22 - 25 October 2026

Tickets now on sale!

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Opening Gala: Beethoven – Triumph & Transcendence

Thursday 22nd October 2026
Millennium Forum, 19:30

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Tenebrae at the Guildhall

Friday 23rd October 2026
Guildhall, 19:30

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Late Night at St Columb’s Cathedral – The Apex Singers

Friday 23rd October 2026
St. Columb’s Cathedral, 22:00

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Oak Tree of Derry International Competition

Saturday 24th October 2026
Guildhall, 20:00

Festival Finale – Closing Gala & Awards Ceremony

Sunday 25th October 2026
Millennium Forum, 20:00

Welcome to the City of Derry International Choir Festival!

The 14th City of Derry International Choir Festival will take place from 22–25 October 2026, bringing together world-class choirs, acclaimed artists and audiences from across the globe for four unforgettable days of music-making.

Tickets are now on sale for our spectacular Evening Concert Series. From the Opening Gala featuring Beethoven’s Triumph & Transcendence to breathtaking performances by Tenebrae, The Apex Singers, the International Competition and our Closing Gala & Awards Ceremony, discover an inspiring programme at the heart of one of Ireland’s leading choral festivals.

What's On - Evening concert series 2026!

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