‘Love is the Air’ as Derry's Foyleside Shopping Centre hosts celebration with live music and family fun
Foyleside Shopping Centre is preparing to lift spirits this midterm break with a week-long celebration packed with live music, sweet treats and family fun, all set against a showstopping centrepiece stage inside a giant hot air balloon.
With a ‘Love is in the Air’ theme bringing colour and energy to the mall, visitors can expect a vibrant atmosphere from the moment they arrive.
A fantastic line-up of local talent will perform throughout the week. Tuned In Collective will bring the energy from 1pm on Wednesday, February 11.
Thursday, February 12 promises a particularly exciting afternoon as Foyleside partners with the NI Science Festival to host In Your Space Circus from 1pm–3pm. Expect interactive fun, incredible skills and plenty of interactive moments for all ages. Simon Walker will also perform later that day from 4pm–6pm on Level 2.
Friday, February 13 will see the centre in full swing, with Amy O’Connor performing from 1pm–3pm on Level 2, Ella McCafferty on the Main Stage from 3pm–5pm, and Lacey Aiken closing the evening from 5pm–7pm. The Main Stage, set within the eye-catching hot air balloon installation, is sure to provide a magical backdrop for performances and photos alike.
The popular Churro Van returns and will be located at the Level 2 entrance across key days, serving up warm, sugary treats that are always a hit with families.
Saturday, February 14 continues the Valentine’s celebrations with Yum Cakes popping up on Level 2 all day and Flossy Studios on Level 3 from 10am–4pm. Ella and Kevin will perform on the Main Stage from 12pm–2pm, followed by Simon Walker on Level 2 from 2pm–4pm. Shoppers might also spot a very dapper bell boy named Luke roaming the mall in a tuxedo, handing out free chocolate hearts to lucky visitors.
On Sunday, February 15, Lacey Aiken performs on the Main Stage from 1pm–3pm, followed by Kevin Doherty from 3pm–5pm. Level 3 next to Caffe Nero, will also host a Brush and Banter Paint and Sip event from 1pm–3pm for those looking to try something creative. Tickets will be released by @brushandbanter soon!
And of course, Pancake Tuesday on February 17 promises to be a highlight for families, with the Churro Van giving away free pancakes after school until stock lasts. This offer is for all school age children, uniform or school ID may be required.
Paul Doherty, Centre Manager for Foyleside said the team is excited to see families gather beneath the hot air balloon stage.
“This midterm, we wanted to create something truly special. With our ‘Love is in the Air’ theme, live performances inside our hot air balloon stage, science fun, sweet treats and surprise giveaways, there’s something happening every day for families to enjoy together.”
With free pancakes, the return of the Churro Van, live music, science fun and chocolate giveaways, Foyleside is set to be the ultimate midterm destination.
One of Foyleside’s biggest ever giveaways is also landing this midterm, the ‘BAE BASKET.’
Created in partnership with centre tenants, this incredible prize bundles are packed with goodies and exclusive treats.
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