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Events in Derry — December 2026

December 2026: events in Derry.

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Duke Special "Songs from the Deep Forest" 20th Anniversary

Fri, Dec 11

Duke Special "Songs from the Deep Forest" 20th Anniversary

the playhouse portrush · Derry

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Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 05:00 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

St Columb's Cathedral · Derry

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Picture This

Fri, Dec 18

Picture This · Dec 18

Millennium Forum · Derry

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Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19

Picture This · Dec 19

Millennium Forum · Derry

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Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 29

Duke Special "Songs From the Deep Forest" 20th Anniversary

Guildhall · Derry

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

  • Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
  • Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
  • Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast