An Phalaistín - Disturbing The Silence
2025-08-07 17:30 - 19:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Nerve Centre Cinema, 7–8 Magazine Street, Derry City, BT48 6HH
A trilingual documentary (English, Gaeilge and Arabic) filmed in 2004 by award-winning Donegal filmmaker Sonia Nic Giolla Easbuig. Through powerful interviews with young people, political leaders, medics and others on the streets of Gaza and the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, it tells the story of the people and a population under illegal military blockade and paints a picture of what Gaza was like twenty years before the ongoing genocide as the silence continues to grow louder.

Superheroes Race at Jog In The Bog
2025-08-07 18:00
Superheroes, Assemble! The kids’ run is back and bigger than ever! Children can dress as their favourite superheroes and run 1K from Free Derry Corner. Registration opens at 6pm at the Gasyard Centre and costs £2 per child. Parents are welcome to run alongside or cheer at the finish line.

Colm Quigley Jog in The Bog
2025-08-07 19:00
A highlight of the local summer road race calendar, the Jog in the Bog brings hundreds of runners through the streets of the Bogside. Entry is £15 and includes refreshments and a special edition O’Neills t-shirt for the first 300 registered. All proceeds support local mental health services. Register by 4th August at www.bbhealthforum.org. For details, contact Ciara on 028 7136 5330.
Start point: Free Derry Corner.
https://www.bbhealthforum.org/events-1/colm-quigley-jog-in-the-bog-2025

SOAK & George Houston
2025-08-07 20:00 | St Columb’s Hall Cinema, Orchard Street, Derry City, BT48 6EG
SOAK returns home for an intimate performance in the beautiful surroundings of Orchard Cinema at St Columb’s Hall on Thursday August 7th.

SOAK, has emerged as a powerful voice in contemporary indie music, blending raw emotion with ethereal soundscapes. Their lyrical vulnerability, reflective songwriting, and lush, atmospheric production, as well as their engaging live performances, have earned praise for being intimate and immersive affairs, with fans and critics alike admiring their ability to create emotional depth and connection. SOAK continues to inspire with their authenticity and artistry, making a significant impact on the landscape of modern music.

Hailing from rural Donegal, George Houston is a genre-bending singer-songwriter praised for his poetic, cinematic sound and deeply personal themes. Since debuting with 2020’s Boo Fucking Hoo, Houston has released four albums, toured with Paul Weller, and received acclaim from BBC Radio One, RTÉ Radio One, and played Later… with Jools Holland. His work explores grief, queerness, and resilience, wrapped in lush harmonies and gothic-folk aesthetics.

Advance Tickets: £10/12 at Eventbrite.com

Little Kickers
2025-08-08 10:00 | Trojans – Oakland Park, Oakland Park, Creggan, Derry City
Trojan’s YCG & Surestart Edenballymore present a fun introduction to football skills. The session is play based and specifically designed for confident walkers aged from 18 months to 4 years. A light snack & water will be provided.

Women’s Well-Being Taster Session
2025-08-08 10:30 | Creggan Country Park, 196 Westway, Derry City, BT48 9NU
FREE Women’s Well-Being Taster Session! A relaxing, uplifting morning focused on boosting your mental and physical wellness in a beautiful setting. Limited to 10 spaces. To reserve your spot or learn more, email: fionamccann@creggancountrypark.com

Biodiversity Session for Kids (Ages 10–12)!
2025-08-08 12:30 | Creggan Country Park, 196 Westway, Derry City, BT48 9NU
Explore nature’s wonders in this fun, educational session for young enthusiasts! Discover local wildlife, habitats, and ways to protect our planet – all outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 15 spaces, so book early! Email fionamccann@creggancountrypark.com to book or learn more. FREE.

Did ye hear about? – The Root of All Evil: The Boundary Commission with Dr Cormac Moore
2025-08-08 13:00 | Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, 37 Great James Street, Derry City, BT48 7DF
Historian Dr Cormac Moore joins former Derry Journal editor Pat McArt to discuss his new book, The Irish Boundary Commission: ‘The Root of All Evil’. One hundred years on, Moore illuminates the Boundary Commission’s momentous failure and its lasting, catastrophic consequences for the entire island of Ireland.

Wee Boat Day – Seamus Kennedy Book Celebration
2025-08-08 13:00 | Abbey B&B, 4 Abbey Street, Derry City, BT48 9DN
‘Grace Will Lead Me Home’, chronicles Seamus Kennedy’s journey from Donegal to London in the 1980s, when Ireland faced high unemployment, mass emigration, and political violence. It paints a vivid picture of emigrant struggles—searching for work and accommodation. Interwoven are moments of love and loss, capturing the quest for stability, inevitable setbacks, and a redemptive return home. All copies sold on the day will be donated to Victim Support Donegal Northern Ireland which supports counselling for families after losing a loved one in road traffic accidents. A gathering of people at the new Saint Colmcille mural at Colmcille Court to join in singing one of the world’s great songs “Amazing Grace”, which has it’s origins in Lough Swilly and also “Back Home to Donegal.” Music afterwards at Abbey Bed and Breakfast and Grindhouse Coffee yard with Derry’s finest musicians in attendance.

Opening of Creggan Time Capsule from 1998
2025-08-08 14:00 | Creggan Library, Central Drive, Creggan, Derry City
Join us as we open our time capsule, which was sealed in the Rath Mór Centre back in 1998! Explore the items inside to get a glimpse of the past. Then, help us refill the time capsule with present-day items before it’s locked again until Summer 2050!

Dancing Palestine / A Fidai Film
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Nerve Centre Cinema, 7–8 Magazine Street, Derry City, BT48 6HH
‘A Fidai Film’ – In the summer of 1982, the Israeli army invaded Beirut. During this time, it raided the Palestinian Research Center and looted its entire archive. The archive contained historical documents of Palestine, including a collection of still and moving images. Taking this as a premise, ‘A Fidai Film’ aims to create a counter-narrative to this loss, presenting a form of cinematic sabotage that seeks to reclaim and restore the looted memories of Palestinian history. It’s a poignant exploration of identity, memory, and resistance, told through a unique blend of documentary and experimental filmmaking techniques.
‘Dancing Palestine’ – To dance is to remember, to dance is to remind. As the Palestinian identity continues to be threatened with erasure, Palestinians turn to their folk dance, the dabke, as an homage to their history and culture, and to assert their existence. ‘Dancing Palestine’ is a documentation of this embodiment of collective memory, as those who piece together a dabke choreography, piece together their identities, too. Together with the film – a performance in itself – the dabke is a testament to Palestinians’ deep love of life, and thus their need to contribute to the archive of Palestine, so that it continues to live on in the present.

Séan Dolans Cup
2025-08-09 00:00 | Seán Dolans GAC, Piggery Ridge, Blighs Lane, Derry City
Under-13 girls Gaelic football competition.

Construction Zone Club
2025-08-09 10:00 | Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road, Derry City, BT48 6NP
Calling all mini builders! Come along to a fun, hands-on play session where little ones can dig, build, and create! Expect building blocks & sensory materials, imaginative construction play, activities that boost coordination & creativity.

Tatreez Workshop with Wafa’a Abusharekh
2025-08-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, 37 Great James Street, Derry City, BT48 7DF
Learn the traditional art of Tatreez while showing solidarity with the people of Palestine. Tatreez is a type of cross-stitch embroidery, traditional to Palestine. But it is far more than that. It is a rich, centuries-old tradition that tells ancient stories through intricate stitches and meaningful patterns that weave together generations of history, identity and resilience. This workshop is being delivered by Wafa’a Abusharekh, a Palestinian woman now living in Dublin. All materials will be provided. Tickets £10. Secure your place via Eventbrite.

Harvest BBQ
2025-08-09 12:00 | Ballymagowan Allotments, Ballymagowan Avenue, Creggan Estate, Derry City
The end of harvest BBQ provides a great opportunity for allotment holders and novices alike who are attending gardening classes, to come together in a friendly atmosphere, to swap stories and enjoy food and company in a scenic environment.

Party in the Park – Big Bog BBQ
2025-08-09 13:00
Pilots Row becomes a family hub with amusements, the Jigsaw Petting Farm, face painting, arts & crafts, world food stalls, plus Flip It workshops for neurodiverse families.

Party in the Park - Big Bog BBQ
2025-08-09 13:00 | Pilot’s Row, Rossville Street, Derry City, BT48 6LP
Pilots Row will once again become a hub of activity for the whole family, with amusements, the Jigsaw Petting Farm, face painting, arts and crafts, and food from around the world. We’re also delighted to have Flip It delivering workshops specially for neurodiverse families in the area. Come along for a great day out!

The Emperor Is Naked
2025-08-09 14:00
Are you prepared to stand naked and face the truth or wrap yourself in a duvet of lies? Chaired by Martina Anderson, a discussion exposing corruption, hypocrisy and deceit in wars, media, big Pharma & charity.

The Gathering
2025-08-09 19:00 | Sandinos, Water Street, Derry City, BT48 6BQ
The Gathering returns with a lineup of Ireland’s most exciting folk, trad and electronic artists including Daithi, Dug, Etra, Lullahush, Roisin El Sherif, and Tessio.

Luke Combs Tribute
2025-08-09 19:30 | Nerve Centre, 7–8 Magazine Street, Derry City, BT48 6HH
Dust off your hats and boots—Luke Combs UK, the world’s premier tribute to Luke Combs, is back at Nerve Centre for another unforgettable night of country music.
After a jam-packed show last year, we’re thrilled to welcome him and his full band back to deliver the ultimate Luke Combs experience. With his authentic sound, uncanny look, and powerhouse vocals, this is as close as it gets to the Grammy-nominated country megastar himself.

FestHIVEal
2025-08-10 13:00 | The Gasyard Park, 128 Lecky Road, Derry City, BT48 6NP
Hive Cancer Support is excited to bring ‘FestHIVEal’ to Féile 2025! Join us for Hive and Thrive 2025, celebrating health, science, sustainability, and community. Enjoy smoothie-making on power bikes, creative wind turbine building, dance sessions, healthy snacks, multicultural recipes, and plastic-free living tips. With artists, scientists, storytellers, and local groups, FestHIVEal offers families a fun, free day to play, learn, and make healthy, sustainable choices together.

