The popular, free to attend festival will be staged over four days along the River Foyle from June 27 to 30, and here’s some photos from previous festivals to get everyone in the mood.
Photos by George Sweeney / Derry Journal.

9. People at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 002
People at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 002 Photo: George Sweeney

10. There is a variety to choose from at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 052
There is a variety to choose from at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 052 Photo: George Sweeney

11. A huge inflatable Whale at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 049
A huge inflatable Whale at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 049 Photo: George Sweeney

12. There were a large number of street vendors at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 004
There were a large number of street vendors at the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2229GS – 004 Photo: George Sweeney