With the nights getting lighter, the signs of summer are underway and there is a range of exciting events in and around the city to help you make the most of the warmer months.
Enjoy the great outdoors, as many of the parks in Derby will be host to a range of events over the summer. Outdoor Theatre and Cinema Season will return to Markeaton Park. With more theatre and films suitable for all the family at the Craft Village, there will be plenty to do throughout July. Look forward to a double delight of Shakespearean comedy as Oddsocks will bring us the hilarious Much Ado About Nothing, while Derby Shakespeare Company has us crossing paths with fairies and mischief makers in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The park will also play host to wheels of all shapes and sizes in the family friendly Derby Retro and Classic Car Show.
Markeaton Park’s Craft Village inflatable screens will be back with two film screenings. Grab your friends, your picnic and enjoy the first of our two films, Bridesmaids, which takes us on a wild journey to the big day. Flying high Top Gun Maverick will take audiences on the ride
Concessions are usually available to under 16s, over 60s, disabled people, full time students and registered unemployed.
Group rate available
Schools rate available, usually with every 11th ticket free to teachers/supervisors
Family ticket available (2 adults, 2 under 16s)
Standing event
Unreserved seating
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If that wasn’t enough, there is plenty to see at Derby Arena. Not one but three fantastic Elvis tributes will relive some of the greatest of the ‘Kings’ hits in The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour. The golden age of Rock ‘n’ Roll is also back in popular show That’ll Be The Day. Returning with a brand-new show is Fastlove – The Tribute to George Michael playing all the hits, from Wham! right through his glittering career.
Bringing the festival feel to Derby over the August Bank Holiday weekend is The Darley Park Weekender. This year’s new addition, Ultimate 90s will join the line-up. Featuring some of the best known 90s pop names, including Peter Andre, Atomic Kitten, East 17 and Five. Returning for a second year after proving an instant hit is 80s Mix Tape. Headliner Martin Kemp will be on the decks. Scottish pop duo Hue and Cry and ABC will also take to the stage. Firm favourite The Darley Park Concert will close the weekend on Sun 26 Aug with classical music provided by Sinfonia Viva and spectacular fireworks show.
British Sign Language interpreted performance
Audio Described performance
Captioned performance
Relaxed performance
Age guidance
Parental guidance
Amateur Theatre – performed by amateurs
We’ll continue to follow national government guidelines very closely when it comes to planning and delivering our events, whether that be outdoors or indoors. You can feel safe in the knowledge that any bookings are safe with us should the event not be able to take place as scheduled.
Experience the ultimate Whitney Houston tribute show. Celebrating the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time with a sensational cast and stunning live band. Taking audiences on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of nostalgic hits that include: Wanna Dance With Somebody, I Will Always Love You, How Will I Know, and more.
Thu 23 Mar, 8pm
Derby Arena
£29
Derby Libraries presents T. M. LOGAN AUTHOR TALK
T. M. Logan will be talking about his latest thriller The Mother which is published on 2 Mar. Bestselling author T. M. Logan was a national newspaper journalist before turning to novel-writing full time. His thrillers have sold more than one million copies in the UK.
Thu 23 Mar, 7:30pm
Mickleover Library
£4
The Circus of Horrors present their Haunted Fairground at Derby Arena!
Imagine a brilliant rock show combined with amazing, bizarre & daredevil Circus acts, a stella light show and all performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek. If Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque Du Soleil you would be half way there!
Fri 24 Mar, 8pm
Derby Arena
£30 – £27
Celebrating over 50 years since the legendary US west coast country rock band The Eagles formed, The Illegal Eagles return to Derby.
This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane, and more.
Sat 25 Mar, 8pm
Derby Arena
£34.50
Michael® Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman.
The show features a live band, dazzling costumes, and the performer’s iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror
Fri 21 Apr, 8pm
Derby Arena
£32.50 – £30
Following his 2022 sell-out tour the highly acclaimed and No.1 recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. The show will have all Meat Loaf’s greatest hits including Anything For Love, Bat Out Of Hell, Dead Ringer For Love and Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Sat 22 Apr, 8pm
Derby Arena
The world’s biggest, best and most successful Elvis tribute show comes to Derby. Don’t miss this incredible production, starring three of the world’s very best Elvis tribute artists. Including the Winner of BBC One’s The World’s Greatest Elvis – Shawn Klush (USA), Dean Z (USA) and Ben Thompson (UK) all together in one show with an incredible live band and orchestra.
Sat 13 May, 8pm
Derby Arena
– £37
Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!
Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael. Playing all the hits, from Wham! right through his glittering career, including, Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and more.
Fri 19 May, 8pm
That’ll Be The Day is back with another incredible show celebrating the golden age of Rock ’n’ Roll and Pop from the 50s to the 80s. Hilarious comedy sketches combine with brilliant vocals and superb musicianship to bring you the ultimate feel good experience that will leave you singing and dancing.
Derby Arena £28
Sun 21 May, 8pm
Derby Arena
£34.50
Sat 20 May, 8pm
Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.
Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokesthey are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.
Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 20th year, with a brand-new show for 2023 combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast.
Fri 26 May, 8pm
Derby Arena
£31.50
Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2023 as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with one very special night of The Magic of Motown. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and more.
Sat 27 May, 8pm
Derby Arena
£35.50
Fri 16 Jun - Sat 8 Jul
Sabai Pavilion, Market Place
£38 – £17
Let’s take the party into 2023 and come join our “PARTY QUEENS” Tour with 16 of the world’s most glamorous and beautiful showgirls... From Hollywood to Bollywood, West End to Las Vegas, these diamante dripping divas perform and create all your favourite and biggest hits from the world’s most famous pop icons.
The National Madison Championship event is a relay race for teams of two riders, showcasing their stamina, speed, and technique. This event is best known for the hand-slings which are performed by riders to indicate who is currently active in the race. With thrilling racing and a strong rider field guaranteed, this event is not to be missed.
Fri 22 Sep, 7pm
Derby Arena £13
Derny racing is a high-speed motor paced event, harking back to days of old with the thunderous roar of up to 8 riders and motorbikes per heat. Speeds are in excess of 60KPH and the noise and thrill of Derny racing is unrivalled.
Sat 23 Sep, 5pm
Derby Arena £13
AVP Theatre
CHILDREN’S POP-UP THEATRE
Come along and join us as AVP Theatre invite you to listen to a series of classic tales. Step inside The Magic Storybook and watch our fairy, alongside a cast of mischievous puppets, bring these well-known tales to life. There’s lots of interaction, laughs, and a few surprises along the way in this fun show perfect for all the family.
Sat 1 & Sun 2 Jul, 11:30am & 1pm
£5 adults, £4 children
Award winning, Derbyshire based theatre company, Oddsocks Productions, return to Markeaton Park Craft Village this summer with Shakespeare’s romantic romp Much Ado About Nothing, brought to life in their own, inimitable, hilarious and irreverent style!
Thu 13 – Sat 15 Jul, 7:30pm
£18 – £16
Enjoy a magical midsummer evening with Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company and their unique staging of Shakespeare’s comedy classic about love, mischief and magic.
Wed 19 – Sat 22 Jul, 7:30pm £13
Thirty-something Annie (Kristen Wiig) has hit a rough patch but finds her life turned completely upside down when she takes on the Maid of Honour role in her best friend’s wedding. Annie leads a hilarious hodgepodge of bridesmaids on a wild ride down the road to the big event.
Fri 28 Jul, 9pm £15
After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise), finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.
Sat 29 Jul, 9pm £15
Unreserved seating - you will need to bring your own seating.
You may bring your own food and drink, however there will also be food and drink for sale at the events. Only assistance dogs allowed.
These are outdoor performances – please dress appropriately for the weather – the show will go on!
Pay and display car parking available at Markeaton Park Craft Village. Postcode DE22 4NH.
Making its debut at The Darley Park Weekender for 2023 is brand new event, Ultimate 90s.
Taking us back to this pop-tastic time are some of the greatest pop legends whose posters adorned the wall of many teenagers growing up. Taking to the stage will be Peter Andre, Atomic Kitten, East 17, and Five DJ Annie Grace will also be bringing her unique energy and floor filling tracks.
So ‘If Ya Getting Down’, ‘It’s Alright’ you can join us for this absolutely epic trip down memory lane. If you missed out on the big names back in the day, you can catch them now!
Fri 25 Aug, 4:30pm
Darley Park
£28 – £22.50, U16s £20 – £15, U5s Free
Book both 80s & 90s and save!
Sat 26 Aug, 4:30pm
Darley Park
£28 – £22.50, U16s £20 – £15, U5s Free
Back once more as part of The Darley Park Weekender 2023, the firm favourite will be delighting again with classical music, and fireworks in one of the UK’s biggest outdoor classical concerts.
Sinfonia Viva will provide the stunning music in the beautiful surroundings that is Darley Park, making it the perfect event for family and friends to enjoy together, don’t forget to bring your picnic!
Sun 27 Aug, 6pm
Darley Park
£6.50 – £4.50, U16s £4– £1.50
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Back after its successful debut in 2022, 80s Mix Tape returns for The Darley Park Weekender 2023. Join us for more nostalgia featuring Martin Kemp, Hue and Cry, ABC, along with 80s Reunion
80s Mix Tape will once again be transporting us back to the era famous for its shoulder pads and perms, where leggings were a staple, and the music was epic. This night will feature many of the icons who are synonymous with the 80s. DJ Martin Kemp, Hue and Cry and ABC will be taking to the stage in this party to remember.
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Direct from the West End and after two sell out tours, the ultimate feel-good Irish-inspired Christmas show is back with an even bigger production for 2023.
The Story of The Dubliners and featuring an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favourite Christmas songs including Driving home for Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, Silent Night and of course The Fairytale of New York
Wed 1 Nov, 8pm
Derby Arena
£28.50
Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC! Join us as we recreate the magical 70s.
Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.
Fri 3 Nov, 8pm
Derby Arena
£31.50
Born in a storm, Meg has always caused havoc. The naughtiest girl in the world has reduced Mum and Dad to gibbering wrecks, neighbours hide their children from her cruel clutches, even the wasps give this tornado of trouble a wide berth. On one fateful day she upsets the Christmas Elves – and war is declared. This wickedly comic tale will be enjoyed by anyone who has ever been the slightest bit naughty.
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Thu 14 – Sat 30 Dec
Old Central Library
£15 – £10
Sun 24 Mar 2024, 8pm
Derby Arena
£34.50
When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop. In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.
returns as
Mother Goose has a loving family who drive her quackers, a bird sanctuary for peaky poultry in the village of Squalkstone and even a magical goose that lays golden eggs. She has everything anyone could possibly wish for, except the one thing she really wants, to be beautiful.
When she makes a deal with Demon Vanity a little fowl play means she gets a lot more than she bargained for.
Join us on this flight of fancy as the Egg-selent Morgan Brind returns for this egg-stra special show packed full of hilarious yokes! It’s going to be cracking!
Fri 8 - Sun 31 Dec
Derby Arena
£30 – £18
BOOK BY 31 MAY TO SAVE £2 PER TICKET
With s-peck-tacular sets, breath-taking special effects, eggsquisite costumes and mountains of mayhem, the team behind previous smash-hit Derby Arena Pantomimes are hatching a plan to make this the perfect action-packed adventure guaranteed to have the whole family honking with laughter.
Why shell out more than you need to, book before 31 May to take advantage of our “early bird” offer.
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ULTIMATE 90S
BSL Sign Interpreted performance Fri 25 Aug, 4:30pm
80S MIX TAPE
BSL Sign Interpreted performance Sat 26 Aug, 4:30pm
THE DARLEY PARK CONCERT
BSL Sign Interpreted performance Sun 27 Aug, 6pm
MOTHER GOOSE
BSL Sign Interpreted performances Fri 15 Dec, 10am; Sun 17 Dec, 12:30pm; Thu 28 Dec, 4:30pm
Audio Described performances Sun 17 Dec, 12:30pm; Thu 28 Dec, 4:30pm
Captioned performances
Relaxed performance
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Thu 28 Dec, 12:30pm & 4:30pm
Wed 27 Dec, 4:30pm
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A dinosaur-themed crafty adventure inspired by the reading challenge in Derby Libraries until 1 Apr. So, pick a roar-some book to read together and get creative by either coming up with a review, story, poem, or picture to enter a competition to win some fantastic prizes.
