CONTENTS WELCOME! 4 AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL 16 HALLOWEEN AT THE GUILDHALL 20 HEART OF SAMHAIN 23 FREAKY FAMILY FUN 33 SOCIETY STREET MARKET 34 LITTLE HORRORS 36 TOURS AND TRAILS 38 AFTER DARK 40 OTHER EVENTS 41 CARNIVAL PARADE 42 CARNIVAL PARADE ROUTE MAP 43 FIREWORKS FINALE 45 CARNIVAL CARE 3
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DERRY HALLOWEEN - THE HOME OF HALLOWEEN
Join us for the 40th Anniversary of Derry Halloween, Europe’s LARGEST Halloween Festival. From 28th October - 1st November 2026, the veil between the worlds grows thinner, as Derry’s walls awaken to the ancient heartbeat of Samhain. Witness ghosts, banshees and mystical Celtic creatures as they come out to play on our 400-year-old walls. Marvel at stunning light shows, acrobats and circus performers. Experience the masks, music, and mischief of Samhain as you wander the cobbled streets. Feel the warmth of the ‘Derry’ welcome and dance alongside thousands of costumed revellers, under a sky filled with fireworks. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Samhain.
• AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY • HEART OF SAMHAIN • • FREAKY FAMILY FUN • LITTLE HORRORS • TOURS & TRAILS • • CARNIVAL PARADE • FIREWORKS FINALE and much more! 3
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL WED 28th - FRI 30th OCT • 6pm - 9pm
IT’S IN OUR BONES
Embark on a journey along the Awakening the Walled City Trail, where rich folklore, history, and heritage come to life in a truly unique experience. Brace yourself for three nights of enchantment, mischief and spine tingles as a multitude of immortal creatures invade our ancient walls, cobbled streets and darkened alleyways.
WITCHY WONDERLAND by In Your Space Circus GRAND PARADE (CITY WALLS)
A Spectacle for the 40th Anniversary of Derry Halloween Step beyond the veil and into Witchy Wonderland, a deliriously enchanting & gloriously unhinged celebration where the undead dance, spirits shimmer and Derry’s historic city walls are truly awakened. A night where souls dance through the veil... As twilight falls, the veil lifts and the otherworld awakens. Journey through a dreamlike landscape of circus, sound, and spectacle guided by a cast of local performers alongside world-class talent. This is a place where spirits don’t haunt... they party! Where the bizarre is celebrated and the ridiculous becomes sublime. Where the undead gather not to frighten, but to revel in a very Derry Halloween party!
Tickets are only required for this designated section of the Awakening the Walled City experience. Tickets are FREE and bookable at www.derryhalloween.com.
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AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
In Your Space Circus presents
THROUGH THE VEIL
by Fidget Feet & In Your Space Circus
THE DIAMOND
In Your Space Circus (IYSC) and Fidget Feet Aerial Dance unleash a sky‑high, bone‑rattling spectacle as soaring spirits and luminous skeletal beings sweep above the Walled City. Eyes to the sky for astounding aerial acrobatics and sights you won’t believe.
WALTER’S WAKE by In Your Space Circus
BISHOP ST.
IYSC Presents Walter’s Wake A Jazz Funeral... it’s in our bones. A riotous New Orleans-style jazz funeral bursting with circus, spectacle and live music. This bold reimagining of IYSC’s acclaimed 2021 production invites audiences to celebrate life as we bid a fond farewell to Walter, the fabled skeleton from Derry’s coat of arms in a surreal, joyful procession that dances him into the darkness.
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THE SAMHAIN SISTERS
by In Your Space Circus & Levantes Dance Theatre
PEACE GARDEN
For Derry Halloween’s 40th Anniversary, In Your Space Circus and London-based Levantes Dance Theatre conjure a spectacle the city has never seen before... two towering sway pole witches floating high above The Peace Garden, drifting between worlds. They swoop and bend against the night sky, their silhouettes whispering ancient stories into the night. A breathtaking apparition to mark forty years of fearless imagination.
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
WALTER’S MURAL by Peaball
MARKET ST., BESIDE PRIMARK BUILDING Every Halloween, as darkness falls and Derry comes alive with fire, colour and celebration, Walter takes his place upon the ancient city walls.
DESCENT by Visual Spectrum
LOWER MAGAZINE STREET (CITY WALLS) A fracture appears in the familiar. The wall opens. Another realm lies beyond. From its depths, the Cailleach emerges ancient, elemental and immense. As stone dissolves into darkness, the architecture becomes a threshold between worlds, drawing us towards a place where landscape, mythology and memory collide. The wall is the vortex. The building is the portal.
SKELLY STRINGS
STEPS OF FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Haunting melodies will fill the Walled City air as Cello Fella delivers a spellbinding performance, immersing the city in a captivating atmosphere.
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AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL CATHEDRAL QUARTER
Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
THE WAILING NUNS PUMP ST. / LONDON ST.
The Sisters of Mercy, our Wailing Nuns of Pump Street, will roam this cobbled path. Brace yourself as their haunting cries echo through the night and beware what may be lurking in the shadows.
In Your Space presents
SPIRITS OF THE WALLED CITY ST. COLUMB’S COURT
Beware who you meet in the shadows of St. Columb’s Court. Encounter a Ghostly Barmaid, Spectral Sea Captain and Abhartach, the Derry Vampire, as strange characters and stories emerge from Derry’s past.
FREAKY CIRCUS
A FISTFUL OF DRUMS
The circus is back in town...but it’s looking a little freakier! Watch out for a colourful cast of curious characters roaming the streets, bursting into high-energy performances and outof-this-world circus skills!
As dusk falls, two ghostly drummers rise from the mist and clash in a chilling duel, their beats echoing through a world haunted by greed, pride and revenge. Who will silence the other under the eerie glow of the Halloween moon?
BISHOP ST. COURT HOUSE
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PUMP ST.
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL CATHEDRAL QUARTER
Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
PATH OF LIGHT
ST. COLUMB’S CATHEDRAL GROUNDS As dusk falls and the night awakens, journey through an illuminated dreamscape designed to enchant and inspire. Explore a world bathed in gentle glows, soft shadows and shimmering tones. Thoughtfully crafted to evoke wonder, this immersive experience offers a moment of calm, reflection and awe beneath the autumn sky.
