34 upcoming events in Londonderry · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Shirt Tales Experience: History, Story, Stitch (17 Oct)
A heritage experience built around Derry's famous shirt-making history and the stories of the people who stitched in the city's factories.
The Music of The Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore
A concert celebrating Howard Shore's film score for The Lord of the Rings, ideal for fans of the trilogy and orchestral film music.
City of Derry International Choir Festival
Choral concerts, trails and pub sessions held across venues in Derry city centre celebrating international choir talent.
City of Derry International Choir Festival 2026
Participating choirs take over the city and surrounding areas with a programme of choral music performances and competitions.
Derry Donegal Creative Collection
Six-day celebration of artists from Derry and Donegal.
Tenebrae at the Guildhall, Derry
Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Tenebrae perform choral works at the Guildhall, as part of the choir festival.
The Pumpkin Express
Family Halloween experience near Raphoe including a ghost train.
Derry Halloween
Europe's largest Halloween festival fills Derry's streets and City Walls with costume parades, live music and a riverside fireworks finale, marking its 40th anniversary.
Derry Halloween 2026
Europe's largest Halloween festival marks 40 years with spectacular parades, street performances, fireworks, live music and immersive celebrations.
Derry Halloween Festival
Europe's largest Halloween festival celebrates its 40th anniversary with four days of activities including the Awakening the Walled City Trail, a Carnival Parade and fireworks on Halloween night.
Derry Halloween Carnival Parade & Fireworks Finale
The climactic torchlight carnival parade through Derry city centre ends with a spectacular fireworks display over the River Foyle.
Strabane Halloween
Halloween festivities returning to Strabane, near Derry.
November 2026
Huey Morgan: Fun Lovin Criminal & Band, Derry
The Fun Lovin' Criminals frontman Huey Morgan plays Derry with his band, finishing the Halloween weekend with a night of music.
Moving Pictures: Rush Tribute, Derry
A tribute band recreating the progressive rock of Rush in a live show in Derry-Londonderry.
Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess, Derry
The comedy duo Scummy Mummies bring their parenting-themed stand-up show Hot Mess to Derry-Londonderry.
Ralph McTell Live at St Columb's Hall
Live acoustic performance by Ralph McTell.
Guildhall Craft Fair 2026
An artisan craft fair at the Guildhall featuring handmade gifts and local food, all exclusively crafted in Ireland.
Martyn Joseph, Derry
Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph performs a live set in Derry, known for his socially minded songwriting and storytelling.
Derry Christmas Lights Switch On 2026
Santa leads a magical procession through Derry's streets, switching on the city's Christmas lights.
Shirt Tales Experience: History, Story, Stitch (21 Nov)
A second date for the heritage experience exploring Derry's shirt-making past, told through history, story and stitch.
Teresa Livingstone: Nice Lady, Derry
Northern Irish comedian Teresa Livingstone brings her show Nice Lady to Derry-Londonderry.
Ebrington Hotel Christmas Market
Festive stalls, food and drink vendors and entertainment held at The Ebrington Hotel on Derry's Waterside as the city's Christmas season begins.
St Columb's Cathedral Christmas Festival
A season of festive events inside St Columb's Cathedral on the Derry city walls, running through to mid-December.