Date |
Venue |
Event |
Details |
| 30th April – 3rd May 2009 |
Various |
The 8th City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival
The City of Derry ~ Londonderry is preparing itself for its annual bumper music event which welcomes hundreds of performers from across the globe to the city each year.
The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival has become synonymous with top class music and fun. This year’s event is set to once again tickle the musical taste buds of audiences with its wonderful programme featuring a blend of classic and contemporary jazz, rhythm and blues, swing and boogie-woogie.
Headliners this year include Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues orchestra, the multi award winning Soweto Kinch, the dynamic jazz pianist Eri Yamamoto, the legendary Kenny Ball and the unique talents of Moncef Genoud, plus so much more. |
T : (028) 7137 6505
www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com |
| 7th of May 2009 |
Guidhall |
The 2009 Kellogg’s Tour of Ireland Cycle Challenge Stage1 finishing in Derry on the 7th of May 2009. In association with the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children and the Barretstown Campus for sick Children. |
www.tourofireland.eu |
| 4th - 6th June |
Verbal Arts Centre |
The Northern Ireland Comics Festival
The festival attracts some of the top creators from the world of comics to the city. |
T : (028) 7126 6946
www.2dfestival.com |
| 6th June |
Guildhall |
Walled City Market
Look out for the country/continental markets and speciality markets that will be taking place on the East Wall of the Walled City. |
T : (028) 7137 6506
www.derrycity.gov.uk |
| 13th - 14th June |
Foyle |
Foyle Regatta
The Annual Foyle Regatta includes sailboat events, tall ships, shoreside activities, music and street entertainment. |
T : (028) 7137 6505
www.cruisenorth-west.com |