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Talk: Lets Flax! The Heritage of Flax to Fabric production in Derbyshire

We really need to talk about Flax!Join community textile artist, Amanda Haran, as she guides you through an interactive and enlightening talk about how Flax to…

The Museum of Making, Derby

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Natural Dyeing on Natural Fabric

Ignite an interest in natural dying with silk and wool!In this playful workshop you will begin by filling a sketchbook of ideas, hints and tips to start your na…

The Museum of Making, Derby

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Glass Painting Workshop

Experience the beauty of glass painting through a relaxing, hands-on workshop that combines colour, creativity, and artistic expressionImmerse yourself in the t…

Market Hall, Derby

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The Year of Wright: Life Drawing at Derby Museum and Art Gallery

As part of The Year of Wright, our popular Life Drawing Classes return to The Wardwick at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, a celebration of all bodies and the huma…

Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby

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CHAPTER

Derby LIVE and RatCat present a new live music series at Chapel Street Arts CentreCelebrate the creativity and diversity of the UK's emerging music scene right…

Chapel Street Art Centre, Derby

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A Year to Remember

Dynamicmotif 2026 Summer ShowcaseAccessibility information This venue is accessible for those with limited mobility - there is step free access from the entranc…

Repton School, Derby

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Leap Year

Get ready to tumble through the year, one month at a time.Leap Year is a joyful, theatrical concert adventure from Sinfonia Viva and MishMash Productions, invit…

The Silk Mill, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Paper Making

In this session, you will use the galleries as inspiration and make sheets of paper from recycled materials.

The Museum of Making, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Making Mosaics

In this session, you will learn the basics of Mosaic making, creating a piece of work that you can take home with you!

The Museum of Making, Derby

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (12A)

Fasten your garter belt and relive the time-warping, gender-bending cult CLASSIC!When (Barry Bostwick + Susan Sarandon) a newly engage couple’s car breaks down…

Markeaton Park Craft Village, Derby

Blippi The Musical

Blippi The Musical brings the curious and fun character Blippi off the screen and onto the stage with world-class production, audience engagement and amazing mu…

Vaillant Live, Derby

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Megaslam: 2026 Mega Tour

The #1 Live Experience for Families is back with it's BIGGEST tour to date as Megaslam presents the 2026 Mega Tour!WHAT TO EXPECT!Taking place in locations acro…

Pride Park, Derby

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Paul Smith - Happy

Attention comedy fans worldwide!Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour HAPPY and this is the biggest, boldest show of his career.Following…

Vaillant Live, Derby

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Ocean Colour Scene

Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS spent six years fine-tuning their sound before lighting up the Britpop party with three Top 5 albums; 1996’s ‘Moseley Shoals’,…

Vaillant Live, Derby

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The Damned

The Damned are an English rock band formed in London in 1976 by lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist (and later guitarist) Captain Sensible…

Vaillant Live, Derby

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Jack Whitehall: Settle Down

Over the last few years, Jack has firmly established himself as one of the country’s most successful young talents.

Vaillant Live, Derby

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Francis Rossi

One of Britain's most loved and influential musicians takes to the road again with a brand new show entitled The Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Fu…

Vaillant Live, Derby

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Derby Fake Festival

The Derby Fake Festival returns to Markeaton Park on Saturday August 22nd 2026 with Fake Bands to Queen (Flash), Arctic Monkeys (Antarctic Monkeys), Blur (Blur2…

Markeaton Park, Derby

Cash - A Tribute To Johnny Cash

Cash - A Tribute To Johnny Cash 'Not Only Has The Front Man Got The Look And Sound Of Johnny Cash, He's Backed By Good Band And Also A Great June Carter! ....

The Flower Pot, Derby

The Meteors

Veteran U.K. psychobilly band who blend rockabilly twang, punk rock energy and attitude, and horror movie imagery.

The Hairy Dog, Derby

Chantel McGregor

The Blues came calling first, but rock was always waiting around the corner. Well it would be, wouldn’t it?

The Flower Pot, Derby

Fawlty Towers Weekend

You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.

Hallmark Hotel Derby Mickleover Court, Derby

Courtney Hadwin

There are some voices that genuinely make you stop in your tracks Courtney Hadwin is one of them.

