THE 2026 PROGRAMME
The Maiden City Festival 2026 Programme will be available to download here soon.
You can book the following events now:
A County Night Gala, Saturday 1st August at 8pm
Ticket Hotline: 07541281744
Read more about our festival events below.
THE SIEGE TALES
Find characters from the city's past wandering the walls. Stop with each of them to hear their tale.
On the walls from Bishop's Gate to First Derry.
Dates and times for 2026 to be confirmed.
THE SIEGE STORY
Hear the story of The Siege through powerful monologues, set against the historic backdrop of St. Columb's Cathedral.
Dates and times for 2026 to be confirmed.
SKIRL OF THE PIPES
Hear the sound of the bagpipes echoing across the walls, as The Sollus Highland Dancers perform!
On the walls outside the Memorial Hall.
Dates and times for 2026 to be confirmed.
TEA DANCES
Live music, dancing, tea and more! This event is open to everyone.
The Memorial Hall.
Dates and times for 2026 to be confirmed.
THE ANNUAL QUIZ
It's an annual tradition - the Maiden City Festival Quiz!
Google is strictly prohibited.
Dates and times for 2026 to be confirmed.
LECTURE
NORTH-WEST ULSTER, EIGHTEENTH CENTURY EMIGRATION TO AMERICA, AND THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking lecture exploring the links between North-West Ulster emigration and the foundations of American Independence.
Tuesday 4th August 2026, 8pm
Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall
ELVIS IMPERSONATOR
ALAN GREER
Join us for an Elvis-filled evening with impersonator Alan Greer!
Thursday 6th August 2026
The Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall
CULTURAL DAY
Join us for music, dance, heritage and fun for all!
Entertainment by Harry McArthur.
Friday 7th August 2026
Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall