Derry Halloween 2024 Programme

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WELCOME! 

AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY 

HEART OF SAMHAIN 

LITTLE HORRORS 

TOURS AND TRAILS 

FREAKY FAMILY FUN 

AFTER DARK 

HALLOWEEN HOOLIES 

CARNIVAL PARADE 

CARNIVAL PARADE MAP 

FIREWORKS FINALE 

CARNIVAL CARE

welcoMe! 

TO DERRY HALLOWEEN 2024! 

Be part of Europe’s LARGEST Halloween Festival, from 28th - 31st October 2024. 

Witness the Walled City come alive with breathtaking street celebrations of 

all things eerie, right here in the official home of Halloween. This year’s festival 

theme - “City of Bones” - is at the heart of Derry Halloween, a shared celebration 

of imagination, wit, wonder, and folklore. For a few enchanted days and nights, 

people transform, tell the tallest of tales, and make the unbelievable seem 

believable. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Samhain. 

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• AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY • HEART OF SAMHAIN • LITTLE HORRORS • 

• GHOSTLY GIGS • TOURS & TRAILS • FREAKY FAMILY FUN • 

• CARNIVAL PARADE • FIREWORKS FINALE and much more!

AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY 

CITY OF BONES 

MON 28th - WED 30th OCT • 6pm - 9pm 

Free. Suitable for all ages 

If only the Walls could talk, what would they say? For three nights, the spirits 

arise to join the Awakening the Walled City Trail, a magical journey through the 

City of Bones where you will encounter the weird and the wonderful characters 

who bring Halloween to life. Embark on a spine-chilling journey through the city’s 

cobbled streets, as you explore the many creepily captivating installations set to 

transform Derry into the City of Bones. 

THE SPIRITS OF DERRY’S PAST 

THE DIAMOND 


Peer into the haunted halls of Austins, where the 

spirits of Derry’s historic figures have taken refuge. 

These spectral beings wander the vacant building, 

mourning its former glory and reflecting on their 

past lives. During Samhain, the veil between the 

worlds thins, transforming their ghostly forms 

back into flesh. Free from their ethereal prison, 

they roam the city, sharing tales of Derry’s rich 

history and their own long-forgotten lives. 

Delivered by Guildhall Production Studio, part of Guildhall School of Music & 

Drama in collaboration with locally acclaimed ghost-storyteller and author 

Madeline McCully. 

THE MYTHICAL ESCAPE 

BISHOP STREET COURTHOUSE 


The Courthouse cells confine not historic figures, 

but creatures of myth and legend. Bound by 

ancient magic, these imprisoned beings await 

the arrival of Samhain when the courthouse’s 

enchanted barriers weaken, allowing them to 

break free. As they roam the streets of Derry, 

these legendary creatures infuse the city with 

a touch of the otherworldly, blending myth and 

reality in a captivating display of Halloween 

enchantment. 

Delivered by Guildhall Production Studio, part of Guildhall School of Music & 

Drama in collaboration with locally acclaimed ghost-storyteller and author 

Madeline McCully. 

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AWAKENING THE 

WALLED CITY 

In Your Space Circus presents 

WITCHY WONDERLAND 

CITY WALLS - DOUBLE BASTION 


The craic is BACK! In Your Space Circus 

is bringing the Witchy Wonderland back 

to the Walls in 2024. Come along, if you 

dare... and immerse yourself in a world 

of spooktacular surprises! As the veil is 

lifted and the other world awakens… a 

cacophony of curiosities will greet you as 

you wander through the most spell-binding 

of celebrations! Expect circus, fire, light & 

wicked wonders. 

In Your Space Circus presents 

ZOMBIE CIRCUS 

CATHEDRAL QUARTER 


WATCH OUT! This talented group of undead 

circus kids will be roaming the Cathedral 

Quarter with skills that will wow the crowds, 

and dance moves to mesmerise the masses. 

But beware... if they get under your skin, 

you may just end up running away with the 

Circus! 

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AWAKENING THE 

WALLED CITY 

THE FLYING TIME TRAVELERS 

CATHEDRAL QUARTER 


These fantastic beings come from the time 

of romantic steam engines, gearwheels and 

clockwork. Time travelers from the steampunk 

world. Sometimes cheeky, sometimes 

charming, but always full of curosity. The 

Flying Travelers from Stelzen-Art are on their 

way on a magical journey. Each of their travel 

destinations they transform into places where 

magic comes to life and childhood dreams 

come true. 

WALTER ON THE DANCEFLOOR 

CITY CENTRE 


Watch as these phantom performers pirouette from 

the shadows to deliver a thrilling flash mob unlike any 

other. It’s not murder - it’s Walter on the dancefloor. 