6.30pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm
THE FLYING TIME TRAVELLERS PUMP ST. / LONDON ST. 30min performances
These fantastic beings come from the time of romantic steam engines, gearwheels and clockwork. Time travellers from the steampunk world. Sometimes cheeky, sometimes charming, but always full of curiosity.
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MayWe Events presents
ECHOES OF THE GREAT QUEEN ARTILLERY ST. WALLS
Inspired by the haunting mythology of The Morrígan, the Queen of War and Fate, sees five spectral omens emerge from Derry’s ancient walls as they guide the souls of the ancestors back for Samhain. Blending mesmerising fire artistry, performance and effects.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE BANDSTAND CATHEDRAL QUARTER
Haunting harvest harmonies echo through the beautiful Cathedral Quarter.
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
Ulster University presents
HARLEQUIN & THE GHOSTS OF A THOUSAND FACES UPPER SHIPQUAY ST.
Harlequin and the Ghosts of a Thousand Faces thrusts Commedia dell’Arte’s most famous trickster into the Chinese underworld. Wandering through a supernatural rift, Harlequin trades western slapstick and acrobatic physical comedy with eerie spectral archetypes: a formidable princess wielding flowing, light-asair martial silk, and a shape-shifting demon whose face transforms in the blink of an eye.
NWRC presents
MUSIC IN OUR BONES: AWAKENING THE VILLAGE THE CAVERN, THE CRAFT VILLAGE
As evening settles over the cobbled lanes of the Craft Village, the whole place comes alive with sound. With live bands and immersive musical theatre performances from MAPA@ NWRC, threading song, dance and stories through the Village’s courtyards and corners. Follow the music as it wakes the Village!
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Ulster University presents
THE RETURN OF THE MUMMERS LOWER SHIPQUAY ST.
Ulster’s oldest ghost story invades the modern city. The Return of the Mummers drags centuries-old folk ritual out of the hedgerows and onto the tarmac. Masked in straw, linen, and light, an unearthly ensemble stalks the city walls to stage an eerie cycle of death, chaos, and resurrection.
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
THE BONE KEEPERS SOCIETY ST. CAR PARK
THRILLIE & HENDERSONS HOLYWELL TRUST, BISHOP ST.
Welcome to the ‘Unholywell’ where the in-house unliving will assist you as you folow the call of the Factory horn. With performers from Rainbow School of Dance and featuring original sounds by local musician, Kai, be sure to hold on to your shirt and no “dragon” your feet!
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Roaming the Trail, these mysterious custodians gather the memories, wishes and stories of those they encounter. As darkness deepens, the Bone Keepers gather for the Ceremony of Returning, where fire, music and ritual bring their collected offerings together in a celebration of remembrance, release and renewal.
SLIANTHA
FAHAN ST. EMBANKMENT As darkness falls, Sliantha, the Samhain Serpent returns. Through swirling smoke and flickering light this mythical creature emerges from the shadows captivating all those who cross its path.
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
6.30pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm
THE CITY AWAKENS... WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
NEWGATE ARTS & CULTURE CENTRE This Halloween, New Gate Arts & Culture Centre becomes the city’s supernatural response station as 40 years of Derry Halloween spirits begin to break free. Expect projections, ghostly dancers, rooftop surprises, slime, smoke, Puft and a very familiar response vehicle as the team battles to keep the city safe. A playful, family-friendly street spectacle packed with humour, energy and Halloween magic.
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BENNIGAN’S COFFIN SHIP BENNIGAN’S BAR
Enter the haunting world of a 19th century Famine-era coffin ship, brought to life through dramatic sets, live actors and traditional music. See the harsh reality of the Atlantic crossing before emerging into the hope of a new life in America. Steady the nerves with a free drink to finish!
£15pp
Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
THE MARROW MOSHERS by Basement Arts
WATERLOO PLACE Dressed in eye-catching, vibrant fringe suits crafted entirely from recycled materials, this dynamic duo brings unspooling energy directly to the crowd. Expect highoctane acrobatic movement, playful interactions, and spontaneous, family-friendly mosh moments that get everyone jumping, dancing, and shouting along.
BEATS AND BONES WATERLOO PLACE
This high-energy street percussion act animates the city with thunderous, samba-inspired rhythms that bring the pavement to life. Striking skeleton performers, outfitted in a dazzling mix of neon and funky costumes, turn every corner into a vibrant street party.
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WALTER’S PET SNOUT
WALLS OVERLOOKING GUILDHALL SQUARE Tread cautiously as you near the Walls, for Walter’s monstrous pet sees and hears everything!
OUR CELTIC SONG & SPIRIT WATERLOO PLACE
Follow the sounds of Mini MeloBeats as Derry’s stories come alive through song, dance and theatrical performance. From Celtic folklore and local legends to some very familiar Derry tunes, this lively troupe of young performers will take you on a musical journey through the stories, memories and spirit of the city.
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
THE BLUE GUARDIAN by FUSE Arts
MUTE MEADOW, EBRINGTON Beware of the Blue Guardian, a mysterious spirit from the old workhouse, as she makes her haunting return in search of the children who once lived there. As she emerges from the darkness, ghostly children appear from the shadows – lanterns glowing, voices singing and feet dancing through the misty meadows in a magical, spooky procession.
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CAT SÌTH
by Waterside Neighbourhood Partnership
NORTH WEST TRANSPORT HUB
Beware the mysterious Cat Sìth, a creature of Celtic folklore said to roam the silent places where the bones of our ancestors lie. Follow the music and gather for a haunting encounter as the legend of the Cat Sìth unfolds before you. Atmospheric animation, live music and storytelling combine to bring this mysterious creature from Celtic folklore out of the shadows.
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
CONSUELA: THE OFFERING CHAPTER III MALDRON HOTEL WINDOW
Consuela returns for the final chapter. Suspended between worlds, she is guarded by the mysterious Keepers of the Altar. Step closer and become part of the ritual by leaving your own symbolic offering – a flower, feather, leaf, stone or message.
DIAMOND DJ by In Your Space
THE DIAMOND In Your Space Circus is bringing back the much loved DJ of the Dead Skeleton to The Diamond. Enjoy his spooktacular moves at the greatest Halloween celebration on the planet.
