Festive Derby

Yule love Derby this Christmas

Visit Derby this Christmas – we have so much to offer including the best festive events and activities, as well as all the usual delightful gems of shopping, places to eat and drink, attractions to visit and experiences to enjoy.

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Shopping in Derby

Find out all there is to see at Visit Derby

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What's On

Things to see and do over this festive season

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Eating and Drinking in Derby

Find out about the fabulous restaurants and snacks at Visit Derby

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Follow the light trail

Check out all our festive locations across the city of Derby, see our…

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Savings for the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter

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Travel & Parking

Find the best way to travel into Derby this festive season.

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Dick Whittington

Sun 14 Dec plus 28 other dates

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Cathedral Quarter Santa's Grotto

Sun 14 Dec plus 123 other dates

Oliver Twist

Until Sat 3 JanDerby Theatre

Experience Charles Dickens' iconic Oliver Twist in a magical adaptation by Deborah McAndrew. More

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Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2025

Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2025

Sun 14 Dec plus 136 other datesIce Rink, Market Place, Derby

Get your skates on and glide onto this year’s ice rink in the city centre, with views of the Nordic Bar! More

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Cathedral Quarter Santa's Grotto

Cathedral Quarter Santa's Grotto

Sun 14 Dec plus 123 other datesDerby Market Hall

This festive season, we’re expecting a very special visitor – Santa! More

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Dick Whittington

Dick Whittington

Sun 14 Dec plus 28 other datesDerby Arena

From the cobbles to villainous queen, Corrie's Wendi Peters joins Dick Whittington More

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Elf the Musical

Elf the Musical

Tue 16 - Wed 17 DecVaillant Live

A heart warming, family-friendly stage adaptation of the beloved holiday film, guaranteed to bring festive cheer. More

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Snow White

Fri 4 - Thu 31 Dec 2026Derby Arena

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don't miss the fairest panto of all! More

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