Féile Derry is an annual 10-day community arts festival in Derry/Londonderry, featuring music, theater, storytelling, and visual arts across multiple neighborhoods. The festival program includes street performances, workshops, and concerts in venues from the Bogside to the city center, emphasizing local talent and community heritage.
Evoking the spirit of Derry's old community festivals, Féile Derry brings together residents of all backgrounds to celebrate their shared culture through the arts. Listening to Gaelic chanters or pop bands, the festival also acknowledges the city’s multicultural identity and history. It builds on Easter and St. Patrick’s traditions by providing year-round community cohesion in a creative context.
Venues and routes
Guildhall Square · Derry
The dates that shape the visit.
Sat, Aug 9
Families line the streets to watch floats and performers representing neighborhood traditions.
Sun, Aug 10
Free outdoor music event open to all festival attendees.
Reference notes for once this becomes a real plan.
High crowds