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Grab your festive passport and set off on a globe-trotting Christmas adventure

17 September 2025

This Christmas, Derby audiences are invited to step into a magical new story with Merry Elwin – The Adventurous Elf.

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Derby Festé 2025: Programme celebrating creativity and community to delight all ages

15 September 2025

Derby Festé returns with a spectacular line-up of free, outdoor performances featuring a diverse range of shows from leading UK and international artists.

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New season of events at Derby Market Hall: Oktoberfest, Halloween and Derby Festé

5 September 2025

The latest programme includes an exciting Oktoberfest celebration, spooktacular Halloween fun, and the launch of a new monthly student night.

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Whatever the weather, this year’s Darley Park Weekender was dazzling!

3 September 2025

Pop superstars from across the decades and the cream of classical performers took to the stage for a fabulous Darley Park Weekender – and the rain showers failed to dampen the spirits.

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Chapel Street Arts Centre unveils new name and vibrant programme

15 August 2025

Derby City Council is driving forward Chapel Street Arts Centre, the former premises of Déda, as part of the city’s vibrant art scene and launching an exciting new programme of events.

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Celebrate our musical icons at Derby Arena next spring

14 August 2025

The latest batch of shows of Derby Arena celebrate some of the most iconic artists of the last 50 years.

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Summer success for Markeaton Park’s Outdoor Theatre and Cinema season

7 August 2025

There’s been plenty of excitement in Markeaton Park Craft Village this summer, as our Outdoor Theatre and Cinema Season returned, attracting more than 1,200 people.

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Dream Fest: raising aspirations and sparking imagination

17 July 2025

Children and young people of all ages, from early years through to college, came together last week to enjoy Derby’s first Dream Fest.

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The Darley Park Weekender: We’ve listened to your feedback

14 July 2025

We want you to know that we’ve listened, that your feedback is valued, and that we’ve committed to making changes to improve the customer experience.

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Partners across Derby unite to create a safer, more vibrant city centre

7 July 2025

A safer, more welcoming and vibrant night-time experience in Derby is being made possible thanks to a powerful partnership between local businesses, organisations, and community leaders.

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