It’s Halloween week in Derry, and Q Radio is right in the middle of it as the official radio partner for Derry Halloween 2025.
Our presenters are broadcasting live from the heart of the action, bringing listeners the sounds, stories and atmosphere from Europe’s biggest Halloween festival.
Join us throughout the week as we meet the people, performers and characters that make Derry come alive every Halloween. Expect laughs, spooky surprises and the biggest hits to keep you in the spirit wherever you are.
Heading to Derry? Come and say hi to the Q Radio crew at Guildhall Square and Shipquay Place, or tune in across Northern Ireland on FM, DAB, online or by asking your smart speaker to “Play Q Radio.”
What’s On - 28–31 October 2025
Awakening the Walled City – Light installations, projections and live performances bring haunting folklore to life across Derry’s historic walls.
Parade of the Spirits – The iconic Halloween night parade, filled with colour, costumes, music and pyrotechnics.
The Samhain Sessions – Live music from local and international acts across venues and pop-up stages.
Haunted Markets – Crafts, street food and entertainment at Guildhall Square.
Family Frights & Fairy Trails – Spooky fun for younger visitors with trails and workshops throughout the city.
Keep tuned in to Q Radio for exclusive interviews, live broadcasts and Halloween hits all week long.
For full event details, visit derryhalloween.com
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