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Experience the Magic of Derby Festé 2026

By Visit Derby

Created March 26, 2026

Last updated September 14, 2026

Step into the extraordinary as Derby Festé returns on Saturday 26 September 2026 with a spectacular programme of free outdoor performances. From high-energy dance and playful street theatre to stunning art and breath-taking circus, Derby city centre will transform into a vibrant, family-friendly stage. Running from 11.30am into the evening for the first time, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable day and night of creativity.

Full programme details can be found here with printed guides available on the day.

Visit Derby Festé website  for more information. Follow Derby Festé on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.

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Take a look at what's on...

Big Dog Buddy Big Dog Buddy 26 Sep
World Wanderer World Wanderer 26 Sep
The Peacock and the Princess The Peacock and The Princess 26 Sep
Caged performer. CAGED 26 Sep
Roll Play performer Roll Play 26 Sep
Refuse Refuse 26 Sep
Soundboard Sound Board 26 Sep
Protocol performers Protocole 26 Sep
HIPPOS HIPPOS 26 Sep
Before its Gone performers Before It’s Gone 26 Sep
Ro Tes performers RO-TES-រទេះ 26 Sep
MAM performer MAM 26 Sep
Garbh performers Garbh 26 Sep
Footprints performers FOOTPRINTS 26 Sep
Echu at the Crossroads Eshu at the Crossroads 26 Sep
Bug performers BUG 26 Sep
A.I.Thentic A.I.Thentic 26 Sep

Don't miss fringe events

Lara Croft cosplayer with Orerry at Derby Museum and Art Gallery Lara Croft: 30 Years On – Cosplay Days 14 Sep + more
Detail from Joseph Wright ‘of Derby’, ‘A Philosopher Giving that Lecture on an Orrery, in which a Lamp is put in the Place of the Sun’, exhibited 1766 Wright of Derby: From the Shadows 14 Sep + more
Banks Mills Takeover event artwork Banks Mill Takeover 26 Sep
Tapestry weaving Introduction to Tapestry Weaving 26 Sep
Quads 18th Birthday event artwork QUAD's 18th Birthday Celebration 26 Sep
Precipice event artwork Precipice: MA Arts Fine Art and Photography Degree Show 14 Sep + more

Supported by Arts Council England, FABRIC and Without Walls

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