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Experience the best of Derby! From festivals and live music to theatre, art, and family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone. As a Purple Flag city, Derby promises vibrant, safe evenings - perfect for locals and visitors alike.
Top Events for 2026
04
Dec
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Dracula’s Bazaar: Gothmas Edition
Step into a darker kind of festive this winter at Dracula’s Bazaar: Gothmas Edition… where Christmas meets the macabre.
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04
Dec
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05
Dec
Progress - Celebrating 34 Years
Celebrate 34 years of Progress, bringing together some of the DJs who helped define an era of house music.
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26
Dec
We Are WHSE presents Max Dean + Friends
Get ready for another high-energy night at Ultra Warehouse as We Are WHSE continues its cutting-edge event series with Max Dean + Friends.
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27
Dec
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World Seniors Snooker - Senior British Open
World Seniors Snooker are delighted to announce the return of the Senior British Open to Vaillant Live.
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07
Feb
After far too long behaving himself, Jack Whitehall is heading back on the road with a brand-new tour, Bad Influence, performing at Derby on…
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11
Mar
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FORMAT27 biennale will explore the theme of PLAY. Across the festival we will engage with PLAY as experimentation, improvisation and rule…
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14
May
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Dracula Returns A.D.2027 - A Conference and Celebration
Step into the world of Dracula as Derby celebrates the 103rd anniversary of the historic stage debut that helped create the modern Count.
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