Derry Halloween 2022 Programme

Welcome!
Contents
Welcome......................................................3
Awakening the Walled City................ 4
Ghostly Gigs............................................. 13
Little Horrors............................................14
Tours & Trails............................................ 16
Halloween Hoolies................................. 18
Freaky Family Fun................................20
Carnival Parade......................................24
Fireworks Finale..................................... 27
Strabane Halloween.............................28
Donegal Halloween..............................30
Carnival Care............................................ 31
Willkommen! Bienvenue! Fàilte! Bienvenidos! Witamy!

A Great Samhain
Gathering!
Our Walled City comes alive with
ancient spirits welcoming you to
join our Awakening. Fill yourself
with folklore, feasting, and festivity,
as Derry~Londonderry reopens
the pathways of the Halloween
travellers of the past – remember to
don a disguise to keep them at bay!
• Awakening The Walled City
• Heart Of Samhain
• Little Horrors
• Tours & Trails
• Freaky Family Fun
• Carnival Parade
• Fireworks Finale and lots more!
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Awakening the Walled City
Fri 28th ~ Sun 30th October • 6pm ~ 9pm
Free • Suitable for all ages
Derry Halloween 2022 will unfold across the city, stretching to Donegal
and Strabane. The history of Derry will pour out from the city’s iconic
buildings unveiling the myths and mischief of Samhain and introducing
you to some of our favourite characters from beyond the veil.
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Produced by Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
The City of Bones
City Centre
The Forest of Shadows
St. Columb’s Park

The City of Bones
City Centre
If only the walls could talk, what would they say?
Prepare yourself as you follow the trail within the City of Bones. Mesmerising
projections, installations and guises to chill even the coldest of hearts, will tell
the story of the history of the city and our very own Walter de Burgh. The
lingering spirit of this starved knight will be welcomed by locals and visitors,
as they embrace Samhain. Trail through Bishop Street, London Street, Pump
Street, The Diamond and Shipquay Street and check out the many creepily
captivating installations set to transform local landmarks.
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Awakening the Walled City
The Forest of
Shadows
St. Columb’s Park
Where the veil between this
world and the next is thinnest,
tread carefully through this
corridor of light. Drifting along
the banks of the Foyle, nothing
is what it seems as you enter
the other realm. Welcoming
you with dancing flames and
hypnotic, mesmerising displays,
luring you into the depths of the
forest. Beware of disorientating
paths lined with shape-shifting
creatures and shadows as the
forest comes to life!
Wander through the 1.5km
trail between St Columb’s Park
and Ebrington taking in the 14
different installations along the
pathways. Pick up your copy
of the Trail in advance at Visit
Derry or our Information Point in
Guildhall Square.

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The Heart of Samhain
Guildhall Square & Waterloo Place
Fri 28th - Mon 31st Oct
12noon - 9pm
Senses are stirred and
taste buds tantalised as
musical melodies hang in
the cold night air. For four
nights, Guildhall Square
and Waterloo Place will
come alive with all manner
of creepy ghosts and
ghouls feasting on the
sights, sounds and tastes
of Halloween. Enjoy the
market with live music and
relaxed seating.
Saurus
Fri 28th - Mon 31st Oct
Times will vary
Meet Saurus, the giant
beasts from prehistoric
times! With a deafening
roar, Saurus cross over
from the otherworld at
Halloween when the veil is
at it’s thinnest! The world
is much different than how
they remember. Approach
with caution.

Haunted Harvest
Market
City Centre
Fri 28th - Mon 31st Oct
12noon - 9pm
Sit back, relax and enjoy
some local music and food
in the heart of it all. Feast on
the sights, sounds and tastes
of Halloween, where senses
are stirred and taste buds are
tingled as musical melodies
hang in the night air.
Samhain Bandstand
Guildhall Square
Fri 28th - Mon 31st Oct
12noon - 9pm
Enjoy some live music by local
artists, sit back and relax in
our seating area at Waterloo
Place.
Kidz Farm
Waterloo Place
Fri 28th - Sun 30th Oct
12noon - 9pm
Mon 31st Oct • 12noon - 6pm
Creepy Critters and a wall of
terror - the perfect Halloween
stop off for your little ones.
Look out for our Info Point in
Guildhall Square.
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Awakening the Walled City
Spark!
City Centre
Sun 30th & Mon 31st Oct
Times will vary
Visually arresting, acoustically
impressive…. Spark! This
much loved street act
returns this year for two
nights only! Bringing magical
live music, movement and
light which captivates
audiences, combining high
impact drumming, dynamic
choreography, playful
characters and colourful
lighting design.
Performance times and locations
vary around the city centre.

