Foyle Obon

06/06/2026

It's today!!

There are a few tickets left for tonight's Festival Concert at The Playtrail

https://tinyurl.com/3j7yrzf9

Please do book online before coming down as connectivity is very hit or miss under the trees.

Gates open for parking at 6.30pm. The food vans will be open from then too. The concert starts at 7pm. There will be 2 short intervals.

The soft seats are ready and heating is on but please feel free to bring a blanket!

See you there!

An evening of Taiko, Bon Odori and dance! With community taiko, Hannari dance and the amazing San Jose Taiko!

05/06/2026

We had a fantastic time at the Mini Matsuri at the Playtrail today! The morning began with a warm welcome, followed by opening introductions that set the tone for a fun cultural experience. The children loved the traditional Japanese storytelling by Masako Carey, sitting quietly and completely engag...

05/06/2026

Highlights include: • Friday 5th June, 'Mini Matsuri' (mini festival) at the Playtrail • June 6th, An Evening with San Jose Taiko", at the Playtrail…

01/06/2026

Festival week is upon us! We will be opening the site on Saturday from 6.30pm so concert goers can fill up on some lovely food before the action starts at 7pm. Food will be available throughout the concert (till it runs out!). We are delighted to have our very own "Katsu's Kakigori", as well as Hyve Coffee Seoul Food 'Waka's Japanese Onigiri' and of course Wendy's Chips! All vendors except Kakigori and Waka accept card payments so please do bring some cash! Tickets are still available, please buy online as coverage could be a bit patchy in the Playtrail. Tickets available here https://tinyurl.com/3j7yrzf9e Arts Council of Northern Ireland Irish Foreign Ministry What's on Derry Strabane Radius Housing Choice Housing Ark Housing Association The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland Apex Housing Association

22/05/2026

08/05/2026

A brilliant morning at the lovely Diamond Centre in Claudy today with our Yūjō Taiko young people from Cumber Claudy and St Colmcille’s Primary Schools coming together through taiko drumming, games and Japanese arts.

We were delighted to welcome Cumber Claudy Principal Mr Crawford to experience the joy, teamwork and energy of taiko alongside the children, and also very happy to welcome Louise and David from the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, whose support for our community work over the years has meant so much to us.

Supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Reconciliation Fund, Yūjō Taiko uses Japanese arts and culture to help children from different communities build friendships, confidence and connection, while having lots of fun along the way! Irish Foreign Ministry Community Foundation for Northern Ireland Ibuki Taiko