festivals and fairs derry

Established in 1986 it is reputed to be the longest running outdoor Halloween Party in Ireland. It incorporates a fireworks spectacular against the backdrop of the River Foyle where you can dress to impress at the most outrageous outdoor fancy dress party in Ireland. An extravaganza of fun and games to celebrate the witching season including free face painting, balloon modelling, fancy dress competitions, live music, disco, candlelit ghost tours of the spooky sites in the city and much more. T...

Great celebrations in the Maiden City for all ages. The Guildhall Square will be transformed into a family friendly, alcohol-free zone with plenty of music and dancing throughout the day....

The Gasyard Wall Feile is a year round community based cultural programme culminating in a major festival event in August with other events at key dates throughout the year. The Festival is based in the Bogside and Brandywell area but impacts Derry City area....

City-wide illuminations herald the start of the Christmas season in the city. The big Switch-On features cartoon characters, local pantomime stars, young upcoming bands, face painters, balloon modellers, a VIP guest and Santa Claus assisted by Green Watch fire crew. Big scren entertainment from 12 noon goes, live at 18:00. Neighbourhood celebrations and Christmas concerts comence the first week in December....

The walled city cultural trail is a summer programme that lets you discover Derry's wealth of history and culture and guides you through a choice of daily activities on offer in many heritage and cultural venues. Includes walking tours, irish dancing, storytelling, jazz, museums, pottery making, mural tours, writer workshops to name but a few activities to take part in....

Featuring all the usual flypasts and aerial acrobatics, the Northern Ireland International Air Show makes a great day out for all the family. Plenty of ground entertainment gives everyone's neck a break too. The high-jinks take place at the City of Derry Airport. Keep in touch with the airport website nearer the time for full details of the programme....