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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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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Island Spirit

4 Jul 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Culture Cares Conference 2025

2 Jul 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Taylormania

10 Apr 2026 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Merry Elwin The Adventurous Elf

11 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 19 Chapel Street

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

23 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Derby Theatre

Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Kiss Me Quickstep

14 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025 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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Level 42

17 Nov 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Vaillant Live

Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Order and Chaos

18 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Paperback Presents The Wind in the Willows

9 Aug 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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A Phantom Fatality

31 Oct 2025 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston

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Cathedral Quarter Street Circus 2025

9 Aug 2025 Cathedral Quarter Derby

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Way Too Cool

24 Jun 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

19 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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The Great Gatsby

3 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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The Return of the Legends

10 Sep 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Celtic Throne

1 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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ABBA Sensation - Tribute Act

18 Oct 2025 Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Alvaston

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Björn Again

3 Oct 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Swan Lake

7 Nov 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

Exhibitions

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Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting

14 Jun 2025 - 30 May 2026 Pickford's House, 41 Friar Gate

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Felicity Hammond: Variations - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Young FORMAT Open Call - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Sujata Setia: A Thousand Cuts - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Young FORMAT: Schools in Residence: Horizons Sixth Form - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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No.27 Tong Poo Road - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Culture Cares Conference 2025

2 Jul 2025 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter

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Lo Lai Lai Natalie: The Days Before The Silent Spring - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Wirksworth Miniature Railway Presents: Wirksworth’s Miniature Wonders

5 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2025 Wirksworth Miniature Railway, Coldwell Street

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Crich Tramway Village: Model Tramway, Bus and Railway Weekend

16 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025 Crich Tramway Village, Cromford Road, Crich , Matlock

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Brick By Brick – Building a Solid Foundation

25 Jul 2025 - 21 Aug 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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Museum of the Moon

Welcome to the enchanting realm of the Museum of Moon, nestled within the historic confines of Derby Cathedral. Step into a world where…

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Residency Reminiscence

14 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025 Artcore, 8 Albert Street, Osnabruck Square

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Celebration

19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Happy Trails: Welcome to Lalaland

19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Joseph Wright: Life on Paper

14 Jun 2025 - 7 Sep 2025 Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand

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The Wombles at the Heights of Abraham

Every weekend and during school holidays Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath

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A Pemberley Fashion Show: Behind the Seams of Pride and Prejudice

14 Jun 2025 - 6 Jul 2025 The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Sudbury, Ashbourne

Festivals

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Pride Festival

9 Aug 2025 Sadler Gate

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Derby Food & Music Fest

16 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2025 Derby Rugby Football Club, Haslams Lane, Darley Abbey

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Young FORMAT: Schools in Residence: Horizons Sixth Form - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Lo Lai Lai Natalie: The Days Before The Silent Spring - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Dog Lovers Festival 2025

1 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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Sujata Setia: A Thousand Cuts - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Felicity Hammond: Variations - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Young FORMAT Open Call - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Japan Fest 2025

12 Jul 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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Elvaston Castle Food & Drink Festival

19 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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Derby Fake Festival 2025

23 Aug 2025 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

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Derby Folk Festival 2025

10 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 Various Derby locations

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Young FORMAT: Schools in Residence: Derby Moor Academy - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Alstom presents The Greatest Gathering -SOLD OUT

1 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2025 Alstom, Litchurch Lane,

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Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival 2025

25 Oct 2025 Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Silk Mill Lane

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Derby Motor Fest

27 Jul 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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No.27 Tong Poo Road - Part of FORMAT25

14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 Derby QUAD & Cinema, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter

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Shiny Brewery Craft Beer Festival

2 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2025 Shiny Tap Micropub & Brewery, Unit 10, Old Hall Mill Business Park , Alfreton Road

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Download 2025

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

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Y Not Festival

31 Jul 2025 - 3 Aug 2025 Mouldridge Lane, Pikehall

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Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village

6 Jul 2025 Crich Tramway Village, Cromford Road, Crich , Matlock

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Ashbourne Festival 2025

20 Jun 2025 - 6 Jul 2025

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Bakewell Country Festival 2025

13 Jul 2025 Bakewell

Music

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Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Derbyshire County Cricket Club, The County Ground, Nottingham Road

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Derby Arena

Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park

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Compamigos: Eat Drink share

Compamigos: Eat Drink share, Mercia Marina, Findern Lane

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Dick Whittington

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

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Derby Caribbean Carnival 2025

20 Jul 2025 Derby City Centre & Osmaston Park

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Celine Dion Tribute Night

19 Sep 2025 Morley Hayes Hotel, Main Road

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The Christmas Orchestra

16 Dec 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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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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Vaillant Live

Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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The Old Bell Hotel

51 Sadler Gate

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Derby Motor Fest

27 Jul 2025 Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road , Elvaston

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TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025

5 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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A Midsummer Nights Dream

23 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 Markeaton Park, Markeaton Park

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Darley Park Weekender 2025

29 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 Darley Park

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Ten Steps

23 Jun 2025 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate

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The Human League - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025

4 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Bustler Derby

Bustler Derby, The Chocolate Factory, Siddalls Road

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Jess Glynne - Part of TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025

12 Jul 2025 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street

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Derby Concert Orchestra Presents: Music from Stage and Screen

12 Jul 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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Scott Marsden (Holy Coves) live at Mr Shaws House

20 Sep 2025 Mr Shaws House, 49 Sadler Gate

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The Choral Pilgrimage 2025: Derby

20 Jun 2025 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate

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Dracula Returns… Again!

11 Jul 2025 Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street

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Bustler on the Road - Duffield Eyes Meadow

12 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 Eyes Meadow, Duffiled

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The Venue

47-49 Abbey Street