A new city experience
Live Entertainment
Enjoy an all year round programme of live entertainment across a wide variety of venues.
Derby enjoys a well established reputation for both performed and produced theatre . An ambitious cultural programme also includes festivals and events, and presentations in unique and exciting spaces from the Big Screen to the newly landscaped Cathedral Green outdoor performance space.
Derby LIVE
The critically acclaimed Derby LIVE unites the colourful programmes at the Assembly Rooms, Guildhall Theatre and Derby Theatre.
Deda - Derby Dance Centre
A unique venue offering a dance-focussed arts programme. With two performance spaces, two dance studios and offering over 40 classes a week, Deda is one of the key cultural organisations in the city.
QUAD
QUAD is Derby's arts centre connecting businesses and people with art and film. The dramatic building houses two cinema screens, a gallery, café bar, workshop and the British Film Institute archives.
Derby Jazz and Sinfonia ViVA
Derby Jazz and Sinfonia ViVA are based in the city providing another aspect to this rich cultural mix a fine festival of Jazz takes place each year taking in venues around the city.