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People huddled outside looking at stars

Be starstruck and join the Star Party at Alvaston Park

5 January 2023

Alvaston Park welcomes back for the 13th year a heavenly evening of stargazing on Saturday 28 January.

The cast of Aladdin, the 2022 panto at Derby Arena, on stage. Credit: Robert Day

Theatre, ice-skating and festive fun drew bumper Christmas crowds to Derby

5 January 2023

Audiences flocked to fantastic shows, put on their skates and soaked up the Festive Derby atmosphere while they visited the city centre.

Chambers Touring proudly presents Sarah Millican Late Bloomer Tour 2023/4

Sarah Millican to return to Derby Arena with Late Bloomer Tour

13 December 2022

Comedian Sarah Millican is set to return to Derby in 2024 to treat audiences to her latest hilarious anecdotes after the success of her previous three visits to the city.

Girl ice skating

Top 12 family activities in Derby this December - and many are free!

8 December 2022

We know the rising cost of living means it’s a challenging time, so our fun-filled list has something for every budget - with many activities either discounted or free.

Girl ice skating

Festive Derby’s packed Christmas programme is bigger and better than ever

10 November 2022

From ice skating and live entertainment to tasty treats and seasonal shopping, Festive Derby has something for all the family.

derby feste 2021 Chorus.

Derby secures funding to boost city’s cultural future

9 November 2022

Derby City Council has been awarded £15,000 Arts Council England funding to develop a partnership which will build on the progress made during the previous City of Culture bid.

Derby Arena exterior

Trilogy of tribute artists to join a busy Spring of entertainment at Derby Arena

7 November 2022

Derby Arena is the place to be this Spring for music lovers as three tribute shows are added to the programme.

Christmas lights switch on 2021. Credit Graham Whitmore.

Christmas Lights Switch-On 2022 ushers in the festive season

27 October 2022

Watch as Derby is illuminated for the festive season as the Christmas Lights Switch-On event returns on Saturday 12 November.

Aladdin: Derby Arena Friday 9 to Saturday 31 December. Book your tickets: £30 to £18. Best Dame Award Winner Morgan Brind as Widow Twankey. Cold Feet and the Masked Singer

The full Aladdin cast has been announced – oh yes it has!

21 October 2022

Joining Cold Feet star John Thomson and the British Panto Awards ‘Best Dame’, Morgan Brind, will be Little Wolf favourite Kristian Cunningham.

Image taken by G.Whitmore in The Mick Peat stage from Derby Folk Festival

Hundreds flock from around the UK for Derby Folk Festival

5 October 2022

Derby Folk Festival was welcomed back for the 16th instalment this past weekend and people turned out in force.

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