The Victoria Inn, Derby

Greg Chapman's Discovery of Witchcraft

A show of magic, storytelling, history, comedy and thought.In 1584, Reginald Scott released his book 'The Discoverie of Witchcraft'.The book aimed to expose the…

Diseworth Village Hall, Derby

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Grab your besties and join us for Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, the ultimate girl power disco packed with iconic singalong anthems, feel good energy, cocktails & d…

The Old Bell Hotel, Derby

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Snow White

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don't miss the fairest panto of them all!Can Snow White save her kingdom and somehow defeat the wicked Queen, a bad apple who’s rot…

Derby Arena, Derby

Help! Santa’s Missing

From the creative team that brought you Merry Elwin: The Adventurous Elf comes an all-new festive theatre experience!Chapel Street Arts Centre transforms into a…

Chapel Street Art Centre, Derby

Ian McNabb

Singer/guitarist Ian McNabb cannot erase the memory of "Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream)" from the minds of music listeners.

The Flower Pot, Derby

Flash - A Tribute To Queen

Flash – Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, guaranteed to blow your mind, as quoted by the BBC ‘as close as it gets’. Established in 2002, this band stands as a…

The Flower Pot, Derby

Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival

After a HUGE 2026 festival at Elvaston Castle, The Road to Nashville is officially RETURNING to Derby in 2027 - and it's set to be even BIGGERFollowing an unfor…

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

R2R's Birthday Bash

Did Someone Say Bday Bash.. Thats Right, In Just Over 6 Weeks Time We Are Bringing You This Absolute Shelling In Celebration For Our Very Own DJ And Ceo..

The Blue Note, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Blacksmithing

In this session, you will learn the basics of forgery and create a metal piece that you can take home with you!

The Museum of Making, Derby

Country Day Party: Derby

The Country Day Party is coming to Derby!Get your cowboys hats ready!Join us for an unforgettable day filled with the chart-topping tracks of Morgan Wallen, Dol…

St Mary's RC Church, Derby

Dirty Dancing (12)

This timeless, Oscar® winning classic is a phenomenally popular Coming-of-Age tale which is loved by generations!Teenager Baby (Jennifer Grey) goes with her fam…

Markeaton Park Craft Village, Derby

Introduction to Woodworking

About this course: This course will cover the basics of woodworking over a series of three workshops that can be taken individually or ideally as a complete set…

The Museum of Making, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Ceramics AM

In this session, you will learn the basics of ceramics - from creating and modelling your own piece to glazing a pre-fired work.

The Museum of Making, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Ceramics PM

In this session, you will learn the basics of ceramics - from creating and modelling your own piece to glazing a pre-fired work.

The Museum of Making, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Electro-Embroidery

In this session, you will learn how to sew using conductive thread - through the skilful process of e-textiles, you will be able to design and make a sampler wi…

The Museum of Making, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Learn to Sew and Embroider

In this session, you will learn the basics of Sewing- you will be taught basic sewing tools and taught simple methods for a creating a successful embroidery art…

The Museum of Making, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Learn to Sew

In this session, you will learn the basics of Sewing- you will be taught basic sewing tools and taught simple methods for a creating a successful embroidery art…

The Museum of Making, Derby

Hot August Night 2026

Since its debut in 2017, Hot August Night has grown into Derbys most-loved and best summer celebration - NINE hours of fantastic live entertainment and unbeatab…

Mickleover Sports Club, Derby

The Courettes

The Courettes is an explosive rock duo from Denmark and Brazil who found the perfect blend between garage rock, '60s Girl Group, Wall of Sound, surf music and d…

The Hairy Dog, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Willow Weaving

In this session, you will learn the basics of Willow Weaving, creating a piece of work that you can take home with you!

The Museum of Making, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Lino Printing

In this session, you will learn the basics of Lino Cut Ink Printing- you will gain inspiration from the galleries and create a lino printing block that can be u…

The Museum of Making, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Discover the Collections: Still Life Drawing

In this session, you will explore our newly refurbished Unearthed galleries, learning about the history and wonders of the collections pieces on display.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Discover the Collections: Make a Diorama

In this session, you will explore our title exhibition 'From The Shadows', featuring the works of Derby's very own Joseph Wright; makers will analyse artworks i…

Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby

The Rock of Ages Experience

Welcome to the Rock of Ages Experience!An amazing tribute to the music of the smash hit Hollywood Film and Musical.

The Hairy Dog, Derby

The Craft & Making Summer Club - Cyanotypes

In this session, you will learn the basics of Cyanotypes- you will be taught about the creative and chemical process of cyanotypes.

The Museum of Making, Derby