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Magical evening of celebration and light will launch Festive Derby 2025
Thu 23 Oct 2025
An evening of festive family fun will kick off Derby’s 2025 Christmas celebrations. More
Follow our Light Trail across Derby
Mon 20 Oct 2025
Follow our Light Trail around the city. More
Grab your festive passport and set off on a globe-trotting Christmas adventure
Wed 17 Sep 2025
This Christmas, Derby audiences are invited to step into a magical new story with Merry Elwin – The Adventurous Elf. More
Chapel Street Arts Centre unveils new name
Fri 15 Aug 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. More
Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink and Nordic Bar will return for Festive Derby 2025
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Derby City Council and the Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) are delighted to announce that the city’s popular ice rink will return this Christmas – and tickets are on sale now. More
Swapping cobbles for the streets of Derby - Coronation Street, stage and screen star Wendi Peters joins this year’s panto
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Known for her iconic role as Cilla Battersby-Brown in ITV’s Coronation Street, Wendi Peters will star as the villainous Queen Rat in this year’s festive pantomime, Dick Whittington at Derby Arena this Christmas. More
Aspiring young performers invited to panto auditions
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity for a talented youngster? The search is on for energetic and charismatic children to join the Junior Ensemble in this year’s Derby panto, Dick Whittington, at Derby Arena. More
Record-breaking panto crowns Festive Derby 2024
Fri 3 Jan 2025
Cinderella at Derby Arena was Derby’s highest grossing panto ever, as well as the best-attended panto in the arena’s history. It was enjoyed by almost 40,000 people. More
It’s going to be paw-some! Dick Whittington announced as 2025 panto
Mon 9 Dec 2024
The award-winning team behind Derby’s smash-hit pantomimes will be back for 2025 with the spectacular Dick Whittington. More
Thousands turn out for the launch of Festive Derby
Tue 3 Dec 2024
Christmas officially kicked off in Derby as thousands of people gathered in the city centre for the Christmas Lights Switch-On. Festive Derby 2024 officially launched on Saturday 30 November, with live entertainment, ice-skating, festive food and family activities. More
How we’re making Festive Derby easier to access
Tue 26 Nov 2024
We’re gearing up for this year’s Festive Derby and panto spectacular. We believe it’s important to make our performances and attractions as accessible as possible. More
Free Family Festivities fun returns to Markeaton Park
Our annual feast of free festive fun is back at Markeaton Park. Family Festivities takes place on Sat 30 Nov and Sun 1 Dec. More
Join us for Derby’s fun-filled Christmas Lights Switch-On!
Fri 22 Nov 2024
Join us in Derby on Sat 30 Nov, as the city is lit up for the festive season. More
Get ready for Festive Derby and our Christmas Lights Switch On
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Get ready to enjoy a winter wonderland as Festive Derby returns on Sat 30 Nov More
New light trail to illuminate Derby this Christmas
Thu 31 Oct 2024
A magical light trail will illuminate the streets of Derby city centre for the festive season. More
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