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Astronomical: The Beauty of a Thousand Stars - 03/09/2011 - 11/09/2012
Date: Until Tuesday 11th September
Time: 10am-5pm (Mon-Sat)
Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE13BS
Tickets: Free
Description: Inspired by astronomy, this exhibition features objects from the museum collections depicting moons, stars and other celestial imagery. Plates from the stunning 18th Century Flamsteed Star Atlas, Atlas Coelestis, will be exhibited for the first time. Part of the Wright of Derby Festival.
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Throne: A Royal Crown Derby Jubilee Exhibition - 31/03/2012 - 07/09/2012
Date: Sat 31st March - Fri 7th September
Time: 10am - 4pm (Mon-Sat)
Venue: Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre, 194 Osmaston Road, Derby, DE23 8JZ
Tickets: £2.50 - £3, Family Tickets £8
Description: As our Monarch celebrates 60 years on the throne, Royal Crown Derby are opening a unique exhibition to celebrate the special links that they have with the Royal family stretching all the way back to the eighteenth century. Factory tours are also available at the visitor centre.
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Summer Nights Film Festival 2012 - 04/05/2012 - 15/09/2012
Date: Fri 4th May - Sat 15th Sep
Time: 7pm onwards
Venue: Varies
Tickets: TBC
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival brings fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire, all presented on a giant screen by QUAD. Bring your picnic and your friends or even sample the tasty treats on offer at each venue!
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Blonde - 17/05/2012 - 19/05/2012
Date: Thurs 17th - Sat 19th May
Time: 19:30 (Thurs & Sat - 14:30 also)
Venue: Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, Derby, DE1 2NF
Tickets: £8-£14
Description: A new musical production based on the life and times of Marilyn Monroe, actress, singer and model, who quickly became a legend of the 20th century. With cameo appearances from JFK to Arthur Miller and a host of other influential characters.
Bearded Theory Festival - 18/05/2012 - 20/05/2012
Date: Friday 18th May - Sunday 20th May
Time: All day event
Venue: Kedleston Hall, Derby, DE22 5JH
Tickets: On sale at Derby Tourist Information Centre - Adults: £74.00 (+ £3.50 booking fee), Child: (age 13 -16) £40.00 (+ £1.89 booking fee), Child: (age 6 - 12) £25.00 (+ £1.18 booking fee), Child: (age 0 -5) free. Family ticket - (2 adults and 2 children) £190.00 + £8.98 booking fee.
Description: Bearded Theory is the Midlands largest performing and creative arts festival which is hosted within the iconic grounds of Kedleson Hall in Derbyshire. Following the massive success of Bearded Theory 2011 our fourth consecutive sell-out we have immediately confirmed our return in 2012 on May 18th, 19th and 20th.
Derby Roundhouse Tour - 19/05/2012
Date: Saturday 19th May
Time: 13:30
Venue: Derby Roundhouse, Pride Park Derby, DE24 8JE
Tickets: £6 each
Description: Join us on a journey to explore the world's oldest surviving turning shed where the golden day of steam engines once ruled the world! Refurbished to its former glory, learn abuot the history of the turn shed as well as the importance of the train industry in Derby.
Derby Jazz Jam Plays Miles Davis - 20/05/2012
Date: Sunday 20th May
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
Venue: The CUBE, Déda, Chapel Street, Derby DE1 3GU
Tickets: £5
Description: Listeners and players will all be welcome at our new Derby Jazz Jams. In this Miles Davis session Tom and the trio will be leading the way on, Solar, Milestones, All Blues, Freddie the Freeloader, Stella by Starlight, Nefertiti, Walkin' and Footprints.
Book Tickets: Call 01332 374 661
The Butterfly Lion - 23/05/2012 - 08/06/2012
Date: Wed 23rd May - Fri 8th June
Time: 19:00-19:30 More Info>
Venue: Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, Derby, DE1 2NF
Tickets: £8-£24
Description: When the orphaned white lion cub he has rescued from the African veld is sold to a circus owner and shipped off to Europe, young Bertie vows he will see his friend again. Little does he realise the adventurous, romantic, shocking turns his life will take before that momentous day comes.
Derby ID Fest - 24/05/2012 - 27/05/2012
Date: Thur 24th May - Sun 27th May
Time: Varies
Venue: QUAD, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS
Tickets: TBC
Description: The international film festival created and hosted by QUAD, will feature live appearances from key industry figures, professional practice events and premieres of new films. There will also be a retrospective exploring this year's theme of "Heroes".
Off The Tracks Spring Festival - 25/05/2012 - 27/05/2012
Date: Fri 25th - Sun 27th May
Time: All Day Event
Venue: Donington Park, Melbourne Road, Derbyshire, DE74 2RN
Tickets: Free - £70
Description: Now celebrating its 24th anniversary, and an event described by the Sunday Times as a top "Small is Beautiful Festival", the OTT Festival brings together a family atmosphere with live music for a fantastic weekend of entertainment and raising money for charity.
Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair - 26/05/2012 - 27/05/2012
Date: Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th May
Time: 10:00
Venue: Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ
Tickets: £3-£5, Under 16s Free
Description: Celebrate the delicious choice of food and drink from around the county, with events, tasting demonstrations, tutorials and fun for all the family. Look out for local and celebrity chefs taking to the stage also at the fantastic Festival held at Hardwick Hall.
Book Tickets: Pay on the Door
Public Ghost Vigil at Derby Gaol - 26/05/2012
Date: Saturday 26th May
Time: 21:00 - 04:00
Venue: Derby Gaol, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DF
Tickets: £45
Description: Why not Join Derby Gaol's official Paranormal Team for a night at one of the country's most haunted locations! Spend time in the Condemned Cell and in a communication circle, where contact with the deceased is a more than common occurence. Drink and snacks provided too!
The Derby Ghost Walk - 28/05/2012
Date: Monday 28th May
Time: 19:00
Venue: Ye Olde Dolphin Inne, 5a Queen Street, Derby, DE1 3DL
Tickets: £25
Description: An exciting Most Haunted style Ghostwalk until 11pm with Richard Felix. The walk will take in some of Derby's infamous and haunted locations as featured on Living TV's Most Haunted and will finish back at The Dolphin for a delicious meal of traditional English Fayre.
Derby Roundhouse Tour - 28/05/2012
Date: Monday 28th May
Time: 18:30
Venue: Derby Roundhouse, Pride Park Derby, DE24 8JE
Tickets: £6 each
Description: Join us on a journey to explore the world's oldest surviving turning shed where the golden day of steam engines once ruled the world! Refurbished to its former glory, learn abuot the history of the turn shed as well as the importance of the train industry in Derby.
Derby Cathedral Tour - 28/05/2012
Date: Monday 28th May
Time: 18:15
Venue: Derby Cathedral, Irongate, Derby, DE1 3GP
Tickets: £2-£3
Description: Your chance to explore the Cathedral including climbing the 189 steps up England's tallest tower! Experience the magnificent architecture and intriguing stories surrounding the Cathedral. A tour in Derby not to be missed!
Book Tickets: Call Derby Tourist Information Centre on 01332 255802
Troyka - 01/06/2012
Date: Friday 1st June
Time: 20:00
Venue: The CUBE, Déda, Chapel Street, Derby DE1 3GU
Tickets: £10
Description: TROYKA played their first ever gig at DERBY JAZZ WEEK 2007. In 2009 they released one of the most highly acclaimed albums of the year. Now two years down the line TROYKA have struck gold with a sensational second album which they will be launching with this gig and a national tour.
Book Tickets: Call 01332 374 661
Summer Nights Film Festival - The King's Speech - 01/06/2012
Date: Friday 1st June
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Renishaw Hall, Renishaw, Derbyshire, S21 3WB
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The 2010 critically acclaimed The King's Speech will be shown.
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Summer Nights Film Festival - The Queen - 02/06/2012
Date: Saturday 2nd June
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Renishaw Hall, Renishaw, Derbyshire, S21 3WB
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The 2006 critically acclaimed The Queen will be shown.
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Derby Jubilee Celebrations - 03/06/2012
Date: Sunday 3rd June
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: Free
Description: Put the flags out, whip up a picnic and join in the national celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubliee. The Market Place will be laid out for a right royal picnic with Union Jack table cloths while the Big Screen will show highlights of the River Pageant in London!
The Big Jubilee Lunch - 04/06/2012
Date: Monday 4th June
Time: 11:00 - 16:00
Venue: Derby Arboretum Park, Derby, DE23 8FZ
Tickets: Free
Description: Join in on the Big Jubilee Lunch at England's first ever park, the Derby Arboretum. This is your chance to share your culture, food and talk to the diverse and exciting community we live in.
Download Festival - 08/06/2012 - 10/06/2012
Date: Friday 8th - Sunday 10th June
Time: All day event
Venue: Donington Park, Derbyshire, DE74 2RP
Tickets: Around £145
Description: The Download Festival is the UK's premier Rock Festival. A mammoth 5 day rock event, based at the spiritual home of rock - Donington Park in Derbyshire. This will be the festival's 10th anniversary.
Derby Roundhouse Tour - 09/06/2012
Date: Saturday 9th June
Time: 10:30
Venue: Derby Roundhouse, Pride Park Derby, DE24 8JE
Tickets: £6 each
Description: Join us on a journey to explore the world's oldest surviving turning shed where the golden day of steam engines once ruled the world! Refurbished to its former glory, learn abuot the history of the turn shed as well as the importance of the train industry in Derby.
Julius Caesar - 11/06/2012 - 13/06/2012
Date: Mon 11th - Wed 13th June
Time: 19:30
Venue: Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, Derby, DE1 2NF
Tickets: £10-£17
Description: Step back in time to the year of 44BC: the heat is rising, the contestants are sweating, the excitement is growing and the competition is fierce. Oddsocks are back with their hilarious rendition of the political thriller, Julius Caesar.
Derby Roundhouse Tour - 11/06/2012
Date: Saturday 11th June
Time: 18:30
Venue: Derby Roundhouse, Pride Park Derby, DE24 8JE
Tickets: £6 each
Description: Join us on a journey to explore the world's oldest surviving turning shed where the golden day of steam engines once ruled the world! Refurbished to its former glory, learn abuot the history of the turn shed as well as the importance of the train industry in Derby.
The Moroccan Market of Handicraft - 12/06/2012 - 16/06/2012
Date: Tues 12th - Sat 16th June
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
Venue: Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: Free
Description: Fulfil your fascination and indulge your senses as the rich culture and heritage of Morocco visits Derby for the second time, bringing some of Morocco's excellent Berber ethnicity and market culture to the city.
Sinfonia ViVA: Residencies - A collaborative instrumental project - 13/06/2012
Date: Wednesday 13th June
Time: 19:00
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby DE1 3AH
Tickets: £3.50-£5
Description: The very best of Derby's professional and non-professional musicians and creative talent in a unique shared performance. Participants from across Derby will join sinfonia ViVA and Déda to present this dynamic music and dance collaboration. With composer Tunde Jegede.
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Real-Ale Tour - 14/06/2012
Date: Thursday 14th June
Time: 6:45pm - Late
Venues: Changes Every Week!
Tickets: £29
Description: Experience Derby's unique and thriving real ale culture with a mini-bus trip around the city. The trip includes, a tour around a local microbrewery, transport to six Real Ale pubs, free half-pint in Every Pub, snacks Including Chunky Chips & Huntsman's Pork Pie and a Real-Ale Related quiz with prize for the winner!
Gulliver's Travels - 15/06/2012 - 16/06/2012
Date: Fri 15th - Sat 16th June
Time: 19:30 (Sat - 14:30 also)
Venue: Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, Derby, DE1 2NF
Tickets: £10-£14
Description: It's 1699 and Lemuel Gulliver sets sail from England for lands unknown. Shipwrecked, he finds himself to be a powerful giant in one land, a tiny plaything in another. Abandoned by his crew, he discovers a flying island and a strange world where men are ruled by beautiful, civilised horses.
Derby Roundhouse Tour - 16/06/2012
Date: Saturday 16th June
Time: 13:30
Venue: Derby Roundhouse, Pride Park Derby, DE24 8JE
Tickets: £6 each
Description: Join us on a journey to explore the world's oldest surviving turning shed where the golden day of steam engines once ruled the world! Refurbished to its former glory, learn abuot the history of the turn shed as well as the importance of the train industry in Derby.
Dead Ringer - 18/06/2012 - 23/06/2012
Date: Mon 18th - Sat 23rd June
Time: 19:30 (Wed & Sat - 14:30 also)
Venue: Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, Derby, DE1 2NF
Tickets: £8-£21
Description: When the Prime Minister drops dead from an apparent heart attack on the eve of a general election, two cabinet members who fear they need his charisma to get re-elected hire an out-of-work actor to replace the deceased.
Farmers' Market - 21/06/2012
Date: Thursday 21st June
Time: 08:00 - 14:00
Venue: Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: Free
Description: Offering a range of local products from ostrich burgers to poacher's cheese. The market also stocks freshly baked bread and for the gardeners, a selection of plants. Be sure to get there early as produce goes quickly! pies, cakes meats and veg also stock this super market.
Public Ghost Vigil at Derby Gaol - 23/06/2012
Date: Saturday 23rd June
Time: 21:00 - 04:00
Venue: Derby Gaol, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DF
Tickets: £45
Description: Why not Join Derby Gaol's official Paranormal Team for a night at one of the country's most haunted locations! Spend time in the Condemned Cell and in a communication circle, where contact with the deceased is a more than common occurence. Drink and snacks provided too!
Cathedral Quarter Tour - Towers & Tunnels - 23/06/2012
Date: Saturday 23rd June
Time: 14:45 - 16:45
Venue: Derby Cathedral Quarter
Tickets: £10 per person
Description: Tour and Climb England's tallest Cathedral to see spectacular views over the city. Also explore the underground tunnels with world renowned ghost hunter, Richard Felix. Please note: Due to the nature of the tour, there is no disabled access.
To Book: Call or Visit the Derby Tourist Information Centre: 01332 255802 or The Mecca in Derby Market Hall: 01332 381076
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Real-Ale Tour - 23/06/2012
Date: Saturday 23rd June
Time: 6:45pm - Late
Venues: Changes Every Week!
Tickets: £29
Description: Experience Derby's unique and thriving real ale culture with a mini-bus trip around the city. The trip includes, a tour around a local microbrewery, transport to six Real Ale pubs, free half-pint in Every Pub, snacks Including Chunky Chips & Huntsman's Pork Pie and a Real-Ale Related quiz with prize for the winner!
Derby Cathedral Tour - 25/06/2012
Date: Monday 25th June
Time: 18:15
Venue: Derby Cathedral, Irongate, Derby, DE1 3GP
Tickets: £2-£3
Description: Your chance to explore the Cathedral including climbing the 189 steps up England's tallest tower! Experience the magnificent architecture and intriguing stories surrounding the Cathedral. A tour in Derby not to be missed!
Book Tickets: Call Derby Tourist Information Centre on 01332 255802
Horrible Histories - 26/06/2012 - 30/06/2012
Date: Tues 26th - Sat 30th June
Time: Multiple Times - More Info>
Venue: Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, Derby, DE1 2NF
Tickets: £10-£14
Description: It's time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage! These two astounding shows - Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians - are guaranteed to thrill you and your children using amazing actors and stunning 3D visual effects!
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Derby Well Dressing Festival - 29/06/2012 - 01/07/2012
Date: Fri 29th June - Sunday 1st July
Time: 10am - 5pm (Sunday 11am start)
Venue: QUAD, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS
Tickets: Free
Description: This unique Derbyshire tradition involves the creation of beautiful mosaics made out of flower petals, seeds and peppercorns set in a foundation of fresh clay. The design for 2012 will be a topical Olympic theme, so come along and join in on the fun!
London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Evening Celebration - 29/06/2012 - 30/06/2012
Date: Friday 29th - Saturday 30 June
Time: Various
Venue: Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS and Darley Park
Tickets: Free
Description: A weekend of celebrations will be sparked by the Olympic Torch Relay coming to Derby Market Place on Friday night before moving onto Darley Park! Games, live entertainment and live coverage from the BBC means Derby will be the best place to see the Olympic Torch.
Derby's party celebrations will continue over the weekend, including the famous Darley Park Classical Concert on the evening on Saturday 30 June.
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Darley Park Concert - 30/06/2012
Date: Sat 30th June
Time: TBC
Venue: Darley Park Concert
Tickets: Free
Description: Join in on the Olympic Celebrations as the Darley Park Concert bids the Torch goodbye on its journey to London. Olympic themed activities will continue and the UK's largest outdoor concert for classical music will commence!
The Derby Ghost Walk - 02/07/2012
Date: Monday 2nd July
Time: 19:00
Venue: Ye Olde Dolphin Inne, 5a Queen Street, Derby, DE1 3DL
Tickets: £25
Description: An exciting Most Haunted style Ghostwalk until 11pm with Richard Felix. The walk will take in some of Derby's infamous and haunted locations as featured on Living TV's Most Haunted and will finish back at The Dolphin for a delicious meal of traditional English Fayre.
Derby Cathedral Tour - 03/07/2012
Date: Monday 23rd July
Time: 18:15
Venue: Derby Cathedral, Irongate, Derby, DE1 3GP
Tickets: £2-£3
Description: Your chance to explore the Cathedral including climbing the 189 steps up England's tallest tower! Experience the magnificent architecture and intriguing stories surrounding the Cathedral. A tour in Derby not to be missed!
Book Tickets: Call Derby Tourist Information Centre on 01332 255802
The Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete World Of Sports (abridged) - 04/07/2012
Date: Wednesday 4 July 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: DerbyLive, Derby Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby DE1 3AH
Tickets: £17 adults, £15 concessions. Please telephone DerbyLive Box Office to book: Tel: 01332 255800 or book on-line >
The 'bad boys of abridgement' are back.
Just in time for the Olympic frenzy, and following a highly successful US tour and run in New York, the Reduced Shakespeare Company are back in the UK with the European premiere of their new show, The Complete World of Sports (abridged). The entire history of athletic competition is revisited in a marathon of madness and mayhem that sees the world's great sporting events shrunk down to theatrical size.
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Real-Ale Tour - 05/07/2012
Date: Thursday 5th July
Time: 6:45pm - Late
Venues: Changes Every Week!
Tickets: £29
Description: Experience Derby's unique and thriving real ale culture with a mini-bus trip around the city. The trip includes, a tour around a local microbrewery, transport to six Real Ale pubs, free half-pint in Every Pub, snacks Including Chunky Chips & Huntsman's Pork Pie and a Real-Ale Related quiz with prize for the winner!
Antiques in the Park - 06/07/2012 - 08/07/2012
Date: Friday 6 - Sunday 8 July 2012
Time: Friday 8am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm
Venue: Kedleston Hall (National Trust), Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JH
Tel: 01332 830444
Tickets: Friday £7 (8am - 12 noon) and £5 (12 noon - 5pm); Saturday and Sunday £5 per day
Description: A MASSIVE Antiques in the Park event with stalls and marquees set out around the glorious grounds of Kedleston Hall. Event organised by Jaguar Fairs Ltd in association with the National Trust.
Buxton Festival - 07/07/2012 - 25/07/2012
Date: Sat 7th - Wed 25th July
Time: All Day
Venue: Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17
Tickets: Varies
Description: This exciting 19-day arts event produces its own professional operas and shows touring operas, classical concerts and engaging literary events. Renowned for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, Buxton attracts national and international audiences. Look out for Joanna Lumley and Justin Webb.
Derby Summer Beer Festival - 11/07/2012 - 15/07/2012
Date: Wed 11th - Sun 15th July 2012
Time: TBC
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: TBC
Description: Celebrate the renaissance of real ale in Derby, known as the "Real Ale capital of the UK". Sample hundreds of unique beers and ciders from local brewers whilst learning about the history and methodology of making beer in Derby.
The Royal Ballet Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 - 16/07/2012
Date: Monday 16th July
Time: 18:30
Venue: Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: Free
Description: Seven exciting choreographers work together to create a single evening of dance - with new scores from British composers and stage designs from leading contemporary artists. It's the kind of thing that happens once in a lifetime, so miss it at your peril!
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Farmers' Market - 19/07/2012
Date: Thursday 19th July
Time: 08:00 - 14:00
Venue: Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: Free
Description: Offering a range of local products from ostrich burgers to poacher's cheese. The market also stocks freshly baked bread and for the gardeners, a selection of plants. Be sure to get there early as produce goes quickly! pies, cakes meats and veg also stock this super market.
Summer Nights Film Festival - Grease - 20/07/2012
Date: Friday 20th July
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Rosliston Forestry Centre, Rosliston, Derbyshire, DE12 8JX
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The screening on Friday is to be the hit 1978 film Grease.
Real-Ale Tour - 21/07/2012
Date: Saturday 21st July
Time: 6:45pm - Late
Venues: Changes Every Week!
Tickets: £29
Description: Experience Derby's unique and thriving real ale culture with a mini-bus trip around the city. The trip includes, a tour around a local microbrewery, transport to six Real Ale pubs, free half-pint in Every Pub, snacks Including Chunky Chips & Huntsman's Pork Pie and a Real-Ale Related quiz with prize for the winner!
Public Ghost Vigil at Derby Gaol - 21/07/2012
Date: Saturday 21st July
Time: 21:00 - 04:00
Venue: Derby Gaol, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DF
Tickets: £45
Description: Why not Join Derby Gaol's official Paranormal Team for a night at one of the country's most haunted locations! Spend time in the Condemned Cell and in a communication circle, where contact with the deceased is a more than common occurence. Drink and snacks provided too!
Caribbean Carnival Weekend - 21/07/2012 - 22/07/2012
Date: Sat 21st - Sun 22nd July
Time: All Day
Venue: Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: Free
Description: A weekend of colour, costumes and celebration as the Caribbean Carnival takes over Derby! Hundreds of carnival troupes will display their magnificent and colourful costumes by taking part in the Caribbean Procession through Derby, arriving in the Market Place for 3pm for a carnival showcase and live performances.
Summer Nights Film Festival - The King's Speech - 21/07/2012
Date: Saturday 21st July
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Rosliston Forestry Centre, Rosliston, Derbyshire, DE12 8JX
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The screening on Saturday is to be the critically acclaimed 2010 film The King's Speech.
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Derby Family Fun Day - 24/07/2012
Date: Tuesday 24th July
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Venue: Market Place, Derby DE1 3AH
Tickets: Free to attend
Description: How are you going to keep the kids entertained during the Summer holidays? Come along to the Derby Family Fun Day and get some great ideas that will make this a Summer to remember! There are plenty of activities taking place on the day as well as discounted tickets on offer for a number of local attractions.
Summer Nights Film Festival - Mamma Mia - 27/07/2012
Date: Friday 27th July
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Queen's Park, Boythorpe Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2ND
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The screening on Friday is to be the hit 2008 film Mamma Mia.
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Accidentally on Purpose Exhibition - 27/07/2012 - 07/10/2012
Date: Friday 27th July - Sunday 7th October
Time: All Day
Venue: Derby QUAD, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS
Tickets: Free
Description: Accidentally on Purpose is an exhibition that will examine the relationship between success and failure through the use of common place materials and repetitive processes, exploring recurring problems and the strategies for (re)approaching them.
Summer Nights Film Festival - Jurassic Park - 28/07/2012
Date: Saturday 28th July
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Queen's Park, Boythorpe Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2ND
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The screening on Friday is to be the hit 1993 film Jurassic Park.
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Cathedral Quarter Tour - Towers & Tunnels - 28/07/2012
Date: Saturday 28th July
Time: 14:45 - 16:45
Venue: Derby Cathedral Quarter
Tickets: £10 per person
Description: Tour and Climb England's tallest Cathedral to see spectacular views over the city. Also explore the underground tunnels with world renowned ghost hunter, Richard Felix. Please note: Due to the nature of the tour, there is no disabled access.
To Book: Call or Visit the Derby Tourist Information Centre: 01332 255802 or The Mecca in Derby Market Hall: 01332 381076
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Y Not Festival - 03/08/2012 - 05/08/2012
Date: Fri 3rd - Sun 5th August
Time: All Day
Venue: Mouldridge Lane, Pikehall, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 SPH
Tickets: From £65
Description: This multi-award winning festival brings the beauty of the Derbyshire Dales and the contemporary music of top bands to give you the ultimate music experience in Derby. Confirmed bands include The Wombats, The Pigeon Detectives and The Subways.
The Derby Ghost Walk - 06/08/2012
Date: Monday 6th August
Time: 19:00
Venue: Ye Olde Dolphin Inne, 5a Queen Street, Derby, DE1 3DL
Tickets: £25
Description: An exciting Most Haunted style Ghostwalk until 11pm with Richard Felix. The walk will take in some of Derby's infamous and haunted locations as featured on Living TV's Most Haunted and will finish back at The Dolphin for a delicious meal of traditional English Fayre.
Bloodstock Festival - 10/08/2012 - 12/08/2012
Date: Friday 10th - Sunday 12th August
Time: All day event
Venue: Catton Hall, Walton-On-Trent, Derbyshire, DE12 8LN
Tickets: Free-£115
Description: Bloodstock Open Air is the UK's biggest independent METAL festival. Held at the picturesque location of Walton on Trent in Derbyshire, B-O-A has won the hearts and minds of fans of heavy ROCK AND METAL by consistently showcasing the strongest metal line up on UK soil.
Summer Nights Film Festival - The Woman in Black - 10/08/2012
Date: Friday 10th August
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Calke Abbey, Derby, DE73 7LE
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The film on show is 2012 film The Woman in Black
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Summer Nights Film Festival - Mamma Mia - 11/08/2012
Date: Saturday 11th August
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Calke Abbey, Derby, DE73 7LE
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The 2008 film Mamma Mia will be shown.
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Farmers' Market - 16/08/2012
Date: Thursday 16th August
Time: 08:00 - 14:00
Venue: Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: Free
Description: Offering a range of local products from ostrich burgers to poacher's cheese. The market also stocks freshly baked bread and for the gardeners, a selection of plants. Be sure to get there early as produce goes quickly! pies, cakes meats and veg also stock this super market.
Summer Nights Film Festival - 39 Steps - 17/08/2012
Date: Friday 17th August
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Kedleston Hall, Derby, DE22 5JH
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The classic 1935 film 39 Steps is to be shown.
Summer Nights Film Festival - Pride and Prejudice - 18/08/2012
Date: Saturday 18th August
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Kedleston Hall, Derby, DE22 5JH
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The 1995 adaption of Pride and Prejudice is set to be shown.
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Public Ghost Vigil at Derby Gaol - 24/08/2012
Date: Friday 24th August
Time: 21:00 - 04:00
Venue: Derby Gaol, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DF
Tickets: £45
Description: Why not Join Derby Gaol's official Paranormal Team for a night at one of the country's most haunted locations! Spend time in the Condemned Cell and in a communication circle, where contact with the deceased is a more than common occurence. Drink and snacks provided too!
Cathedral Quarter Tour - Towers & Tunnels - 25/08/2012
Date: Saturday 25th August
Time: 14:45 - 16:45
Venue: Derby Cathedral Quarter
Tickets: £10 per person
Description: Tour and Climb England's tallest Cathedral to see spectacular views over the city. Also explore the underground tunnels with world renowned ghost hunter, Richard Felix. Please note: Due to the nature of the tour, there is no disabled access.
To Book: Call or Visit the Derby Tourist Information Centre: 01332 255802 or The Mecca in Derby Market Hall: 01332 381076
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Derby Cathedral Tour - 27/08/2012
Date: Monday 27th August
Time: 18:15
Venue: Derby Cathedral, Irongate, Derby, DE1 3GP
Tickets: £2-£3
Description: Your chance to explore the Cathedral including climbing the 189 steps up England's tallest tower! Experience the magnificent architecture and intriguing stories surrounding the Cathedral. A tour in Derby not to be missed!