After Dark
Various times & venues
Mayor’s Creepy Ceili
Guildhall
Fri 28th Oct • 8pm - 11pm
Adm: £10 at the door
Traditional Irish ceili. Music
provided by Martin Duggan,
a Tory Island native. All
proceeds in aid of the Mayor’s
Charity First Housing Aid and
Support Services.
Once you have experienced
the spooktacular delights
of the Awakening of the
Walled City, why not follow
our After Dark Music Trail to
extend your Derry Halloween
experience and get your
Halloween groove on to our
amazing local musical talent!
Join Hudson Taylor and
Alabama 3 who play Sandinos
and much much more around
the city.
For more information visit
www.derryhalloween.com/whats-on/
after-dark
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Ghostly Gigs
Music Capital presents
The Alabama 3
The Bonnevilles
Sandinos Bar/Club
Fri 28th Oct • Doors 9pm
Advance Tickets: £20 + booking fee
£25 on the door
Alabama3 are very much
back! “Time to get whacked”
with special guests The
Bonnevilles.
bit.ly/Alabama3Derry
MRK Events presents
HUDSON TAYLOR &
Special Guests
Sandinos, Water St.
Sat 29th Oct • 7pm
Cost: £25.40
This Derry Folk group
returns to Derry in support
of their new album!
bit.ly/MRKhudsontaylor
The City of Derry
International Choir
Festival
19th - 23rd Oct
The 10th City of Derry
International Choir Festival
will take place from 19 - 23
October 2022 and we’re
inviting YOU to take part!
Plans are underway for an
exciting and celebratory
programme of guest artists
concerts, school, national and
international competitions,
live performances throughout
the city and fun educational
workshops.
Visit https://derrychoirfest.com.
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Little Horrors
The Trials & Tribulations
of Winifred the Witch
Guildhall Main Hall
29th & 30th Oct: 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm & 6.30pm
31st Oct: 12noon, 1.30pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5.30pm
Cost: £3 per person
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Order, Order! We the spook council of
LegenDerry are here to bear witness to
our sister Winifred for crimes so wicked, so
worrysome, sooo weird that it would make
your hair stand on end! Winifred has been
soaking up the Derry Halloween fame and
has been giving away all the otherworldly
secrets… all for fame and glory amongst
the vilest creatures alive… human beings!
Join the spook council as they uncover the
truth about Winifred…
Produced by In Your Space Circus.
Kids’ Halloween at
Central Library
Central Library, Foyle St.
Fri 28th - Mon 31st Oct
Halloween Rhythm &
Rhyme Time
Fri 28th Oct • 10.30am - 11.15am
Halloween Storytelling
Sat 29th Oct • 10.30am - 11.15am
Halloween Lego Club
Sat 29th Oct • 2pm - 3pm
Halloween Craft Session
Mon 31st Oct • 2pm - 3pm
FREE Booking essential. Email:
derrycentral.library@librariesni.org.uk

Finding A Ghost
in the Park
Café Columbia @ Café in the Park,
St. Columb’s Park
Fri 28th – Sun 30th Oct • 1.30pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Search for our ghost pictures
in the park! The kids can bring
the pictures they find to the
café and get a free kid’s hot
chocolate!
Little Monsters Inside
Location: Waterside
Dates & Times: TBC
Cost: Free
Hear about local monsters
and spirits, myths and
legends, and bring your
own demon to life in a short
animation film. Join us for
evening outdoor screenings
on Halloween weekend in the
Waterside. For workshops
and/or screenings contact
excite@watersidenp.org or
DM excite_wnp on Instagram.
Creepy Curiosity Club
Void Gallery, Waterloo Place
Sat 29th October • 12pm - 4pm
Cost: Free
With spooky creative activities to
keep your little ghouls entertained
at home and in the gallery
this Halloween! No need for
booking, just pop along. Spooky
Halloween Sun-catcher art packs
will be available for collection from
18th October. Limited number
available by post.
Pumpkin Hunt on the Walls
Nine Hostages
Sun 30th Oct • Cost: Free
Look for the items we have
hidden on the Walls and count
them. The come back to Nine
Hostages to chat about what you
found, enjoy some storytelling
and get a yummy meal and a hot
chocolate! Visit
facebook.com/9inehostagescoffeederry
for times.
Monster Making
CCA, Artillery St.
Fri 28th & Sat 29th Oct • 1pm - 4pm
Cost: Free
Have you ever dreamed of
creating your own weird and
wonderful friend? They might
have four arms, be green and
furry, or have two heads! If
you have, come down to our
monster making workshop.
No booking necessary.
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Tours & Trails
Family Friendly
Spooky Tour
Meeting point: Artillery Street at
Ferryquay Gate
Mon 24th - Thurs 27th Oct
5pm & 6.30pm
Cost: Family (2 adults & up to 3
children) £15 or £4 per person
Get in the Halloween spirit
and embark on a walk
through the city hearing
gruesome ghost stories of
past and present. From bones
to banshees and skeletons to
sinister figures. Fun, family
friendly activity with a few
scares along the way.
For tickets email:
charlenemccrossan@icloud.com
Féile presents
Spooky Tales &
Scary Trails
Location: Bogside & Fountain
Thurs 27th Oct • 7pm & 9pm
Are you brave enough to
follow one of the spookiest
trails in Ireland through
the Bogside & Fountain
Tour will last approximately
60 minutes. Please wear
appropriate clothing and
footwear. Numbers limited.
Pre-booking essential.
Contact gasyardfeilederry@gmail.com
for more info.
A Streets Alive project funded
by Urban Villages.
Check out our Legenderry food trail around many of the local restaurants and venues.
Dress-up Silent Disco
Tours
City Centre
Fri 28th - Sun 30th Oct • 4pm - 5pm
Cost: £5pp
Dance your way around the
city centre to some of the
best Halloween Hits to date!
Costumes encouraged but
not essential! Book now at
www.northwestsilentdiscotours.com.
Cemetery Tours
City Cemetery - Creggan entrance
Dates & Times: 28th - 31st Oct • 1pm
Cost: £5pp
Meet at the top gate, no need
to book. This is a serious
historical tour of our customs
heritage and history. Please
dress for the weather.

