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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Buble Reborn Tribute Night

14 Nov 2025 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston

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Chapel Street Arts Centre

Chapel Street Arts Centre, 19 Chapel St

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Christmas At The Phoenix

4 Dec 2025 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

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G4 Christmas

3 Dec 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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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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Level 42

17 Nov 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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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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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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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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Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse 2026

13 Mar 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Taylormania

10 Apr 2026 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord

21 Mar 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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The Lost Boys and Derby LIVE present Merry Elwin The Adventurous Elf

11 – 23 Dec 2025 Chapel Street Arts Centre, 19 Chapel St

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Glitch

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

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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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OH NO IT ISN’T! The Panto

14 Dec 2025 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at Christmas

10 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

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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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Top Secret – The Magic of Science

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

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Christmas Sign & Sing 2025

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

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A Christmas Carol (Normanton Library)

5 Dec 2025 Normanton Library

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Scrooge

21 Dec 2025 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

Festivals

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Derby Lantern Parade

27 Nov 2025 St Peter's Church Yard

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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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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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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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Tessa Dunlop: Lest We Forget: War And Peace in 100 British Moments - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

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

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Meet the Author: Lanisha Butterfield - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

16 Nov 2025 Joseph Wright Centre, Derby College

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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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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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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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Bustler's Winter Feastival

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

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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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Ram Comedy Festival 2026

28 May 2026 - 7 Jun 2026 Various Derby venues

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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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Denise Mina: The Good Liar - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

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

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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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The Enchanted Cinema - 'Where the Wild Things Are' - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

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

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

13 Nov 2025 Waterstones

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Paula Byrne: Six Weeks By The Sea: The Summer Jane Austen Fell In Love - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

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

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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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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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Derby Book Festival 2025

14 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025 Various Derby venues

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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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Dog Lovers Festival 2026

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

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Jo Bell: Boater - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival

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

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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He Will Rock You: Freddie Mercury Tribute Night

6 Mar 2026 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston

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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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Christmas Party Nights

21 Nov 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston

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Thank You for the Music

2 May 2026 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Road to Nashville Festival

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

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The Darley Park Weekender 2026

21 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026 Darley Park

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Vitamin String Quartet

28 Mar 2026 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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Derby Concert Band Presents: Christmas Festival

20 Dec 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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Sing Christmas

22 Dec 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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Derby Cathedral Choir and Sinfonia Viva present: Handel's Messiah

13 Dec 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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The Venue

47-49 Abbey Street

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Sinfonia Viva Introduces: Beethoven

19 Nov 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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The Christmas Orchestra

16 Dec 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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Bell Hotel Winter Wonderland Christmas Party Nights

18 Dec 2025 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

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Live Music with Masquerade Trio

23 Nov 2025 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

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Student Night

4 Dec 2025 Derby Market Hall, Market Place

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Small Biz Christmas Party!

6 Dec 2025 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane

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Disco Bliss - 70s Disco 80s Pop Day Party

29 Nov 2025 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

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K Pop All Stars

5 Jul 2026 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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BlueNote

14a Sadlergate