RODAFONIO: THE WEIRDEST MUSICAL 

CONTRAPTION IN THE WORLD 

BISHOP STREET WITHIN 


Rodafonio is a mesmerizing fusion of music, 

movement, and machinery - a giant, rotating 

wheel containing three musicians within its 

frame. Designed by renowned musician and 

creator César Álvarez, this captivating street 

performance is a symphony of geometry 

in motion, where sound and image merge 

seamlessly in an itinerant spectacle that 

challenges both the senses and the imagination. 

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AWAKENING THE 

WALLED CITY 

EBRINGTON SQUARE 

LUXE presents 

ELEMENTAL GARDEN 

EBRINGTON 


LUXE will bring a world of magic to Ebrington Square as 

they return to awaken Derry’s Star Fort with a magical 

elemental world of fire and light. 

Fuse Arts presents 

THE BLUE GUARDIAN 

EBRINGTON 


This Halloween, the spirit of the ‘Blue 

Guardian’ will escape from the old 

Glendermott Road workhouse, searching 

for the children she once cared for. As she 

reaches Ebrington Square, the spirits of 

these children will rise from the shadows, 

singing and dancing with torches, blending 

with the living. Together, they’ll gather 

behind the ‘Blue Guardian’ on the Peace 

Bridge in a haunting display. These eerie 

performances, inspired by local folklore, will 

awaken Ebrington, celebrating imagination 

and the Waterside community’s creative 

spirit. 

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AWAKENING THE 

WALLED CITY 

North West Regional College presents 

UNDER THE FAIRY TREE 

GROOVES STAGE 

CITY CENTRE 


Step into a magical world of music and 

enchantment under the Fairy Tree 

Grooves Stage! Experience the energy 

of live, interactive performances by 

the talented Music and Performing 

Arts students from the North West 

Regional College. 

North West Regional College presents 

HAUNTED HARMONY SHOWCASE 

CITY CENTRE 


Where the streets come alive with 

spine-chilling song, dance, and theatre! 

Join the talented Music and Performing 

Arts students from North West Regional 

College as they enchant audiences with the 

magic of musical theatre in an unforgettable 

outdoor showcase. 

New Gate Arts presents 

BACK TO THE FUTURE 

NEW GATE ARTS & CULTURE CENTRE, THE FOUNTAIN 


Join us for an electrifying ‘Back to the Future’ themed experience presented 

by New Gate Arts & Culture Centre and North West Cultural Partnership. 

This dynamic street performance blends live acting, dance, and cutting-edge 

effects to bring the iconic film to life. 

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AWAKENING THE 

WALLED CITY 

THE WAILING NUNS 

PUMP STREET 


The Sisters of Mercy, our Wailing Nuns of 

Pump Street will roam this cobbled path. Brace 

yourself for their haunting cries and beware 

encountering one lest you leap out of your skin! 

HALLOWEEN FILM CAMP: 

ZOMBIES EDITION! 

ULSTER UNIVERSITY CAMPUS 

MI BUILDING, ROOM MI022 

THURS 31st OCT • 10am - 4pm 

12-16 years. COST: Free 

Calling all young filmmakers! In this one-day 

camp with Wee Donkey Productions, you 

will learn how to shoot and edit a spooky 

short film about zombies. Get ready for a 

fun, hands-on day of creating Halloween 

magic on screen. Free Lunch Included! 

Tickets available at derryhalloween.com/tickets 

Greater Shantallow Community Arts presents 

HOCUS POCUS IN 

THE CITY OF BONES 


The Sanderson Sisters are back! Witness 

the accidental rebirth of these mischievous 

sisters after 300 years, in our city’s very 

own Salem Garden. Their witchcraft and 

magic will bring chaos to our city unless 

our townsfolk can stop them! 

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heart of samhAin 

GUILDHALL SQUARE & WATERLOO PLACE 

MON 28th - THURS 31st OCT • 12noon - 9.30pm 

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. 

SAMHAIN STAGE 

GUILDHALL SQUARE 

MON 28th - THURS 31st OCT • 12noon - 9pm 

Indulge in the eerie melodies of local 

artists as they bewitch you with live 

music. Unwind and embrace the 

Halloween spirit. 

HAUNTED HARVEST MARKET 

CITY CENTRE 

MON 28th - THURS 31st OCT • 12noon - 9.30pm 

Enjoy a bewitching brew served fresh 

from the cauldron. Sip a hot eye-of-newt 

soup and immerse yourself in a world of 

magical wonder as it unfolds before 

your eyes.

