Guildhall

31/08/2026

Opportunity to perform in Guildhall as part of Derry Halloween 40th Anniversary under Luke Jerrams Gaia 🌏 See submission details below 🎃👻👇

🎃 CREATIVES,WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🌕

There’s still time to be part of Derry Halloween 2026! 👻

We’re inviting creatives to submit Expressions of Interest to perform or deliver a workshop as part of our Guildhall programme, taking place beneath Luke Jerram’s spectacular GAIA artwork.

Whether you’re a performer, artist, facilitator or creative practitioner, we’d love to hear your ideas! ✨

📅 Deadline: Thursday 3rd September at 12 noon
📧 Submit to: [email protected]

👉 Download the application form and find full details here:
https://derryhalloween.com/business-hub/

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic of Derry Halloween 2026! 🎃

24/08/2026

We were delighted to welcome acclaimed Irish indie-folk trio Kingfishr to the Guildhall earlier today ahead of their sold-out performance at Ebrington Square this evening as part of Live at the Square.

The band met with the Mayor during their visit and spent some time with our team, even trying their hand at pulling a pint.

We would like to wish Kingfishr the very best of luck for tonight’s concert and wish everyone attending an enjoyable night at Ebrington Square.

If their gig is as good as their pint pulling, you’re in for a real treat!

17/08/2026

EHOD WEEKEND AT THE TOWER MUSEUM - Two unmissable experiences!

Step inside the Tower Museum and discover the Derry Girls Experience and get a behind the scenes look at the process as we prepare to move to the DNA Museum!

THE DERRY GIRLS EXPERIENCE - FREE!
The gang's back in town! Explore the much-loved Derry Girls Experience and see where it all began:

📓 Erin’s diary, Aunt Sarah’s famous pyjamas & Ma Mary’s Woolworths sweater
👗 The infamous Spice Girls costumes
🛋️ Step onto the set of the Quinn household and feel like one of the family
😒 Sit in Sister Michael’s chair and perfect your eye-roll

EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
Looking for more? Join an exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour as part of EHOD 2026.

This exclusive experience offers a rare opportunity to meet the Tower Museum's Curator, Archivist and Conservation team, and gain insight into the fascinating work involved in caring for and preparing historic collections for display at the new Derry on the North Atlantic (DNA) Museum.

Discover how items are selected, conserved and interpreted, and hear first-hand about the stories they will tell in the new museum. A unique chance to see heritage in action before it reaches the exhibition space.

📅 Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2026

⏰ Derry Girls Experience: 09:00 - 16:00 | FREE ADMISSION
⏰ Behind the Scenes Tours: 12:00-13:00 & 14:00-15:00

BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR TOURS:
📞 028 7137 2411
📧 [email protected]

17/08/2026

Ready to explore Derry's architectural heritage?

You walk past it every day. You may have never been inside, or you've probably visited many times but have you ever heard the stories that have shaped the history of our building?

This September for European Heritage Open Days, join us for a special combined tour of two iconic buildings - The Guildhall and Harbour House.

With Harbour House not usually accessible to the public, this is a unique opportunity to step inside both and see them in a whole new light.

FREE TOURS
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September
10am | 12pm | 2pm | 4pm

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your spot early!

BOOKING ESSENTIAL:
📍 Enquire at Guildhall Reception
📞 028 7137 6510
📧 [email protected]

12/08/2026

Join us for an intimate evening of music, memories, and milestones as celebrated cellists Julian Lloyd Webber and Jiaxin return to Ireland for a unique, insightful event celebrating Julian’s new autobiography, Bows and Arrows.

What to Expect
The Mystery of Bach: Discover the incredible story behind Bach's Cello Suites and how they lay undiscovered for two centuries.

A Legendary Career: A look back at Julian’s remarkable life, from busking on the London Underground to playing the 2012 Olympics, spanning 60+ albums and a Brit Award-winning Elgar concerto.

Live Performances & Archives: Enjoy live music from Jiaxin alongside rare video footage and personal reflections.

Audience Q&A: A once-in-a-lifetime chance to question the duo about working with greats like Elton John, Philip Glass, and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Special Offer
Save 20% on your tickets! Use discount code JLWBBA27 at checkout to avail of this special offer.

Additional Details
Autographs: Exclusive signed copies of Julian's autobiography, Bows and Arrows, will be available to purchase at the venue.

Tickets: Tickets are on sale now! Secure yours here: linktr.ee/julianlloydwebber

12/08/2026

Important Security Notice: Phishing Alert

We want to bring an important security matter to your attention. Today, we were made aware that a phishing email was sent by an unauthorized party falsely claiming to be from the Guildhall.

Please be advised:

We will never send communications asking for your personal credentials, private details, or financial aid.

We will never request urgent wire transfers or sensitive information via email.

We will never contact you via Facebook or Instagram comments to ask for details, offer prizes, or request payments.

If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from the Guildhall that asks for sensitive information, financial assistance, or unusual actions, please do not click any links, open attachments, or reply. Instead, please report it to us directly so we can investigate and take the necessary steps.

11/08/2026

It was a real pleasure to welcome the County Cork Pipes and Drums all the way from New York City to the Guildhall today for a special meet and greet with the Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District

The band are fresh from competing in the Fleadh last week, where finishing third in their category as a non-competitive band was quite an achievement, and it was wonderful to have the opportunity to celebrate that success with them here in the Guildhall.

During their visit, the group treated us to a fantastic performance in the Main Hall, enjoyed by those who came across it, before taking a guided tour of our historic venue to learn more about its rich history.

11/08/2026

10/08/2026

Join the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) for AI and Our Society, a free public forum bringing together leading voices from government, academia and industry to explore what artificial intelligence could mean for communities across Northern Ireland.

📍 The Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry
📅 Thursday 10 September 2026
🕕 6pm–7.45pm (doors open at 5.30pm)
🎟️Everyone welcome, registration required

Delivered by the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) and AI For Collective Intelligence (AI4CI), the panel discussion will explore how AI is already transforming careers, education, infrastructure, communities and public services, while also addressing important questions around ethics, governance, environmental impact, accountability and trust. ✨

There will also be an opportunity for audience members to put their own questions directly to the panel of experts. 🙋

Whether you feel excited, concerned, curious or simply want to understand more about AI, this event is for you. No technical knowledge is needed.

🤗 Although taking place in Derry~Londonderry, everyone from across Northern Ireland is warmly invited to attend. This is a conversation that affects us all.

Places are free but limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged.
Register here 👉https://www.aicc.co/events/2026/ai-and-our-society-public-forum

03/08/2026

Six years ago today, our city and the world lost one of its greatest peacemakers, the late John Hume.

Here in the Guildhall, we have always been immensely proud of our connection with John and the Hume family over the years. It is a profound honour and a privilege to care for his historic peace prize collection on behalf of the people of this city.

This unique collection, which is on public display in the Guildhall, includes the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize, the Martin Luther King Jr Non-Violent Prize from 1999, and the Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize from 2001. John remains the only person to have received all three of these distinguished awards.

More than prizes, they represent a lifetime dedicated to dialogue, respect, and the belief he taught us — that difference is an accident of birth and should never be a reason for conflict. That we must learn to spill our sweat together, not our blood.

We were also deeply proud that the Guildhall was the stage for HUME: Beyond Belief; the major musical drama by The Playhouse telling the life and mission of John and Pat Hume, performed live and broadcast from the Guildhall to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. It was a powerful reminder, in the very building he loved, of the man behind the mission, and of Pat's unwavering strength beside him.

His vision of peace lives on in this building, in this city, and in every generation he inspired.

We remember him today with immense pride and gratitude.

Thank you, John.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

The John Hume Peace Prize collection remains on public display in the Guildhall for all to visit and reflect.