What's on in Derry on a budget?
94 upcoming events
We've rounded up 94 upcoming events in Derry on a budget — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — updated every day. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Derry on a budget
Mon9
Tomorrow
Tue10
Tuesday 10 November
Tue 10 · 6 PMFree
World musicConcert
A World of Rhythm
New Gate Arts & Culture Centre
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Wellness
Meditation Class - Impermanence - The Doorway To A Spiritual Life
Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Derry / Londonderry
Tue 10 · 7 PMFree
Other
Rebuilding Defective concrete homes within the grant amount available.
Clanree Hotel, Conference & Leisure Centre
Tue 10 · 7:30 PMFree
Other
PCI Designated Person Training
Strabane Presbyterian Church
Wed11
Wednesday 11 November
Thu12
Thursday 12 November
Fri13
Friday 13 November
Sat14
Saturday 14 November
Sat 14 · 10:15 AM£0–25
Guided tourHeritage
Walking Tour of the Roe Valley Country Park or Ballykelly or both!!
Causeway Coast and Glens
Sat 14 · 11 AMFree
Wellness
Outer West/ Foyleside Annual Health Fayre
St Mary's College
Sat 14 · 12 PM£0–9.38
Trading cards
Maiden City Card Show - Winter Edition
St Columb‘s Hall
Sat 14 · 2 PMFree
LiteraturePoetry
Susan Connolly — midwinter: a verbal-visual conversation
Void Art Centre
Sat 14 · 7 PM£8.30
Concert
Sandemos! Live at Bennigan's
Bennigans Bar
Sat 14 · 9 PM£14
ClubDJ set
Mosaic presents Decka
Sandinos
Later
Sun 15 · 10 AM£0–25
WellnessSeniors
Finding Your Feet – Coach Training & Rollout Invitation
St. Mary’s High School Limavady
Sun 15 · 10 AM£0–25
Martial artsSports & fitness
Finding Your Feet – Limavady
St. Mary’s High School Limavady
Sun 15 · 11:30 AM£7.70
Singer-songwriterConcert
Yes! You Can Sing Sessions - Week 3 - Drop In
The Rainbow Project Studios
Sun 15 · 7 PM£10
Singer-songwriterVolunteering
An Evening Of Remembrance and Launch of Volume 2 'Our Songs' CD
Everglades Hotel
Wed 18 · 11 AMFree
Wellness
Selfcare & Social
St Columb’s Park
Wed 18 · 6:30 PMFree
Writing
Literary Library of Things
Repair & Share Foyle
Thu 19 · 9:15 AMFree
Guided tour
EXPAND (Exploring Places and New Dialogues) Mystery Tour 2
Shared Future Centre
Thu 19 · 9:30 AM£10
Drawing & paintingWellness
Mums Meet and Make | Botanical Watercolours
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Thu 19 · 12 PMFree
Wellness
Meditation Class - Ultimate Truth. The Nature Of Reality.
Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Derry / Londonderry
Fri 20 · 8 PM£18
Singer-songwriterFolk / Acoustic
Lore
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Sat 21 · 10:30 AM£16.96
TalkHeritage
HISTORY. STORY. STITCH
First Derry Presbyterian Church
Sat 21 · 10:45 AMFree
Integrate my school, Family Circus morning
St Columbs Park House
Sat 21 · 11 AMFree
Blessing Empowerment of Avalokiteshvara.
Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Derry / Londonderry
Sat 21 · 6:30 PMFree
Community Connections
New Gate Arts & Culture Centre
Sat 21 · 7 PM£14.50
Concert
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
St Columb's Cathedral
Sat 21 · 9 PM£10
DEETY RAVE
Carraig Bar
Sat 21 · 9 PM£13.50
Singer-songwriterConcert
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
St Columb's Cathedral
Sun 22 · 11:30 AM£7.70
Yes! You Can Sing Sessions - Week 4 - 22nd Nov - Drop In
The Rainbow Project Studios
Wed 25 · 7:30 PM£16.96
Talk
Festive Gala Flower Demonstration
Glendermott Parish Hall
Thu 26 · 7:30 PMFree
Unionist Panel Evening, Londonderry.
Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel
Thu 26 · 8 PMFree
CabaretStand-up
Tenx9 | Nostalgia
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Fri 27Free
Raphoe Christmas Village 2026
Volt House
Fri 27Free
Buncrana Christmas Market 2026
Swan Park
Sat 28Free
Some Like It Hot | Cinematic Breakfasts
Nerve Centre
Sat 28 · 11 AM£15
Workshops
The Moon Keeper’s Workshop for 7-11yrs
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Sat 28 · 1 PMFree
TalkHuman rights
Confronting Complicity: Institutional Failure in the Face of Genocide
North West Learning Disability Centre
Sat 28 · 8 PM£10.46
60's Night at Bernnigans Bar
Bennigans Bar
Sat 28 · 9 PM£15
PopConcert
Abba Sensations - Live at the Cosh Venue, Derry
The Cosh Bar And Grill
Sun 29 · 11:30 AM£7.70
Yes! You Can Sing Sessions - Week 5 - 29th Nov - Drop In
The Rainbow Project Studios
Sun 29 · 8 PM£5–7
Midnight Housework + Wohn + Yours Truly at Bennigans Derry
Bennigans Bar
Tue 1 · 9:30 AM£10
Workshops
Mums Meet and Make | Christmas Cookie Plate Decorating
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Tue 1 · 10:30 AMFree
Christmas Swag Workshop
Bradkeel Social Farm
Wed 2 · 11 AMFree
Sculpt & Sparkle
St Columb’s Park
Wed 2 · 12 PMFree
Creative workshopOutdoors0–15 yrs
Homeschool Learning & Creative Club
St Columb's Play Park
Wed 2 · 7 PM£9.38
Copy of Managing Grief At Christmas
Shantallow Community Center
Thu 3 · 12 PMFree
WellnessOutdoors
Meditation Class - Finding Freedom From Anxiety
Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Derry / Londonderry
Thu 3 · 8 PM£15
PADDY MCDONNELL. JOE'S BAR, STRABANE
Joes Bar
Sat 5 · 2:30 PM£14.25–65.71
Santa's SuperShow in Derry-Londonderry
Everglades Hotel
Sat 5 · 8 PM£6.13
RockConcert
Mammoth Head / Darren Doherty & The Heathen Choir / Muted Tweed — fundraising gig
Dicey Riley's
Sun 6 · 10 AMFree
Safeguarding & Designated Officer Workshop
St. Mary’s High School Limavady
Sun 6 · 11:30 AM£7.70
Yes! You Can Sing Sessions - Week 6 - 6th Dec - Drop In
The Rainbow Project Studios
Sun 6 · 12 PMFree
Christmas Craft Fair 2026
St Columb's Park House
Thu 10 Dec · 7:30 PMFree
Drop-in services
Grief Cafe for Bereaved Parents - Buncrana
Inishowen Gateway Hotel
Sat 12 Dec · 5 PM£13.50
Concert
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
St Columb's Cathedral
Sat 12 Dec · 7 PM£13.50
ClassicalConcert
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
St Columb's Cathedral
Sun 13 Dec · 11:30 AM£7.70
Yes! You Can Sing Sessions - Week 7 - 13th Dec - Drop In
The Rainbow Project Studios
Tue 15 Dec · 1 PM£5
Soul / FunkSocials
Christmas Soul Tea Dance | Timeless Classics with Lindsay Nelson
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Wed 16 Dec · 6:30 PM£5
KaraokeAccessible
Glow | Sing & Shine
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Thu 17 Dec · 12 PMFree
Wellness
Meditation Class - The Christmas Wish - Peace Within
Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Derry / Londonderry
Sat 19 Dec · 11 AM£20
Creative workshopCrafts7–11 yrs
Fused Glass Christmas Decorations for 7-11yrs
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Sat 19 Dec · 1:30 PM£5
Cinema
The Polar Express
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Sun 20 Dec · 11:30 AM£7.70
Yes! You Can Sing Sessions - Week 8 - 20th Dec - Drop In
The Rainbow Project Studios
Mon 21 Dec · 11 AM£15
Kids7–11 yrs
Northern Skies Studio | A Winter Art Adventure for 7-11yrs
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Mon 21 Dec · 8 PM£20
ClassicalSinger-songwriter
The Magic Of Christmas In Derry~Londonderry
Millennium Forum
Tue 22 Dec · 9 PM£15
Mosaic presents Dylan Fogarty & Jon10 B2B Oisinok
Sandinos
Wed 23 Dec · 8 PM£20
ClassicalCinema
Christmas Classics by Tim Burton
St Columb‘s Hall
Sun 27 Dec · 9 PM£5
MeKong Delta Presents
Mekong Delta
Mon 28 Dec · 9 PM£7–10
Reminisce 1st Birthday Bash
Sandinos
Tue 29 Dec · 8 PM£20
RockPop
The Soda Popz Christmas Concert
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre
Mon 4 Jan · 7:30 PM£15–20
Magic
Psychic Night with Medium Fiona Stewart-Williams
The Waterfoot Hotel
Sun 10 Jan · 1 PMFree
Consumer fair
The Ebrington Hotel Wedding Show
The Ebrington Hotel
Sat 16 Jan£13.50–36
Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay
St Columb's Cathedral
Sat 16 Jan£15–40
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works
St Columb's Cathedral
Sun 24 Jan · 1 PMFree
The Belfray Country Inn Wedding Event
The Belfray Country Inn
Sat 30 Jan · 8 PM£18
Maccana – The Unseen Growth of Winter