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DANÚ - MOTHER OF BONES CATHEDRAL QUARTER
As Samhain approaches, Danú awakens beneath the ancient Walled City. Step into her world of Celtic myth and folklore, where stories of the past are waiting to be uncovered. Choose a token and discover what fate has in store - a blessing, poem, riddle, fragment of ancient myth or perhaps a prophecy meant just for you.
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
6:30pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm
SPARK!
TOP OF WATERLOO ST. / CASTLE GATE CASTLE ST. / SHIPQUAY ST. 30min performances Derry Halloween favourites, Spark! are back! Prepare to be mesmerised by this captivating spectacle! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of live music, graceful movement, and dazzling light that will leave you spellbound.
Thurs 29th & Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
BANG BIKE
BUTCHER GATE The ultimate “festival on a bike” experience Bang Bike will hit the streets with huge basslines, electronic beats and high-energy party vibes. Expect a mobile sound system like no other as Bang Bike brings the Halloween atmosphere to life and gets the crowd moving!
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WALTER ON THE DANCEFLOOR by City Dance
DIAMOND
Deep beneath the cobbled streets, the pulse of music begins to echo through the ancient stone. One by one, long-forgotten spirits, skeletons and supernatural creatures are drawn towards the rhythm. What begins as a single heartbeat becomes an irresistible celebration as Walter summons the city’s hidden souls to rise, dance and awaken the Walled City once again.
Wed 28th - Sat 31st Oct 6.30pm, 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm & 8.30pm
HALLOWEEN FLASH DANCE
OUTSIDE CASTLE & COVE, MAGAZINE ST.
HALLOWEEN at THE GUILDHALL
Sun 25th - Sat 31st Oct • 6pm - 9pm
THE OTHER WORLD
In the heart of Derry Halloween, step into ‘The Other World’. Suspended above you, Luke Jerram’s spectacular Gaia brings our planet to life in breathtaking detail, creating an other-worldly centre piece beneath which a programme of kids, sensory and wellness events unfold.
Cost: £1pp
WITCHY WELLNESS Mon 26th - Wed 28th Oct • 8am
BODY WISDOM: WE ARE EARTH
A guided 45-min experience combining meditation, breath awareness, gentle movement, sensory exploration, imagination and reflection.
£5pp Thurs 29th Oct • 8am Embodied Pilates Studio
PILATES - BONES IN MOTION
Awaken the feet, spine, joints and deep supporting muscles, discovering how our bones give us both structure and the freedom to move.
£5pp • Classes are for over 16’s only. Bring your own mat.
Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
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Fri 30th Oct • 8am Embodied Pilates Studio
FAMO FASCIA MOVEMENT® THE WEB WITHIN
A flowing, sensory movement experience inspired by the body’s fascial network – the living web that connects us from head to toe.
£5pp Sat 31st Oct • 8am Embodied Pilates Studio
BALLET BARRE - BONES, BALANCE & FLIGHT
Drawing on ballet-based movement while remaining accessible to all, participants explore posture, balance, coordination and strength through simple barre sequences.
£5pp
HALLOWEEN AT THE GUILDHALL
SENSORY SESSIONS
Mon 26th Oct • 10.30am - 11.30am
A STORY IN YOUR BONES
Using gentle movement, breath, imagination and drama games, shape a story through your own narrative.
Cost: £5pp (Carers FREE) Tues 27th & Wed 28th Oct • 10.30 - 11.30am
SEN-SATIONAL DERRY HALLOWEEN
Follow Walter de Burgh, our big, friendly skeleton, on a bone hunt, a soft-paced “ghost tour” around the room, and a SEN-friendly musical disco finale.
Cost: £5pp (Carers FREE) Sat 31st Oct, 10.30 - 11.30am
OUR WONDERFUL BODIES
A playful, sensory movement experience exploring the amazing, strange and wonderful experience of being in a body.
Cost: £5pp (Carers FREE)
Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
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Thurs 29th & Fri 30th Oct • 10.30am
MUSIC IN OUR BONES
Explore the theme of Human Connection & Wellbeing. Using rhythm games, percussion, singing, body percussion, participants will work together to create music in a welcoming and supportive environment.
HALLOWEEN AT THE GUILDHALL
Tues 27th Oct, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm
Fri 30th Oct • 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm
You are a creature. You are made of Earth. You live on a planet. You are travelling through space. You are an Earthling.
“The stars may be in the sky… but their rhythm lives in us.” A family adventure about Earth, imagination, connection and the stories we carry in our bones.
HOW TO BE AN EARTHLING
THE GREAT STAR HEIST
Cost: £5pp
Cost: £5pp
Wed 28th & Thurs 29th Oct • 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm
Sat 31st Oct • 3pm - 4.30pm & 4.30pm - 6pm
JACK WISE
Jack’s show brings you a mix of comedy, magic and attitude! Expect hilarious audience participation, jaw dropping tricks and even sword swallowing! Come along for some true Halloween magic.
Cost: £5pp
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LITTLE HORRORS DISCO
Get your little horrors dressed in their Halloween best and ready to dance! Enjoy this spooktacular fancy dress disco under the Earth.
Cost: £5pp
Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
HALLOWEEN AT THE GUILDHALL AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL Cost: £1pp
AFTER DARK Cost: £5pp
Wed 28th Oct • 7.30pm - 9pm
Wed 28th Oct • 9pm - 10.30pm
Thurs 29th Oct • 7.30pm - 9pm
Thurs 29th Oct •
BLAS CEOL
CORA HARKIN SONGS BENEATH GAIA Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 7pm
ALLEGRI YOUTH & JUNIOR CHOIRS - OUR WORLD IN HARMONY Fri 30th Oct • 7.30pm - 9pm
MAMA NOMES - BETWEEN WORLDS: AN OTHERWORLD EXPERIENCE BENEATH GAIA
TESSIO
SHEEGUS
Fri 30th Oct • 9pm - 10.30pm
REEVAH
Sat 31st Oct • 6pm - 7pm
ROCK CHOIR Adm. FREE Sat 31st Oct • 10pm - 12am
SUPER CEILÍ
£12pp inc. booking fee
Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
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THE HEART OF SAMHAIN
Wed 28th - Sat 31st Oct: 12noon - 9pm Sun 1st Nov: 12noon - 6pm GUILDHALL & HARBOUR SQUARE For five days and nights, the heart of the City of Bones will come alive with musical performances, and delicious food stalls where revellers can refuel.
Wed 28th Oct - Sun 1st Nov • 12noon - 9pm
Thurs 29th & Fri 30th Oct • 3pm & 5pm
GUILDHALL SQUARE
by Curious State
SAMHAIN SOUNDS
Let local artists bewitch you with live music in the very heart of the city. Unwind, dance and embrace the Halloween spirit.
Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 4pm - 9pm
UNCLE DOOM & HIS ORGAN OF GLOOM
GUILDHALL SQUARE & WATERLOO PLACE Out of the mist, Uncle Doom emerges, gliding through the night on his hauntingly majestic Organ of Gloom. His eerie, bone-chilling tunes ooze from every crevice, filling the air with an unsettling melody.
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MORBID & SONS GUILDHALL SQUARE
Morbid & Sons are bringing their wonderfully weird world to Derry Halloween 2026! Expect darkly playful characters, eerie encounters and plenty of twisted fun as Morbid & Sons take to the streets. Strange, spectacular and guaranteed to spark the imagination, they’re set to add a delightfully spooky twist to this year’s Halloween celebrations. Brought to you by In Your Space Circus
THE HEART OF SAMHAIN
Wed 28th, Thurs 29th & Fri 30th Oct: Awakening the Walled City Trail • 6pm - 9pm Sat 31st Oct: 12pm - 5pm • Harbour Square
Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 9pm Sat 31st Oct • 12noon - 5pm
(FERRYMAN OF THE FOYLE)
HARBOUR SQUARE
FARANTÓIR OF THE FOYLE HARBOUR SQUARE
As thousands fled Ireland’s Great Famine from Derry’s docks, legend tells of one man who tragically lost his wife and family at sea. Overcome with grief, he guides souls between this world and the other. During Samhain, his lantern is said to shine once more.
Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct: 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm Sat 31st Oct: 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
BUBBLE TROUBLE HARBOUR SQUARE
Get ready for a spectacular burst of bubbles, music and mayhem as Bubble Trouble brings his larger-thanlife experience to the streets of Derry. Expect giant bubbles, plenty of fun and a magical Halloween atmosphere for all ages!
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WAKEY WAKEY
Squeeze into a vintage wake caravan, meet a cast of questionable mourners and take your place at a wake where the craic is mighty, the characters are unhinged and the dearly departed might not be quite ready to leave. Part Irish tradition, part comedy and part immersive theatre, Wakey Wakey is a wonderfully weird celebration of how we Irish deal with death: with stories, songs and laughter. Presented by Kitsch Sisters CIC.
BONES OF THE LAND, ECHOES OF THE WILD by Robert Campbell
GUILDHALL RIVERSIDE ENTRANCE Discover the ancient symbols and stories at the heart of Halloween. A striking collection of hand painted artworks brings Celtic mythology, folklore and the spirit of Samhain to life.
THE HEART OF SAMHAIN
LEGENSCARY BITES GUILDHALL SQUARE
Dare to enter a haunted haven of taste as Legenscary Bites creeps into Derry Halloween - a frightfully delicious five-day feast of eerie eats and ghostly good times! Guildhall Square will transform into a spinetingling street food spooktacle, where ghoulish gourmets can feast on wickedly good bites and dance under the moonlight to bone-rattling beats. With bold flavours from fang-tastic local traders and a monster mash of festival vibes, this open-air food fright-fest promises a truly spooktacular experience for creatures of all cravings!
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FREAKY FAMILY FUN FRI 23rd Oct - Sun 1st Nov
MONSTER HALLOWEEN FUNFAIR EBRINGTON SQUARE
FRI 23rd OCT • 6pm - 10pm SAT 24th - THURS 29th OCT • 2pm - 10pm FRI 30th - SAT 31st OCT • 2pm - 11pm SUN 1st NOV • 2pm - 10pm Ebrington Square transforms into a spooky wonderland packed with screams, thrills and terrifyingly good fun. Over 16 spine-tingling attractions for all ages with wandering ghouls and spooky surprises around every corner! Quiet space cabin available.
Sat 31st Oct • 1pm - 4pm
SCHOOL OF BONES GLASSWORKS
Join In Your Space for their School of Bones! In Your Space’s brilliant skeleton youth troupe will put you through your paces and see if you have what it takes to join the Circus! Drop-in, no need to book.
Wed 28th - Sat 31st Oct 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
BONEHEAD PRINTERS DERRY PRINT WORKSHOP
Wander into the mysterious world of mask-making at Derry Print Workshop, where artists conjure Halloween faces before your eyes. Make your very own Halloween themed mask and trick-or-treat bag on your visit!
Wed 28th - Sat 31st Oct 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
CIRCUS ZERO - THE INFECTED CIRCUS LOCK’N’LOAD
A 40-minute immersive horror experience combining live actors, a zombie circus-themed haunted experience, interactive survival training, sensory scares and an infected laser tag finale. The event is designed to offer something different for older teenagers, students and adults visiting Derry during Halloween.
Book at facebook.com/airsoftderry Early bird: £16.95 • Standard: £19.95 Student: £14.95
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FREAKY FAMILY FUN
RICHMOND CENTRE Sat 10th Oct • 1pm - 4pm
Villains Unleashed
Sat 17th Oct • 12pm - 3pm
Wednesday & Uncle Fester’s Freaky Fun Day + Creepy Crawly Petting Zoo Sat 17th Oct • 12pm - 3pm
Wednesday & Uncle Fester’s Freaky Fun Day + Creepy Crawly Petting Zoo Wed 28th Oct • 1pm - 4pm
FOYLESIDE’S SALEM SPOOKTACULAR
FOYLESIDE SHOPPING CENTRE 10th - 31st October • Always on
The Secrets Of Salem
10th - 31st October • Always on
The Hellavator
Fri 16th & Wed 28th Oct • 5.30pm - 8.30pm
The Creatures Come Out!
Sat 17th & Sat 24th Oct • 1pm - 3pm
The Juice Is Loose!