Book Tickets: Call Derby Tourist Information Centre on 01332 255802
Off the Tracks Summer Festival - 31/08/2012 - 02/09/2012
Date: Fri 31st Aug - Sun 2nd Sep
Time: All Day Event
Venue: Donington Park, Melbourne Road, Derbyshire, DE74 2RN
Tickets: Free - £70
Description: Now celebrating its 24th anniversary, and an event described by the Sunday Times as a top "Small is Beautiful Festival", the OTT Festival brings together a family atmosphere with live music for a fantastic weekend of entertainment and raising money for charity.
Summer Nights Film Festival - War Horse - 31/08/2012
Date: Friday 31st August
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Hardwick Hall, Derby, S44 5QJ
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The 2011 Steven Spielberg film War Horse will be shown.
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Summer Nights Film Festival - Casablanca - 01/09/2012
Date: Saturday 1st September
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Hardwick Hall, Derby, S44 5QJ
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The classic 1942 film Casablanca will be shown.
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The Derby Ghost Walk - 03/09/2012
Date: Monday 3rd September
Time: 19:00
Venue: Ye Olde Dolphin Inne, 5a Queen Street, Derby, DE1 3DL
Tickets: £25
Description: An exciting Most Haunted style Ghostwalk until 11pm with Richard Felix. The walk will take in some of Derby's infamous and haunted locations as featured on Living TV's Most Haunted and will finish back at The Dolphin for a delicious meal of traditional English Fayre.
Summer Nights Film Festival - The Woman in Black - 07/09/2012
Date: Friday 7th September
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: The Lime Kiln Pub, Derby, DE4 4FR
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The newly released THe Woman in Black (2011) will be shown.
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Summer Nights Film Festival - Grease - 08/09/2012
Date: Saturday 8th September
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: The Lime Kiln Pub, Derby, DE4 4FR
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The classic film Grease (1978) is the night's featured film.
Summer Nights Film Festival - War Horse - 14/09/2012
Date: Friday 14th September
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: The Pavilion Rolls Royce Leisure Club, Derby, DE24 9HY
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The screening will be the 2011 critically acclaimed film War Horse.
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Summer Nights Film Festival - Battle of Britain - 15/09/2012
Date: Saturday 15th September
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: The Pavilion Rolls Royce Leisure Club, Derby, DE24 9HY
Tickets: £12 each
Description: The Summer Nights Film Festival by QUAD brings together fantastic classic and contemporary films together with fabulous locations throughout Derbyshire. The screening will be the classic 1969 film Battle of Britain.
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Farmers' Market - 20/09/2012
Date: Thursday 20th September
Time: 08:00 - 14:00
Venue: Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: Free
Description: Offering a range of local products from ostrich burgers to poacher's cheese. The market also stocks freshly baked bread and for the gardeners, a selection of plants. Be sure to get there early as produce goes quickly! pies, cakes meats and veg also stock this super market.
Public Ghost Vigil at Derby Gaol - 21/09/2012
Date: Friday 21st September
Time: 21:00 - 04:00
Venue: Derby Gaol, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DF
Tickets: £45
Description: Why not Join Derby Gaol's official Paranormal Team for a night at one of the country's most haunted locations! Spend time in the Condemned Cell and in a communication circle, where contact with the deceased is a more than common occurence. Drink and snacks provided too!
Derby Feste and Games Time - 21/09/2012 - 22/09/2012
Date: Fri 21st Sep - Sat 22nd Sep
Time: Various
Venue: Derby City Centre, Derby, DE1 3AS
Tickets: Free
Description: Derby Festé is the spectacular highlight of Derby's cultural calendar, a fantastic two day celebration featuring live performance, music, film and more!
Saturday's headline act will be Games Time - a large scale outdoor event at Darley Park and one of four Community Celebrations to be funded by Legacy Trust UK and brings together a kaleidoscope of colour, movement, music, video and fireworks.
With a backdrop of giant video projections and music, four teams dressed in amazingly colourful costumes take part in an exciting battle.
Which team will be victorious in the Games Time finale?
Derby Cathedral Tour - 24/09/2012
Date: Monday 24th September
Time: 18:15
Venue: Derby Cathedral, Irongate, Derby, DE1 3GP
Tickets: £2-£3
Description: Your chance to explore the Cathedral including climbing the 189 steps up England's tallest tower! Experience the magnificent architecture and intriguing stories surrounding the Cathedral. A tour in Derby not to be missed!
Book Tickets: Call Derby Tourist Information Centre on 01332 255802
Derby Folk Festival - 05/10/2012 - 07/10/2012
Date: Fri 5th - Sun 7th October
Time: Varies
Venue: Derby Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: £18 - £68
Description: Derby Folk Festival returns for a sixth year with top name acts already lined up to play the prestigious music festival held at the Assembly Rooms this October. Seth Lakeman and Blair Dunlop will be joined by other artists, ceilidhs and workshops during the 3 day event.
