Halloween is almost upon us again for 2015 and as recent winners of "Best Halloween Destination 2015"
Why wouldn't you not wanna stay in the city this Halloween to see what we got to offer. This year promises a packed programme of family friendly activities has been planned including workshops, tours, storytelling, shows and music, with plenty to suit all ages.
Why wouldn't you not wanna stay in the city this Halloween to see what we got to offer. This year promises a packed programme of family friendly activities has been planned including workshops, tours, storytelling, shows and music, with plenty to suit all ages.
The famous city walls become a stage on Thursday and Friday for a whole host of weird and wonderful creations who will emerge from the darkness for the Awakening of the Walls. This stunning display of fire, magic and mystery will take visitors on a journey to another realm where they can experience the power of the River Gods.
The Guildhall Square will be buzzing with activity from Thursday October 29, with plenty of entertainment on the Bone Shakers Bandstand, with fiendish face painting, screaming selfies and plenty of spooky characters to keep visitors on their toes. The Riversaurus river monsters will be prowling around their new territory, while the Armagh Rhymers regale the crowds with tales of the terrifying River Gods.
Speaking about this years programme Festivals and Events Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council, Karan Leonard, said the outdoor events would add to the carnival feel of the celebrations and make them more accessible to all.
“The programme is extremely busy this year and we’ve brought some of the shows to an outdoor arena at sites across the city. For example we’re using the Guildhall and Guildhall Square for some of our family friendly events, and we are also using the Bone Shakers Bandstand as a platform for live music and entertainment from Thursday until Saturday.
“I’m delighted to see the return of the Awakening of the Walls which was so popular last year and a great way to enjoy the city’s most famous landmark. And the Craft Village will also be transformed for the occasion at the Rio Bravo Fiesta, one of the new features of the programme. We hope that people will really enjoy the buzz on the streets and join in the fun leading up to our Rise of the River Gods Carnival Parade and Fireworks finale.”
Live Music performances from local bands and artists will take place on Halloween night along Victoria Market and of course it’s all action at Ebrington Square with plenty of thrills and spills at the Monster Hallowe’en Funfair, and Chateau le Fear’s new Trail of Terror. So there is something for everybody this year
If your thinking of coming to visit the city this Halloween Festival makesure to check out the best hotels to stay around the city and tourist information on visitderry.com and a full list of Halloween events can be found on Derrystrabane.com/halloween
The Guildhall Square will be buzzing with activity from Thursday October 29, with plenty of entertainment on the Bone Shakers Bandstand, with fiendish face painting, screaming selfies and plenty of spooky characters to keep visitors on their toes. The Riversaurus river monsters will be prowling around their new territory, while the Armagh Rhymers regale the crowds with tales of the terrifying River Gods.
Speaking about this years programme Festivals and Events Manager with Derry City and Strabane District Council, Karan Leonard, said the outdoor events would add to the carnival feel of the celebrations and make them more accessible to all.
“The programme is extremely busy this year and we’ve brought some of the shows to an outdoor arena at sites across the city. For example we’re using the Guildhall and Guildhall Square for some of our family friendly events, and we are also using the Bone Shakers Bandstand as a platform for live music and entertainment from Thursday until Saturday.
“I’m delighted to see the return of the Awakening of the Walls which was so popular last year and a great way to enjoy the city’s most famous landmark. And the Craft Village will also be transformed for the occasion at the Rio Bravo Fiesta, one of the new features of the programme. We hope that people will really enjoy the buzz on the streets and join in the fun leading up to our Rise of the River Gods Carnival Parade and Fireworks finale.”
Live Music performances from local bands and artists will take place on Halloween night along Victoria Market and of course it’s all action at Ebrington Square with plenty of thrills and spills at the Monster Hallowe’en Funfair, and Chateau le Fear’s new Trail of Terror. So there is something for everybody this year
If your thinking of coming to visit the city this Halloween Festival makesure to check out the best hotels to stay around the city and tourist information on visitderry.com and a full list of Halloween events can be found on Derrystrabane.com/halloween