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City of Derry International Choir Festival

Holywell Trust Building, 10-14 Bishop Street, Derry~Londonderry, County Derry~Londonderry, BT48 6PW
A snapshot from a performance with the Guildhall's organ visible in the background.

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The City of Derry International Choir Festival returns in 2025 from 22nd-26th October with participating choirs taking over the city and its surrounding areas with a tidal wave of magical choral music!

Keep your eyes peeled for more information! 

Provisional Timetable

--Wednesday 22nd October--

Festival Forum, Conducting Masterclass, Opening Gala Concert

--Thursday 23rd October--

Primary School Big Sing, Evening Concert

--Friday 24th October--

Post-Primary School Competition and Big Sing, Choral Trails, Community Concerts, Evening Concert, Late-Night Concert

--Saturday 25th October--

National Competitions, Big Sing, Choral Trails, Community Concerts, Oak Tree of Derry International Competition

--Sunday 26th October--

Sacred Trail, National Competitons (including the National Choir of the Festival Competition), Choral Trails, Community Concerts, Closing Gala Concert and Awards Ceremony.

 

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Each event priced separately. Child and concession prices available.
10+ group discount available for Oak Tree of Derry International Competition.
Experience EVERY event with the Festival Pass Ticket: https://www.millenniumforum.co.uk/shows/derrychoirfest-festival-pass/

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Season (22 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025)

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