Your Guide to Christmas Fun in the City
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🎄 Upcoming Events in the City this week
December 8th – December 14th, 2025
The festive spirit is in full swing across our Walled City! From heartwarming concerts and comedy nights to historical tours and family fun with Mrs. Claus, here’s your guide to the week ahead.
🎶 Music & Festive Melodies
The Boondocks: A Country Christmas
📅 Friday, Dec 12th, 7:30 PM (doors 6:45 PM)
📍 St. Augustine’s Schools, Palace Street, BT48 6PP
🎟 Tickets: Eventbrite
Bagatelle & Friends: Honoring Liam Reilly
📅 Saturday, Dec 13th, 7:30 PM
📍 Derry Guildhall, Guildhall Square, BT48 7BB
🎟 Tickets: Eventbrite / Derry City & Strabane Council
The Henry Girls: Tracks in the Snow
📅 Saturday, Dec 13th
👨👩👧 Family Matinée: 2:00 PM @ St. Augustine’s Schools (Ticketsource)
🌙 Evening Concert: 8:00 PM @ St. Augustine’s Church of Ireland
😂 Comedy & Nightlife
Chicken Box Comedy
📅 Thursday, Dec 11th, 8:30 PM
📍 Bennigans Bar, 13 John Street, BT48 6JY
💸 Free entry (Eventbrite / Visit Derry)
Ren Marabou & The Berserkers – YULEBLOT 3
📅 Thursday, Dec 11th, 8:00 PM
📍 Sandinos, Water Street, BT48 6BQ
🎟 £8
🎨 Workshops & Family Fun
Christmas Art & Craft Market
📅 Dec 10th – Dec 21st, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
📍 16 Bishop Street, City Centre
Festive Wreath-Making Workshop
📅 Saturday, Dec 13th (AM & PM sessions)
📍 Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy, BT45 8HT
🎟 £50
Cosy Christmas Stories with Mrs Claus
📅 Sunday, Dec 14th (Afternoon sessions)
📍 Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy
Santa Sundays
📅 Sunday, Dec 14th
📍 Venue, Clooney Road, Campsie
💸 Adults £35 / Children £20
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