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Snow White by Morgan Brind

Snow White announced as 2026 panto

9 December 2025

The award-winning team behind Derby’s smash-hit pantos will be back next year with the classic Snow White.

crowds of people in front of a stage as pyrotecnics light up the night sky

Thousands turn out for the start of Christmas in Derby!

28 November 2025

Festive Derby 2025 launched with live music, a spectacular parade, ice-skating and the Sadler Gate Night Market.

The colourful cast of Dick Whittington stand in front of a red double-decker bus, outside Derby Arena

How we’re making Festive Derby accessible

26 November 2025

We believe everyone should be able to enjoy the magic, which is why we are dedicated to making all our performances and attractions as accessible as possible.

Rock Choir at annual Family Festivities

Sparkling Christmas fun: Family Festivities returns to Markeaton Park

24 November 2025

The free, weekend-long event takes place on Saturday 6 December and Sunday 7 December.

A group of people including panto stars and councillors standing on a stage push the button to turn on Derby

Join us for a magical evening as we light up Derby for Christmas!

20 November 2025

Join us on Thursday 27 November for the Christmas Lights Switch On and Season of Light Lantern Parade.

The 50:50 logo against the backdrop of Derby Cathedral

Year of celebrations will mark two Derby milestones

18 November 2025

An exciting year of celebrations, named 50:50, will take place across 2026 and 2027, marking two major milestones in Derby's history.

The Christmas lights in Derby Market Place

Yule love Derby this Christmas!

12 November 2025

Derby’s celebrations promise a wealth of family fun, exciting events, shopping, and dining.

a plaque in paving stone that reads

Remembering Derby's Victoria Cross Heroes

5 November 2025

A tribute to Jacob Rivers and Charles Hudson, the city's only two WW1 veterans to receive the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the British Armed Forces.

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Join us to commemorate Remembrance Sunday

4 November 2025

Derby’s residents are invited to join this year’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations and pay their respects on Sunday 9 November 2025.

Darley Park Weekender 2026 artwork, featuring Billy Ocean and Matti Pellow

Two musical superstars to kick off the 2026 Darley Park Weekender

31 October 2025

We’re excited to announce the acts for the first night of the Darley Park Weekender.

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