Arts & Culture
Immerse yourself in the rich arts and culture scene of Derby. Explore a diverse range of artistic expressions, from captivating art exhibitions to thought-provoking performances. Experience the beauty of theatre, dance, music, and visual arts in Derby's cultural venues and galleries. Discover local talents, engage with renowned artists, and witness the city's vibrant creative spirit come to life. Whether you're a lover of fine arts, theatre enthusiast, or simply seeking inspiration, Derby offers a dynamic arts and culture scene that will leave you inspired and entertained. Plan your cultural journey and experience the magic of arts and culture in Derby today.
Museums & Galleries
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Pickford's House
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Derby Computer Museum
Midland Railway Study Centre
Kedleston Hall
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Banks Mill Studios
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Artcore
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
Famous Trains Model Railway
East Midlands Aeropark
History & Heritage
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
The Bridge Chapel
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby Gaol
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Kedleston Hall
Derby Cathedral
St Werburgh's Chapel
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Riverboat Trips
Derby Heritage Centre
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Computer Museum
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Haddon Hall
Theatre & Performance
27
Nov
Derby Lantern Parade
05
Dec
+ more
Dick Whittington
14
Nov
Buble Reborn Tribute Night
Chapel Street Arts Centre
04
Dec
Christmas At The Phoenix
03
Dec
G4 Christmas
30
May
+ more
Little Shop of Horrors
17
Nov
Level 42
28
Nov
+ more
Oliver Twist
05
May
+ more
Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
06
Dec
Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’
13
Mar
Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse 2026
10
Apr
Taylormania
21
Mar
Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord
11
Dec
+ more
The Lost Boys and Derby LIVE present Merry Elwin The Adventurous Elf
05
Mar
+ more
Glitch
06
Feb
Pulman and Stilgoe – Hooray for Hollywood
14
Dec
OH NO IT ISN’T! The Panto
10
Dec
+ more
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at Christmas
07
Feb
Honey Cabaret presents Cirque du Soirée
01
Mar
Top Secret – The Magic of Science
08
Dec
Christmas Sign & Sing 2025
05
Dec
A Christmas Carol (Normanton Library)
21
Dec
Scrooge
Nightlife
Exhibitions
10
Nov
+ more
From Metro to QUAD: A Derby Story
28
Nov
+ more
Banks Mill Open Studios
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
10
Nov
+ more
Human Natures Exhibition
10
Nov
+ more
Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
10
Nov
+ more
Tracey Meek: A Celebration in Colour
05
Dec
Dracula By Night – A Gothic Christmas at Pickford’s House
10
Nov
+ more
Henry Driver: Waterportals
10
Nov
+ more
EarthBound
Festivals
27
Nov
Derby Lantern Parade
15
Nov
Snack and Scribble: Dracula - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
14
Nov
Sir Tony Robinson: The House Of The Wolf - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
14
Nov
Cream Tea with Sarah Dunant: The Marchesa - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
15
Nov
Tessa Dunlop: Lest We Forget: War And Peace in 100 British Moments - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
16
Nov
Meet the Author: Lanisha Butterfield - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
14
Nov
T M Logan: The Daughter - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
14
Nov
CivicLAB event: Dr Ruth Larsen: Mistress: Women and their Country Houses - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
16
Nov
The Enchanted Cinema - ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
22
Nov
Bustler's Winter Feastival
15
Nov
Paul Morley: Far Above The World: The Time and Space of David Bowie - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
28
May
+ more
Ram Comedy Festival 2026
13
Nov
Colin Butfield: Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness - Part of Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
16
Nov
Denise Mina: The Good Liar - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
16
Nov
Write your own Fairytale with Lanisha Butterfield - Part of Autumn Derby Book festival
16
Nov
The Enchanted Cinema - 'Where the Wild Things Are' - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
13
Nov
Francesca May: This Vicious Hunger - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
15
Nov
Paula Byrne: Six Weeks By The Sea: The Summer Jane Austen Fell In Love - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
14
Nov
Interactive Habitat Poetry with Katherine Wheatley - 10am session - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
15
Nov
Jonathan Healey: The Blood In Winter: A Nation Descends, 1642 - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
14
Nov
+ more
Derby Book Festival 2025
16
Nov
Nick Higham: Mavericks: Empire, Oil, Revolution and the Forgotten Battle of World War One - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
21
Aug
+ more
Dog Lovers Festival 2026
16
Nov
Jo Bell: Boater - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
Music
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
06
Mar
He Will Rock You: Freddie Mercury Tribute Night
01
May
Tasha Leaper as Madonna
05
Dec
+ more
Dick Whittington
21
Nov
+ more
Christmas Party Nights
02
May
Thank You for the Music
24
May
Road to Nashville Festival
21
Aug
+ more
The Darley Park Weekender 2026
28
Mar
Vitamin String Quartet
20
Dec
Derby Concert Band Presents: Christmas Festival
22
Dec
Sing Christmas
13
Dec
Derby Cathedral Choir and Sinfonia Viva present: Handel's Messiah
The Venue
19
Nov
Sinfonia Viva Introduces: Beethoven
16
Dec
The Christmas Orchestra
18
Dec
Bell Hotel Winter Wonderland Christmas Party Nights
23
Nov
Live Music with Masquerade Trio
04
Dec
Student Night
06
Dec
Small Biz Christmas Party!
29
Nov
Disco Bliss - 70s Disco 80s Pop Day Party
05
Jul
K Pop All Stars
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