We’ve compiled a list of 19 free outdoor events being staged across the city during the festival from this Saturday, October 28 to Tuesday 31, 2023. For a fuller list of outdoor and indoor events taking place in the city and wider region be sure to check out www.derryhalloween.com
5. Awakening the Walled City: The City of Bones within the Walled City, Saturday 28th to Monday October 30th 6pm - 9pm- For three nights, the spirits arise to join the Awakening the Walled City Trail, a magical journey through the City of Bones where you will encounter the weird and the wonderful characters who bring Halloween to life including the infamous skeleton Walter DeBurgh! Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 28.10.16
Awakening the Walled City: The City of Bones within the Walled City, Saturday 28th to Monday October 30th 6pm - 9pm- For three nights, the spirits arise to join the Awakening the Walled City Trail by In Your Space, a magical journey through the City of Bones. File picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 28.10.16 Photo: none
6. Spark are returning
Derry Hallowe'en favourites SPARK! will be returning to the city from Saturday October 28 and staying right through until Tuesday 31, with performances across The Diamond, Shipquay Street, Castle Street, Magazine Street and Butcher Street every evening at 6.30pm, 7.30pm & 8.30pm. One not to miss, so keep your ears open and your eyes peeled. ©Lorcan Doherty Photo: ©Lorcan Doherty
7. Halloween at the Diamond
5) Through the Veil at the Diamond. As part of Awakening the Walled City, 6pm to 9pm nightly from Saturday 28th to Monday 30th October. The night sky will be invaded by skeletal beings as they soar above the Diamond in the city centre. (Picture shows a previous Halloween installation in the Diamond). Photo: George Sweeney
8. The Festival of Bones
The Festival of Bones, Society Street car park, Palace Street, and Upper Magazine Street, Saturday 28th to Monday 30th October 6pm - 9pm. Gather here to witness Walter’s Festival of the undead! Walter has is now the jester of the underworld and will bring his carnival of curiosities through to the mortal world. (File picture from Derry Halloween festival) Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 28.10.18 Photo: Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 28.10.18