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Guildhall The Guildhall is a must see visitor attraction with over 20 magnificent stained glass windows representing the history of the city
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The historic Guildhall is one of Derry’s most recognisable landmarks, located in the heart of the city since 1890. The Guildhall is a must see visitor attraction with over 20 magnificent stained glass windows representing the history of the city and the Plantation of Ulster exhibition . The newly refurbished and award winning Guildhall provides a unique and state of the art venue for events. The main hall has a capacity of up to 600 standing or 400 seated and provides a stunning backdrop for corporate hire, conferences, events and civil ceremonies. The Whittaker Suite can accommodate up to 60 and is the perfect space for business meetings, functions and civil ceremonies. All spaces are equipped with state of the art technology for sound, audio and lighting. Admission: Free of charge

Guildhall Guided Tours:
Adult £2.00 Child £1.50

Get ready as 𝗛𝘂𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 (𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻' 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀) brings his 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 to the Guildhall for an unmissable show as Part of ...
07/10/2026

Get ready as 𝗛𝘂𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 (𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻' 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀) brings his 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 to the Guildhall for an unmissable show as Part of the Derry Halloween 40th anniversary celebrations.

Known for his unmistakable voice, genre-blending sound, and incredible live performances, 𝗛𝘂𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 will perform the biggest 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻' 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 classics alongside favourites from across his remarkable career.

Joining Huey in Derry will be special guests 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗸, making it a night not to be missed.

This is your chance to catch a true music icon live with his 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱.

🎟 Tickets on sale now from Music Capital and Ticketmaster

Spooktacular Family Shows Under GAIAMagical, musical and marvellously strange performances beneath the Earth in the Guil...
07/10/2026

Spooktacular Family Shows Under GAIA

Magical, musical and marvellously strange performances beneath the Earth in the Guildhall Main Hall. Perfect for families and curious Earthlings of all ages.

27th October

How to be an Earthling
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

You are a creature. You are made of Earth. You live on a planet. You are travelling through space. You are an Earthling.

28th & 29th October

Jack Wise
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Magician, Comedian & Ventriloquist. Jack’s show is a Molotov cocktail of Comedy and Magic, all done with a bit of an attitude problem. Some of the highlights of his show include turning a volunteer into a hilarious life size ventriloquist puppet, swallowing a 24 inch solid steel sword, & cutting up an audience member's engagement ring! Come along for some true Halloween magic!

30th October

The Great Star Heist
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

“The stars may be in the sky… but their rhythm lives in us.” A family adventure about Earth, imagination, connection and the stories we carry in our bones.

🎟️ Tickets available from derryhalloween.com/tickets

Little Horrors Disco Under GAIA3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PMGet your little horrors dressed in their Halloween be...
07/10/2026

Little Horrors Disco Under GAIA

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Get your little horrors dressed in their Halloween best and ready to dance! Enjoy this spooktacular fancy dress disco under the Earth.

Cost: £5pp

🎟️ Tickets available from derryhalloween.com/tickets

Find Stillness Under GAIA – Morning Wellbeing SessionsStart your Halloween mornings with movement, breath and connection...
07/10/2026

Find Stillness Under GAIA – Morning Wellbeing Sessions

Start your Halloween mornings with movement, breath and connection beneath Luke Jerram's incredible GAIA installation at Guildhall.

All sessions are gentle, accessible and open to everyone. Come as you are – standing or seated.

26th - 28th October

Body Wisdom: We Are Earth
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

A guided 45-minute experience combining meditation, breath awareness, gentle movement, sensory exploration, imagination and reflection. Movements are offered as invitations rather than instructions that must be followed.

29th October

Pilates – Bones in Motion
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

A playful and accessible exploration of the body's architecture. Using Pilates principles, awaken the feet, spine, joints and deep supporting muscles, discovering how our bones give us both structure and the freedom to move. Beneath GAIA, the body becomes its own fascinating landscape of balance, strength and connection.

30th October

Famo Fascia Movement – The Web Within
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

A flowing, sensory movement experience inspired by the body's fascial network – the living web that connects us from head to toe. Through spiralling, reaching, bouncing and fluid movement, explore connection: between one part of ourselves and another, between people, and between our bodies and the Earth. Exploratory, expansive and a little magical.

31st October

Ballet Barre – Bones, Balance & Flight
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

A joyful movement experience inspired by the elegance, rhythm and imagination of dance. Drawing on ballet-based movement while remaining accessible to all, explore posture, balance, coordination and strength through simple barre sequences. A playful counterpoint to the immense presence of GAIA above us.

All sessions £5

🎟️ Tickets available from derryhalloween.com/tickets

SEN Friendly Sessions Under GAIA – A Gentle Halloween ExperienceA welcoming, sensory-friendly programme beneath Luke Jer...
07/10/2026

SEN Friendly Sessions Under GAIA – A Gentle Halloween Experience

A welcoming, sensory-friendly programme beneath Luke Jerram's GAIA in the Guildhall, designed for children, families and carers with additional needs. Relaxed, supportive, and paced with care.

26th October

SEN Event – A Story In Your Bones
A Story in Your Bones uses gentle movement, breath, imagination and drama games to help each participant shape a story through their own narrative.