St Columb‘s Hall
Sun 7 Feb · 1 PM£2.50
Walled City Brewery Wedding Showcase
Walled City Brewery
Sun 7 Feb · 8 PM£16.63–20.38
Ned Evett
Sandinos
Sat 13 Feb · 7 PM£15
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
St Columb's Cathedral
Sat 13 Feb · 9 PM£13.50–16
Candlelight Valentine's: Timeless Love Songs
St Columb's Cathedral
Sat 20 Feb · 2 PM£18.24
Song Bird - The Songs Of Eva Cassidy - Matinee
St Augustines
Sun 21 Feb · 1 PMFree
An Grianan Hotel Wedding Event
An Grianan Hotel
Sat 13 Mar · 8 PM£20
Lore & The Dungiven Community Choir
Guildhall
Sat 17 Apr · 9 PM£8.69
Last RALE Bad Bastards 2027 // Bad Mothers Union / Shasma / Deoch
Bennigans Bar
Wed 21 Apr · 7:30 PM£11.55–22.38
Psychic Night in Strabane - Hello from Heaven Strabane
Fir Trees Hotel
See also in Derry on a budget
Thu 12 · 7 PM
RockConcert
Skids + Theatre Of Hate
Guildhall, Londonderry
Fri 13 · 6:45 PM£22.50
Folk / AcousticConcert
Martyn Joseph
St Augustines, Londonderry
Fri 13 · 8 PM£34.05
RockConcert
From The Jam
Nerve Centre, Derry
Sat 21 · 7:30 PM
Singer-songwriterClassical
Londonderry Musical Society presents… A Night of Musicals
St Columb‘s Hall
Fri 27 · 7:30 PM£24.65
Folk / AcousticSinger-songwriter
The Whileaways
New Gate Arts & Culture Centre, Derry
Sat 21 · 8 PM£22.42
Concert
Tanya McCole
The Old Courthouse, Lifford
Sat 14 · 8 PM£27.80
RockConcert
GLORY DAYS | BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TRIBUTE
Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady
Fri 4 · 8 PM
RockConcert
Rock N Christmas
Mount Errigal Hotel, Co. Donegal
Fri 13 · 8 PM
PopConcert
ABBA Forever
An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
Sat 5 · 10:30 PM£26.50
Stand-up
Emer Maguire
Millennium Forum, Derry / Londonderry
Tomorrow · 8 PM
Theatre
Aliens
An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
Tue 10 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
In Plain Sight
An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
Wed 11 · 1 PM
Theatre
The Canterbury Tales
An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
Wed 18 · 8 PM
Theatre
Adrift
An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
Thu 19 · 7:30 PM
Theatre
Dream, Perform, Shine - ETB STARS
An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
Thu 19 · 7 PM£25
Food
Roaming Road Whiskey & Rum Tasting Night
Badgers Bar and Restaurant, Derry
Thu 19
Cinema
Sexy Beast
Brunswick Moviebowl, Derry
At 7 PM0–10 €
CinemaDocumentary
Great
Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
At 7 PM0–10 €
Cinema
Great
Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
Tue 10 · 6:30 PMFree
ScienceGuided tour
Science Week AirWalk, Letterkenny
Donegal County Museum, Letterkenny
Wed 11 · 10 AMFree
TalkAccessible
Supporting Neurodivergent Children with Positive School Attendance
Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny
Fri 13 · 11 AMFree
TalkEcology
Irish peatlands in 2050
Glenveagh National Park, Letterkenny
Sat 14 · 2 PM
Science
The ATU Donegal Science Fair
ATU Donegal, Letterkenny
Fri 20 · 11 AMFree
TalkHuman rights
Keys to Donegal: Solutions for the Housing Crisis
Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny
Fri 20
Exhibition
Dingle Lit
Dingle Lit, Kerry
Sat 5 · 12 PM£38.62
CraftsDrawing & painting
Bite Size Class: Linocut Christmas Card Printing with Matthew Braithwaite
Derry Print Workshop, Londonderry
Sun 29 · 1 PM£75
Crafts
Festive Wreath Making with Afternoon Tea at the Everglades Hotel
Everglades Hotel, Derry
Wed 11 · 7 PM£65
Cooking
Cake Decorating Workshop
The Belfray Country Inn, The Cross
Sat 14 · 1:30 PM£65.71–179.47
Wellness
Saturday Self-Care
Anne Mackenzie - One Soul Holistic Therapies, Claudy
Fri 4 · 7 PM£38.62
Fashion & DesignCrafts
Christmas Wreath Making Evening
The Big House, Limavady
Sat 14 · 10:30 AMFree
Fitness
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Training for Qualified PT instructors
No Barriers Fitness, Letterkenny
Sat 14 · 7 PM49.24 €
CraftsCrafts
Sip & Sparkle with Apiphany Jewellery
Dillons Hotel, Letterkenny
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Venues in Derry on a budget
St Columb's Cathedral
9 events
New Gate Arts & Culture Centre
7 events
St Augustines
11 events
Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Derry / Londonderry
6 events
Bennigans Bar
4 events
Badgers Bar and Restaurant
1 event
St Columb‘s Hall
16 events
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Millennium Forum
25 events
Nerve Centre
6 events
The Rainbow Project Studios
7 events
Sandinos
6 events
Guildhall
13 events