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SIT AT THE IRON THRONE 


MON 28th - THURS 31st OCT 

12noon - 9pm 

Channel your inner Targaryen or 

Stark as you take a seat upon the 

iconic ‘Game of Thrones’ iron throne. 

Strike your fiercest royal pose for an 

unforgettable photo op amidst the 

haunting atmosphere of the Derry 

Halloween Festival. 

NOSEY PARKER 

CITY WALLS OVERLOOKING 



12noon - 9pm 

Tread cautiously as you near the 

Walls, for Walter’s monstrous pet 

sees and hears everything!


SPARK! 

CITY CENTRE 

MON 28th - WED 30th OCT 

6pm - 9pm (times will vary) 

THURS 31st OCT • 3.45pm 

Prepare to be mesmerised by the 

captivating spectacle of Spark! Immerse 

yourself in the enchanting world of live 

music, graceful movement, and dazzling 

light that will leave you spellbound. 

Performance times and locations vary 

around the city centre. 

UNCLE DOOM & HIS 

ORGAN OF GLOOM 

CITY CENTRE 


4pm & 6pm - 9pm 

THURS 31st OCT: 4.15pm 

Out of the mist, Uncle Doom emerges, 

gliding through the night on his hauntingly 

majestic Organ of Gloom. His eerie, bonechilling 

tunes ooze from every crevice, filling 

the air with an unsettling melody. Trapped 

between worlds and lost in time, Uncle 

Doom seeks escape by luring the living to 

join his ghostly choir. Will you dare to sing 

along and help him break free, or become 

part of his otherworldly orchestra? 

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litTLe horROrS 

Join us for Little Horrors at Derry 

Halloween, where family fun takes 

centre stage! Unleash your creativity 

with arts and crafts, transform into your 

favourite Halloween character with our 

face painting, and gather around for 

enchanting storytelling sessions that 

spark the imagination and tickle your 

funny bone. 

CAULDRON’S COVE 

WATERLOO PLACE 

MON 28th - THURS 31st OCT • 12noon - 6pm 

Step into a magical nook where creativity 

and enchantment bubble over. With arts 

and crafts to spark imagination, captivating 

storytelling sessions that whisk you away to 

other worlds and whimsical face painting to 

transform you into creatures of the night. 

Makey Uppers 

GRANNY D’S HALLOWEEN 

HOUSE PARTY 

WATERLOO PLACE 

MON 28th - WED 30th OCT • 12.15pm & 2.15pm 

Granny D(oherty) lives up a tree in 

Rosemount, in a magical tree house, with 

her granddaughter wee girl. They tell tales 

of their travels inside a magic bubble and 

always welcome visitors. “A very Derry mix 

of stories, games and songs for children 

and families.” This special, interactive storytheatre 

session is designed especially for 

younger children and proves that Halloween 

fun doesn’t have to be scary! 

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EXTREME RESISTANCE: THE HUNT QUIET SESSION 

GUILDHALL MAIN HALL 

MON 28th - WED 30th OCT • 12noon 

Tickets: £3 + booking fee from derrystrabane.com/tickets 

Join our interactive show as we examine how animals survive 

life in the wild and learn some of the astounding ways they 

manage to find, or avoid becoming, the next meal! 

TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL DISCO 

GUILDHALL 

THURS 31st OCT • 2pm - 4pm 

Burn off your treats and complete your Trick or Treat Trail with 

a Kids’ Halloween Disco! Make sure to come in fancy dress! 

Donations welcome, in aid of the Mayor’s charity, Bud Club. 

FEAR-SOME FAMILY FUN 


MON 28th - WED 30th OCT • 3pm, 5.30pm (30min shows) 


Are you scared of creepy crawlies? Heights? Gruesome 

diseases? Join us as we explore the reasons why we feel fear 

and the role it plays in keeping us alive. Take a chilling and 

thrilling journey through some shocks, disgusting delights 

and dreadful dangers. You’ll be left smiling from fear to fear! 

Suitable for 3 - 13 year olds and while it is all about fear, it is a 

lot of fun! 

SCIENTIFIC SUE 


MON 28th - WED 30th OCT • 11am (Quiet Session), 1.30pm, 4.30pm (35min shows) 


Scientific Sue illuminates the profound impact of science and engineering on our 

daily lives, through captivating illusions and hair-raising magic tricks. Channelling 

the unseen powers of gravity, magnetism, and electricity, Sue and her apprentice 

wizards conjure up a thrilling reenactment of Harry Potter’s Wingardium Leviosa 

Spell. Can liquids defy the pulling force of gravity? The mysterious Envanesco 

spell will be needed here - if magic fails our brave volunteers could find 

themselves doused in baby unicorn’s enchanted wee wee! Eek! 

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SPOOKTACULAR AWAKENINGS 

TOWER MUSEUM 


9am - 9pm • Last entry at 7.30pm 

Awaken Walter and Amelia Scareheart with 

colour, animation and art activities. Suitable 

for all ages and abilities, children can play 

games, dress up and make puppets. 

CREEPY CREATURES DANCE 

WORKSHOP 

ECHO ECHO DANCE THEATRE COMPANY 

MAGAZINE ST. 

MON 28th - WED 30th OCT • 12noon - 1pm 

£3pp • Ages 4 - 11 years 

Join the professional dancers of Echo 

Echo Ensemble for this special Halloween 

themed creative movement workshop 

aimed at primary school age children. No 

previous experience required. Costumes 

recommended but make sure they’re not 

too restrictive for moving around! 

CREEPY CREATURES 

FAMILY DISCO 

ECHO ECHO DANCE THEATRE COMPANY 

MAGAZINE ST. 


£3pp or 4 for £10 • All ages. Children must be 

accompanied by parent/guardian 

Fancy dress family disco in Echo Echo’s 

main dance studio! All ages are welcome to 

join us on the dancefloor! 

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DINOWEEN TOUR EXPERIENCE 

RICHMOND CENTRE, LEVEL 3 

TUES 29th & WED 30th OCT • 11am - 4.30pm 

TICKETS: £6. 

Family Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets 

Join us at the Richmond Centre this Halloween 

for a thrilling 1-hour Live Interactive Dinosaur 

Experience! Perfect for adventurers aged 5 to 

105, this unforgettable event lets you get up 

close with baby dinosaurs, interact with fully 

grown dinos, and immerse yourself in fun, 

dinosaur-themed activities. Be part of a live 

Dinosaur Egg Hatch, meet and feed the baby 

dinosaurs, and help our team conduct exciting 

live science experiments. Don’t miss out on this 

one-of-a-kind prehistoric adventure! 

TRICK ROAR TREAT - 

ROARSOME ROLE PLAY 

RICHMOND CENTRE, LEVEL 3 

TUES 29th & WED 30th OCT • 11am - 5pm 

TICKETS: £5 

Family Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets 

Let your little ones dive into a world of 

imagination at our Dinosaur-Themed 

Role Play Village in the Richmond 

Centre this Halloween! Designed for 

children from walking age up to 6 years 

old, this interactive experience is perfect 

for young adventurers. To celebrate the 

spooky season, we’ve added special 

Halloween-themed role play activities. 

Each session lasts 45 minutes, offering 

plenty of fun and creativity for your little 

dino enthusiasts! 

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STICK IT TO YER GHOST! 

CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART, ARTILLERY ST. 

MON 28th - WED 30th OCT • DROP-IN 

WORKSHOP 1 - 3pm 

CCA has invited artist Indigo Azidahaka 

to deliver these free, fun and creative 

workshops for families and children of 

all ages, making imaginative, ghostly 

creations using a variety of materials. 

Creative, fun and suitable for all levels of 

ability. No need to book. All welcome. 

BALLADS OF THE BONES 

ECHO ECHO DANCE THEATRE CO., MAGAZINE ST. 


Various evening times 

COST: £8pp. 

Tickest at derryhalloween.com/tickets 

A mystical journey through a collection 

of ghostly & supernatural folk songs, 

chants and ballads from Ireland, 

Scotland and England. Unearth the dark 

and fantastical tales of enchantment, 

love, betrayal and death which have 

been captured in various songs 

throughout the ages. Witches, ghosts 

and mysterious tales - join us to hear the 

Ballads of the Bones. Recommended age 

12 years and up due to some content of 

the songs and text - younger children 

admitted at their parents’ discretion. All 

children must be accompanied by an 

adult. Contact info@musickin.co.uk for 

more information. 

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TOURS & TRAILS 

HALLOWEEN ORIGINS TOUR 

MEETING POINT: NORTH WEST TRANSPORT HUB 

Wed 30th & Thurs 31st OCT • 9.30am - 5.30pm 

Tickets: £80 plus booking fee 

Discover the origins of Halloween (Samhain) 

in the ancient landscapes of the Foyle 

Uplands. Hear dark stories of hidden 

archaeology, sacred trees and votive 

habitats. 

Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets 

CEMETERY TOURS 

DERRY CITY CEMETERY 

MON 28th - 31st OCT • 1pm 

Cost: £10pp 

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. To book, contact Seamus 

on 07935 779 498. 

HAUNTED HERITAGE 

GUILDHALL 9am - 9pm (last entry 8pm) 

FREE ENTRY 

GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE: £3 PER PERSON 

TOWER MUSEUM 9am - 9pm (last entry 7.30pm) 

£6pp, £3pp EXTRA FOR GUIDED TOUR 

Guided tours are available to pre book in 

both the Tower Museum and Guildhall for 

£3 per person and visitors can experience 

the history of Derry from its prehistoric 

times to the present day including the new 

Derry Girls experience in the Tower Museum. 

There may be some strange and mysterious 

stories to be told but you will have to visit 

to find out more. 

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TOURS & TRAILS 

HOUSE OF HORRORS 

OLD TOURIST INFORMATION BUILDING, FOYLE ST. 

THURS 24th & Wed 30th OCT • 6.30pm - 10.30pm 

Tickets: £5pp • Recommended for Age 12+ 

Step into your greatest fears with The House of 

Horrors, a bone chilling and terrifying walk through 

experience which is sure to leave its mark on all 

those who dare to enter. GDI are back with their 

much anticipated haunted adventure. With a brand 

new layout and characters that promise to push your 

fears to breaking point. Only the bravest survive, 

are you ready to face your deepest fears? Tickets 

available by contacting GDI on 028 7126 8748. 

TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL 

MEET AT TOWER MUSEUM 


COST: £3 per child inc. booking fee at 

derryhalloween.com/tickets 

Join us at 10 different locations in the city, 

starting at the Tower Museum. Will it be a trick 

or a treat? Finish off with a fun Halloween 

Disco in the Guildhall with facepainting and 

shake your BOO-ty on the dancefloor! All your 

Little Horrors must be accompanied by an 

adult and fancy dress is a must to creep it real! 

SPOOKY PAWS WALK THE WALLS 

MEET AT GUILDHALL SQUARE 

THURS 24th OCT 

Registration from 7pm. Starts 7.30pm 

Cost: £5 per dog 

Join in the Halloween celebrations by taking 

part in our fancy dress dog walk around the 

Walls. Free Halloween treats for ever dog and 

human, and lots of prizes! 

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CULLEN’S HALLOWEEN 

CARNIVAL 

VISITOR CAR PARK, EBRINGTON 

Fri 25th Oct • 6pm - 10pm 

Sat 26th Oct - Sun 3rd Nov • 2pm - 10pm 

A selection of all your favourite 

family attractions including the 

Roller Ghoster train, Big Wheel and 

some spooky visitors joining us all 

the way from Salem. 

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FÉILE NA SAMHNA 2024 

CULTÚRLANN UÍ CHANÁIN, GREAT JAMES STREET 

MONDAY 28th - THURS 31st OCT 

Scannán • Film 

BRAM STOKER AGUS DRACULA 

CULTÚRLANN UÍ CHANÁIN 

MON 28th OCT • 12.30 - 1.30pm 

Saor in aisce • Free 

Beidh ‘Bram Stoker agus Dracula’ ag amharc ar an 

saol ar leith a bhí ag Bram Stoker a rugadh i mBaile 

Átha Cliath. Amharcfaidh an clár fosta ar an tionchar 

a bhí ag a chúlra Éireannach ar an saothar is mó cáil, 

Dracula, atá go fóill ar dhuine de na carachtair is 

aitheanta i litríocht an domhain. Is beag eolais atá ag 

daoine faoi Bram Stoker in ainneoin na spéise atá ag 

daoine ar fud an domhain i nDracula agus faoi údar 

an scéil. 

‘Bram Stoker agus Dracula’ looks at the fascinating 

life story of Dublin born Bram Stoker, and the extent 

to which his Irish background had an influence on the 

creation of Dracula, his best known work, and one of 

the most recognisable characters in world literature. 

Stoker himself remains relatively unknown, despite 

the global reach of Dracula. 

SPOOKY TUNES 

CULTÚRLANN UÍ CHANÁIN 

TUES 29th OCT • 6pm 

Saor in aisce • Free 

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. 

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. 

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Scannán • Film 

AN TAIBHSE THE GHOST 


MON 28th OCT • 7pm 

Tickets: £5 at derryhalloween.com/tickets 

Arna léiriú ag Jim Sheridan, a bhfuil sé 

ainmniúchán Oscar faighte aige, agus arna 

stiúradh ag John Farrelly a bhfuil gradaim 

bainte aige, tá An Taibhse ar an chéad 

scannán uafáis Gaeilge a rinneadh riamh. Is 

scéal scanrúil é suite i ré mhíshona Ghorta 

Mór na hÉireann. Tosaíonn Éamon agus a 

iníon Máire ar ról suaimhneach mar airíoch 

i dteach mór iargúlta le linn mhíonna crua 

an gheimhridh. Ach scaoileann a dtasc 

suaimhneach tromluí ar mhéid osnádúrtha 

istigh i mballaí an tí mhóir, ag corraí rúin 

dhorcha ón am a chuaigh thart. 

Produced by six-time Oscar nominee Jim 

Sheridan and directed by award-winning 

John Farrelly, An Taibhse is the first Irish 

Language Horror film ever made. A bonechilling 

tale set against the haunting 

backdrop of Ireland’s infamous famine era. 

1852: Éamon and daughter Máire embark 

on a tranquil caretaker role at an isolated 

mansion during the unforgiving winter 

months. But their peaceful assignment 

unleashes a nightmare of supernatural 

proportions as a malevolent force awakens 

within the mansion’s walls, stirring dark 

secrets from the past. 

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CLUB SUIPÉARA NA SAMHNA 


WED 30th OCT • 6pm 

Tugtar cuireadh duit leis seo chuig ár 

gCabaret, féasta ainrianta do na mothúcháin 

go léir! Le hearraí, ceol agus amhráin atá ag 

fóirstean don tséasúr, is imeacht é seo nár 

cheart a chailleadh. Nochtfar oirfidigh na 

hoíche in am agus i dtráth, ach as siocair go 

bhfuil teorainn ar líon na spásanna, moltar duit 

áirithint a dhéanamh roimh ré (sula mbeidh 

sé rómhall)! As siocair go mbeidh ár mbeár 

oscailte is imeacht 18+ é seo. 

You are hereby cordially invited to our Cabaret, 

a decadent feast for all of the senses! With 

seasonal fare, music, and song, this is an 

evening not to be missed. The evening’s artists 

will be revealed in due course, though as 

spaces are limited, you are advised to book in 

advance (before it’s too late)! As our bar will be 

open, this event is 18+. 

LÁ MÓR NA SAMHNA 


THURS 31st OCT • 11am - 1pm 

Síntiús atá ar an doras • Entry is by donation 

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 atá 

ar an doras agus ní gá clárú. Tuilleadh eolais eolas@ 

culturlann.org. 

Get into the Samhain Spirit with our family-friendly 

festivities! Join us on Halloween day as we host 

themed arts and crafts workshops, a traditional live 

music session, and live storytelling. Registration is not 

necessary. Please contact eolas@culturlann.org for 

more information. 

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HAUNTINGS 

PLAYHOUSE, ARTILLERY STREET 

MON 28th - WED 30th OCT • 8pm 

Tickets: £18 /£15 available at 

derryhalloween.com/tickets 

A spellbinding evening of three tales of the 

supernatural from two of the world’s greatest 

writers of ghost stories. From E.F. Benson comes 

Naboth’s Vineyard in which just desserts are meted 

out to an unscrupulous lawyer and The Hanging of 

Alfred Wadham in which the forces of the devil test 

a man of faith to his limits. From the master of the 

ghost story genre, M.R. James, comes Oh, Whistle 

and I’ll Come to You, My Lad in which a medieval 

spirit terrorizes an arrogant professor. 

With masterful storytelling from the award-winning 

actor Gerard Logan, Hauntings will transport you to 

a world of invisible, but terrifyingly present, spirits. 

“Logan is astounding... he takes a strong script and 

flies it to the stars” Edinburgh Festival 2016 Review H H H 

H H “Watching Logan work is like being privy to 

a wonder of nature and remains with you... a true 

masterpiece of solo performance” The Edinburgh Guide, 

Edinburgh Festival 2015 H H H H H 

NIGHTMARE ON ORCHARD STREET 

ST. COLUMB’S HALL 

SAT 26th - THURS 31st OCT • 8pm 

12noon (Kids’ Screening) • Tickets: £5 • 3pm (Kids’ Screening) • Tickets: £5 

7.30pm (Adult Screening 18+) • Tickets: £15 (includes welcome drink on arrival) 

To book, visit derryhalloween.com/tickets 

Join us this Halloween at St Columb’s Hall as we present a chilling selection 

of the scariest films at Nightmare on Orchard Street. The walls of the St. 

Columb’s Hall Cinema will come alive once again, with family friendly 

favourites and the most terrifying horrors for adults.


FRIGHTFUL FUN AT FOYLESIDE 

FOYLESIDE SHOPPING CENTRE 

SAT 26th - THURS 31st OCT • 1pm - 3pm 

Join us this Halloween at Foyleside’s Frightful Fun 

for an exclusive, spine-tingling event featuring 

the mischievous Beetlejuice and the enchanting 

Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus! Get ready for 

unforgettable performances and a rare chance to 

meet these iconic characters up close. Snap photos, 

collect autographs, and create magical memories 

with the master of mischief and the bewitching trio! 

Don’t miss this thrilling celebration - the perfect 

way to make your Halloween truly spooktacular! 

26th Oct: HOCUS POCUS performance / & meet and greet 

27th Oct: BEETLEJUICE meet & greet 

29th Oct: HOCUS POCUS performance / meet & greet 

30th Oct: HOCUS POCUS performance / meet & greet / BEETLEJUICE 

HAUNTED RAILWAY MUSEUM 

FOYLE VALLEY RAILWAY MUSEUM, FOYLE ROAD 

THURS 23rd - WED 30th OCT • 7pm - 9pm 

Ticket info coming soon... 

Be prepared to be scared during this spooky experience 

at the Foyle Valley Railway Museum. Ghoulish Guides will 

accompany you as you wend your way through the Museum. 

This event is suitable for all the family. Children and young 

people under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

The Black Hall presents 

THE WELL TO HELL 

CITY CENTRE 

MON 28th & TUES 29th OCT: 5pm - 11pm • WED 30th OCT: 4pm - 11pm 

THURS 31st OCT: 2pm - 9pm • FRI 1st & SAT 2nd NOV: 5pm - 11pm 

Cost: £12, Tickets at derryhalloween.com/tickets 

This Halloween, dive into The Well to Hell and immerse yourself in an 8D auditory 

experience that sharpens your remaining senses when you have no light to rely 

on. As you sit in complete darkness, the whispers from the other side grow 

louder and the knocks draw closer… 

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AT NERVE CENTRE CINEMA 

MAGAZINE STREET • ADM: £6 + BOOKING FEE 


THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 


This is the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of 

Halloween Town and all things that go bump in the night. 

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 


Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the scariest comedy of all time 

with Mel Brook’s uproarious homage to the classic Universal Monsters 

screening in a new 4K experience in time for Halloween! 

CARRIE 


Feel the rage like never before as Brian De Palma’s adaptation of 

Stephen King’s supernatural classic - celebrating its 50th 

anniversary! - returns to the big screen in a new 4K restoration. 

CORPSE BRIDE 


Tim Burton presents a hair-raising legend 

based on a 19th-century folktale in which a 

young man mistakenly weds a corpse. 

THE SHINING 


Master filmmaker Stanley Kubrick’s visually 

haunting chiller, based on the bestseller 

by Stephen King, is an undeniable classic. 

“The first epic horror film...” Newsweek 

COCO 

THURS 31st OCT • 2pm 

In Disney•Pixar’s vibrant tale, an aspiring 

young musician named Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) 

embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical 

land of his ancestors. 

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AFTER DARK 

Keep the spirits high with our After Dark Music Trail! Let the 

haunting melodies of our talented local musicians extend your 

Halloween experience and get your gruesome grooves on! 

GHOSTLY GIGS 

CANDLELIGHT ORCHESTRA 

ST. COLUMB’S CATHEDRAL 

WED 30th OCT • 5.30pm, 7.30pm, 9.30pm 

COST: £15 - £45 

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of 

a live, multi-sensory musical experience 

to awe-inspiring locations like never seen 

before in Derry. Get your tickets now to 

discover the music of the Halloween season 

live at St Columb’s Cathedral under the 

gentle glow of candlelight. For more info 

visit derryhalloween.com/tickets. 

Music Capital presents 

CRASH TEST DUMMIES 

GUILDHALL 

THURSDAY 31st OCT • 8.30pm • 

TICKETS: £30 + booking fee 

The legendary Crash Test Dummies bring 

their 30th anniversary tour ‘God Shuffled 

His Feet’ to the Maiden City for Derry 

Halloween. Celebrating a rich history of 

influential tunes and heartfelt performances, 

the band continues their exhilarating 

journey, connecting deeply with audiences 

through their music and stories. 

Special Guests: Polar Bolero 

www.derryhalloween.com/tickets 

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AFTER DARK 

Shine presents 

SISTER GHOST 

NERVE CENTRE, MAGAZINE ST. 

THURSDAY 31st OCT • Doors 7pm 

COST: £13 + booking fee 

Winner of Best Live Act at the NI Music Awards 

2019, don’t miss your chance to see this enigmatic 

performer dominate the Nerve Centre stage at 

Derry Halloween! Playing noisy, spectral art-rock 

with a pop & literary heart, Sister Ghost marshals 

a diverse set of influences in a singular way – from 

the ‘Seattle sound’ to the likes of Sonic Youth, 

Veruca Salt, Patti Smith and Kate Bush. 