Derrie Danders
Meeting point: Visit Derry,
Waterloo Place
Dates & Times: Mon 24th – Fri 28th
Oct, 5.30pm & 7pm
Cost: £8 Adult & £6 Child
A light hearted and entertaining
approximately 1 hour tour of
the City Walls with some of
the stories of the city with a
Halloween ghostly theme.
Book at Visit Derry.
Halloween Origins -
An Exploration
The Foyle Tributaries
9.30am - 5pm, Sat 30th Oct - Tues 1 Nov
Cost: £55 plus booking fee. Over 17s
An intriguing driving and
walking tour that explores a
number of prehistoric sites
and primeval habitats linked
with the rural rituals and
traditions that became the
Celtic Festival of Halloween.
Tickets at
derryhalloween.com/tickets
Spooky Paws
Walk the Walls
City Walls • Tues 25th Oct
Registration: 7pm. Walk at 7.30pm
Cost: £5pp
Join in the Halloween
celebrations by taking part
in our fancy dress dog walk
around the Derry Walls. Free
Halloween treats for every
dog that enters and lots of
prizes! Judging will take place
before the event starts. To
raise extra donations email
rainbowrehoming@gmail.com to
request a sponsor form. Free
light refreshments afterwards.
The Experiment
Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company
Magazine St.
Thursday 27th - Sun 30th Oct
6pm - 10pm (15 minute slots)
A Blood Chilling Sensory
Experience. Are you brave
enough to take part in The
Experiment? Not suitable for
Under 14s. Contains scenes of
a graphic nature and flashing
lights.
www.echoechodance.com
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Halloween Hoolies
Kids’ Halloween
Party At Da Vinci’s
Da Vinci’s Hotel
Sat 29th Oct
Kids: £12, Adults: £6, Family of 4: £32
Kids Entertainer - Annetti
Spaghetti • Fancy dress
party • Toffee apple making
• Pumpkin painting • Face
painting • Halloween Disco •
Donut eating race •
There will be fun games,
prizes and trick or treat bags.
Food platters available for
kids. Tea, coffee and sweet
treat for adults.
To book your tickets,
ask at reception or call:
Call 028 71 279 111.
Halloween Family
Spooktacular
City Hotel
Mon 31st Oct • 5pm - 9pm
Cost: Adults £26, Kids £12.95
Hot buffet, Kids’
entertainment, Halloween
games, Micro Zoo and Trick or
Treat sweetie corner.
Tickets at www.facebook.com/
CityHotelDerryNI
Halloween
Afternoon Tea
Bishop’s Gate Hotel
Sun 30th Oct • 12.30pm & 3pm
Cost: Adults from £25, Children £14
Have a “spooktacular”
Halloween with your family
this year and join us for an
“out of this world” afternoon
tea celebration. Our afternoon
menu will be filled with
spellbinding sweet treats &
savoury bites inspired by the
“City Of Bones”.
Advance booking required.
Call 028 7114 0300.
Village of the
Damned
Soda & Starch, Craft Village
Fri 28th - Mon 31st Oct • 12noon - late
Cooking family ghouls treats
on our charcoal oven BBQ
under our spooky canopy,
outdoor streetfood venue,
Burgers Beats & Beers.
Open to all!
70s & 80s Dinner
Party
Spaghetti Junction
Fri 28th Oct • 7.30pm • Cost: £30pp
Come in fancy dress to our all
you can eat buffet with a Live
70/80s set from our resident
singer Bruno Tamiozzo!

