What's on inDerby


Welcome to Derby

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Derby - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Derby to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

Tourist information Derby

Tourist Information

Everything you need to know if you're visiting Derby as a visitor or a resident.

Hotels in Derby

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Restaurants in Derby

Restaurants in Derby

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Forthcoming events in Derby

31
JUL
Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night in Derby
Bar One

.Funhouse Comedy is back at Bar One Derby on Thursday July 31st with the Should I Stay or Should I Go Gong Show competition.12 new comedians battle it out to survive 5 minutes but whilst they are on stage audience judges with…

TEL: 07968 871568
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23
AUG
Writing Short Stories - One-Day Course
QUAD

Writing Short StoriesOne‐Day CourseQUAD Market Place Derby DE1 3AS Saturday 23rd AugustTickets £20‐£25 from https:www.derbyquad.co.ukeventswritingshortstoriesShort stories are an exciting form of writing with a long and exciting history and today still provide great ways for writers to hone their skills…

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24
AUG
Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night in Mickleover
Binary Bar and Restaurant,

.Funhouse Comedy Club brings another laughter‐packed night to Binary Mickleover on Sunday August 24th.Topping the bill is winner of Best Act in the Midlands Comedy Awards 2016 the exciting and energetic Duncan Oakley who powers out a deft blend of stupidity mixed…

TEL: 07968 871568
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10
SEP
Funhouse Comedy Club - New Comedy Night
Compamigos: Eat Drink Share

.Funhouse Comedy Club which already runs successful nights at numerous venues across the country is excited to announce the launch of a brand new comedy night at Compamigos Willington on Wednesday September 10th.Funhouse clubs are renowned for having exceptionally friendly audiences and…

TEL: 07968 871568
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13
SEP
Fawlty Towers Weekend 13/09/2025
Derby Mickleover Hotel

.You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team.At 8.00pm the Fawlty Towers Show…

TEL: 01772 691284
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13
SEP
Writing a Novel - One-Day Course
QUAD

Writing a Novelone‐day courseQUAD Market Place Derby DE1 3ASSaturday 13th September 12pm‐5pmTickets £25 from https:www.derbyquad.co.ukeventswritinganovelWriting a novel for the first time can feel like a big challenge for a writer but in this extended workshop session well be breaking down…

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20
SEP
Edge-Lit 11 - horror, scifi and fantasy day
QUAD

Edge‐Lit 11Saturday 20th SeptemberQUAD Market Place Derby DE1 3ASTickets and guest list at https:www.derbyquad.co.ukeventsedgelit11Edge‐Lit returns to celebrate the best in horror thriller fantasy and science‐fiction writing on Saturday 20 September 2025 from 10am‐6pm.In this its eleventh edition Edge‐Lit will offering another loaded…

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24
OCT
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Derby
The Old Bell Hotel

Theyre backJoin us for the original multi award winning London sensation taking the world by storm.Basil Manuel and Sybil are in townand theyre bringing a healthy dose of mayhem to your door. Fully immersive highly interactive and completely original this is the…

TEL: 01332 723090
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22
NOV
The Derby 1.5k, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon MoRun 2025
Markeaton Park

.2025 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN SECURE YOUR MORUNNING PLACE TODAY. ENTRIES WILL FILL QUICKLY SO DONT MISS OUTYOU are MORUNNING This November is your time to shine to run with us to run for the love of the Mo to run in…

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03
DEC
G4 Christmas 2025 - Derby Cathedral
Derby Cathedral.

.Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4s most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe‐inspiring cathedrals priories minsters halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season…

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05
DEC
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Derby Cathedral

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music set within the enchanting surroundings of Derby Cathedral an architectural jewel at the heart of the city.Celebrate the season…

TEL: 03336 664466
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Tourist Attractions


Donington Park

The Donington Grand Prix Collection is, quite simply, the largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars in the world.Five halls, with over 130 exhibits, illustrate the history of motor sport from the turn of the 20th Century.Cars include examples driven by such famous names…

Kedleston Hall

Kedleston was built between 1759 and 1765 for the Curzon family, who have lived in the area since the 12th century.The house boasts the most complete and least‐altered sequence of Robert Adam interiors in England, with the magnificent state rooms retaining their great collections of paintings…

The Bass Museum

The 'Brewing Experience Museum' incorporates large elements of the original Bass Museum. Learn about the legendary Bass family and their role in the development of brewing. The museum also celebrates the social history of the development of brewing ‐ the real life experiences and stories of the people…

Denby Pottery Visitor Centre

See how Denby is made, 'have a go' at painting a plate, watch a free cookery demonstration in the Emporium or browse around the shops and museum.All Tours at Denby are led by experienced Tour Guides who will take you round and explain how the pottery…

MFN

MFN Nightclub in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.Contact venue on telephone number 01773 530313 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Eden

Eden Nightclub in Derby, Derbyshire.Contact venue on telephone number 01332 202379 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Derby? See our list of attractions in Derby, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.


Updated: 27/07/2025 03:44:33

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