Great for Groups

Derby welcome groups as a great place to visit and a great base to stay and explore the city and surrounding Peak District and Derbyshire. 

Discover our new suite of Derby Group Tours below. Enjoy shopping, tours, great value attractions and group friendly hotels and restaurants.   If you need any help with your itinerary planning, please contact tourism marketing and we'd be delighted to offer our ideas.  

Top Events for 2025

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Dick Whittington

This Christmas join Dick Whittington on his search for fame and fortune as he sets off for London where the streets are paved with gold, or…

5 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Alstom presents The Greatest Gathering -SOLD OUT

As part of this year’s Railway 200 celebrations, Alstom’s historic Derby Litchurch Lane Works will be front and centre, as it hosts the…

1 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2025 Alstom, Litchurch Lane,

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Jason Manford

Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons, heading to Vaillant Live on the 14th November 2025.

14 Nov 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Pride Festival

Get ready for Sadler Gate to SPARKLE! Enjoy tasty food, street entertainment, and a joyful celebration!

9 Aug 2025 Sadler Gate

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Derby Book Festival 2025

The Derby Book Festival will be back for its 10th anniversary in 2025, with a packed programme of events for all the family.

14 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025 Various Derby venues

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Wet Wet Wet

Wet Wet Wet will bring their Autumn 2025 tour to Derby, as part of Vaillant Live's Opening Season.

28 Oct 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Darley Park Weekender 2025

The three day music event returns on Friday with 80s Mixtape, Saturday with the Ultimate 90s and Sunday, The Darley Park Concert.

29 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 Darley Park

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Level 42

Level 42 will embark upon their ‘World Machine’ 40th Anniversary Tour in 2025, visiting 28 UK venues including our very own Vaillant Live.

17 Nov 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Miriam Margolyes: From A to Z

What do arseholes, America, apostrophes, and ageing all have in common? In Miriam Margolyes’ world, they’re the perfect material for wit,…

11 Sep 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025

Headline acts for Derby Summer Sessions include Simple Minds, Rag'N'Bone Man, Human League, Jess Glynne and Blossoms.

5 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Dracula Returns… Again!

Meet Dracula again with six live acts at Dubrek Studios, in a spooktacular 'Dracula Returns!' music event!

11 Jul 2025 Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street

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Tim Peake: Astronauts - The Quest to Explore Space

Tim will share the remarkable stories of some of his fellow astronauts and explore the spectacular evolution of space travel.

11 Oct 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Simple Minds - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025

Simple Minds will be heading to TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025.

8 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Rag N Bone Man - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025

Rag N Bone Man will be live at the TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025.

6 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Jess Glynne - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025

We're delighted that Jess Glynne is performing at Vaillant Live as part of the TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025!

12 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Baton of Hope Tour 25 - Derby and Derbyshire

The baton comes to Derby and will be carried by those affected by suicide on a powerful, purposeful route.

13 Sep 2025 Derby City Centre

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Derby Caribbean Carnival 2025

Celebrating 50 golden years of the vibrant Derby Caribbean Carnival with Street performances, colour, music and festivities.

20 Jul 2025 Derby City Centre & Osmaston Park

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Whooverville 16

The Whoovers & Derby QUAD are back with the East Midlands’ ultimate Doctor Who convention!

30 Aug 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Faithless - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025

Faithless are performing at Vaillant Live as part of the TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025 on Friday 11 July, joined by Jaguar…

11 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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The Human League - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025

British synth-pop pioneers The Human League will bring their iconic electronic sound to Vaillant Live.

4 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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UB40 ft. Ali Campbell - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025

We're delighted that UB40 will be performing at Vaillant Live as part of the TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025, featuring Ali…

13 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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The Museum of Making at Night – Celebrating The Greatest Gathering

The Museum of Making will be opening late at night exclusively for Greatest Gathering ticket holders.

1 Aug 2025 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane

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Derby Folk Festival 2025

Derby's Folk Festival returns! Enjoy a mix of concerts and lively entertainment in the heart of the city all weekend.

10 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 Various Derby locations

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Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting

Explore 100 years of Dracula in Derby - rare items from Stoker, The Dracula Society & Hammer. A must for vampire fans!

14 Jun 2025 - 30 May 2026 Pickford's House, 41 Friar Gate

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A view of Derby Cathedral from Iron Gate

Derby Suite of Group Tours

Our 5 group tours, all are located in Derby city centre, close to Derby’s Coach Park and easy to walk to.

If you would like to enjoy two or more tours or have a larger group, we would be delighted to help you split the group and arrange your visit with the other venues.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK

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