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
13. Spooky spectres and monster mash in Bishop Street
City Dance presents WALTER ON THE DANCEFLOOR outside Bishop Street Courthouse from Saturday 28 to Monday 30 from 6pm - 9pm. Nearby WINDOWS INTO THE WELL will be staged at HOLYWELL TRUST, BISHOP ST. on the same days over the same time frame with performances in the windows facing Bishop Street featuring lights, music and dance. Holywell Trust will also be staging HOLY HALLOWEEN on the same evenings and people can enter the spooky walkway from Bishop St. to Pump St. via the Garden of Reflection. (File picture from previous Halloween) DER2143GS – 103 Photo: George Sweeney
14. Drummers and the ‘Belly of the Beast’ at a previous Awakening on the Walls carnival held in the city centre. DER4419GS - 017
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN MUSICALS on Shipquay Street, Saturday 28th - Monday 30 nightly 6pm - 9pm. North West Regional College will showcase a variety of song, dance and musical theatre. (File picture from previous Awakening the Walls Halloween event on Shipquay Street by George Sweeney). Photo: George Sweeney
15. THE CITY OF BONES at the CRAFT VILLAGE
THE CITY OF BONES at the CRAFT VILLAGE, Saturday 28th to Monday 30th nightly 6pm to 9pm. The Sanderson Sisters are back to bring witchcraft and mayhem. Beware! (Pictured is a previous Halloween performance at the Craft Village by Greater Shantallow Community Arts entitled ‘Village of the Dammed’. (Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty
16. Wailing nuns
THE WAILING NUNS at Pump Street, Saturday 28 to Monday 30th from 6pm - 9pm. The spectral nuns will roam the cobbled path and may just cross yours. (Photo of a previous phantom nun installation from Derry City and Strabane District Council/The Playhouse Theatre) Also keep an eye out for ancient Celtic god of the sea Mannanán Mac Lir nearby at the Playhouse on Artillery Street (same days and times) with a haunting animation telling the story of Samhain. Artillery Street will also host The Final Countdown (same times and dates) featuring Ulster University Drama students from Magee campus, under the direction of Giuliano Campo. They will stage a production exploring The End of the World Chronicles. Photo: DCSDC