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.  

Activities

Top Events for 2024

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The Cathedral Quarter Christmas Grotto 2024

This festive season, we’re expecting a very special visitor – Santa!

30 Nov 2024 - 22 Dec 2024 Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand

Platinum Partner

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Cinderella 2024

Multi award-winning Little Wolf Entertainment invite you to take your seat for this lavish & larger than life pantomime.

6 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

Platinum Partner

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Bustler Winter Weekender

Join us for the ultimate festive celebration at Bustler this November.

22 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road

Platinum Partner

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The Sadler Gate Christmas Night Market 2024

The stunning Sadler Gate Christmas Night Market returns on Thursday 28th November 5pm – 9pm.

28 Nov 2024 Cathedral Quarter Derby

Platinum Partner

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Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2024

Join us for some festive fun and take a dash around Derby’s own real ice rink.

30 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 Derby Market Place

Platinum Partner

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Nordic Bar

Come in from the cold into the Nordic Bar, hosted in three festive tipis on the Derby Market Place.

30 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 Derby Market Place

Platinum Partner

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Chris McCausland: Yonks!

Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy.

3 Apr 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

Platinum Partner

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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 on 8th July 2025.

8 Jul 2025 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

Platinum Partner

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Derby CAMRA Heritage Beer Festival

The Derby CAMRA Heritage Beer Festival celebrates real ale and Derby’s rich brewing heritage.

13 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2024 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane

Platinum Partner

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UK Ghost Story Festival 2025

UK Ghost Story Festival returns for its 5th year with workshops, talks, interviews, panels & more on all things spooky!

14 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025, 21 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane

Platinum Partner

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Dracula Returns to Derby

Derby's 1924 Dracula premiere reshaped the iconic character, inspiring Hollywood's suave portrayal.

2 Nov 2024 - 31 May 2025 Various Derby locations

Platinum Partner

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

Rag N Bone Man will be heading to TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025 on 6th July 2025.

6 Jul 2025 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

Platinum Partner

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Derby Beer Con 2024

Derby Beer Con will return 8 - 9 November 2024.

8 Nov 2024 - 9 Nov 2024 Museum and Art Gallery on The Wardwick, The Strand

Platinum Partner

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Derby Season of Light 2024

Derby Season of Light (DSOL) 2024 is the annual celebration of our city and county’s dazzling diversity and creativity.

October - December 2024 Various Derby venues

Platinum Partner

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Gin & Rum Festival Derby 2025

The UK's largest Gin & Rum Festival is coming back to Derby!

7 Jun 2025 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road

Platinum Partner

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Autumn Edition: Derby Book Festival 2024

The Autumn Edition will run 15 - 18 November with a packed programme of events for all the family.

15 Nov 2024 - 18 Nov 2024 Various Derby venues

Platinum Partner

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Derby Film Festival 2024

Derby Film Festival is one of the leading regional film festival in the UK and will run from 7 - 10 November 2024.

7 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2024 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

Platinum Partner

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FORMAT25: CONFLICTED

FORMAT is the UK's leading international contemporary festival of photography.

13 Mar 2025 - 6 Apr 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

Platinum Partner

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

UB40 ft. Ali Campbell will be heading to TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025 on 13th July 2025.

13 Jul 2025 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

Platinum Partner

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Download 2025

Rock out at Download Festival, Donington Park!

13 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Donington Park, Castle Donington

Platinum Partner

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80s Mix Tape 2025 - Part of The Darley Park Weekender

In 2025, the 80s lineup brings Bananarama, Haircut 100, Gary Davies (DJ set) and Cassette Roulette.

29 Aug 2025 Darley Park

Platinum Partner

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Ultimate 90s 2025 - Part of The Darley Park Weekender

Ultimate 90s returns for its third year with pop-tastic stars, Heather Small, East 17, 911 and Damage.

30 Aug 2025 Darley Park

Platinum Partner

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Blossoms - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025

Blossoms will be heading to TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025 on 5th July 2025.

5 Jul 2025 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

Platinum Partner

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The Darley Park Concert 2025 - Part of The Darley Park Weekender

A spectacular evening of classical music returns for 2025.

31 Aug 2025 Darley Park

Platinum Partner

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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