Monster Halloween
Funfair
Visitor Car Park, Ebrington
Sat 22nd - Mon 31st Oct
2pm – 10pm daily
Spooky Halloween funfair
with all your favourite
attractions for the whole
family. Enjoy panoramic
views of the city from the
Big wheel and get into the
Halloween spirit on the
ghost train.
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Freaky Family Fun
Derry Halloween
AV Show
Visit Derry, Waterloo Place
Mon 17th Oct - Sun 6th Nov
9am - 5pm • Free • Dur: 3 - 4 mins
An animated show for the
whole family to enjoy, telling
the story of Derry Halloween’s
rise to become one of the
world’s foremost Halloween
celebrations. As Walter de
Burgh prepares the city for
Halloween, he’ll be joined by
his ghostly ancient friends.
These ancient spirits turn
iconic landmarks spooky
and recount their ghostly
stories. Walter takes you on a
mischievous journey, keeping
the ancient tradition of
Halloween alive.
Irish Video Game
Orchestra
St. Columb’s Hall • Sat 29th Oct
1pm, 3pm & 5pm Cost: £4pp
The IVGO are a team of
forward-thinking musicians
who have dazzled audiences
across Ireland and the UK
with a dynamic repertoire
of classic and contemporary
video game scores. Expect
a whirlwind adventure across
the musical maps of Zelda,
Final Fantasy, Super Mario,
Metal Gear and many more
magical scores. Combined with
a mesmerizing audio-visual
display and stunning light show,
the IVGO will be a Halloween
highlight in Derry’s spooktacular
celebrations!
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Zombie Apocalypse
Lock’n’load Derry • 1st - 30th Oct
Cost: £12 • Family Ticket £40
Will you survive the Zombie
Apocalypse? Enter a Solo
Game of laser tag or battle up
to 30 players, one of which
has just been bitten by the
zombies. If they tag you three
times you’ll be infected and
your weapon will turn from
blue (living) to red (walking
dead)!
Call 07783 932526 or PM
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Thurs 27th - Sun 30th Oct
7pm - 9pm
Our Youth Club, Club Óige
Setanta, will host a Haunted
House in the Old School
House to raise funds for the
club. This event is open to 12
year-olds and up and will cost
£5pp.
Windows into
the Well
Holywell Trust
Fri 28th - Sun 30th Oct
6.30pm - 9pm
Enjoy these themed
performances in the windows
facing Bishop Street. An
otherworldy spectacle of
lights, music and dance –
awakening the inhabitants
of the well – sharing their
story with locals, families and
tourists, who can experience
the performance from Bishop
Street. 20 min performance,
three times each evening.
Halloween at
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin
Great James St.
Thurs 27th Oct • 6pm - 9pm
A Samhain workshop with
Mary Delargy. Hear about the
true origins of Samhain and
how modern transatlantic
traditions are adaptations of
our Celtic nuances. Make a
Seán na Gealaí, (turnip lantern),
píog úlla, (apple pie) and tell
stories from your youth. This
event is free, open to adults.
In our Old Church carpark,
we will have a traditional
Samhain bonfire, with spooky
storytelling of Old Celtic
mythology and traditions.
Free event and open to adults.
Mon 31st Oct
11am - 1pm
Come along to our family
event, open to all! Let
the kids make their own
broomsticks and masks or
enjoy storytelling and music
from our children attending
the Acadamh. Cultúrlann Uí
Chanáin’s café owner, Laurent
will hold an apple pie making
class. This is a free event.
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Freaky Family Fun
KJ Hauntings Cinema
Screening
Waterside Theatre
Fri 28th Oct • 7.30pm • Cost: £8
Local paranormal
investigators, Kim & Jason
of KJ Hauntings are back
for an exclusive cinema
screening. Join them as they
premiere one of their haunted
adventures from a brand new
location on the big screen.
The screening will not be
available on any other
platform so don’t miss out.
*This is open to all ages at
parents’ discretion.
Tickets: https://derryhalloween.com/
tickets
MAPA @ NWRC presents
The Nightmare
Before Midterm
The Walled City’s most
Terrifying Musical Experience
NWRC Foyle Theatre Building,
Strand Rd. Tues 25th Oct • 7pm
Cost: £5 adult, Children Free
A Fangtastic Halloween
Musical Showcase featuring
a variety of song, dance and
musical theatre. Trick-or-Treat
yourself to a spooktacular
evening of performances from
our bewitching HNC/ HND
Performing Arts students.
Kids in costume free!
Email: kitty.ocallaghan@nwrc.ac.uk
or Carie.logue-houston@nwrc.ac.uk
for more information.
Foyleside Frights
Foyleside Shopping Centre
15th-16th, 22nd-23rd, 28th-31st Oct
Cost: Free
‘Foyleside Frights’ will be
filled with freaky festivities
that reflect the history,
heritage and spirit of the city
Enjoy a ‘frightening’ photo
maze, Halloween-themed
crafts and fearsome face
painting as our young ones
embrace the rich mythologies
and legendary tales that
accompany Halloween.

