Festive Derby What's On

Cathedral Quarter Ice Rink 2025

Sat 29 Nov - Wed 31 DecIce Rink, Market Place, Derby

Get your skates on and glide onto this year’s ice rink in the city centre, with views of the Nordic Bar! More

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Nordic Bar

Sat 29 Nov - Wed 31 DecDerby Market Place

Come in from the cold into the Nordic Bar, hosted in three festive tipis. More

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Derby's Ethical Christmas Market

Sat 29 NovDerby Market Hall

Come and shop ethically for Christmas at Derby's Ethical Christmas Market. More

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Festive Entertainment and Music

Sat 29 Nov - Wed 31 DecDerby City Centre

Get into the Christmas spirit with festive music and entertainment. More

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Cathedral Quarter Santa's Grotto

Sat 29 Nov - Wed 24 DecDerby Market Hall

This festive season, we’re expecting a very special visitor – Santa! More

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Countdown to Christmas

Sat 29 NovSt Werburgh's Church Derby

Join us to kick start the festive season with an afternoon of crafts, fun and refreshments for all the family! More

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Breakfast with Santa

Sun 30 NovMuseum of Making

We’re excited to announce that Christmas’ biggest star will be taking a break from the North Pole to join us! More

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Festive Markets

Sun 30 Nov - Wed 24 DecDerby Market Hall

Experience the magic of Christmas at Derby Market Hall's Festive Markets! More

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Derby Santa Run

Sun 30 NovMarkeaton Park

Dash through Markeaton Park for a fun-filled festive run! Hop, skip, dance or run the route, "yule" be sure to make a difference. More

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Dick Whittington

Fri 5 - Wed 31 DecDerby Arena

From the cobbles to villainous queen, Corrie's Wendi Peters joins Dick Whittington More

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Christmas Parties

Fri 5 - Sat 20 DecBustler Derby

Soo, you want a proper winter shindig where there is something for everyone, no dry turkey dinners & certainly no pre-orders. More

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An Evening with The Fast Show

Fri 5 DecVaillant Live

The original cast members are taking to the stage to give audiences a unique behind-the-scenes insight into much loved characters… More

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