Tens of thousands of people will be in Derry this July as the world’s toughest ocean endurance race arrives in the city to coincide with the return of the internationally acclaimed Foyle Maritime Festival.

Tourism representatives from Derry~Londonderry are in New York today using the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race as a focal point to showcase the highlights of The Walled City.

Food lovers will have the chance to savour some sensational local street food next month with the welcome return of the LegenDerry Street Food Festival, taking place July 15-17.

Le Foyer des Artistes is an ensemble of world-class musicians founded by Artistic Director and conductor, Darren Hargan. A registered charity with an annual residency at St Columb's Hall in Derry City, Northern Ireland, Le Foyer des Artistes provides professional development and education opportunities. We are passionate about nurturing future generations of creative people and supporting emerging talented artists.

We are driven by the belief in genuine cultural engagement with people of all ages through art and music. Creative innovation enables us to make culture together and share extraordinary music with the entire community.

The Walled City Music Festival returns to Derry from 23 – 26 June for its first live festival since 2020.

One of the last live music events in the city before lockdown in March 2020, the Festival is very excited to make a return to live music-making and will do so with a stellar line-up of internationally-renowned guest musicians from across the world.

The City of Derry International Choir Festival is planning a full return to singing this October as it prepares for its tenth edition of the award-winning festival.

IAPCO Council experience the best the region has to offer.

Hit TV show inspires tours and experiences for fans

The hit TV show, Derry Girls, may be ending after the third series but its legacy will live on in the place that inspired it with the creation of themed tours and food experiences to delight fans.