Haunted Heritage
Tower Museum & Guildhall
Opening 9am with last entry at 9pm
Normal charges apply.
Enjoy the spooky goings on
at both the Tower Museum
and the Guildhall during the
city events.
Halloween
Indoor Market
Society Street Indoor Market
Fri 28th - Sun 30th Oct • 2pm - 10pm
Free face painting, children’s
crafts and games!
Children’s haunted basement,
free hot dog, treat bag, 2pm –
6pm - £5pp
Adult’s haunted basement,
£6.50pp - Booking preferable.
House of Horrors
Old Tourist Information Building
Mon 24th – Sun 30th Oct
Cost: £5pp
House of Horrors returns for
its second year. Last year
it claimed the accolade of
Derry’s scariest haunted
house ever!!
And this year we are going
bigger and better, the
building itself is built on an
old graveyard and is claimed
to be haunted by a number
of ghosts. This event is run by
Glen Development Initiative
and Rainbow Children and
Family Centre.
Tickets available by
contacting GDI on
02871268748 Pay at the door
also available £5pp.
Halloween Energy
of Light Disco
Millennium Forum
Friday 28th Oct • 8.30-10pm
Saturday 29th Oct • 4-5pm 0-8 years
Saturday 29th Oct • 5-6pm 8-14 years
Cost: £3
The Energy of Light disco is
the city’s only fully inclusive
accessible disco, offering
young people living with
disabilities and their families
to have an eventful Halloween
party.
Howl-oween arrives
at Wild Ireland
Wild Ireland
Tues 1st – Sun 6th Nov
Prices - €15 for Adults and €12 for
kids (Open 10am to 5pm)
Come and join us this Howloween
for a jam packed
week of giant pre-historic
monsters, magic wizards
and spooky stories! Book at
www.wildireland.org OR via
our Facebook page.
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Carnival Parade
On the Ninth Wave
City Centre
Mon 31st Oct • 7pm
Manannan on the ninth wave rose up from the deep
Leading a procession of spirits awoke from their sleep
All manner of faerie folk and Otherworldly creatures
Banshees, witches and selkies with ghoulish features
Some were horned, some feathered, scaled, and evil eyed
All in search of mortals with neither beacon nor disguise
Lake of Shadows released Suileach the many eyed beast
The Foyle returned the Rivergods to join the Samhain feast
Let citizens take heed if you stray out on a Hallows night
Beware of the cry of the raven and stay well out of sight
Be sure and don a costume and cover up your head
And come to the Walled City and dance with the living dead
The Carnival Parade is brought to you by the North
West Carnival Initiative.

Parade Route
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Tower Museum
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Awakening the Walled City
Halloween 2022
Visit Derry Visitor Pass
Make the most of your trip with a Visit Derry Visitor Pass, an integrated ticket allowing
you access to 10 city centre attractions and activities. It’s amazing value, saving you
both time and money as you weave your way around the Walled City unlocking its
stories and secrets. Pick yours up at the Visitor Information Centre or buy it online at
visitderrypass.com. Then take in the city’s must-see visitor attractions including the
Guildhall, Tower Museum, Siege Museum and The Museum of Free Derry; tours of St.
Columb’s and St. Eugene’s cathedrals, churches and heritage centres; or join the top
guided walking tours in the city. Worth every penny!
Awakening the Walled City Halloween 2022
If you’re lucky enough to be in Derry during Halloween, you’ll witness the city come
alive with an ancient spirit. There’s the Samhain gathering in the spine-tingling City
of Bones, and across the Peace Bridge there’s the immersive and illuminated Forest
of Shadows. Fireworks will light up the sky while carnival artists, dancers and circus
performers take part in our Samhain Parade. There’s always a good time to visit Derry,
but Halloween might just be the best. Just put on your disguise and watch as the City of
Bones puts on a show that’s out of this world!
Seamus Heaney Home Place
Drop in to our beloved Nobel laureate’s hometown of Bellaghy. The life and works of
Seamus Heaney are open to you, right where the people, place, and landscape inspired
him. This multi-award winning exhibition immerses you in Seamus Heaney’s world,
from childhood to global appreciation.
Bakehouse NI - Digging for Gin
Join Bronagh at the Bakehouse NI in Magherafelt for an afternoon creating your own
bottle of gin, infused with delicious ingredients you’ve foraged fresh that day. Digging
for Gin is perfect for small groups and guides you through the process of making Sloe
Gin as well as baking traditional Irish bread. Best of all, you take home what you make
– yum!
Bishop’s Gate Hotel
This intimate urban oasis is your perfect base for exploring the walled city of Derry. A
luxury boutique hotel, its blend of Edwardian architecture and contemporary luxury
is balm to the soul. The beautiful rooms, with their views across the city, provide the
ultimate sanctuary after a busy day. Then it’s time to contemplate a glass of something
sparkling at The Wig and Gown Champagne Bar and Restaurant.
Food & Restaurants
Derry is home to an incredible array of great value dining options. Whether you’re
looking for a cheap and cheerful family/friends’ night out, a romantic dinner for two
or a craic’ packed dinner for 12, you’ll find it in Derry City without a jaw-dropping pricetag.
There’s Fitzroy’s and Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant, two spots serving
up delicious global cuisine. There’s also The Exchange for those seeking a more
sophisticated dining experience, and Badgers for those more comfortable eating in the
pub! Our advice? Leave plenty of room for dinner and get ready to eat like a local.
Book your next
giant adventure at
discovernorthernireland.com
discovernorthernireland.com

