Foyle Maritime Festival 2026 - Evening Concerts and Nightlife

What to Expect

The Foyle Maritime Festival is one of the largest outdoor events in Derry, taking place along the River Foyle from 25 to 28 June 2026. The festival features evening concerts, live music stages, and outdoor entertainment after dark on the waterfront. It is a featured event on the official Derry City and Strabane District Council What’s On calendar. The festival draws large crowds for its nightly entertainment programme.

Good to Know

• Dates: 25 to 28 June 2026
• Venue: River Foyle waterfront, Queens Quay area, Derry
• Mix of free outdoor events and ticketed headline acts - check official programme
• Evening concerts and nightlife activity from early evening each day
• Organised by Derry City and Strabane District Council

Getting There

The Foyle waterfront is in Derry city centre, easily reached on foot from the Guildhall, Foyle Street bus station, and city centre car parks. Ebrington Square on the east bank is also used for event staging.