News

Panto fun, ice-skating and festive cheer pull in Christmas crowds

Wed 10 Jan 2024

Festive Derby sprinkled festive cheer over the city as crowds flocked to enjoy the city’s Christmas attractions More

10 things to do in Derby this Christmas

Thu 14 Dec 2023

There’s Christmas magic in the air in Derby with lots of activities for all the family to enjoy, from a festive train ride to captivating theatre shows and an engaging reading challenge. More

The shoe must go on! Cinderella announced as 2024 panto

Fri 8 Dec 2023

The award-winning team behind Derby’s smash-hit pantos will be back for 2024 with the classic fairytale Cinderella. More

Derby’s Christmas Lights Switch On will usher in the festive season

Thu 23 Nov 2023

Join in with the fun in the city centre on Sat 2 Dec More

Yule Love Derby this Christmas as Festive Derby returns

Wed 4 Oct 2023

This year Festive Derby is bigger than ever More

The Lost Boys to bring It’s A Wonderful Life (Live) to Festive Derby this Christmas

Fri 28 Apr 2023

It’s a must-watch Christmas film for many, and this year an inspirational and heart-warming festive classic will get The Lost Boys treatment. More

Applications for panto auditions are open now!

Wed 26 Apr 2023

The search is on for talented children who want to join the Junior Ensemble in Mother Goose at Derby Arena. More

Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink will return for this year’s Festive Derby

Fri 31 Mar 2023

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

Naughty Meg and the Christmas Elves are announced for Festive Derby 2023

Wed 8 Mar 2023

Those mischievous and marvellous Babbling Vagabonds’ will be back for the festive season with Naughty Meg and the Christmas Elves, this year at The Old Central Library on The Wardwick. More

Free or low-cost family fun in Derby this February half-term

Mon 6 Feb 2023

The half-term break is approaching and there is plenty going in Derby to keep youngsters entertained. We know the soaring cost of living means many families’ finances are tight but, with many activities free or low-cost, our list has something for every budget. More

The magical Mother Goose will make an egg-selent Christmas at Derby Arena

Mon 9 Jan 2023

We’re delighted to announce that Mother Goose will be landing at Derby Arena this December. More

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

Fri 6 Jan 2023

It was a Christmas to remember in Derby as people enjoyed all the festivities the city had to offer. More

Free family festive fun at Markeaton Park this Christmas

Thu 17 Nov 2022

Families can enjoy a special day out at Markeaton Park in the run-up to Christmas. More

Thousands turn out for Derby’s Christmas Lights Switch-On

Wed 16 Nov 2022

Saturday's Christmas Light Switch-On event in Derby city centre was a huge success, drawing an estimated crowd of 5,000 people. More

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

Thu 10 Nov 2022

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