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, 1 Aug12:00 PM
Rueben Agnew Bluegrass Trio
Flowerfield Arts Centre
Portstewart
Sun, 2 Aug7:00 PM
Reuben Agnew Trio
New Gate Arts Theatre
Derry
Tue, 4 Aug9:00 PM
The Untouchables
The Station
Portrush
Sat, 8 Aug12:00 PM
Saturday Lunchtimes Live in The Park
Flowerfield Arts Centre
Portstewart
Sat, 8 Aug8:00 PM
Gary Og
The Scoring End
Maghera
Tue, 11 Aug9:00 PM
The Untouchables
The Station
Portrush
Sat, 15 Aug12:00 PM
Causeway Shantymen
Flowerfield Arts Centre
Portstewart
Tue, 18 Aug9:00 PM
The Untouchables
The Station
Portrush
Fri, 21 Aug8:00 PM
Quentin Cooper & Floriane Blancke
Bennigans Bar
Derry
Sat, 22 Aug12:00 PM
Causeway Mummers
Flowerfield Arts Centre
Portstewart
Tue, 25 Aug9:00 PM
The Untouchables
The Station
Portrush
Fri, 28 Aug5:00 PM
James Arthur
Millennium Forum
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.