Departure Lounge 2026
Weekend Festival Pass £50, Festival Day Pass £28.50
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Departure Lounge – Derby’s Fringe Theatre Festival at Derby Theatre – returns for 2026, from Thu 2 to Sat 4 July, and it’s more accessible than ever before.
Join us this July for three packed days of the Midlands’ most exciting new theatre, bringing together bold ideas, fresh voices and artists shaping what’s next.
This year’s line-up is bigger, bolder and more inclusive than ever, featuring hands-on workshops with Common/Wealth and Punchdrunk Enrichment, exclusive Fringe previews, including Charity Shop Sue’s Selina Mosinski and our ever-popular, not-to-be-missed industry panel discussion, where leading voices and Midlands artists unpack the theatre landscape right now.
If you’re passionate about exciting, boundary-pushing theatre, this is where it’s happening.
Departure Lounge 2026 is a festival without barriers, including:
BSL-interpreted and integrated performances and events
Audio-described shows
Fully wheelchair-accessible festival spaces throughout
Come and join us for front-row access to fearless new work, immersive experiences and the energy of a festival that’s open to everyone.
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