Derby Cathedral

Derby Cathedral towers above the city and has the second highest perpendicular church tower in England!

A family of peregrine falcons has nested here for many years and several chicks have been raised. Bird watchers and visitors are kept entertained with regular aerial displays! WATCH THE LIVE WEBCAM HERE

The Cathedral is a fascinating place to visit, you’ll be amazed at how light and airy it is. Discover the awesome tomb of Bess of Hardwick – a creation designed by the powerful lady herself.

The intricate Bakewell Screen is one of the Cathedral’s central features and a whole host of other treasures await discovery.

Listen out for the bells too - they are the oldest set of 10 bells in the world, one of which was cast in 1520, during the reign of Henry VIII, and is still in use almost 500 years later, making it one of the oldest working objects in Derby.

Climb the 189 steps to see spectacular views of Derby and the surrounding 4 counties.

An Evening with Samantha Harvey

22 Jun 2019

A social media phenomenon, racking up 60 million views on her first cover. Her debut single ‘Forgive Forget’ peaked 4th on the iTunes UK chart.

Sam Callahan Live

6 Jul 2019

Derby Cathedral welcome Sam Callahan. Sam is a 24 year old singer/songwriter from Essex. He’s been performing since he was eight and he started writing his own music when he was just twelve. Intent, even then, on pursuing a career in the music industry.

Michaelangelo’s Pietà

10 Jul 2019

La Vaghezza is a dynamic group of internationally award winning young musicians who have quickly become one of the most sought after chamber ensembles in the international festival scene.

Museum of the Moon

16 Sep 2019 - 6 Oct 2019

Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram.

Rachael McShane & The Cartographers - Part of Derby Folk Weekender 2019

4 Oct 2019

Rachael McShane is a singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player based in the North East of England.

Bob Fox + Katie Spencer - Part of Derby Folk Weekender 2019

5 Oct 2019

A fantastic set from one of the original "Pitmen Poets" and also an outstanding artist on the national acoustic music scene.

De Temps Antan - Part of Derby Folk Weekender 2019

5 Oct 2019

It takes a special blend of musical flair to create memorable songs of yesteryear! Songs with a hint of contemporary—dosed with uncontrolled laughter, deep-rooted couplets and sudden, impromptu shifts—that speak to familiar rhythms of the past.

Kongero - Part of Derby Folk Weekender 2019

5 Oct 2019

With their voices moving together in tight harmony or intertwining in a whirling tempo, the highly acclaimed folk vocal group Kongero draws traditional Swedish music out of the past and into the present.

Sam Kelly & Ruth Notman - Part of Derby Folk Weekender 2019

5 Oct 2019

Two of the finest singers to come out of the UK folk scene in the last 15 years have joined forces.

Derby Abseil

19 Oct 2019

Do you dare take on the Derby Cathedral Abseil?

G4 Christmas 2019

11 Dec 2019

Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting...