RED ZONE
Shipquay Shriek
Dare to walk the length of Shipquay Shriek, as a giant inhabitant creeps through the city centre? Fire pits and eerie ambiance bring this immersive trail to lifea spine-tingling experience for the brave.
PURPLE ZONE
Disco at the Diamond
Step into a bone-rattling rave like no other! With UV lights, towering skeletons, dancers and a DJ spinning ghostly beats, this glowing, immersive disco promises spooky moves and ghoulish grooves for all ages.
GREEN ZONE
Bones of Bishop Street
Step into the Bones of Bishop Street, where the howling wolf stands guard. Brave the Zombie Circus and let the Banshee of Bishop Street enchant you with her haunting operatic cries. At Holywell, Thrillie and Hendersons returns, with shapeshifters luring you into the UnHolywell - if you dare. Keep your eyes (and ears) peeled for the Wailing Nuns, who will drift and wail along the cobbled streets.
BLUE ZONE
New Gate Arts
Experience a captivating show featuring Walter de Burgh and the Solus Highland Dancers.
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL
TUES 28th~THURS 30th OCT 6pm~9pm
ORANGE ZONE Pumpkin Street
Follow the flickering lanterns to Ferryquay Street and soak up the enchanting atmosphere with our Harvest Market, the haunting melodies from our live music bandstand, a giant pumpkin photo opp, and towering puppets haunting the grounds of St. Columb’s Cathedral.
Be part of Europe’s LARGEST Halloween Festival as the Walled City of Derry welcomes the spirit of Samhain through its historic gates for a festival like no other! For four nights the worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration of all things spooky in the official Home of Halloween.
HEART OF SAMHAIN
TUES 28th~FRI 31st OCT • 12noon~9pm
Senses are stirred and taste buds tantalised as musical melodies hang in the cold night air. For four days and nights, Guildhall Square and Waterloo Place will come alive with all manner of creepy ghosts and ghouls feasting on the sights, sounds & tastes of Halloween, featuring our Samhain music stage, Haunted Harvest Market and Samhain Moon.