Halloween Arts & Crafts
Sat 17th Oct • 3pm - 5pm
Wed 28th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
Sun 18th & Sun 25th Oct • 1pm - 3pm
The Nightmare Before Derry with Jack Skellington, Sally & Oogie Boogie Thurs 29th Oct • 1pm - 4pm
The Halloween Queen’s Spooky Stories + Halloween Arts & Crafts Fri 30th Oct • 1pm - 4pm
A Nightmare Before Halloween! The Witches Are Back!
26th - 31st October • Always on
The Witches’ Ascension
Wed 28th Oct • 5.30pm - 8.30pm
The Creatures Come Out!
The Queens of Halloween Spooky Stories + Halloween Arts & Crafts
Wed 28th - Fri 28th Oct • 4pm - 8pm
Sat 31th Oct • from 2pm
FRIGHT NIGHT!
Ghost Hunters Trick or Treat Trail
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Anna’s Cheeky Face Painting Thurs 29th Oct • 5pm - 8pm Fri 30th Oct
THE HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN!
FREAKY FAMILY FUN
Mon 26th - Sat 31st Oct • 6pm - 10pm
The Black Hall presents THE EXPERIENCE ST. COLUMB’S HALL Experience a chilling haunted hall where shadows whisper and nothing is quite as it seems. A twisted journey through the unseen corners of St. Columb’s Hall, if you hear something… it’s already too late.
Cost: £10 + £1 booking fee • Suitable for ages 10+
SAT 31st OCT • 9.30am
HALLOWEEN PARK RUN
FOYLE MARINA / BARONET STREET Join us for a Halloween themed Park Run! All welcome in fancy dress or simply dressed as “a runner”. Free event, open to all ages (above 4 years old) and abilites.
SAT 31st OCT • 10am Registration • 10.45am Start
MONSTERS & MUNCHKINS FAMILY FUN RUN
STITCH & WEAVE, EBRINGTON SQUARE Come along for a short family fun run/walk from Ebrington Square through St Columb’s Park and back, raising funds for Children in Crossfire. Fancy dress encouraged! £20 for a group of 4 • £7pp
Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
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Wed 28th - Sat 31st Oct • 11am - 3pm
PIVOT POINTS EXHIBITION NORTH WEST TRANSPORT HUB
Step into the stories behind Ireland’s most iconic buildings with Pivot Points, an engaging exhibition from the Irish Architectural Archive. The exhibition explores the evolution of our built environment through fascinating designs, personalities and projects. Adding a theatrical twist, some of Ireland’s most eccentric architects will be brought to life by a live actor.
AN CULTÚRLANN - FÉILE NA SAMHNA
AM: Amanna Éagsúla • TIME: Various DÁTAÍ • DATES: 28 - 31.10. 2026
GRANNY D’s HALLOWEEN HOUSE PARTY
Tá Móraí Uí Dhochartaigh ina cónaí thuas i gcrann i gCnoc na Rós, i dteachín crainn draíochta, lena gariníon an ghirseach bheag. Goitse agus bí linn agus iad ag déanamh réidh fá choinne Chóisir Tí na Samhna lán grinn gan eagla ar bith. Beidh siad ag foghlaim gach fá dtaobh de thradisiúin agus thús na Samhna trí scéalta, cluichí agus neart cuideachta.
AM • TIME: 8pm (DOIRSE • DOORS: 8.30pm) DÁTAÍ • DATE: 28.10.2026
SEXYTADHG & Tacaíocht • Support from SCOL
Cha bhíonn trup tobann ná tailm ag ár dtaispeántas réchúiseach Dé Céadaoin 28 Deireadh Fómhair.
Léiríonn Tadhg Griffin, an fórsa ollásach taobh thiar de SexyTadhg, fuinneamh gríosaitheach atá i ndiaidh é a bhunú mar réalta gheal sa cheol in Éirinn. Mar Ghaeilgeoir bródúil, cuireann Tadhg dearcadh cumhachtach aiteach fríd a chuid oibre fosta, ag léiriú áilleacht an chultúir Ghaelaigh trí lionsa comhaimseartha.
Granny D(oherty) lives up a tree in Rosemount, in a magical tree-house, with her granddaughter wee girl. Come and join in as they prepare for a Halloween House Party that is all fun, no fright. They will be learning all about the traditions and origins of Samhain through stories, games and a whole lot of craic.
Tadhg Griffin, the magnificent force behind SexyTadhg, embodies a provocative energy that has swiftly established them as a luminary in Irish music. As a proud Gaeilgeoir, Tadhg also infuses their work with a powerful queer perspective, showcasing the beauty of Irish culture through a contemporary lens.
Relaxed Performance on Wednesday 28th October.
TICÉID // TICKETS: £15
TICÉID • TICKETS: £1
Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
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AN CULTÚRLANN - FÉILE NA SAMHNA
AM • TIME: 18:30 - 21:00 DÁTAÍ • DATE: 29.10.2026
DIOSCÓ NA SAMHNA, LE CLUB ÓIGE SETANTA • HALLOWEEN YOUTH CLUB DISCO
Déan búgaí leis an bhadhb badhbh ag ár ndioscó óige dátheangach Déardaoin an 29. Le dioscmharcach beo, duaiseanna ar son na bhfeisteas is fearr, agus díreach £3 an páiste, is cinnte gur scéinséir d’oíche a bheas ann.
AM • TIME: 3:30pm - 5pm DÁTAÍ • DATE: 30.10.2026
ARÁN AGUS ARRACHTAIGH • BREAD AND BEASTS
Foghlaim faoinár nósanna ársa Samhna agus tú ag bácáil arán traidisiúnta torthaí Éireannach de do chuid féin, báirín breac. Sa cheardlann réchúiseach seo meascfar le chéile béaloideas Gaelach le deis phraiticiúil do phíosa staire féin a bhácáil.
Boogie with the Boogeyman at our bilingual youth disco on Thursday the 29th! With a live DJ, prizes for best costumes, and at just £3 per child it’s bound to be a Thriller of a night.
Learn about our ancient Halloween customs while baking your own traditional Irish fruit bread, Báirín Breac (or Barmbrack)! This laidback workshop will whisk together celtic folklore with a hands-on chance to bake your own bit of history.
