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12–18 October 2026 · Include

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Every event in the Good Relations Week 2026 programme. Most are free, all are open to anyone, and they run right across Northern Ireland.

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Exhibition

Beyond the Uniform Photo Exhibition

What do you see when you look at a band uniform? Beyond the Uniform invites you to look again, meet the people behind the uniform and discover their stories, lives, contributions, friendships and the role music and belonging play in their communities.

When
3 dates · 12 Oct – 14 Oct
Where
New Gate Arts and Culture Centre, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person
2 dates

Workshop, training or seminar

Practical Conflict Resolution Training Programme

Free Practical Conflict Resolution Training Programme: Build Skills, Create Understanding. Gain practical tools to facilitate dialogue, resolve conflict and support positive relationships in your community.

When
2 dates · 12 Oct – 14 Oct
Where
Ulster University at Coleraine, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Workshop, training or seminar

Practical Conflict Resolution Training Programme

Free Practical Conflict Resolution Training Programme: Build Skills, Create Understanding. Gain practical tools to facilitate dialogue, resolve conflict and support positive relationships in your community.

When
Mon 12 Oct
Where
Ulster University-Derry-Londonderry Campus, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person

Workshop, training or seminar

Celebrating cultures - connecting communities

A multicultural cooking demonstration, authentic global cuisine tastings, traditional apparel displays, geographic quizzes, and more.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Bishop Street Community Centre, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Other

Churches Trust Project Launch - 'A Space for Everyone'

Launch of a cross-community creative arts project involving pupils from Longtower, Nazareth House and Fountain Primary Schools, focused on inclusion, belonging and celebrating diversity.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Churches Trust Youth Space, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Invitation only Free In person
2 dates

Celebration or social

Come together - A celebration of Culture

A fun and welcoming celebration bringing people from all nationalities and backgrounds together through food, music, culture and friendship. Come along, share your traditions, try something new and celebrate the diversity that makes our community special.

When
2 dates · 13 Oct – 16 Oct
Where
Cathedral Youth Club , Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person
3 dates

Other

Greater Shantallow Community Arts "A Voice for Youth" Good Relations Programme @Studio 2

A Voice for Youth is our integrated Creative Youth Good Relations programme engaging 360 young people from 12 schools from across DCSDC area in a six week programme of Dance, Singing, Drama and Arts & Crafts bringing children together creatively explore

When
3 dates · 13 Oct – 16 Oct
Where
Studio2 Youth & Community Arts Centre ,Units 2-3 Foyle Business Park,4 Beraghmore Road,Skeoge Industrial Estate, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Invitation only Free In person

Other

Helping Hands Craft Activity

Join us at Shantallow Library to celebrate this year’s Good Relations Week with our Helping Hands junior craft activity.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Shantallow Library, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person

Workshop, training or seminar

Human Rights Workshop: Lumen Christi

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission will be running a human rights workshop for students at Lumen Christi College in Derry/Londonderry.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Lumen Christi College, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Invitation only Free In person

Performance, drama, music or film

Italian Film Club: Three Floors | Nerve Cinema

Italian Film Club at Nerve Cinema, a series of ongoing screenings showcases Italian culture and Italian language through contemporary and classic titles from Italian cinema.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Nerve Centre, Derry City & Strabane
Finished £7 + booking fee In person Booking needed

Performance, drama, music or film

Songs Without Borders presented by Sole Purpose Productions

A sharing of songs from around the world performed by a multi cultural group including refugees, asylum seekers and long term locals. Hear songs in Arabic, Bengali, Irish, Yoruba and from Ukraine.

When
Tue 13 Oct
Where
Carlisle Road Methodist Church Hall, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person
2 dates

Tour or walk

The Siege of Derry Workshop & The Maiden City Tour

The Maiden City Educational and Community Heritage Project will explore the history of the Siege of Londonderry through a historian-led workshop, a visit to the Siege Museum and a guided tour of the historic Maiden City.

When
2 dates · 13 Oct – 17 Oct
Where
Siege Museum, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Celebration or social

Community Coffee Morning

Creggan Library is hosting a Community Coffee Morning for Good Relations Week.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Creggan Library, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person

Workshop, training or seminar

Echoes of Us

Echoes of Us brings people together to share stories, memories and experiences, exploring how our past shapes who we are today and creating greater connection, understanding and belonging.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
St Columb's Park House, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person

Performance, drama, music or film

Everybody Digs Bill Evans | Nerve Cinema

Winner of the Silver Bear for Best Director at this year’s Berlin Film Festival.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Nerve Centre, Derry City & Strabane
Finished £7 + booking fee In person Booking needed

Education resource

Explore Japan! Drumming, culture and fun.

Explore Japan is an exciting, interactive 45-minute school assembly-style session, introducing pupils to Japan through Japanese culture, language, music and live Taiko drumming.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Bunscoil Cholmcille & Naíscoil Dhoire, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Invitation only Free In person

Celebration or social

Tea and Chat

Castlederg Library invites you to join us for some tea and chat for Good Relations Week.

When
Wed 14 Oct
Where
Castlederg Library, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person

Storytelling

Family Bilingual Storytelling

Derry Central Library host a bilingual storytelling event as part of Good Relations Week.

When
Thu 15 Oct
Where
Derry Central Library, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Celebration or social

Good Relations Week Cuppa and Chat

To celebrate Good Relations Week, Strathfoyle Library welcomes you to call in, enjoy a cuppa and take some time for a friendly chat.

When
Thu 15 Oct
Where
Strathfoyle Library, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person

Celebration or social

Community Come & Connect @ The Gasyard Centre

Join us at the Gasyard Centre for Come & Connect- a Good Relations Week gathering with music, guest speakers, community conversation and lunch, bringing people together to connect, share and celebrate community.

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
The Gasyard Centre, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person Booking needed

Tour or walk

Curator tour of 'The Night Journal'

Join Catherine Hemelryk for an informal tour of 'The Night Journal', an exhibition by four, intergenerational artists exploring constructed realities of the night at CCA Derry~Londonderry.

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
CCA Derry~Londonderry, Derry City & Strabane
Finished Free In person

Celebration or social

Energy of Light Disco

A disco for young people aged 13+ with physical, sensory and/or learning disabilities. Enjoy an evening of music, dancing and great company with DJ Oliver!

When
Fri 16 Oct
Where
Millennium Forum, Derry City & Strabane
Finished £3 (Carers and Parents Go Fr... In person Booking needed