What's On in Derry Londonderry

What’s going on in Derry-Londonderry

Though Derry-Londonderry is one of the oldest cities in Ireland, the home of Teenage Kicks and Derry Girls has always been young at heart. Northern Ireland's second city has a proud musical pedigree with The Undertones, Nell McCafferty, Bronagh Gallagher, Willie Doherty, singer-songwriter SOAK and Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid all hailing from Derry-Londonderry. With so much musical talent around, it should come as no surprise that here you will find a host of music festivals to suit all tastes throughout the year - from jazz, electronic to choral and beyond.

When it comes to what’s happening in Derry-Londonderry, the best way to find out is to ask the locals as often this will lead you to unknown treasures. But here's a few ideas to get you started...

Folk, trad and more at IMBOLC (Tues 28 Jan - Tues 4 Feb 2025)

The IMBOLC International Music Festival is one of Ireland’s leading folk and world music festivals. While this event still has firm roots in the musical cultures of this island, it has grown in depth. You can expect to see and hear performances in folk, traditional and roots to jazz, contemporary and world music. Alongside concerts, the festival also has an extensive programme of music and dance workshops including Sean-nós, two hands dance workshops, song-writing workshops and a weekend-long Band Camp for young traditional musicians.

Kick the summer off with Jazz & Electronic (Thurs 1 May - Mon 5 May 2025)

The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival in May features artists from all over the world for an annual celebration of jazz and big bands. Around 70 venues play host to more than 200 live acts to packed audiences. The full programme will be unveiled early in 2025, offering an array of performances sure to get your feet tapping.

City Of Derry International Choir Festival (Wed 22nd - Sun 26th Oct 2025)

The Choir Festival returns for its 13th year to the city of song with participating choirs taking over Derry and its surrounding areas with a tidal wave of magical choral music! Get ready for a superb programme of guest artist concerts, competitions, workshops, pop-up choral trail performances and community concerts in venues across the city and northwest region.

Derry Halloween (Tues 28th - Fri 31st Oct 2025)

Europe’s Largest Halloween Festival will return to welcome the spirit of Samhain through its historic gates for a festival like no other! The story of Halloween is brought to life over four nights as the worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration like no other. Celebrate all things spooky in the official home of Halloween. Join the festivities and help bring magic and mischief to the streets.

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The Derry Girls Experience

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Tower Museum, Union Hall Place, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6LU

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7137 2411

tower@derrystrabane.com

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Exhibition

Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began! See original memorabilia from the hit show, like Erin’s diary, Aunt Sarah’s famous pyjamas and Ma Mary’s Woolworths sweater, not to mention the infamous Spice Girls costumes!

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From:

4 July 2023to1 July 2025Open 09:00 - 17:30

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Imbolc International Music Festival 2025

Derry

Address

Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, 37 Great James Street, Derry, County Derry, BT48 7DF

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7126 4132

eolas@culturlann.org

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Live Music

The roots of Ireland’s musical heritage run deep, and each spring, this legacy blooms and bears fruit at IMBOLC International Music Festival in Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, Derry. All are invited to celebrate the traditional and the contemporary of our…

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26 Jan 2025to1 Feb 2025

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Hive Choir Presents: The Bog!

Bellaghy

Address

Seamus Heaney HomePlace, 45 Main Street, Bellaghy, County Derry, BT45 8HT

Telephone
02879387444

seamusheaneyhome@midulstercouncil.org

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Price £10.00 Per Ticket

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Concert

Part of a series of events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney's groundbreaking collection North.

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From:
20 Feb 2025Open 20:00 - 21:30

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Price £10.00 Per Ticket

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Digging Into The Bog: Archeological Finds and The Work of Seamus Heaney

Bellaghy

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace, 45 Main Street, Bellaghy, County Derry, BT45 8HT

Telephone
02879387444

seamusheaneyhome@midulstercouncil.org

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Price £5.00 Per Ticket

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Talks/Lectures

Part of a series of events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney's groundbreaking collection North.

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From:
22 Feb 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Price £5.00 Per Ticket

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'Between The Painted Poles: In Step With What Escaped Me.' Seamus Heaney and Visual Art: A Lecture with John Brown

Bellaghy

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace, 45 Main Street, Bellaghy, County Derry, BT45 8HT

Telephone
02879387444

seamusheaneyhome@midulstercouncil.org

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Price £10.00 Per Ticket

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Talks/Lectures

Seamus Heaney and Visual Art: A Lecture with John Brown

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From:
13 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Price £10.00 Per Ticket

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Ballyscullion Park Book Festival

Bellaghy

Address

61 Ballyscullion Road, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8NA

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 7938 6235

info@ballyscullionpark.com

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Price £60.00 to £99.00 Per Ticket

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Festival

Ballyscullion Park Book Festival is a celebration of literature, music and art in the heart of Seamus Heaney country.

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From:

10 May 2025to11 May 2025

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Price £60.00 to £99.00 Per Ticket

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City of Derry International Choir Festival

Derry~Londonderry

Address

Holywell Trust Building, 10-14 Bishop Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6PW

info@derrychoirfest.com

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Festival

The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns in October 2025 with a tidal wave of magical choral music!

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From:

22 Oct 2025to26 Oct 2025

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Derry Halloween 2025

Derry~Londonderry

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Derry~Londonderry, County Derry~Londonderry, BT48 7NN

Telephone
(028) 7125 3253

halloween@derrystrabane.com

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Halloween

The worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration of all things spooky in the official home of Halloween.

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From:

28 Oct 2025to31 Oct 2025

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