The GAA’s Social Fabric; Paddy Christie from Ballymun Kickhams
2025-08-10 17:00
Dublin legend Paddy Christie on how GAA builds community pride, youth empowerment & social cohesion – wearing the club jersey as a badge of honour beyond sport.

Dementia Friendly Summer Dance
2025-08-10 19:00 | Maldron Hotel, Butcher Street, Derry City, BT48 6HL
Buffet served. Dancing until 23:00 in a dementia-friendly environment. Tickets £5 from Jonathan or Pete: 028 7137 3870.

Martin Hayes + support from Gemma Doherty
2025-08-10 19:30 | St Columb’s Hall, 10 Newmarket Street, Derry City, BT48 6EG
Regarded as one of the most significant talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music, Martin Hayes brings his unique sound to the historic St Columb’s Hall for an unforgettable night as part of Féile 2025. Hayes has collaborated with many extraordinary musicians in the classical, folk and contemporary music worlds throughout his career including Dennis Cahill, Bill Frisell, and the RTE Concert Orchestra. He founded the seminal Irish American band, The Gloaming who received the prestigious Meteor Prize in 2014 for their debut album. The renowned fiddler’s soulful interpretations of traditional Irish music are recognized the world over and he has been captivating audiences with his unique ability to place the tradition within a wider contemporary context, creating a unique and insightful interpretation of Irish music.
Support from Gemma Doherty, Derry-born composer, harpist and singer. Currently working on her first solo album, she combines contemporary with experimental Irish folk/traditional, centering around the harp with electronics and effects. As one half of electronic-folk duo Saint Sister, she has released two critically acclaimed albums – receiving Best Album in N.I. Music Prize and nominations for Album of the Year in Choice Music Prize and RTÉ Folk Awards.
Advance tickets £20 via Eventbrite.

Healthy Kids Summer Scheme
2025-08-11 00:00 | Longtower Youth Club, Longtower Street, Derry City
Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum with Save the Children and Féile will be running a summer scheme with a focus on health and wellbeing. Suitable for children aged 5-11 years old living in the TRIAX area. Includes a family trip on Friday 15th August to Andersonstown Aqua Park and Mo Mowlam Park for a picnic with transport and entry to the water park provided. Cost: £5 per person / £20 per family. For more info: orlagh@bbhealthforum.org.

Older People’s Bus Run - Letterkenny
2025-08-11 00:00
This year we’re off to Letterkenny to explore the town and do some shopping before going to the Clanree Hotel for a lovely two-course meal and some live music. Cost: £10. Pick up spots: Pilots Row/Old Library Trust. Please note these will be the only pick-up and drop-off points. Spaces are limited so booking is essential through denise@bbhealthforum.org or tel. 028 7136 5330.

A Kite for Every Child Killed in Gaza
2025-08-11
In 2011, the children of Gaza broke the world record for the largest number of kites flown simultaneously. On the coast of Gaza, 12,350 children filled the Gazan blue skies with messages of hope.
Since October 2024, 18,000 children have been killed in Gaza. This number grows every day.
This August, thousands of small kites will be created and displayed, to remember and honour the Palestinian children who have been murdered by the Israeli genocide in Gaza. Local people and groups will be invited to make kites to form part of the exhibition.

Residents Day at Museum of Free Derry
2025-08-11 | Museum of Free Derry, 55 Glenfada Park, Derry City, BT48 9DR
Residents are invited to visit the award-winning Museum of Free Derry free of charge. The exhibition tells the story of how a working-class community rose against oppression, with a focus on Bloody Sunday and the long struggle for justice that followed. The museum stands as a vital part of Ireland’s civil rights heritage and continues to inspire internationally. FREE.

Adult Creative & Wellbeing Programme
2025-08-11 00:00 - 2025-08-14 00:00 | Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road, Derry City, BT48 6NP
Our adult workshop series offers the chance to explore new skills and enjoy relaxing, social activities in a welcoming setting. Open to all experience levels, these workshops are ideal for anyone interested in trying something new or reconnecting with creativity.

Masterclasses Include:
Monday 11th August: 1-3pm Pottery with Frank Turton– Hand-building and decorative clay skills
Monday 11th August: 5-9pm Men’s Monday Club- Sports, Grub & Golf
Tuesday 12th August: 12-4pm Oil Painting with Tommy Long – Traditional techniques and personal expression.
Tuesday 12th August: 6-8pm: Bluebell Arts Oil Painting Exhibition
Wednesday 13th August: 1-3pm Shirt Printing with Frank Turton – Design your own custom wearable art
Thursday 14th August: 1-3pm Jewellery Making – Craft unique, handmade pieces to take home
For more info: 02871262812

Cúl Camp
2025-08-11 10:00 - 2025-08-15 14:00 | Celtic Park, 139 Lone Moor Road, Derry City, BT48 9LB
Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps provide primary school boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and 13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games. Each child will receive a Cúl Camps Kit pack consisting of a Backpack, Jersey and 1/4 Zip Top.
