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
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Kedleston Hall
Midland Railway Study Centre
Artcore
Derby Computer Museum
Banks Mill Studios
Famous Trains Model Railway
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
East Midlands Aeropark
History & Heritage
Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Great Northern Classics
Pickford's House
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Heights of Abraham
Crich Tramway Village
Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Cathedral
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Derby Gaol
Derby Computer Museum
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Derby Heritage Centre
Letterpress Workshops
The Bridge Chapel
St Werburgh's Chapel
Derby Riverboat Trips
Kedleston Hall
Chatsworth
Wirksworth Heritage Centre
Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
Theatre & Performance
27
Nov
Derby Lantern Parade
05
Dec
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Dick Whittington
12
Apr
Man in The Mirror
07
Nov
Swan Lake
21
Mar
Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord
17
Mar
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
13
May
+ more
Frankie Goes to Bollywood
14
Dec
OH NO IT ISN’T! The Panto
Vaillant Live
11
Dec
+ more
The Lost Boys and Derby LIVE present Merry Elwin The Adventurous Elf
30
Jan
Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv
22
Mar
The James Bond Concert Spectacular
13
Mar
Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse 2026
22
Apr
Pam Ayres – Doggedly Onward
04
Dec
Christmas At The Phoenix
02
May
Thank You for the Music
01
Mar
Top Secret – The Magic of Science
04
Nov
Hindsite
31
Oct
A Phantom Fatality
06
Dec
Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’
28
Oct
Wet Wet Wet
21
Dec
Scrooge
05
May
+ more
Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
27
Oct
+ more
A Tale of Us
Nightlife
Exhibitions
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
28
Nov
+ more
Banks Mill Open Studios
21
Oct
+ more
Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
21
Oct
+ more
Nightlight Lullabies Exhibition
21
Oct
+ more
Tracey Meek: A Celebration in Colour
21
Oct
+ more
Henry Driver: Waterportals
21
Oct
+ more
Human Natures Exhibition
30
Oct
+ more
Inside The Archive
21
Oct
+ more
From Metro to QUAD: A Derby Story
05
Dec
Dracula By Night – A Gothic Christmas at Pickford’s House
21
Oct
+ more
The Wombles at the Heights of Abraham
21
Oct
+ more
Helios at Kedleston Hall
21
Oct
+ more
EarthBound
Festivals
27
Nov
Derby Lantern Parade
15
Nov
Tessa Dunlop: Lest We Forget: War And Peace in 100 British Moments - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
14
Nov
T M Logan: The Daughter - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
16
Nov
Victoria Bateman: Economica: A Global HIstory of Women, Wealth and Power - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
16
Nov
The Enchanted Cinema - ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
15
Nov
Richard Vinen: The Last Titans: Churchill and de Gaulle- Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
14
Nov
Cream Tea with Sarah Dunant: The Marchesa - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
27
Feb
+ more
UK Ghost Story Festival 2026
14
Nov
+ more
Derby Book Festival 2025
13
Nov
Francesca May: This Vicious Hunger - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
28
May
+ more
Ram Comedy Festival 2026
14
Nov
Sir Tony Robinson: The House Of The Wolf - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
13
Nov
Colin Butfield: Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness - Part of Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
13
Nov
CivicLAB event: Professor Paul Elliott: Legacies of Joseph Wright and the Derby Philosophers - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
15
Nov
Snack and Scribble: Dracula - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
14
Nov
Interactive Habitat Poetry with Katherine Wheatley - 11am session - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
22
Nov
Bustler's Winter Feastival
14
Nov
Interactive Habitat Poetry with Katherine Wheatley - 10am session - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
29
Oct
+ more
Halloween Dark v Light Festival
25
Oct
Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival 2025
16
Nov
The Enchanted Cinema - 'Where the Wild Things Are' - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
15
Nov
Paul Morley: Far Above The World: The Time and Space of David Bowie - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
16
Nov
Iain Dale: Margaret Thatcher - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
13
Nov
Ricky Ellcock: Balls to Fly – An Autobiography - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
Music
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
05
Dec
+ more
Dick Whittington
01
May
Tasha Leaper as Madonna
06
Mar
He Will Rock You: Freddie Mercury Tribute Night
22
Dec
Sing Christmas
05
Jul
K Pop All Stars
19
Nov
Sinfonia Viva Introduces: Beethoven
09
Nov
UK Pink Floyd Experience 2025
19
Jun
David Gray
31
Oct
Halloween Music Show with Lizzie Robins & Clare Andress
22
Mar
The James Bond Concert Spectacular
07
Dec
Live Singing from Derby A Cappella
12
Apr
Man in The Mirror
10
Apr
Taylormania
05
Dec
+ more
Rock of All Ages Choir
18
Dec
Bell Hotel Winter Wonderland Christmas Party Nights
30
Nov
Advent Carol Service
29
Nov
David Kettle & Friends Presents Festive Christmas Concerts
The Hairy Dog
14
Nov
Buble Reborn Tribute Night
06
Nov
A Fairytale for Christmas
25
Oct
Antarctic Monkeys
