Dancing Palestine / A Fidai Film
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/Dublin) | 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 The archive contained historical documents of Palestine, including a collection of still and moving images.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.

Mini Makers: Arts & Crafts Fun!
2025-08-11 11:00 | Creggan Library, Central Drive, Creggan, Derry City
Let your little one’s creativity shine at our Arts & Crafts session full of colour, textures, and imaginative fun. Enjoy painting, sticking & sensory play and creative fun! Suitable for 0-4 year olds.

Reconnect Project
2025-08-11 11:00 | Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road, Derry City, BT48 6NP
Running throughout the summer The Reconnect Project supports Autistic Children and Young People (Ages 8–18) through creative engagement, skill-building, and wellbeing-focused workshops. Monday: Eco Quest, an outdoor board game adventure with Ben Manning; Tuesday: Creative Mental Health Workshop with trauma-informed facilitator Kayleigh Carlin; Wednesday: Creative Connections Drumming with Margarette McNamee and Kathleen O’Brien; Thursday: Outdoor Adventure Activities in partnership with Far & Wild; Friday: Cooking for wellbeing workshop. Booking essential, contact the Gasyard on 028 7126 2812.

Derry City FC – Open Training Session
2025-08-11 11:00 | Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Lone Moor Road, Derry City, BT48 9LA
Derry City FC will host an open training session, giving fans the opportunity to watch the team in action and meet their favourite players. The event will also feature face painting and ice cream.

Flight of the Swallows – Book Launch
2025-08-11 11:30 | Little Acorns Bookstore, 13 Great James Street, Derry City, BT48 7BZ
Flight of the Swallows is a powerful collection of personal stories by women connected to the Foyle Network Foundation (Foyle Foodbank) compiled in a new book. Join the authors to hear their journey. Books are £10, with all proceeds supporting the Network Foundation’s vital work.

Mini Professors
2025-08-11 12:00 | Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership, Central Drive, Creggan Estate, Derry City
Get ready for hands-on fun and discovery! Our mini professors get to wear their own lab coat and dive into the world of science through fun, interactive experiments. Suitable for children aged 4-11. To book your place, contact Paula or Kelly at 028 71 281900.

The Case For The Union: A personalised Protestant perspective from Derry
2025-08-11 12:30 | Gasyard Centre, 128 Lecky Road, Derry City, BT48 6NP
Derek Moore currently works on an IFI Peace Impact Programme at North West Cultural Partnership based in the Fountain. He has been associated with the Fountain as a former resident, local flute band member and now community worker for over fifty years.
Derek is pragmatic about his own constitutional views but is sceptical of all viewpoints that place nostalgia over substance and practicalities. At this Féíle event, Derek will outline his Case for The Union.

Ryan McBride Foundation Summer Camp
2025-08-11 14:00 - 2025-08-15 16:30
Ryan McBride Foundation football camp at St Cecilia’s College. Contact the Foundation for more details.

It's A Kind of Magic
2025-08-11 18:00 | John ‘Ugg’ Clifford Bull Park, Bishop Street Without, Derry City
An unforgettable family-friendly magic show in the park featuring performances from two of Ireland’s most spellbinding performers – Jack Wise, the street magician and sword-swallowing showman, and the mind-bending illusions and interactive magic of Caolan McBride.

Peter Taylor in conversation with Raymond McCartney
2025-08-11 19:00 | Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, 37 Great James Street, Derry City, BT48 7DF
Peter Taylor is a BBC journalist and author who has spent over 50 years reporting on the conflict in Ireland, documenting the people, the politics, and the path to peace. At this special Féile 2025 event, we will get the chance to hear the story behind the headlines in conversation with former political prisoner and hunger striker, Raymond McCartney.

Hide & Seek
2025-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Nerve Centre Cinema, 7–8 Magazine Street, Derry City, BT48 6HH
An animated short film that tells the story of a child and his fish as they embark on a journey into the unknown, following the raid on the child’s town during the ongoing war ravaging his country. The short film captures the steps of this journey and its transformations, concluding as the child reaches one of the coasts.
