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Festival City

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  1. All Events
    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. Love LegenDerry Food Month
    Love LegenDerry Food Month
    For the month of February, we are celebrating the LegenDerry food and drink Derry~Londonderry has to offer. The Walled City's local producers are excited to share their authentic stories and product with you with a range of foodie and drinks events. From cheese and beer tours to foodie cycles and cooking classes, be sure to get a taste of LegenDerry this month.
  3. City Of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
    City Of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
    Ireland’s biggest and best Jazz Festival - City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival - Keep your eyes peeled for details on 2025!
  4. Derry Halloween
    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.
  5. City of Derry International Choir Festival
    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 22nd - 26th October 2025

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Mimi's Space Adventure

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Season

22nd February 2025-23rd February 2025

Get hands-on with fun physics experiments for all the family, be creative with arts and crafts…

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LocationDerry~Londonderry
Derry By Fork

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22nd February 2025

Derry By Fork takes you on a flavourful journey, sampling iconic local dishes crafted by the city’s…

Beauty & The Beast
LocationStrabane
Much Ado Stage School presents: Disney's Beauty & The Beast

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Season

20th February 2025-22nd February 2025

Season

22nd February 2025

Date: Thursday 20th - Saturday 22nd February 2025 Time: 7.30pm Saturday 22nd February 2025: 2…

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LocationDerry
Robo Bingo | NI Science Festival

Openings

Season

21st February 2025

Interactive Alt-Bingo for introverts...

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LocationStrabane
The Wizard of Oz

Openings

Season

26th February 2025-28th February 2025

Date: Wednesday 26th - Friday 28th February 2025 Time: 8pm

Dart Mountain
LocationClaudy
Dart Mountain Cheese Experience

Openings

Season

5th February 2025-28th February 2025

An informal educational tour & taste experience of Derry’s award-winning artisan cheese producer.

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LocationStrabane
Make Your Own Teddy Bear Workshop With TJ's Teddies

Openings

Season

22nd February 2025

Make Your Own Teddy Bear Workshop With TJ's Teddies Come along for a fun time making your own teddy…

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LocationDerry~Londonderry
Foyle Science Showcase

Openings

Season

22nd February 2025

Season

22nd February 2025

An exhilarating day of discovery for curious minds of all ages, packed with fun experiments, …

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JagTag Xtra-Time Derry/Londonderry
LocationLondonderry
JagTag Xtra Time

Openings

Season

13th November 2024-5th March 2025

JagTag Xtra Time. FREE non-contact American Football for 9-16 year old's every Wednesday evening…

Columba Conversations: Rev Harold Good, The Path to Peace
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Columba Conversations: Rev Harold Good, The Path to Peace

Openings

Season

25th February 2025

Drawing from his recent memoir, Rev Harold Good OBE, a respected peacebuilder and key figure in the…

Andrew Ryan
LocationStrabane
"Let me know how you get on" Andrew Ryan

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Season

1st March 2025-2nd March 2025

Date: Saturday 1st March 2025 Sunday 2nd March 2025 Time: 8pm

John Steinbeck
LocationLimavady
Limavady Steinbeck Festival

Openings

Season

7th February 2025-28th February 2025

The John Steinbeck Festival of Literature, Music and Film (Limavady) celebrates the important…

Piano Spectacle
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Le Foyer des Artistes: Piano Spectacle

Openings

Season

26th February 2025

Three exceptional young pianists have been selected to perform in this concert, which promises an…

Glenelly area
LocationCastlederg
Sperrins & Killeter Walking Festival

Openings

Season

1st March 2025-2nd March 2025

Based in the Glenelly area of the Sperrins around Plumbridge and in the Killeter area near Lough…

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Menopause the Musical 2

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Season

2nd March 2025

In this hilarious sequel to the sell-out hit Menopause the Musical®, we fast forward five years to…

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LocationDerry
Anora | Nerve Cinema

Openings

Season

26th February 2025

From Brooklyn to billionaire

Aerial view of field
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Deirdre O'Mahony - FARMWORK

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Season

11th January 2025-8th March 2025

FARMWORK presents a selection of Deirdre O'Mahony's artworks made over the past ten years,…

wizard of oz
LocationStrabane
The Wizard of Oz

Openings

Season

26th February 2025-28th February 2025

Date: Wednesday 26th - Friday 28th February 2025 Time: 8pm

Dart Mountain
LocationClaudy
Dart Mountain Cheese Experience

Openings

Season

5th February 2025-28th February 2025

An informal educational tour & taste experience of Derry’s award-winning artisan cheese producer.

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LocationDerry~Londonderry
Punk Off - The sounds of punk and new wave

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Season

27th February 2025

Not many musical explosions define a generation and change music forever. There was Rock and Roll…

Man and women sitting in snow
LocationDerry
Italian Film Club: Vermiglio | Nerve Cinema

Openings

Season

27th February 2025

A post-war Italian drama

Seafood Supper Club
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Seafood Supper Club

Openings

Season

1st March 2025

A celebration of local seafood with local fishmonger Moore on the Quay and Pyke & Pommes Street…

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Irish Dancer
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Celtic Storm at Everglades Hotel

Openings

Season

15th March 2025

Prepare to be amazed by the stunning talents of the Celtic Storm Irish Dance Troupe! This…

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LocationDerry
The Seed Of The Sacred Fig (Daneh Anjeer Moghadas) | Nerve Cinema

Openings

Season

12th March 2025

A powerful drama of paranoia and betrayal

A bouquet of flowers with a tag saying "Happy Mother's Day."
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Mother's Weekend Sunday Lunch

Openings

Season

30th March 2025

Enjoy a Mother's Weekend Celebration at the Bishop's Gate Hotel.

North West Angling Fair 2025
LocationStrabane
North West Angling Fair 2025

Openings

Season

29th March 2025-30th March 2025

The 2025 Angling Fair will be back for another spectacular year of angling in Melvin Sports…

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Walled City

Unlock the Walled City

  1. Accommodation
    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
    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
    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
    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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