Preparations underway for 33rd Féile Derry programme
Féile 2025 is set to be the biggest in the festival’s history, with over 150 events taking place
Preparations are well underway for the 33rd edition of Féile, Derry’s largest community arts festival, ahead of the programme of events kicking off next week.
Féile 2025 is set to be the biggest in the festival’s history, with over 150 events taking place at more than 60 locations across local neighbourhoods from 6-15 August.
Speaking as preparations continue, a spokesperson for Féile said: “There’s a real buzz building across the neighbourhood as we get ready to kick off the biggest ever Féile, which starts next week.
“Féile is about people coming together to celebrate our neighbourhoods, our creativity, and everything that makes our communities great places to live, work, play, and visit.
“There’s something for everyone at Féile 2025, and we’re really excited that this year’s festival will feature more community gatherings and family celebrations than ever before.
The Greatest Show returns, with circus performers and magicians popping up across the neighbourhood’s parks and green spaces throughout the week.
“One of Ireland’s great musicians, Martin Hayes, joins Piaras Ó Lorcáin and local sensation SOAK to headline our music line-up, alongside award-winning films, public discussions, our biggest ever programme of family celebrations, and a wide range of events for all ages.
“Féile 2025 will feature several events on the future of Ireland, eyewitness accounts of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, a headline conversation with veteran BBC journalist Peter Taylor, and a tribute lecture to Donncha Mac Niallais delivered by newly elected Conradh na Gaeilge president Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin.
“There’s been a massive amount of work behind the scenes to bring this festival together, with so many organisations and volunteers playing a huge part. It’s their energy and commitment that make Féile a huge success every year.
“We can’t wait to welcome you all to Féile 2025, and we hope everyone attending the events has a fantastic time.”
The full Féile programme of events is available now at www.feilederry.com/feile-2025.