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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
Follow our Light Trail across Derby
Wed 16 Oct 2024
Follow our Light Trail around the city. Check in on the LoyalFree app at each location to enter our free prize draw. 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
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
Yule Love Derby this Christmas as Festive Derby returns
Wed 4 Oct 2023
This year Festive Derby is bigger than ever More
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
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