Contrary Life

Contrary Life is a website covering quirky events across the UK.

  • Home
  • About
  • Events by region
    • North East
    • North West
    • Yorkshire
    • East Midlands
    • West Midlands
    • East
    • London
    • South East
    • South West
    • Scotland
    • Northern Ireland
    • Wales
Home > Festival > Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival

Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival

By Caroline King - October 25, 2010Posted in : Festival

Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival When: 31st October 2010 (carnival and parade)

Where: Londonderry

£: Some events are free, see programme for more details

What is it?

For the die-hard Halloween fans out there, the main event in Northern Ireland is the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival in Londonderry.  Visit the newly named City of Culture 2013 to witness the delights of this carnival which features live music, magicians, storytelling, street entertainment, carnival bands, a students’ parade and River Foyle fireworks.  During the event, thousands of people take to the streets in their spookiest Halloween attire, so pack a costume and mask!

More info: Discover Ireland and Banks of the Foyle

Tagged With: Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival, Discover Ireland, Halloween, Halloween events, Northern Ireland

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

Top Story

Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

What are you looking for today?

  • Alternative Sport
  • Art
  • Cabaret and Circus
  • Cinema
  • Classes, Workshops & Talks
  • Club Night
  • Comedy
  • Dance
  • Exhibitions and Installations
  • Fairs and Markets
  • Festival
  • Food & Drink
  • Heritage and History
  • Interview
  • Literature
  • Museum
  • Music
  • Nature and Outdoors
  • Review
  • Science and Technology
  • Theatre
  • Walks and Tours

Sign up to our Newsletter

Copyright © 2023 · Contrary Life