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Festive magic draws crowds to celebrate Christmas in Derby
Wed 7 Jan 2026
Derby was positively buzzing with Christmas spirit as crowds enjoyed the spectacular Festive Derby celebrations. Combining the highly anticipated panto run, the ever-popular Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink and Nordic Bar, and the first Christmas at the wonderfully restored Derby Market Hall, this season was truly one to remember. More
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall: Don’t miss the fairest panto of all! Snow White announced as 2026 panto
Fri 5 Dec 2025
The award-winning team behind Derby’s smash-hit pantos will be back next year with the classic Snow White. More
Thousands turn out for the start of Christmas in Derby!
Fri 28 Nov 2025
Christmas is officially underway in Derby as thousands of people gathered in the city centre for the Christmas Lights Switch On. More
How we’re making Festive Derby accessible
Wed 26 Nov 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. More
Follow our Light Trail across Derby
Mon 20 Oct 2025
Follow our Light Trail around the city. 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
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
Free Family Festivities fun returns to Markeaton Park
Tue 26 Nov 2024
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
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
Happy Valley star Mina Awar spreads Christmas magic as this year’s Cinderella pantomime star
Wed 31 Jul 2024
Star of the Happy Valley and the Thin Blue Line, Mina Anwar will lay down her police truncheon and swap it for a magic wand. More
Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink and Nordic Bar will return for this year’s Festive Derby
Fri 19 Jul 2024
Plans for the 2024 Festive Derby celebrations are well underway. More
Nomination hattrick for Mother Goose at Panto Awards
Fri 3 May 2024
Mother Goose, has been shortlisted for three awards at the Oscars of pantomime awards, The UK Pantomime Association Pantomime Awards 2024. More
Applications for panto auditions are open now!
Thu 14 Mar 2024
The search is on for talented children who want to join the Junior Ensemble in Cinderella at Derby Arena. More
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