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.

Theatre & Performance

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Derby Lantern Parade

27 Nov 2025 St Peter's Church Yard

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Dick Whittington

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

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London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

17 Mar 2026 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Christmas At The Phoenix

4 Dec 2025 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

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Thank You for the Music

2 May 2026 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Man in The Mirror

12 Apr 2026 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

18 Jan 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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A Christmas Carol (Stockbrook)

17 Dec 2025 Stockbrook

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Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord

21 Mar 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Radio GaGa

1 May 2026 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty

5 May 2026 - 9 May 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv

30 Jan 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Frankie Goes to Bollywood

13 May 2026 - 16 May 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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G4 Christmas

3 Dec 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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Top Secret – The Magic of Science

1 Mar 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’

6 Dec 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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OH NO IT ISN’T! The Panto

14 Dec 2025 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

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A Christmas Carol (Normanton Library)

5 Dec 2025 Normanton Library

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Pulman and Stilgoe – Hooray for Hollywood

6 Feb 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Chapel Street Arts Centre

Chapel Street Arts Centre, 19 Chapel St

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Meet Fred

6 Mar 2026 - 7 Mar 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Little Shop of Horrors

30 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Honey Cabaret presents Cirque du Soirée

7 Feb 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Oliver Twist

28 Nov 2025 - 3 Jan 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

Festivals

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Derby Lantern Parade

27 Nov 2025 St Peter's Church Yard

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T M Logan: The Daughter - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

14 Nov 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Paul Morley: Far Above The World: The Time and Space of David Bowie - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

15 Nov 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Snack and Scribble: Dracula - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

15 Nov 2025 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

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Bustler's Winter Feastival

22 Nov 2025 Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road

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The Enchanted Cinema - ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

16 Nov 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Jonathan Healey: The Blood In Winter: A Nation Descends, 1642 - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

15 Nov 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Ram Comedy Festival 2026

28 May 2026 - 7 Jun 2026 Various Derby venues

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Iain Dale: Margaret Thatcher - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

16 Nov 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Colin Butfield: Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness - Part of Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

13 Nov 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Cream Tea with Sarah Dunant: The Marchesa - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

14 Nov 2025 Old Library - Derby Museum & Art Gallery

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Sir Tony Robinson: The House Of The Wolf - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

14 Nov 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Dog Lovers Festival 2026

21 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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Richard Vinen: The Last Titans: Churchill and de Gaulle- Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

15 Nov 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Francesca May: This Vicious Hunger - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

13 Nov 2025 Waterstones

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CivicLAB event: Professor Paul Elliott: Legacies of Joseph Wright and the Derby Philosophers - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

13 Nov 2025 Artcore, 8 Albert Street, Osnabruck Square

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Interactive Habitat Poetry with Katherine Wheatley - 10am session - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

14 Nov 2025 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

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Write your own Fairytale with Lanisha Butterfield - Part of Autumn Derby Book festival

16 Nov 2025 Joseph Wright Centre, Derby College

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Jo Bell: Boater - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

16 Nov 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Ricky Ellcock: Balls to Fly – An Autobiography - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

13 Nov 2025 The Central Co-op County Ground, Nottingham Road

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Nick Higham: Mavericks: Empire, Oil, Revolution and the Forgotten Battle of World War One - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

16 Nov 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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CivicLAB event: Dr Ruth Larsen: Mistress: Women and their Country Houses - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

14 Nov 2025 Artcore, 8 Albert Street, Osnabruck Square

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Derby Book Festival 2025

14 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025 Various Derby venues

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Interactive Habitat Poetry with Katherine Wheatley - 11am session - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

14 Nov 2025 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

Music

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Derby Arena

Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Central Co-op County Ground, Nottingham Road

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Compamigos: Eat Drink share

Compamigos: Eat Drink share, Mercia Marina, Findern Lane

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Tasha Leaper as Madonna

1 May 2026 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston

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Dick Whittington

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

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He Will Rock You: Freddie Mercury Tribute Night

6 Mar 2026 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston

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David Kettle & Friends Presents Festive Christmas Concerts

29 Nov 2025 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

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Live music with Heidi Fletcher Smith

4 Jan 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

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Christmas Bliss Evening Disco

20 Dec 2025 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

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Madama Butterfly

17 Mar 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill

27 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane

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Derby Choral Union

13 Dec 2025 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

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K Pop All Stars

5 Jul 2026 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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The Enchanted Cinema - ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

16 Nov 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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G4 Christmas

3 Dec 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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DWICA Steel Pans Fundraising for Jamaica

15 Nov 2025 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

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The Bootleg Beatles

19 Apr 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Frankie Goes to Bollywood

13 May 2026 - 16 May 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Oliver Twist

28 Nov 2025 - 3 Jan 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Man in The Mirror

12 Apr 2026 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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The King's Voice

28 Nov 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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Blue

23 Apr 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Road to Nashville Festival

24 May 2026 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas

5 Dec 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate