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IN PICTURES: Gigs and sessions guide for City of Derry Jazz Festival

The 25th Anniversary of the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival will take place from Wednesday, April 29th to Monday, May 4th, 2026, featuring international headliners and over 400 events across the Walled City

The City of Derry Jazz Festival marks its milestone 25th Anniversary this year, transforming the Walled City from Wednesday, April 29 to Monday, May 4, 2026. With over 100,000 visitors and 200+ performers expected, the city will be alive with jazz, blues, swing, and soul across more than 60 venues.

From high-energy brass bands on the streets to smooth late-night sessions in your favourite local, we have you covered. Check out the upcoming gigs now and start planning your Jazz Trail adventure.

We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots.

We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community.

To submit:

Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. 

Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. 

We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots.

We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community.

To submit:

Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. 

Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. 

For more information scan the QR code below.