Sat 18 Mar, 11am
Normanton Library
Sat 25 Mar, 11am Riverside Library
Free event (booking essential)
Chaddesden’s annual summer family fun day returns for all to enjoy!
Can you find six Easter Eggs hidden around Markeaton Park? Download your Easter Egg Trail map, which will help you find them all.
All correct entries will be entered into a prize draw to win Mundy Play Centre vouchers!
Sat 1 – Sun 16 Apr, 10am – 5pm
Markeaton Park Free event, see inderby.org.uk
Join us as we celebrate Merrie Olde England with Morris dancing, traditional folk music and comedy from the Lost Boys. There will be medieval reenactors, along with the odd dragon roaming about.
Sat 22 Apr, 12noon – 2pm
Market Place & St Peters Cross Free event
A community fun day with stalls and rides for all the family.
Sun 4 Jun, 11am – 4pm see website for funfair times
Chaddesden Park
Free entry, see on site for prices
A great selection of stalls, food, dance arena, funfair, live entertainment, and the return of the fantastic dog show.
Sat 17 Jun, 12noon – 5pm
Chellaston Recreation Ground Free event
Sun 2 Jul, from 10am
Markeaton Park
Free entry
Cars, vans, motorcycles, trikes, scooters, bicycles, whether original or modified will be on show, literally anything with wheels of all shapes and sizes.
Sure to make for a fantastic and fun event not only for the car enthusiasts but for the entire family.
Cancer Research UK
Scramble over a muddy obstacle course or walk, jog, run in one of two events for Cancer Research UK. Pretty Muddy and Race For Life raise funds for Cancer Research UK’s crucial work.
Pretty Muddy – Sat 8 Jul, from 9:45am
Race For Life – Sun 9 Jul, from 9:30am
Markeaton Park
£22.49 – £11
ALVASTON PARK COMMUNITY FUN DAY
Lots of family fun! Live music, stage dancers, dog show, fair rides, craft and charity stalls. Selection of food and drinks, face painters, characters and model boats.
Sun 23 Jul, 12noon – 4pm
Alvaston Park
Free
MARKEATON FOOD & DRINK FAIR
Locally sourced food & drink producers, to take home or eat at the fair. Live music with a small, seated area. Standard Markeaton car parking charges apply.
Sat 12 & Sun 13 Aug
Markeaton Park
Derby West Indian Community Association
This vibrant event brings positive vibes to the community through creative art and dance. See street performances from over 300 Derby based troupes. The fun continues in the park with fairground rides, catering and arts & craft stalls.
Sat 16 Jul, 1pm – 9pm
Osmaston Park, parade from the City Centre at 1pm. See emccan.org for details
All you need to do to take part in the fun is dress up like a superhero, bring a picnic and enjoy the activities!
Prizes for the best dressed superhero.
Wed 26 Jul Chaddesden Park
Thu 27 Jul Darley Park
Free entry, see on site for prices
Ticket info madhattersevents.com
DERBY PRIDE
There will be live music, acts, and DJs on the main stage; a vibrant market area featuring local LGBT+ owned and LGBT+ friendly small businesses, charities, and other organisations offering support and information to the community; food and drink vendors; and a family area for kids of all ages.
Sat 9 Sep, 12noon – 6:30pm
Markeaton Park
Free event
Fri 22 & Sat 23 Sep
Derby City Centre Free entry
Festé is back, bringing you the usual mix of the world class street theatre and circus across the city. There will be something for everyone, from heart pounding parades to life sized puppets! Prepare to be astounded and make sure you don’t miss this weekend with a difference.
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The challenge supports children in reaching their reading goals. Visit the Derby Libraries website in June for further information.
Sat 8 Jul – Sat 2 Sep
Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to read six books and collect fun stickers along the way with each child receiving a certificate at the end.
Aimed at children aged 4–11, this year’s
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