Whats On

Monday 26th April
BBC 6 Music 'Navigates' its way through Northern Ireland for BBC Music Live
As part of BBC Music live, BBC 6 Music takes to the road for a Navigator Tour across the six counties of Northern Ireland. Join 6 Music’s mid morning presenter Gideon Coe every morning from 10- 1pm from April 26 – 30, as he travels in an air stream caravan, meeting up with some of Northern Ireland’s finest home grown bands in their very own towns.

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28 April – 01 May 04
City of Derry Jazz Festival
Northern Ireland’s premier Jazz and Big Band Festival is organised by Derry City Council and supported by the Northern Ireland Events Company, offering a five-day feast of music and fun featuring over 200 artists playing in over 30 venues around the city. Headlining this year’s festival is Jools Holland and his fabulous Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.
Further details can be obtained by contacting 028 7137 6504. www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com

6-10 July 04
Shell Foyle Cup
The Shell Foyle Cup is Ireland's premier International Youth Football Tournament, pitching the cream of Irish talent against the best sides from Europe and beyond. The tournament has been the biggest sports event in the city over the past few years and continues to be a formidable success. For further details log on to the website www.foylecup.com

July-August 04
Walled City Cultural Trail
The Walled City Cultural Trail (July and August) uses the walk around Ireland’s historic walled city as a means of uncovering the wealth of history and culture, Derry has to offer. The cultural trail offers visitors and locals the opportunity to discover music, exhibitions, shows and special events. For further information log on to www.derrycity.gov.uk/walledcityculturaltrail

August 04
Maiden City Festival
This festival was created to extend an understanding of the Protestant culture among all communities within the city and offers a variety of exhibitions, shows, talks, evening entertainment and culminates with the Relief of Derry celebrations. For further details contact Tel. 028 7126 1691

22-30 October 04
Festival of Science and Innovation
This festival was established a number of years ago and organises a host of events for all ages including hands-on exhibitions, celebrity speakers, writers, performers, children’s shows, films, sci-art, sci-fi and loads more.
For further details contact 028 7128 6700.

27-31 October 04
Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival
A week long programme of events to celebrate Ireland’s first and number one Halllowe’en Carnival. The city plays host to the biggest free street party which sees the city transformed into the premier destination for 40,000 ghosts, ghouls, witches and warlocks. Further details log on to www.derrycity.gov.uk/halloween

27-31 October 04
Ghost Tours of Haunted Derry
Organised by the Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau For further information please call (028) 7126 7284

November 04
Crafts in the City
Crafts in the City is the premier showcase for crafts in the north. This annual event celebrates the cream of Irish craft and features a host of distinguished craft designers and makers. For further information log on to www.craftsinthecity.com

November 04
Foyle Film Festival
Northern Ireland’s biggest and best film festival – not to be missed. For further details contact 028 71267432.

17 November 04
Christmas Switch On
Special guest Santa Claus arrives in Guildhall Square to officially switch on the city’s Christmas Illuminations.

17 March 05
St Patrick’s Day Outdoor Celebrations
The city comes alive to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint with live music entertainment for all the family in Guildhall Square and throughout the city centre. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Festival Office, Tel. 028 7137 6545.

March 05
Guth an Earraigh/Irish Language Festival
Annual Irish music and language festival with a host of events including workshops, talks and poetry sessions. Further information can be obtained by contacting 028 7126 4132