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Festival City

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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. European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture. On 14th & 15th September, the historic buildings, monuments and landmarks of Derry~Londonderry will open, offering free activities for you to enjoy. Soak up the LegenDerry spirit inside the Guildhall, Tower Museum and many of the city’s historical churches. Why not get outdoors and explore the wonders of Boomhall Estate and Creggan Country Park.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

This Week

Promotional image of Jimmy Carr laughing.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

13th September 2024-14th September 2024

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on…

Oakfest
LocationRaphoe

Openings

Season

7th September 2024-8th September 2024

Donegal's much loved family friendly music festival

Promotional images for the Our Big Weekend and Talent Show events/
LocationCastlederg

Openings

Season

13th September 2024-15th September 2024

Our Big Weekend will take place 13th-15th September at Darragh Park, Castlederg!

European Heritage Open Days 2024
14th - 15th September
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

European Heritage Open Days

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

European Heritage Open Days is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture,…

Next Week

Promotional image of Jimmy Carr laughing.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

13th September 2024-14th September 2024

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on…

Derry's Walls EHOD 2024
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

The most complete circuit of historic walls of any town or city in Ireland

St Augustine's Church EHOD 2024
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

EHOD

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

St. Augustine's Church sits proudly on the Grand Parade of the Walls of Derry and is affectionately…

Christ Church Londonderry EHOD 2024
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

Christ Church is 15-minute away from the Walled City of Derry, situated by the impressive St.…

Derry Blue Coat School Heritage Centre EHOD 2024
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

A guided tour of First Derry Blue Coat School Heritage Centre

The Famine Soup Kitchen Experience at Friels EHOD 2024
LocationSwatragh

Openings

Season

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

This authentic experience allows visitors to immerse themselves in 1840’s rural village life.

Boomhall History and Heritage Walking Tour EHOD 2024
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

EHOD

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

Come along on Saturday 14th or Sunday 15th September for an outdoor walking talk, telling the story…

All Saints Clooney Parish Church EHOD 2024
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

All Saints Clooney Parish Church is a free-standing gabled stone Gothic Revival church, built c.1867

Harbour House
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

EHOD

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

Exclusively for the European Heritage Open Days, The Harbour House will open its doors to visitor…

Ebrington Square, Derry
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

EHOD

14th September 2024

Expert guided walking tour looking at the past, present, and future plans for Ebrington Barracks…

Tower Museum - Story of Derry Tours, Derry Girls and VR Experience EHOD 2024
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

For the European Heritage Open Days the Tower Museum is offering visitors free admission and free…

Promotional image for 'The Bjorn Identity' event
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

12th September 2024

World-class, International Tribute to ABBA – The Bjorn Identity, Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of…

exterior image of front of Church of the Immaculate Conception
LocationStrabane

Openings

Season

15th September 2024

As part of EHOD we are opening our doors to the church so that you may enjoy the wonderful…

Londonderry Freemasons' Hall EHOD 2024
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

14th September 2024

The Freemasons' Hall, Bishop Street, Londonderry, is a grade 2 Georgian listed building

Carlisle Road Methodist Church EHOD 2024
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

Carlisle Road Methodist Church was opened in 1903

Promotional images for the Our Big Weekend and Talent Show events/
LocationCastlederg

Openings

Season

13th September 2024-15th September 2024

Our Big Weekend will take place 13th-15th September at Darragh Park, Castlederg!

Ardstraw Graveyard EHOD 2024
LocationNewtownstewart

Openings

Season

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

The earliest record of a church at Ardstraw is that of MacEirc – a disciple of Saint Patrick.

European Heritage Open Days 2024
14th - 15th September
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

European Heritage Open Days

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

European Heritage Open Days is an annual event celebrating local architecture, history and culture,…

A group pic of 7 Attendees from last year's bogging event holding a sign saying I got mucky in the Bog.
LocationOmagh

Openings

EHOD

14th September 2024

The Ulster American Folk Park along with The Conservation Volunteers invite you to come and get…

One World Festival
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

15th September 2024

 “A Community united through culture, creativity and respect” One World Festival celebrates the…

Ebrington Presbyterian Church
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

EHOD

14th September 2024-15th September 2024

Visitors will be invited into Ebrington Presbyterian Church, a historic building housing a living…

Creggan Country Park EHOD 2024
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

14th September 2024

Enjoy a foraging session at Creggan Country Park

ARC Recovery Conference
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

10th September 2024

This September, to coincide with ARC's #recovertogther campaign, ARC will host Northern Ireland's…

Poster for Before I Die Wall event.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

10th September 2024-15th September 2024

The 'Before I Die' Wall by Compassionate Communities NI is an interactive community art project…

Next Month

The Hard 2 Handle logo and the Bishop's Gate Hotel logo.
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

5th October 2024

Dinner, music and dancing with Hard 2 Handle at the Bishop's Gate Hotel. Guaranteed to have the…

Zombie Run Giant Waterslide
LocationMoneymore

Openings

Season

6th October 2024

Ireland's original Zombie Run, challenges participants to complete a daring 6K obstacle trail run…

Winners of the Oak Tree of Derry International Competition 2023
LocationDerry~Londonderry

Openings

Season

27th October 2024

“And the winner is…” The finale of the 12th City of Derry International Choir Festival is party…

Castlederg Apple Fair
LocationCastlederg

Openings

Season

25th October 2024

The Castlederg Apple Fair returns this October.

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