Live Music Guide
Live Music in Derry
Derry's music scene punches well above its size, with a rich tradition spanning trad sessions, original acts, and touring shows. Find every upcoming gig in the city with LocalJams.
Explore all Derry gigsThe Derry live music scene
Derry has a proud and distinctive music culture, with a strong songwriting tradition and a tight-knit scene centred on the walled city. Its pubs and venues host traditional sessions, original bands and touring acts, and the city's festivals — including its renowned Halloween celebrations — bring an extra surge of live music each year.
Upcoming gigs in Derry
See allSat, 12 Sept8:00 PM
The South
Millennium Forum
Derry
Sun, 13 Sept8:00 PM
Billy Ocean
Millennium Forum
Derry
Tue, 15 Sept10:00 PM
John Joe
Sandinos
Derry
Fri, 18 Sept8:00 PM
Robert Mizzell
Millennium Forum
Derry
Sat, 19 Sept8:00 PM
Gearóid McCarthy
Millennium Forum
Derry
Tue, 22 Sept10:00 PM
John Joe
Sandinos
Derry
Thu, 24 Sept9:30 PM
Dead calm
Sandinos
Derry
Fri, 25 Sept9:00 PM
Box + Bucket!
The Thatch Bar Shamrockers
Limavady
Sun, 27 Sept8:00 PM
Think Twice
Millennium Forum
Derry
Tue, 29 Sept10:00 PM
John Joe
Sandinos
Derry
Sat, 3 Oct8:00 PM
Calum MacPhail
New Gate Arts Theatre
Derry
Tue, 6 Oct10:00 PM
John Joe
Sandinos
Derry
Fri, 9 Oct7:30 PM
Damien O'Kane and Ron Block
New Gate Arts Theatre
Derry
Sat, 10 Oct7:30 PM
Bluetones
Sandinos
Derry
Popular venues in Derry
All venuesLive music in Derry: FAQ
Where can I find live music in Derry tonight?
The listings on this page show upcoming gigs across Derry, refreshed every night. Open any gig to see the line-up, start time, ticket details and a map to the venue. For a filtered view by date, genre or price, use the Explore page.
Are there free gigs in Derry?
Yes — plenty. Many pub sessions and walk-in shows are free to attend. We only mark a gig as free when there's positive evidence for it, so look for the green "Free Entry" badge on the listings below.
Where can I find traditional Irish music sessions in Derry?
Traditional sessions run in the pubs of the city centre and around the walls, with free weekly sessions easy to find — check the listings below for what's on.
How often are Derry gig listings updated?
Every night. Our crawlers read public listings from venue websites, ticketing platforms and established what's-on guides, then clean and de-duplicate them so the listings stay accurate and focused on live music.
Can I find ticketed concerts as well as pub gigs in Derry?
Yes. LocalJams lists everything from free trad sessions to ticketed concerts and touring shows. Where a ticket page exists we link straight to it — we never sell tickets ourselves, so the venue or promoter is always the final word on prices and availability.