Special Guests: MONDAY’S CHILD 


CITY OF DERRY INTERNATIONAL 

CHOIR FESTIVAL 

ST. COLUMB’S HALL 

WED 23rd - SUN 27th OCT 

The 12th City of Derry International Choir 

Festival returns this autumn from the 23rd 

to 27th of October. 100 singing groups will 

bring the world-famous City of Song to life 

across the five-day annual festival, which 

will feature a superb programme of guest 

artist concerts, competitions for school, 

national and international choirs, as well as 

the audience favourites of pop-up choral 

trail performances and community concerts 

in venues across the city and northwest 

region. www.derrychoirfest.com

AFTER DARK 

FOYLE HOSPICE MASQUERADE BALL 

EBRINGTON HOTEL 

FRI 25th OCT • 6pm - 1am 

Tickets: £60pp, Tables of 10: £600 


The Masquerade Ball includes a three-course 

dinner, drinks reception, MC Mickey Doherty, and 

dancing with the band Night Heat and DJ. All 

proceeds will benefit Foyle Hospice. 

AULD PALS 

MILLENNIUM FORUM 


Tickets: £32.50 at derryhalloween.com/tickets 

Get ready for an evening of laughter, 

entertainment and Scottish wit as we bring 

you a spectacular line-up of comedic talent! 

Jane McCarry, Paul Riley, Mark Cox, Gavin 

Mitchell, and Sanjeev Kohli, who played Isa, 

Winston, Tam, Navid and Boaby the Barman 

in the hit comedy series, visit Belfast for 

the first time. An exclusive evening of fun, 

laughter and opportunity for the audience 

to ask anything they’ve ever wanted about 

the iconic Still Game! This show is not to be 

missed. 

COLIN GEDDIS 

MILLENNIUM FORUM 

FRI 1st NOV • 8pm 

Tickets: £32.50 at derryhalloween.com/tickets 

Colin Geddis brings his brand new stand up show 

G.O.A.T. (GEDDIS ON ANOTHER TOUR) to our stage as 

part of an extensive tour. With sell-out live shows across 

the UK and Ireland, Colin’s career has gone from strength 

to strength starting with his infamous ‘Barry The Blender 

Henderson’ YouTube sketches, his Podcasts ‘The General 

Banter Podcast’ and ‘The Bomb Squad Pod’. 

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hAlLOWeEN HoOLIES 

HALLOWEEN AFTERNOON TEA 

BISHOP’S GATE HOTEL 

TUES 29th & WED 30th OCT • 12.30pm & 3.30pm 

Adults: £27.50 / Children: £15. Tickets from reception 

Join us for an “out of this world” afternoon tea celebration. 

Hosted in our Northern Counties Ballroom, the afternoon will be 

filled with spellbinding sweet treats. Advance booking required. 

CITY HOTEL FAMILY SPOOKTACULAR 

CITY HOTEL 


Adults: £35/Kids: £20. Tickets from reception 

Spooktacular Halloween family celebration in our Corinthian 

Ballroom including hot buffet, kids’ entertainment, spooky 

animals with Party Animals NI, trick or treat sweetie corner 

and prizes for best costumes. 

WIZARDING AFTERNOON TEA 

EBRINGTON HOTEL 

MON 21st OCT - SUN 3rd NOV 

Adults: £35/Kids: £20. 

Tickets from reception 

Spooktacular Halloween family 

celebration in our Corinthian 

Ballroom including hot buffet, kids’ 

entertainment, spooky animals 

with Party Animals NI, trick or 

treat sweetie corner and prizes 

for best costumes. 

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CARNIVaL PaRADE 

CARNIVAL OF THE DEAD 

CITY CENTRE 

THURS 31st OCT • 7pm - 8.15pm 

In the City of Bones as the old walls shudder 

The veil draws back between this world and the other 

Soon spirits arrive with black ravens hovering overhead 

For it’s Saimhan and it’s time to dance at the Carnival of the Dead 

North West Carnival presents ‘Carnival of the Dead’ which will feature 

a host of spirits and otherworldly creatures that draw from the deep 

well of myth and legend associated with Samhain (Halloween). The 

parade will showcase the creative talent of our diverse communities 

and include arts, community, sports, music and performance based 

organisations from across the city, district and beyond. Expect a 

Halloween spooktacular like no other. Come join in the fun, and don’t 

forget to dawn your disguise and dance with the carnival of the dead!

parAde MaP 

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FIREWORKS FINALe 

CITY CENTRE 

THURS 31st OCT • 8.15pm 

We are delighted that our 

breathtaking fireworks will 

return to Derry Hallowe’en 

2024! Watch the Samhain 

skies come alive with colour 

as this decade old tradition 

returns with a BANG! 

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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. 

derryhalloween.com

Derry Halloween 2024 Programme

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