Revellers enjoy the sunshine and the music in Guildhall Square during the Jazz Festival. Photo: George Sweeney

placeholder image — Revellers enjoy the sunshine and the music in Guildhall Square during the Jazz Festival. Photo: George Sweeney

Here are 15 fun things to do during May in Derry and Strabane

By Jack Tibbetts

Published 7th May 2025, 11:32 BST

Updated 7th May 2025, 14:27 BST

Though the Jazz Festival has concluded, the excitement in Derry and Strabane continues throughout May. Here's a list of upcoming events and activities.

Photos by George Sweeney / Getty Images / Derry Journal Archive.

13. The 'Feel The Beat'

The 'Feel The Beat', Afro-Inspired Bank Holiday celebration is taking place on Sunday May 25 in St.Columb’s Hall, from 7:30 pm to 1 am. Picture: Martin McKeown. Photo: Martin McKeown

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14. Cat Laughs Festival

A line up of nine comedians is set for the Millennium Forum on May 26, at 8 pm. Tickets priced at £31.50. Photo: Shane Todd

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15. DAIRE presents ‘Nothing But Trouble.

Ebrington Square is set to host an over 18s techno night on Saturday, May 31, 2025. General admission tickets are priced at £29.50. Photo: YouTube

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Here are 15 fun things to do during May in Derry and Strabane

Though the Jazz Festival has concluded, the excitement in Derry and Strabane continues throughout May. Here's a list of upcoming events and activities.

13. The 'Feel The Beat'

14. Cat Laughs Festival

15. DAIRE presents ‘Nothing But Trouble.

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