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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. Spring Carnival
    Spring Carnival
    Winter has faded into the light and we’re celebrating the arrival of Spring in all its colourful splendour with a magical programme of music, dance, food and folklore. Join us in the Walled City as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the arrival of spring!
  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
  6. A man wearing a black cap and white shirt is fly fishing near a bridge. He holds a fishing rod with a reel of yellow fishing line, looking focused. A
    North West Angling Fair 2025
    The 2025 Angling Fair will be back for another spectacular year of angling in Melvin Sports Complex, Melvin Road, Strabane, County Tyrone, which lies on banks of the Mourne River. This is the nineth year of the event, delivered by Derry City and Strabane District Council in conjunction with The Loughs Agency.
    1. 29 Mar 202530 Mar 2025
  7. Celtronic 25th Anniversary Edition
    Celtronic 2025
    Ireland's longest running electronic music festival, Celtronic, returns this Easter for its 25th anniversary.
    1. 17 Apr 202520 Apr 2025
  8. The Open
    The 153rd Open - Royal Portrush
    Join us at Royal Portrush for a celebration of golf's rich heritage and witness history in the making at The 153rd Open.
    1. 13 Jul 202520 Jul 2025
  9. The Annual Foyle Cup Parade making its way to the city centre in 2023.
    O'Neills Foyle Cup 2025
    The O'Neills Foyle Cup is a highly successful youth soccer tournament held mainly in the City of Derry, but also branches out with matches played in neighbouring counties throughout Northern Ireland.
    1. 21 Jul 202526 Jul 2025

This Week

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…

A group of musicians playing at the Folk Park
LocationCastletown, Omagh
St Patrick's Day at Ulster American Folk Park

Openings

Season

16th March 2025

Season

17th March 2025

Celebrate a traditional St Patrick's Day with us at the Ulster American Folk Park (Omagh) on Sunday…

Walled City Music Festival 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Walled City Music Festival

Openings

Season

13th March 2025-16th March 2025

The Walled City Music Festival returns this March for its seventeenth edition, bringing world-class…

Promotional brochure for Bedlan's exhibition with an image of some of the artifacts on display.
LocationDerry
A Walk Through History at Bedlam

Openings

Season

17th February 2025-24th December 2025

An exhibition of political & military artefacts with an audio tour, and an opportunity to get up…

Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2025
LocationDerry
Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2025

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Lá Fhéile Pádraig!

St Patrick's Day Strabane
LocationStrabane
St Patrick's Day Strabane

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

On Monday, 17th March, the town will come alive with a vibrant parade, traditional music, lively…

Spring Carnival parade on Shipquay Street
LocationDerry~Londonderry
St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival 2025

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Winter has faded into the light and we’re celebrating the arrival of Spring in all its colourful…

Next Week

A group of musicians playing at the Folk Park
LocationCastletown, Omagh
St Patrick's Day at Ulster American Folk Park

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Celebrate a traditional St Patrick's Day with us at the Ulster American Folk Park (Omagh) on Sunday…

www.alley-theatre.com
LocationStrabane
Fused Glass Suncatcher Teenage Workshop With Artist Natasha Duddy

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

Design and create your own beautiful and unique glass art mandala inspired suncatchers. Choose…

Theatre 3 Newtownabbey presents: The Cemetery Club By Ivan Menchell
LocationStrabane
Strabane Drama Festival: Theatre 3 Newtownabbey presents: The Cemetery Club By Ivan Menchell

Openings

Season

19th March 2025

Date: Wednesday 19th March 2025 Time: 8pm Ticket prices: Individual night: £12 Season Ticket:…

An aerial photograph of Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne.
LocationCastlerock
Guided Historical Tour of the Earl Bishop's Estate

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Join us on a guided historical tour of one of the jewels of the North Coast as we take you round…

Live Music Now Big Folk Big Jazz, and evening raising money for Live Music Now: Big Give Arts for Impact 2025
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Big Folk Big Jazz - Big Give!

Openings

Season

20th March 2025

Join Live Music Now for an uplifting evening of folk and jazz music as we raise money for the Big…

Promotional brochure for Bedlan's exhibition with an image of some of the artifacts on display.
LocationDerry
A Walk Through History at Bedlam

Openings

Season

17th February 2025-24th December 2025

An exhibition of political & military artefacts with an audio tour, and an opportunity to get up…

Castleblayney Players presents: The Woodsman By Steven Fecher
LocationStrabane
Strabane Drama Festival: Castleblayney Players presents: The Woodsman By Steven Fecher

Openings

Season

20th March 2025

Date: Thursday 20th March 2025 Time: 8pm Ticket price: Individual night:£12 Season Ticket:…

Bradan Players presents: Little Gem By Elaine Murphy
LocationStrabane
Strabane Drama Festival: Bradan Players presents: Little Gem By Elaine Murphy

Openings

Season

22nd March 2025

Date: Saturday 22nd March 2025 Time: 8pm Ticket price: Individual night: £12 Season Ticket:…

Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2025
LocationDerry
Lá Fhéile Pádraig 2025

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Lá Fhéile Pádraig!

Maeve Callan Columba Conversations Columba's Sisters
LocationDerry
Columba Conversations: Dr Maeve Callan

Openings

Season

19th March 2025

Columba Conversations: Columba's Sisters with Prof. Maeve Callan

St Patrick's Day Strabane
LocationStrabane
St Patrick's Day Strabane

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

On Monday, 17th March, the town will come alive with a vibrant parade, traditional music, lively…

Rosemary Drama Group presents: Can you forgive me? By Ian McDonald
LocationStrabane
Strabane Drama Festiva: Rosemary Drama Group presents: Can you forgive me? By Ian McDonald

Openings

Season

18th March 2025

Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025 Time: 8pm Ticket price: Individual night: £12 Season Ticket Full:…

Slemish Players presents: The Night Alive By Conor McPherson
LocationStrabane
Strabane Drama Festival: Slemish Players presents: The Night Alive By Conor McPherson

Openings

Season

21st March 2025

Date: Friday 21st March 2025 Time: 8pm Ticket price: Individual night: £12 Season Ticket Full:…

Spring Carnival parade on Shipquay Street
LocationDerry~Londonderry
St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival 2025

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Winter has faded into the light and we’re celebrating the arrival of Spring in all its colourful…

The Alley Theatre exterior
LocationStrabane
Strabane Drama Festival 2025

Openings

Season

14th March 2025-22nd March 2025

The Strabane Drama Festival returns to the Alley Theatre for 2025!

Bart Players presents: The Whiteheaded Boy By Lennox Robinson
LocationStrabane
Strabane Drama Festival: Bart Players presents: The Whiteheaded Boy By Lennox Robinson

Openings

Season

17th March 2025

Date: Monday 17th March 2024 Time: 8pm Price list: Student Special: £10 Individual…

Next Month

A photograph of wood-whittling tools and a carved spatula and spoon.
LocationCastlerock
'Carve a Spatula' Workshop

Openings

Season

4th April 2025

Join us and Stephen Ryan from Green Woodwork Ireland for a workshop where you'll learn all the…

Celtronic 25th Anniversary Edition
LocationDerry~Londonderry
Celtronic 2025

Openings

Celtronic 2022

17th April 2025-20th April 2025

Ireland's longest running electronic music festival, Celtronic, returns this Easter for its 25th…

An aerial photograph of Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne.
LocationCastlerock
Guided Historical Tour of the Earl Bishop's Estate

Openings

Season

21st April 2025

Join us on a guided historical tour of one of the jewels of the North Coast as we take you round…

www.alley-theatre.com
LocationStrabane
Ceramic Flower Picture Workshops With Artist Leona Devine

Openings

Season

5th April 2025

Season

12th April 2025

Ceramic Flower Picture Workshops With Artist Leona Devine Participants will create a still life in…

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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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