Walled City Markets - Monthly

What to Expect

The Walled City Market is a monthly family-friendly shopping experience with artisan traders offering a wide selection of specialty foods and handcrafted products. Stalls include homemade jams, chutneys and sauces, artisan breads and cakes, organic meats, sweet treats and handcrafted goods. Markets feature live music, children’s entertainment and a buzzing atmosphere in the historic Guildhall Square, set between the Victorian Guildhall building and the River Foyle.

Because it is run directly by the council rather than a private promoter, the market has stayed consistent over the years - the same reliable first Saturday slot, the same emphasis on genuinely local and handmade goods over imported stock. November’s market tends to have a slightly different feel to the summer editions, with warming food stalls and early Christmas gift stock appearing among the regular traders as the run-up to the festive season begins.

Good to Know

• Recurring monthly market held on the first Saturday of each month, February to December.
• Next date: Saturday 7 November 2026.
• Remaining 2026 dates after this: 5 December.
• Hours vary slightly by season, typically 11am to 4pm or 5pm.
• Free entry for all visitors and families; dogs welcome on leads.

Getting There

Located at Guildhall Square in Derry city centre, within the historic Walled City. It is a short walk from the bus station on Foyle Street and from the city centre car parks off Foyle Street and Strand Road. Translink’s Goldline 212 connects Derry to Belfast, and Bus Eireann runs services from Dublin.

While You’re in Derry

Guildhall Square puts you within easy walking distance of the city walls, the Peace Bridge and the Bogside murals, so a morning at the market can easily stretch into a full day exploring the city on foot. There is more to see in Derry and across Co. Derry.