Foyle Maritime Festival to kick off the summer season in the North West
Last updated 18th Jun 2024
The internationally renowned Foyle Maritime Festival celebrates all things nautical and is expected to draw crowds of over 100,000 people when it returns to the banks of the Foyle from Thursday 27th to Sunday June 30th.
Immerse yourself in the very best of local and international maritime culture, with a thrilling array of events and activities for all ages and ensuring an unforgettable voyage for the entire crew!
Enjoy a packed programme of events, from Tall Ships, on-water activities, feasting, music and animation for the whole family to enjoy!
The Beyond Blue themed celebrations are plastic free and will embrace the Vision 2025 pledge to deliver more sustainable and environmentally friendly festivals.
With 150,000 visitors expected across the weekend, this nautical extravaganza is poised to make waves like never before.
“Through the theme we want to challenge ourselves to reimagine our interaction with the vast blue resources of our seas and oceans,” explained Festival and Events Manager at Council Jacqueline Whoriskey.
“Beyond Blue invites us to look at things from a different perspective, think outside the box and find new ways to meet the needs of the modern world, without further impacting climate change.
“We all have a responsibility to address the environmental impact of our behaviour and the programme aims to highlight that with practical initiatives such as water refill stations and a reusable cup deposit scheme.
“The message will also be presented through art and performance with thought provoking animations, installations and the showcase event on the Saturday night.”
You can download the full programme here - foylemaritime.com/programme