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Derry Halloween 2026

The Walled City and city centre, Derry~Londonderry · Northern Ireland

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The red sandstone Guildhall in Derry~Londonderry under a blue sky
The Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry — Photo: Udit Kapoor, CC BY-SA 4.0

About this event

Derry Halloween returns to Derry~Londonderry from 28 October to 1 November 2026, marking the festival’s 40th anniversary.

The programme includes the Awakening the Walled City trail, a carnival parade and fireworks, and family events. The organisers bill it as Europe’s largest Halloween festival.

Listed by EventHome. Dates from the official Derry Halloween website (derryhalloween.com) and the official Visit Derry listing (visitderry.com); checked 3 October 2026. Details can change — please check with the organiser before you travel.

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