DERRY events: HAPPENING in Ireland’s county Derry

Imbolc International Music Festival 2026: 1 February 2026 – 7 February 2026, Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin and various venues across Derry City Description: A leading folk and contemporary music festival blending traditional Irish sounds with new influences, featuring world-class artists, rising talents, workshops, pub sessions, and community events in the city’s cultural quarter.
Love LegenDerry Food Month: 1 February 2026 – 28 February 2026, Various locations across Derry City, including restaurants, markets, and historic sites Description: A month-long celebration of local produce, chefs, and flavours with themed dinners, cookery classes, guided food tours (including by bike), chef partnerships, and opportunities to discover the region’s culinary heritage in unique settings.
Hayseed Dixie Live: 11 February 2026, Nerve Centre, Derry City Description: High-energy concert blending bluegrass, rock ‘n’ roll, and hillbilly mayhem from the acclaimed band, promising foot-stomping fun, laughter, and lively performances for music enthusiasts.
Ruth McGinley – Glass and Beyond: 12 February 2026, New Gate Arts Centre, Derry City Description: An informal concert of moving minimalist music performed by pianist Ruth McGinley, offering an intimate and atmospheric evening of classical and contemporary pieces in a historic venue.
Walled City Music Festival 2026: 12 March 2026 – 15 March 2026, Various venues across Derry City Description: A celebration of world-class classical music with concerts, workshops, and performances by acclaimed musicians, transforming the historic Walled City into a hub of orchestral and chamber excellence.
St Patrick’s Day Spring Carnival 2026: 17 March 2026, Streets and venues throughout Derry City Description: A magical day of family-friendly festivities celebrating Ireland’s patron saint, featuring music, dance, food, street performances, carnival atmosphere, and community events against the backdrop of the city’s iconic walls and River Foyle.