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
Banks Mill Studios
Kedleston Hall
Derby Computer Museum
Derby QUAD & Cinema
Artcore
Midland Railway Study Centre
East Midlands Aeropark
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
Famous Trains Model Railway
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
Derby Gaol
St Werburgh's Chapel
Derby Cathedral
Letterpress Workshops
Derby Riverboat Trips
Kedleston Hall
Rolls-Royce Heritage Tours
Victorian Photography Studio Tours
Midland Railway Study Centre
Derby Computer Museum
Derby Heritage Centre
The Bridge Chapel
Georgian Guided Walking Tour
Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust
Haddon Hall
Bolsover Castle, English Heritage
East Midlands Aeropark
Theatre & Performance
27
Nov
Derby Lantern Parade
05
Dec
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Dick Whittington
17
Mar
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
04
Dec
Christmas At The Phoenix
02
May
Thank You for the Music
12
Apr
Man in The Mirror
18
Jan
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
17
Dec
A Christmas Carol (Stockbrook)
21
Mar
Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord
01
May
Radio GaGa
05
May
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Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
30
Jan
Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv
13
May
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Frankie Goes to Bollywood
03
Dec
G4 Christmas
01
Mar
Top Secret – The Magic of Science
06
Dec
Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’
14
Dec
OH NO IT ISN’T! The Panto
05
Dec
A Christmas Carol (Normanton Library)
06
Feb
Pulman and Stilgoe – Hooray for Hollywood
Chapel Street Arts Centre
06
Mar
+ more
Meet Fred
30
May
+ more
Little Shop of Horrors
07
Feb
Honey Cabaret presents Cirque du Soirée
28
Nov
+ more
Oliver Twist
Nightlife
Exhibitions
Royal Crown Derby at Bamfords Auctioneers
10
Nov
+ more
Tracey Meek: A Celebration in Colour
05
Dec
Dracula By Night – A Gothic Christmas at Pickford’s House
10
Nov
+ more
From Metro to QUAD: A Derby Story
10
Nov
+ more
Henry Driver: Waterportals
28
Nov
+ more
Banks Mill Open Studios
10
Nov
+ more
Human Natures Exhibition
10
Nov
+ more
Dracula Returns To Derby – 101 years and Counting
10
Nov
+ more
EarthBound
Festivals
27
Nov
Derby Lantern Parade
14
Nov
T M Logan: The Daughter - 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
15
Nov
Snack and Scribble: Dracula - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
22
Nov
Bustler's Winter Feastival
16
Nov
The Enchanted Cinema - ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
15
Nov
Jonathan Healey: The Blood In Winter: A Nation Descends, 1642 - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
28
May
+ more
Ram Comedy Festival 2026
16
Nov
Iain Dale: Margaret Thatcher - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
13
Nov
Colin Butfield: Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness - Part of Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
14
Nov
Cream Tea with Sarah Dunant: The Marchesa - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
14
Nov
Sir Tony Robinson: The House Of The Wolf - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
21
Aug
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Dog Lovers Festival 2026
15
Nov
Richard Vinen: The Last Titans: Churchill and de Gaulle- Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
13
Nov
Francesca May: This Vicious Hunger - 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
14
Nov
Interactive Habitat Poetry with Katherine Wheatley - 10am session - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
16
Nov
Write your own Fairytale with Lanisha Butterfield - Part of Autumn Derby Book festival
16
Nov
Jo Bell: Boater - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
13
Nov
Ricky Ellcock: Balls to Fly – An Autobiography - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
16
Nov
Nick Higham: Mavericks: Empire, Oil, Revolution and the Forgotten Battle of World War One - 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
14
Nov
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Derby Book Festival 2025
14
Nov
Interactive Habitat Poetry with Katherine Wheatley - 11am session - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
Music
Derby Arena
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
01
May
Tasha Leaper as Madonna
05
Dec
+ more
Dick Whittington
06
Mar
He Will Rock You: Freddie Mercury Tribute Night
29
Nov
David Kettle & Friends Presents Festive Christmas Concerts
04
Jan
Live music with Heidi Fletcher Smith
20
Dec
Christmas Bliss Evening Disco
17
Mar
Madama Butterfly
27
Nov
+ more
Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill
13
Dec
Derby Choral Union
05
Jul
K Pop All Stars
16
Nov
The Enchanted Cinema - ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ - Part of Autumn Derby Book Festival
03
Dec
G4 Christmas
15
Nov
DWICA Steel Pans Fundraising for Jamaica
19
Apr
The Bootleg Beatles
13
May
+ more
Frankie Goes to Bollywood
28
Nov
+ more
Oliver Twist
12
Apr
Man in The Mirror
28
Nov
The King's Voice
23
Apr
Blue
24
May
Road to Nashville Festival
05
Dec
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas
