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
9. Halloween underway in Waterloo Place mode on Friday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2143GS – 096
THE WITCH’S LAIR on Waterloo Place, Saturday 28 to Tuesday October 31 from 12noon - 3pm & 5pm - 7pm. Enter an enchanting witch’s lair for a spellbinding storytelling experience. Nearby in front of Harbour House there will also be FREAKY FOOTBALL from Saturday 28th - Tuesday 31st from 12noon - 9pm with festival goers invited to take part in a game of footie, with a keepie uppie competition. Walter and friends will also be roaming about and staging workshops. Watch out for his all seeing pet atop the Walls.... Photo: George Sweeney. DER2143GS – 096 Photo: George Sweeney
10. 10) Samhain Band Stand
SAMHAIN BANDSTAND, Guildhall Square & Waterloo Place, Saturday to Monday daily 12noon - 9pm. Local artists get their chance to shine and perform for the crowds. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
11. ILLUMINATIONS AT ST. COLUMB’S CATHEDRAL,
ILLUMINATIONS AT ST. COLUMB’S CATHEDRAL, Cathedral Grounds, Saturday 28th - Monday 30th 6pm - 9pm. A captivating show in the grounds of this historic cathedral. Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 28.10.16 Photo: Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 28.10.16
12. Spectators. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2244GS – 078
DRAGON FLY AERIALISTS- THE STORY OF STINGY JACK at St Columb's Cathedral car park from Saturday 28th - Monday 30th daily, 6pm - 9pm. Not to give too much away, there's a devil and a turnip lantern showing up in this production! Halloween parade spectators file photo: George Sweeney. DER2244GS – 078 Photo: George Sweeney