Derry Halloween Festival

Derry Northern Ireland – 28 to 31 October 2025

Be part of Europe’s LARGEST Halloween Festival as the Walled City of Derry welcomes the spirit of Samhain through its historic gates for a festival like no other!

For four nights the worlds of past and present collide to bring you a dazzling street celebration of all things spooky in the official home of Halloween.

Follow the Awakening the Walled City Trail and find out more about the folklore, history and heritage that makes this place so special. The story of Halloween is brought to life through illumination, aerial performance, pyrotechnics and music, as the spirits cross over to join the festivities, bringing magic and mischief to the streets.

In Derry, the annual Halloween festival, known as Derry Halloween, is a major event, attracting 100,000 visitors for four nights of spooky celebrations. The festival features a dazzling street celebration, including illumination, aerial performances, pyrotechnics, and music.

💼 Travel Package Includes:
🏨 3 nights accommodation from $560 pp (twin share)
🎫 Access to free festival highlights
📍 Centrally located — just minutes from the action!

Here's a more detailed look at what happens

“The Awakening the Walled City Trail”:

This trail allows visitors to explore the city center by night, experiencing the myth and magic of Halloween through the centuries.

Illumination, Aerial Performances, and Pyrotechnics:

These elements create a spectacular atmosphere, bringing the story of Halloween to life.

Music:

Live music performances add to the festive atmosphere.

Spirit of Samhain:

The festival embraces the Irish origins of Halloween, with spirits crossing over to join the festivities, bringing magic and mischief to the streets.

History and Folklore:

The festival celebrates the history and heritage of Halloween, with a focus on the ancient myth of Samhain, where the veil between worlds thins

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Events Beyond the Walls

Events Beyond the Walls:

Celebrations extend beyond the Walled City, reaching into nearby Donegal and Strabane, each location representing a different spirit world. The core part of the Derry Halloween Festival, including the Awakening the Walled City Trail, the parade, and the fireworks, is free to attend. However, there may be some events within the festival that require tickets or fees, which will be highlighted in the festival program.

In summary:

Free Events: The main festival events like the parade, fireworks, and Awakening the Walled City Trail are all free.
Fees for Some Events: Some specific events within the festival may have a fee or require tickets, which will be listed in the festival program.
No general admission fee: There is no overall admission fee to the festival

City of Derry - Connecting the North West of Ireland to the World

City of Derry Airport provides flights and holidays to destinations across the UK and beyond. The airport currently partners with Loganair, easyJet, Ryanair, Joe Walsh Tours, Topflight for Schools, and Sports Entertainment Tours, providing direct services and holiday packages to London Heathrow, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Lourdes and Verona, as well as single-ticket international connections to 119 destinations across 56 countries. The Airport is located just 10 minutes from Derry~Londonderry and is positioned centrally between the world-renowned Causeway Coastal Route and the enchanting Wild Atlantic Way. It serves as the main gateway for the entire North West of Ireland.

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