27th & 28th October

Sen-Sational Derry Halloween
A full SEN-specific programme weaving together music, sensory play, storytelling and relaxation, built around whole-family support: SEN-tailored activity for the child, sibling support through Makaton and communication-friendly, guided play, and guided participation for parents and carers. The session follows Walter de Burg, our big, friendly skeleton, on a gentle adventure through the Guildhall, Main Hall — a bone hunt, a soft-paced "ghost tour" around the room, and a SEN-friendly musical disco finale.

29th & 30th October

Music In Our Bones
Explore the theme of Human Connection & Wellbeing. Using rhythm games, percussion, singing, body percussion, participants will work together to create music in a welcoming and supportive environment.

31st October

Our Wonderful Bodies
Our Wonderful Bodies is a playful, sensory movement experience inviting participants to explore the amazing, strange and wonderful experience of being in a body.

🎟️ Tickets available from derryhalloween.com/tickets
£5pp + booking fee and carer free

Lost Property - Is this yours?Did you lose a handbag in the city centre over the past week or so?One has been handed in ...
05/10/2026

Lost Property - Is this yours?

Did you lose a handbag in the city centre over the past week or so?

One has been handed in here at the Guildhall and we'd love to get it back to its owner. It's quite distinctive, so it should be easy to identify.

As there's no ID inside, we'll need a description of the bag to confirm it's yours.

Please get in touch with us at the Guildhall on 02871 376510 if you think it belongs to you.

05/10/2026

🚨 UPDATE / ON SALE TODAY AT 14:00 🚨

Hi guys! There were some technical difficulties for this morning's on-sale with Aaron Rowe at the Guildhall on 08 December. We have reset this and tickets will now be going on-sale from the new link below at 14:00! Very sorry for the inconvenience caused, and hope to see you there. ❤️

🎟 https://bookings.scopetickets.com/event/14421

📅 Aaron Rowe - Live in Guildhall

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We are ready to welcome back Other Voices Derry to the Guildhall as it kicks off tomorrow night right here in the Guildh...
23/09/2026

We are ready to welcome back Other Voices Derry to the Guildhall as it kicks off tomorrow night right here in the Guildhall with a special opening concert.

Martin Hayes and Brian Donnellan coming together for a unique collaboration. Having joined us in Derry back in 2014 with his celebrated group The Gloaming, it’s a real joy to welcome Martin back alongside the great concertina and bouzouki player Brian Donnellan.

And then on Friday night as part of the Other Voices Music Trail, we welcome three incredible acts to the building:

Córas Trio - the Belfast-based trio of Kevin McCullagh, Paddy McKeown and Conor McAuley. Part of a new wave of musicians reimagining traditional music, weaving fiddle, guitar and drums with electronics and free improvisation.

Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta - brother and sister duo from the Connemara Gaeltacht, acclaimed sean-nós singers and multi-instrumentalists. Their soulful performance of Anach Cuain went viral in 2022 and they were named RTÉ Folk Award Best Emerging Artists in 2024.

Kate Nash - the celebrated English songwriter playing Derry as part of her intimate Irish run this autumn, debuting songs from her new project Cailín exploring her Irish heritage, as part of Other Voices’ 25th anniversary.

A huge weekend of music ahead. Welcome to the Guildhall to all the artists, crew and music fans.

Derry City and Strabane District Council is delighted to announce the return of its popular Halloween Costume Swap initi...
22/09/2026

Derry City and Strabane District Council is delighted to announce the return of its popular Halloween Costume Swap initiative, which is now open at both the Guildhall and Riversdale Leisure Centre.

Now in its fourth year, the initiative encourages local people to donate unwanted costumes, accessories and props, giving them a second life while helping others find inspiration for their own Halloween creations. Running right through until Halloween, it offers a sustainable and affordable way to prepare for the festivities.

The Costume Swap is open to anyone wishing to donate or collect Halloween-themed costumes, accessories and props. Residents can drop off clean, reusable items at either location and browse the collection for ideas and costume pieces throughout the festival season.

Just look out for the special BOO-tique bins to make your donation.

A beautiful afternoon of healing coming to the Guildhall 🩷If you're looking to slow down, reconnect and come back to you...
21/09/2026

A beautiful afternoon of healing coming to the Guildhall 🩷

If you're looking to slow down, reconnect and come back to yourself, this is for you.

On Sunday 4th October, the Guildhall will be the venue for Healing Hearts - Let Love In; a heart-led collaboration between Free Spirit Holistic Healing & Imbas.

The theme is all about balance.

Within each of us lives the masculine and the feminine. The yin and the yang. When these energies come into balance, we return to the heart.

This intimate gathering will guide you on that journey within through:
✨ Guided breathwork
✨ Meditation
✨ Rahanni Celestial Healing
✨ Music & sound healing

It's a chance to pause, breathe, let go of what no longer serves you and remember who you are. Open to both men and women, no experience needed — just an open heart.

Event Details:
📍 The Guildhall, Derry
📅 Sunday 4th October
💫 Hosted by Free Spirit Holistic Healing & Imbas
💶 €44 / £38 per person
🔒 €20 / £20 non-refundable deposit secures your place - remaining balance can be paid in cash on the night

This will be a small, intimate gathering so spaces are limited.

To book your place, contact the organisers directly:
Ann: +353 86 323 8437
Rory: +353 87 908 3466

Please note: This is a third-party promotion — The Guildhall is the venue only. For all bookings and enquiries, please contact Ann or Rory above.

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Guildhall Street
Derry
BT486DQ

Telephone

(028) 71 376510

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