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Festival City

Unlock the Walled City

  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
    Visit Ireland's Halloween Capital this spooky season where the worlds of past and present will collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration. Discover the folklore, history and heritage that makes this place so special!
  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

This Week

The logo and exterior of the Bready and District Ulster Scots Development Association.
LocationBready, Strabane
Robert Burns Festival

Openings

Season

17th January 2025-31st January 2025

The Bready Ulster Scots Burns Festival returns 17th - 31st January 2025!

Next Week

Imbolc International Music Festival 2025
LocationDerry
Imbolc International Music Festival 2025

Openings

Season

26th January 2025-1st February 2025

The roots of Ireland’s musical heritage run deep, and each spring, this legacy blooms and bears…

Image of a kettle on the hearth at the Ulster American Folk Park
LocationCastletown, Omagh
An Ode to Robert Burns at the Ulster American Folk Park

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

Season

26th January 2025

A weekend celebration of Scotland's National Poet, Robert Burns, at the Ulster American Folk Park.

Title image for Haydn - The Creation by the Altnagelvin Hospital Choir.
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Haydn The Creation by Altnagelvin Hospital Choir

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

Enjoy "Haydn - The Creation" performed by Altnagelvin Hospital Choir in Christ Church.

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

Openings

Season

11th January 2025-8th March 2025

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

Columba Conversations with Brian Lacey & Rev. Stephen Skuce
LocationDerry
Columba Conversations: Brian Lacey & Rev Stephen Skuce

Openings

Season

22nd January 2025

Discover the fascinating story of St. Columba with historian Brian Lacey, celebrating the 1400th…

4 Days in Derry
LocationDerry~Londonderry
4 Days In Derry

Openings

Season

24th January 2025-25th January 2025

'4 DAYS IN DERRY - A Woman's Story' at the Millennium Forum Theatre & Conference Centre

The logo and exterior of the Bready and District Ulster Scots Development Association.
LocationBready, Strabane
Robert Burns Festival

Openings

Season

17th January 2025-31st January 2025

The Bready Ulster Scots Burns Festival returns 17th - 31st January 2025!

Fairley's Flavours cooking class
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Cooking Class with Fairley's Flavours

Openings

Season

25th January 2025

Charcuterie board, BBQ'd ribeye steak or tenderised chicken thighs, plus dessert - learn how to add…

Next Month

Mother and child smiling beside fire pit
LocationStrabane
Chemistry & the Celts

Openings

Season

14th February 2025

Get ready to embark on an incredible journey back in time with our Regional Roadshow, where ancient…

Oaks & Embers Love LegenDerry Advert
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Oaks & Embers – The Science Behind Nature Lovers

Openings

Season

16th February 2025

Enjoy a communal meal cooked over an open flame, paired with simple yet invigorating activities to…

Imbolc International Music Festival 2025
LocationDerry
Imbolc International Music Festival 2025

Openings

Season

26th January 2025-1st February 2025

The roots of Ireland’s musical heritage run deep, and each spring, this legacy blooms and bears…

Image of a log cabin window at Ulster American Folk Park
LocationCastletown, Omagh
Frederick Douglass Day Talk

Openings

Season

14th February 2025

Mark Frederick Douglass Day by joining Ulster American Folk Park Curator of Emigration, Liam Corry,…

Unlock the  
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 discover in the Walled City with bucket loads of activities to suit all taste. Derry is home to it all. Discover our 400-year-old City Walls, award-winning museums and theatres or why not try your hand at one of our water attractions, like Stand Up Paddleboarding. Take a step through history and go on a walking tour – we promise they won’t disappoint.
  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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