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Peadar O'Donnell's

Legendary Derry trad pub with nightly open mic style sessions

Venue at a glance Peadar O'Donnell's · Derry
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Capacity
standinggrassroots
6 nights
Live music
Mon · Tue · Wedper week
11:30
Open today
until 01:30hours
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Irish traditional
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 19 August 2026

Peadar O'Donnell's — Quick Facts

Legendary Derry trad pub with nightly open mic style sessions

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The Details

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Capacity–
Live nightsMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

Peadar O'Donnell's 59-63 Waterloo Street
Derry
Derry BT48 6HD

Genres

Irish traditional
Folk

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Opening times

Peadar O'Donnell's this week

7 of 7 days listed
  1. MonLive 11:30–01:30
  2. TueLive 11:30–01:30
  3. WedLive 11:30–01:30
  4. ThuLiveToday 11:30–01:30
  5. FriLive 11:30–01:30
  6. SatLive 11:30–01:30
  7. Sun 12:30–01:30
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Peadar O'Donnell's

Peadar O'Donnell's is a grassroots music venue in Derry, Derry. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Peadar O'Donnell's books Irish traditional, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Derry venue directory.

Derry's ‌​‌​‍best-known traditional music pub on Waterloo Street, with three bars under one roof including the adjoining Gweedore Bar. Live traditional and contemporary music seven nights a week, with open Irish sessions running almost nightly - musicians are welcome to bring an instrument and join in, and there is never a cover charge.

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59-63 Waterloo Street, Derry, Derry, BT48 6HD

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The Derry League

Peadar O'Donnell's is #8 of 14 Derry venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

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  8. #8 – Peadar O'Donnell's This venue 0 gigs
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  10. #10 – Singin' Thistle Coleraine 0 gigs

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Derry venue directory.
Peadar O'Donnell's books Irish traditional, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — Peadar O'Donnell's hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Derry Open Mic Finder.
59-63 Waterloo Street, Derry, Derry, BT48 6HD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Derry venues nearby.
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