Fireworks Finale
River Foyle
Mon 31st Oct
8pm -8.15pm
We are delighted that our
breathtaking fireworks will
return to Derry Halloween
2022! Watch the Samhain
skies come alive with colour
as this decade old tradition
returns with a bang!
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Strabane Halloween
Ghostly Gathering
Strabane Town Centre
Mon 31st Oct
Explore the unknown through
Strabane town centre, but
remember to keep your guard as
you may discover some strange
unwanted characters lurking
that have got lost on their way.
Stories and tall tales to be told!
• Roarsome Large Dinosaurs
• Arts & Crafts, Face Painters
• Food Quarter & Live Music
• SPARK! LED Drummers (Daytime)
• SAURUS Sat 29th Oct
• Street Performers & Live
Shows

Halloween Hay
Sculpture Trail
District Wide
Fri 14th - Mon 31st Oct
Take a scenic drive around
the picturesque Villages but
watch out, there are a few
strange figures lurking about!
From Bready to Castlederg,
Strabane, Donemana,
Glenmornan, Artigarvan,
Ballymcgorry. Catch sightings
of some strange and
wonderful characters on the
horizon. All created by the
local community.
Visit Strabanehalloween.com for
map of trail and postcodes
Halloween at
The Alley
Alley Theatre
Sat 29th - Mon 31st Oct
A fangtastic range of
entertainment including
Trick or Treat Tours,
Halloween Workshops, Live
Performances, Theatre and
Spooky Movie Day plus lots
more.
See www.alley-theatre.com for full
listings.
Halloween Fireworks
Melvin Running Track
Mon 31st Oct • 7pm
Fire Juggling Show
6pm - 7pm
Castlederg Apple Fair
The Diamond, Castlederg
Fri 28th Oct • 8am - 6pm
Traditional apple sellers will
be in town from early morning
along with a range of stalls
full of scrumptious Halloween
delights. For details or to
book a stall contact Gordon
Speer on 028 81 670 636 or
borderarts@tinyonline.co.uk.
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Donegal Halloween
The Ancients
Swan Park, Buncrana
Sat 29th & Sun 30th Oct • 5pm - 9pm
The ancient Red Branch Knights of Ulster (An Croabh Rua) lie sleeping in full battle
armour, ready to ride forth at Ireland’s moment of greatest need. Be prepared as they
ready themselves to ride forth to Swan Park Buncrana, where you can experience
legends, lore, and characters associated with the Red Branch Knights. Imagine how
they might march again towards Lough Swilly on Halloween night, telling and reliving
their stories.
Supported by the North West Development Fund and organised in partnership with
Donegal County Council.

Carnival Care
Please enjoy the Halloween Carnival Celebrations
safely & sensibly. Visit www.derryhalloween.com/
carnivalcare for Carnival Care information.
Your journey to be part of the biggest Halloween
celebrations in the country starts with Translink.
Plan your journey via the Translink NI App or use
our online journey planner at translink.co.uk.
Visit our website for information on
Festival Car Parking.
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Festival Info
Halloween Festival Office
Visit Derry, Waterloo Place
For information on our Carnival Care Initiative,
Traffic & Travel and Access & Inclusion visit:
www.derryhalloween.com/festivalinfo
@DerryHalloween
@DerryHalloween
@derryhalloween
For further information call: 028 7125 3253
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Access & Inclusion information
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quiet sessions, visit derryhalloween.com/access
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