Féile Derry

FestHIVEal
2025-08-10 13:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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.

GAZA
2025-08-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Nerve Centre Cinema, 7–8 Magazine Street, Derry City, BT48 6HH
A portrait of a people attempting to lead meaningful lives against the rubble of perennial conflict and going beyond the reach of television news reports to reveal a world rich with eloquent and resilient characters. Directed by award winning duo, Garry Keane and Andrew McConnell, ‘Gaza’, was five years in the making and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2019. The film transcended borders, captivating audiences in over 60 international film festivals, where it garnered 11 award nominations, ultimately triumphing in eight categories. Notably, ‘GAZA’ proudly represented Ireland as the country’s entry in the ‘Best International Feature’ category at the 2020 Oscars.

Residents Day at Peacemakers Museum
2025-08-12 00:00
Residents are invited to visit The Peacemakers Museum at the Gasyard Centre for free. The exhibition traces the North’s journey from conflict to peace, focusing on the period from 1972 to 2007 and its impact on the local area.

Pádraig Barton Cup
2025-08-12 10:00 | Bay Road Soccer, Bay Road Business Park, Derry City, BT48 7SE
The 7-a-side football competition in memory of young Republican Pádraig Barton will feature teams from the 2015 year group from across the city competing for the trophy last won in 2024 by Don Boscos. Organised by the Bogside and Brandywell Monument Committee.

Finishing Touches: Upcycling Furniture with Flair
2025-08-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Repair & Share Foyle, Unit 9E/1, Rathmore Business Park, Derry City
Discover the art of upcycling in this hands-on workshop led by Repair & Share Foyle’s Paint and Innovation Technician, Gareth Loughrey. Learn how to transform waste paint into elegant, high-quality finishes that give tired furniture a new lease of life. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your technique, this workshop will equip you with practical, creative skills to upcycle with confidence — blending sustainability with style. All materials and furniture pieces are provided, so you can experiment, practice, and perfect your approach before applying it to your own projects at home. Cost: FREE. Booking required. Spaces are limited: repairsharefoyle.org

Teddy Bear's Hospital
2025-08-12 11:00 | Old Library Trust, Central Drive, Creggan, Derry City
Bring your favourite cuddly friend along to our Teddy Bears Hospital – a fun, friendly session where little ones become teddy doctors for the day! A great way to support early learning, ease health worries, and spark imagination.

Big Breakfast Brunch
2025-08-12 11:30 | Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership, Central Drive, Creggan Estate, Derry City
Don’t miss the Big Breakfast Brunch at the Corned Beef Tin – with live music and entertainment. Free event, everyone welcome!

Donncha Mac Niallais Memorial Lecture - Donncha Mac Niallais: Léacht Cuimhneacháin
2025-08-12 12:30 | Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, 37 Great James Street, Derry City, BT48 7DF
Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin, the Belfast based President of Conradh na Gaeilge, pays tribute to the role played by Donncha Mac Niallais in promoting the Irish language in the city over many years. Ciarán will also outline the current challenges facing Conradh na Gaeilge and the wider Irish language community in Ireland, north and south, as it builds on the incredible legacy of activism left by Donncha and others. This is an Irish language event with a simultaneous translation. Refreshments available.

Causes and Consequences of Toxic Masculinity
2025-08-12 13:00 | Holywell Trust, 10–14 Bishop Street, Derry City, BT48 6PW
Join Dr Paul Caplat from Queen’s University Belfast as he explores the economic and social impact of toxic masculinity—traditional masculine norms that promote violence, self-harm, and restrict emotional expression. A 2017 study, The Man Box, shows young men often feel pressured to live by harmful stereotypes, causing real harm like suicide, violence, and binge drinking. This talk calls for a cultural shift toward inclusive, supportive ways of leading beyond gender roles to improve mental health and society.

DEEDS Summer Celebration (Closed Event)
2025-08-12 14:00
Celebrate the end of Phase 2 of the DEEDS project 2022–25 with food, music, dancing and craic. Closed event.

BJ's Pool Competition
2025-08-12 14:00 | House In The Wells, 130 St Columb's Wells, Derry City, BT48 6LY
Held in honour of our friend and colleague BJ McVeigh, staff, residents and guests will take part in a 1 frame knock out tournament for the trophy. This is a free event. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. To register contact Paddy: p.downey@apex.org.uk
