THROUGH THE VEIL
THE DIAMOND
SLIANTHA THE SAMHAIN SERPENT FAHAN EMBANKMENT
Look to the skies as breathtaking aerial performers soar above the Diamond in a spectacular display of light, movement and fire.
ECHOES OF OUR BONES
AWAKENING THE WALLED CITY TRAIL
CRAFT VILLAGE
Lose yourself in the Craft Village, where ancient folklore stirs through music, storytelling and theatrical spectacle.
WED 28th - FRI 30th OCT 6pm - 9pm
HIGHLIGHTS
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.
WITCHY WONDERLAND: A DISCO OF THE UNDEAD
Be part of Europe’s LARGEST Halloween Festival as we celebrate 40 years of Derry Halloween, from 28th October - 1st November 2026.
UPPER DERRY WALLS
Step onto the city walls and into a spellbinding world of witches, fire and folklore. An immersive experience with dazzling circus acts, giant puppets, projections, music and light.
ECHOES OF THE GREAT QUEEN ARTILLERY STREET
A haunting Celtic spectacle of fire, light and sound, where ancient legends come alive beneath our historic city walls.
WALTER’S WAKE BISHOP STREET
Step into the spectacle of a New Orleans-style jazz funeral. March with giant skeletons, live musicians, stilt walkers and acrobats as mourning transforms into a wild celebration of life. * Further information on the ticketing of some events to be released very soon.
THE WAILING NUNS & HARVEST MARKET PUMP STREET
Soak up the enchanting atmosphere at our Harvest Market with haunting melodies from our live music bandstand. Keep your eyes (and ears) peeled for the Sisters of Mercy who roam this cobbled path.
WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
NEW GATE ARTS
New Gate transforms into a supernatural response station as spirits, stories and memories burst through its walls.
Witness the free Awakening the Walled City Trail awaken as spirits, folklore and fire transform the streets in the Home of Halloween. Rooted in over 2,000 years of Samhain tradition and shaped by four decades of unforgettable celebration, this is where the story of Halloween lives on, in our people, our place and our traditions. It’s in our bones.
HEART OF SAMHAIN
WED 28th OCT - SUN 1st NOV • 12noon~9pm
Senses are stirred and taste buds tantalised as musical melodies hang in the cold night air. For five days and nights, Guildhall Square and Waterloo Place will come alive with all manner of creepy ghosts and ghouls feasting on the sights, sounds & tastes of Halloween, featuring our Samhain music stage, LegenScary Bites and The Other World.
7pm
Carnival Parade
SAT 31st OCT
8.15pm
Fireworks Finale