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Anyone feeling a bit forlorn since the curtains closed on hit comedy show Derry Girls, will be delighted to have the chance to see some familiar items from the series on display at Visit Derry next week.

Derry City and Strabane District Council have announced a comprehensive programme of music, dance and performance for the city’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations on Friday March 17th.

On 23-26 March, Walled City Music Festival will bring together Young Artists from Northern Ireland Opera, the Royal Irish Academy of Music and Walled City Music Piano Festival to take part in a series of education projects during its festival week, culminating in a Festival-closing performance by the students in the beautiful surroundings of the Great Hall, Ulster University Magee.

Le Foyer des Artistes, Derry City’s resident classical orchestra, invites six young singers to perform on 16 March 2023 at Saint Columb’s Hall. 

Come and hear tomorrow’s stars when they perform at Saint Columb’s Hall. Le Foyer des Artistes has a week-long workshop called The Young Singers Collective. The aim is to discover and promote emerging talents on the cusp of an international singing career.

Fáilte go Seachtain na Gaeilge 2023! Join the festivities in Derry’s Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, running the 1st of March to the 17th with courses, concerts, and comhrá to keep you and the whole family immersed in the Irish language. No matter your ability, background or age, be sure to check out the programme and get involved.

Walled City adds to its already exciting hospitality line-up, and more. Derry~Londonderry is rolling out the red carpet for visitors in 2023 as a host of new attractions and experiences in the North West are set to bolster the city’s reputation as a brilliant place for a holiday or short break.

The Walled City Music Festival has announced an exciting international line-up of guest artists for March 23-26, 2023. Solo pianist Barry Douglas, cellist Raphael Wallfisch with pianist Cathal Breslin, and mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty with pianist Fiachra Garvey, are all set to perform in Derry’s beautiful Christ Church venue in March.

Preparations are underway at the City of Derry International Choir Festival for an extra special edition to mark its tenth anniversary, taking place on 18-22 October 2023. 

You’ve most likely spent the month frenetically rushing towards the 25^th. The big day has been and gone, and you may come to experience ‘Romjul’ – Norwegian for a ‘lull’. Whether you wish to take things slowly or have energetic little ones to entertain, there’s so much to enjoy in the Walled City and district on the days between Christmas and New Year.

To mark the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in 2023, The Playhouse Derry~Londonderry will present Beyond Belief, a major new drama honouring the waking life of John Hume. Screening across the world as part of 2023 global commemorations of the agreement, the play will be performed by the people of Derry in the city’s Guildhall.

With less than two weeks to go, we are well and truly feeling the Christmas spirit here in the Walled City. If you haven't experienced a Derry Christmas just yet, we have curated a guide so you can make the most of a festive day out in Derry~Londonderry. From magical Christmas attractions to late-night shopping, cosy coffee shops to Christmassy cocktails in our many pubs & restaurants, there's something for everyone. 

Opportunity for visitors to the Walled City to view Nobel Peace Prize, Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize and Martin Luther King Jnr Non-Violent Prize.