The Derby Ghost Walk - 08/10/2012
Date: Monday 8th October
Time: 19:00
Venue: Ye Olde Dolphin Inne, 5a Queen Street, Derby, DE1 3DL
Tickets: £25
Description: An exciting Most Haunted style Ghostwalk until 11pm with Richard Felix. The walk will take in some of Derby's infamous and haunted locations as featured on Living TV's Most Haunted and will finish back at The Dolphin for a delicious meal of traditional English Fayre.
Cathedral Quarter Tour - Towers & Tunnels - 13/10/2012
Date: Saturday 13th October
Time: 14:45 - 16:45
Venue: Derby Cathedral Quarter
Tickets: £10 per person
Description: Tour and Climb England's tallest Cathedral to see spectacular views over the city. Also explore the underground tunnels with world renowned ghost hunter, Richard Felix. Please note: Due to the nature of the tour, there is no disabled access.
To Book: Call or Visit the Derby Tourist Information Centre: 01332 255802 or The Mecca in Derby Market Hall: 01332 381076
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Farmers' Market - 18/10/2012
Date: Thursday 18th October
Time: 08:00 - 14:00
Venue: Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: Free
Description: Offering a range of local products from ostrich burgers to poacher's cheese. The market also stocks freshly baked bread and for the gardeners, a selection of plants. Be sure to get there early as produce goes quickly! pies, cakes meats and veg also stock this super market.
Public Ghost Vigil at Derby Gaol - 20/10/2012
Date: Saturday 20th October
Time: 21:00 - 04:00
Venue: Derby Gaol, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DF
Tickets: £45
Description: Why not Join Derby Gaol's official Paranormal Team for a night at one of the country's most haunted locations! Spend time in the Condemned Cell and in a communication circle, where contact with the deceased is a more than common occurence. Drink and snacks provided too!
The Derby Ghost Walk - 05/11/2012
Date: Monday 5th November
Time: 19:00
Venue: Ye Olde Dolphin Inne, 5a Queen Street, Derby, DE1 3DL
Tickets: £25
Description: An exciting Most Haunted style Ghostwalk until 11pm with Richard Felix. The walk will take in some of Derby's infamous and haunted locations as featured on Living TV's Most Haunted and will finish back at The Dolphin for a delicious meal of traditional English Fayre.
Farmers' Market - 15/11/2012
Date: Thursday 15th November
Time: 08:00 - 14:00
Venue: Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
Tickets: Free
Description: Offering a range of local products from ostrich burgers to poacher's cheese. The market also stocks freshly baked bread and for the gardeners, a selection of plants. Be sure to get there early as produce goes quickly! pies, cakes meats and veg also stock this super market.
Public Ghost Vigil at Derby Gaol - 24/11/2012
Date: Saturday 24th November
Time: 21:00 - 04:00
Venue: Derby Gaol, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DF
Tickets: £45
Description: Why not Join Derby Gaol's official Paranormal Team for a night at one of the country's most haunted locations! Spend time in the Condemned Cell and in a communication circle, where contact with the deceased is a more than common occurence. Drink and snacks provided too!
The Derby Ghost Walk - 03/12/2012
Date: Monday 3rd December
Time: 19:00
Venue: Ye Olde Dolphin Inne, 5a Queen Street, Derby, DE1 3DL
Tickets: £25
Description: An exciting Most Haunted style Ghostwalk until 11pm with Richard Felix. The walk will take in some of Derby's infamous and haunted locations as featured on Living TV's Most Haunted and will finish back at The Dolphin for a delicious meal of traditional English Fayre.
Peter Pan - 05/12/2012 - 06/01/2013
Date: Wed 5th Dec 2012 - Sun 6 Jan 2013
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby DE1 3AH. T: 01332 255800.
Tickets: Tickets bought before 31 Oct £8 - £21. Tickets bought after 1 Nov £8 - £24. Concessions, school and group rates available.
Description: Following on from the success of Dick Whittington, experience the most adventurous of all pantomimes and a story known and treasured by children and adults alike. Fly away on a spectacular journey of wonder and excitement into the magical world of Neverland!
To Book: Book tickets on 01332 255800, online at Derby Live or in person at Derby Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby.
Public Ghost Vigil at Derby Gaol - 21/12/2012
Date: Friday 21st December
Time: 21:00 - 04:00
Venue: Derby Gaol, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DF
Tickets: £45
Description: Why not Join Derby Gaol's official Paranormal Team for a night at one of the country's most haunted locations! Spend time in the Condemned Cell and in a communication circle, where contact with the deceased is a more than common occurence. Drink and snacks provided too!