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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

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

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

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

Christmas Lights Switch-On 2022 ushers in the festive season

Thu 27 Oct 2022

Watch as Derby is illuminated for the festive season as the Christmas Lights Switch-On event returns on Saturday 12 November. More

The full Aladdin cast has been announced – oh yes it has!

Fri 21 Oct 2022

Three wishes are bringing you a trio of talent for this year’s Derby pantomime. Joining Cold Feet star John Thomson and the British Panto Awards ‘Best Dame’, Morgan Brind, will be Little Wolf favourite Kristian Cunningham. More