TICÉID • TICKETS: £3
TICÉID // TICKETS: £6
Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
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AN CULTÚRLANN - FÉILE NA SAMHNA
AM • TIME: 7pm - 10pm (seisiún mall, 7pm 8pm, gnáthsheisiún, 8pm - 10pm) DÁTA • DATE: 30.10.2026
FOINN SCANRÚLA • SPOOKY TUNES
Má tá tú cróga go leor bí mar chuid dár seisiún ceoil thraidisiúnta, Foinn Scanrúla, faoi stiúir ár bhfoghlaimeoirí ón Acadamh! Agus duais ar fáil don chulaith is fearr a théann le teideal foinn, is fiú a bheith ag seinm. Imeacht é seo atá oscailte do chách. Beidh seisiún mall ar siúl idir a seacht go dtí a hocht, agus gnáthsheisiún idir a hocht go dtí a deich (nó níos moille má tá an chuideachta maith). If you dare, join our Spooky Tunes trad session, led by our Acadamh students! With a prize for the best costume that matches a tune’s title, there’s all to play for… This is an event open to all. The slow session will be held from seven to eight, and a regular session from eight to ten (or later if the craic’s good).
TICÉID • TICKETS: Saor in aisce // Free
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AM • TIME: 11am -1pm DÁTA • DATE: 31.10.2026
LÁ MÓR NA SAMHNA • SAMHAIN FAMILY DAY
Mothaigh spiorad na Samhna lenár gceiliúradh atá fóirsteanach do theaghlaigh! Bí linn Lá Samhna ó 11am go 1pm nuair a bheas ceardlanna ealaíon agus ceardaíochta againn a mbeidh téama leo, seisiún beo ceoil thraidisiúnta, agus scéalaíocht bheo. Síntiús ar an doras agus ní gá clárú. Get into the Samhain Spirit with our family-friendly festivities! Join us on Halloween day from 11am-1pm as we host themed arts and crafts workshops, a traditional live music session, and live storytelling. Entry is by donation and registration is not necessary.
FREAKY FAMILY FUN AT NERVE CENTRE CINEMA
Wed 28th Oct • 2pm
HOCUS POCUS
You’re in for a devil of a time when three outlandishly wild witches return from 17th-century Salem after they’re accidentally conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters! It’s a night full of comic chaos once the tricky 300-year-old trio sets out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth. But first they must outwit three kids and a talking cat!
Wed 28th Oct • 7pm
THE WICKER MAN 4k Restoration
When a young girl mysteriously disappears, Police Sergeant Howie travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate. But this pastoral community, led by the strange Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee), is not what it seems as the devoutly religious detective soon uncovers a secret society of wanton lust and pagan blasphemy.
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Thurs 29th Oct • 2pm
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Can Christmas be saved? Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere.
Thurs 29th Oct • 4pm
GREMLINS
Billy Peltzer has just received an unusual present from his father with a specific set of instructions. In order to look after the strange, furry creature known as Gizmo, Billy has to follow three simple rules: keep him away from water, bright lights and, most importantly, never ever feed him after midnight…
Adm. £7 + booking fee Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
FREAKY FAMILY FUN AT NERVE CENTRE CINEMA
Fri 30th Oct • 7pm
THE SHINING Extended Cut Thurs 29th Oct • 7pm
THE EXORCIST Extended Director’s Cut
Belief in evil. Belief that evil can be cast out. From these two strands of faith, author William Peter Blatty and director William Friedkin wove The Exorcist, the frightening and realistic story of an innocent girl inhabited by a malevolent entity.
Fri 30th Oct • 2pm
THE CORPSE BRIDE
This stop-motion animated feature follows the story of Victor, a young man who is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride, while his real fiancée waits bereft in the land of the living.
Adm. £7 + booking fee Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
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All work and no play makes Jack Nicholson go way off the deep end, terrorising his young son and wife. Nicholson plays Jack Torrance, who’s come to the elegant, isolated Overlook Hotel as off-season caretaker. Torrance has never been there before - or has he? The answer lies in a ghostly time warp of madness and murder.
Sat 31st Oct • 2pm
WALLACE AND GROMIT: THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT
Oscar®-winning claymation about the chase for a giant rabbit terrorising a town’s allotments and vegetable patches days before the annual vegetable-growing competition. As Wallace and his trusty companion are called into action with their pest control business, a dastardly Lord Victor Quartermaine competes to capture the Were-Rabbit and win the heart of a beautiful lady.
FREAKY FAMILY FUN
Thurs 22nd Oct
SPOOKY PAWS ON THE WALLS by Rainbow Rehoming Derry walls at Magazine St.
Join in the Derry Halloween celebrations by taking part in our charity dog walk around the Derry Walls. Free Halloween treats for every dog and human and lots of prizes.
Registration 7pm. Walk starts 7.30pm Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 10am - 4pm
FROM THE SHADOWS NWRC
An exhibition of wearable textile art created by NWRC Fashion and Textile students for Derry Halloween 2026. Inspired by folklore, mythology, nature, gothic influences, transformation and the supernatural, students explore the Halloween theme through imaginative materials and experimental textile techniques.
Sat 17th Oct • 10am - 5pm
MAIDEN CITY MYSTICAL MARKET
Join us for a holistic market with over 25 stalls ranging from holistic crafts, readings and healings.
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HALLOWEEN AT THE PLAYHOUSE
Thurs 29th & Fri 30th Oct • 9pm Sat 31st Oct • 9.30pm Sun 1st Nov • 8pm
Sat 24th Oct (previews) • 3pm & 5pm Thurs 29th & Fri 30th Oct • 1pm, 3pm & 5pm Sat 31st Oct • 12noon, 2pm & 4pm Sun 1st Nov • 3pm & 5pm
THE PLAYHOUSE, ARTILLERY ST.
THE PLAYHOUSE, ARTILLERY ST.
THE LAST CLASS
SCHOOL ON THE EDGE OF REALITY
Every Halloween for forty years, this city has called things up out of the dark. Every year something gets closer. A late night seance, an experiment and a ghost story, told in the room where it started. You won’t sit and watch this one. You’ll be the reason it happens.
A school that appears on no map. A reality coming apart at the seams. And Elara Finch, professor in training, suddenly in charge of saving all of it. Impossible science, vintage frights and fifty minutes of high concept nonsense for brave children and their grown ups.
Recommended for ages 16 plus Tickets: £15
Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
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Ages 6 plus • Tickets from £6.50
HALLOWEEN AT SOCIETY STREET INDOOR MARKET
Wed 28th - Sat 31st Oct • 10am - 10pm
SOCIETY STREET INDOOR MARKET
Discover unique offerings from local businesses at Society St Market and immerse yourself in the festive spirit!
Wed 28th - Sat 31st Oct • 10.30am - 5.30pm
SOCIETY STREET HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TOUR STARTS SOCIETY ST.
Experience the eerie charm of Derry with the Society Street Haunted Halloween Tour, an engaging journey through the haunted history of Northern Ireland’s second city. Explore some of the city’s haunted sites and hear tales of murder and intrigue during the day from local historian’s Trevor Temple and Seamus Breslin.
£10pp • Children under 5 free Tour lasts approx. 1hr 15min
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Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 10pm Sat 31st Oct • 1pm - 5.30pm
HAUNTED BASEMENT EXPERIENCE Can you handle the Haunted Basement Experience? Join us for an unforgettable festival filled with spine-tingling tales and spectral sights, perfect for thrill-seekers and history buffs alike! All participants must have a ticket for the tour. Children under 5 years are free but must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket.
£5pp Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 10am - 10pm
DIVINE HOLISTICS IRELAND
Call in for tarot reading and energy healing.
Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
LITTLE HORRORS Mon 26th - Sat 31st Oct • 12pm - 3pm
Wed 28th - Fri 30th Oct • 11am - 3pm
ST. COLUMB’S HALL
THE VERBAL
FREDDY’S LOST HIS FANGS... AGAIN Step into a hilarious, interactive Halloween pantomime packed with giggles, ghostly goings-on, and silly surprises. With the help of his Great Granda Vlad, our wonderful audience, and his not ‘fully’ transformed pet werewolf, Freddy sets off on a chaotic quest to track down his missing teeth. Children will become part of the story as they search high and low, shout out warnings, and even spot a mischievous ghost causing chaos around the hall! There’s plenty of playful audience interaction, mayhem, and a toe-tapping Halloween themed song that the whole family will love..
Single ticket: £9.50 + £1 booking fee Group ticket (x4): £35 + £1.50 booking fee Suitable for all ages Sensory-friendly show Thurs 29th Oct • 1pm Tickets: derryhalloween.com/tickets
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SHERLOCK BONES & THE MAYOR’S MISSING CHAIN
A family-friendly interactive mystery experience combining storytelling, creative challenges, and educational play. Children aged 4-8 years will step into the world of Sherlock Bones, our detective hero, to solve the case of the Mayor’s missing ceremonial chain. A spooky adventure full of twists, teamwork, and supernatural suspense! With all clues gathered and puzzles solved, the children return to Sherlock Bones for the thrilling conclusion. Together, they piece together the evidence, unmask the culprit, and recover the Mayor’s missing chain - just in time for the town’s big celebration!
Tickets: FREE Tickets: derryhalloween.com/tickets
LITTLE HORRORS
Wednesday 28th Oct • midday - 4.15pm Sat 31st Oct • 11am - 2.15pm
SCRAP STORE: CAPE MAKING VOID STRAND RD.
Transform leftover fabrics, old costumes and colourful offcuts into a one-of-a-kind Halloween cape. Add spooky shapes, skeletons, ribbons and plenty of imagination before striking your best character pose for a photo to take home wearing your own unique cape.
Wed 28th - Sat 31st Oct • 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
HALLOWEEN PENNENT WORKSHOPS with Amber McLaughlin CCA, ARTILLERY ST.
These creative, family friendly workshops are designed by artist Amber McLaughlin. Tickets are £5 per adult and child. For example, if you are booking for yourself and your child, please select 2 tickets. Children aged under 2 years old do not need a ticket.
£5pp. Adults & children need tickets. Under 2s free.
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1st - 31st Oct • 11am - 6pm
BONKERS HALLOWEEN TOWN RICHMOND CENTRE
Bonkers Soft Play will transform into a magical Halloween Town packed with spooky surprises, imaginative play and fang-tastic family fun! Little monsters can explore specially themed role-play areas, including Ghostly Gardens, Spooky Dress-Up and the Haunted Bus Station, before burning off some energy in the softplay frames. Family-friendly, suitable for young children. Walk-ins welcome.
Babies £2.50 • Children £6.50 Wed 28th Oct - Sun 1st Nov • 11am - 6pm
LITTLE HORRORS WATERLOO PLACE
Family fun zone with storytelling, Arts & Crafts and face-painting.
TOURS & TRAILS
Thurs 29th Oct - Sun 1st Nov • 10am - 3pm
HALLOWEEN ORIGINS TOUR
MEET AT NORTH WEST TRANSPORT HUB, DUKE ST. Discover how Bronze Age and Celtic Era archaeology, treelore and water cults influenced the evolution of Ireland’s premier Celtic Festival Halloween.
£99 inc. booking fee derryhalloween.com/tickets Wed 28th & Thurs 29th Oct: Tours on request Fri 30th & Sat 31st Oct: 1pm
DERRY CITY CEMETERY HISTORY TOUR
DERRY CITY CEMETERY TOP GATE. CREGGAN ENTRANCE. Looking at our history and heritage with an emphasis of our “wake and funeral “ traditions. The tour lasts 1.5 hours. Payment on the day. To book call Seamus at 07935 779 498 or email jpbreslin@outlook.com.
£10pp
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Every Sat & Sun in Oct • 2.30pm
HAUNTED INISHOWEN TOUR STARTS AT GUILDHALL
An evening of dark history, ghost stories and legends that still linger. Pickup in Derry, with An Grianán Fort, Fahan Graveyard, Swan Park, Dunree and Mystery Haunted pub.
WhatsApp Sharon at 00 +35387 050 6348
TOURS & TRAILS
Sat 31st Oct - Sun 1st Nov 1.30pm, 3.30pm & 5.30pm
A DERRY SILLY SÉANCE WALKING TOUR WAR MEMORIAL, DIAMOND ENDING AT WATERLOO PLACE
Come join MakeyUppers for a seriously funny walk into the world of Victorian Spiritualism. Expect side splitting comedy, spooky surprises, and true stories of the city’s history and folklore as told by the very people who were there. Professional local actors lead an original, interactive, character-led comedy walking tour around the historic walls of Derry/Londonderry, the home of Halloween.
Age: 12+, duration 1 hour. Price: £20 per person (incl. booking fee) Tickets: derryhalloween.com/tickets
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Fri 30th Oct • 6pm registration at St. Columb’s Park House
TINY GLOW WALK ST. COLUMB’S PARK
Join TinyLife for a Halloween family walk through the trees, guided by lights, glowsticks and pumpkins. Led by Alice from Mammy Fit, start with a warm-up at St Columb’s Park House and finish with a cup of tea or coffee for the adults and a trick or treat bag for the kiddies. Supporting families who’s babies have been born premature or sick and need a stay in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Register at derryhalloween/tickets. £10 per adult • £5 per child Under 2’s FREE
AFTER DARK
Sun 25th Oct • 7pm
COSTUME PARTY CONTEST SANDINOS
Lineup includes Caothan McBride (host), Roleen Conn, Bad Medicine, DJ Brian McCloskey and special guest. In aid of Team Hope. Cash prize for best dressed!
Tickets: £5 + booking fee Tues 27th Oct • 6.30pm - 7.30pm
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES: WITCHES IN IRISH HISTORY TOWER MUSEUM
Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of witches in Irish history. Historian Dr Robyn Atcheson will take you on a journey from medieval murderesses and agricultural hijinks right up to Ireland’s last witch trial, looking at what people believed, how to identify a witch and the influence of the European witch-hunting craze.
Tues 27th Oct • 8.30pm - 9.30pm
A TOUCH OF DEATH: EXECUTION, DISSECTION & CORPSE MEDICINE IN HISTORY TOWER MUSEUM
A seasonal, macabre history talk about how the human body was used after death, led by medical historian Dr Robyn Atcheson. Explore the macabre side of history with this informative and entertaining talk delving into the history of the human body after death.
£12pp Wed 28th - Sat 31st Oct • 9pm - 11pm
AFTER HOURS / AFTER DARK CCA, ATILLERY ST.
Come along to experience contemporary art after hours, comfy seating, chill zone, selected tunes while grabbing a refreshment! Suitable for ages 18 and over!
£12pp
Adm. FREE
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Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
AFTER DARK
Sat 31st Oct • 9pm - late
HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS PARTY LIZZIE O’FARRELL’S
We’re returning to where it all began 40 years ago. Dress to distress at Lizzie O’Farrell’s for an eighties theme Halloween fancy dress party celebrating 40 years of Derry Halloween.
Sat 31st Oct • 10pm
40th ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY BASH - SUPER CEILÍ GUILDHALL
SuperCéilí fuses traditional Irish music with contemporary electronic beats to create an exhilarating Irish Dance Music experience. Featuring live accordion, guitar, vocals, and real-time remixing technology, the show delivers a fresh, high-energy celebration of Irish culture that captivates traditional music lovers and dance music fans alike.
£12 inc. booking fee
Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets
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Sun 1 Nov • Doors 6.45pm • Starts 7.30pm
HUEY MORGAN: FUN LOVIN CRIMINAL & BAND Special Guest: HYPNIC JERK GUILDHALL
Thirty years after founding Fun Lovin’ Criminals and helping create the soundtrack to a generation, Huey Morgan returns to the road with a brand-new band for a major UK tour this October.
£31.62 inc. booking fee
OTHER EVENTS
22nd - 25th Oct
CITY OF DERRY INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL
The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns, bringing over 100 choirs together for four unforgettable days of music. Enjoy spectacular concerts, competitions, workshops, community performances and the city-wide Choral Trail as Derry comes alive with the joy of singing.
Explore the programme & book here. Fri 30th Oct • 6pm - 8pm
DELVING INTO DIVINATION CCA, ARTILLERY ST.
Delve into the fascinating world of Celtic divination and explore customs practiced at Samhain for generations. From apples and tea leaves to barmbrack and other traditional rituals, discover how our ancestors looked for signs of what the year might hold.
Sun 1st Nov, 7.30pm
FIRST LIGHT
Join us for a special service of worship as we journey through four churches in the city. Our journey will begin at Long Tower, continuing to First Derry Presbyterian Church, then to St Columb’s Cathedral and concluding at The Salvation Army on Carlisle Road.
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Wed 28th Oct • 6pm - 8pm
MOVIE NIGHT
U BUILDING (MU011) ULSTER UNIVERSITY Join us for a FREE evening of chilling short horror films created by Ulster University’s BSc Cinematic Arts students., showcasing their creativity, filmmaking skills and love of the genre.
Places are limited. Register here. Thurs 29th Oct • 10am - 4.30pm
MONSTERS IN MAGEE FILM CAMP STUDIO, FOYLE ARTS (MQ BUILDING), ULSTER UNIVERSITY
Lights, camera… spooky action! Woodlouse Studios are hosting a filmmaking camp for 10–15-year-olds. Join the crew to make a short film about a mysterious invasion at the university’s campus! This is a FREE in-person workshop for young people aged 10-15. Lunch is included.
Places are limited. Register here.
CARNIVAL PARADE Sat 31st Oct • 7pm
40 YEARS OF DERRY HALLOWEEN!
Four decades of imagination, creativity and community take to the streets for a very special 40th anniversary Carnival Parade. The parade journeys through the bones of Derry Halloween, from its beginnings in the 1980s to ancient traditions of Samhain that have inspired generations of Halloween celebrations. Expect some sights and sounds of the 80s with bold costumes, music and plenty of birthday celebrations!
Delve deeper in to our Celtic past as shapeshifters and creatures of Irish myths and legends emerge from the shadows, awakening stories that have been carried through our generations. Working closely with Greater Shantallow Community Arts, FUSE Arts and New Gate Arts & Culture Centre.
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CARNIVAL PARADE ROUTE MAP
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FIREWORKS FINALE
Sat 31st Oct • 8.15pm
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See the Home of Halloween lit up in technicolour at our epic fireworks finale. Feel the magic in the air as these beauties erupt – from sparkling showers to massive showstoppers!
CARNIVAL CARE
Please enjoy the Halloween Carnival Celebrations safely and sensibly. Visit www.derryhalloween.com/carnivalcare for Carnival Care information. Find out all your Traffic & Travel information at derryhalloween.com/getting-here/. Visit our website for information on Festival Car Parking.
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