Festivity at King George V Park in Staveley: A Weekend of Creativity

We’re thrilled to announce the full line-up for the next stop on the Festivity tour – at King George V Park in Staveley! Set against the beautiful backdrop of the water, this weekend promises a fantastic mix of live music, spoken word, storytelling, creative workshops and a digital exhibition, all celebrating Derbyshire’s incredible artistic talent.

Join us for a weekend filled with art, inspiration, and community spirit!

🎶 Live Music

• Saturday 21st June – Bruno Gallone
• Sunday 22nd June – Charlie King

🖼️ Digital Exhibition

Don’t miss our curated digital exhibition featuring work by 11 Derbyshire visual artists:

• Bernie Rutter & Vitor
• Paul Johnstone
• Small Print
• Ray Gumbley
• Nikki Dennett
• Rebecca Morledge
• Stephanie Sian Coley
• John Bullock
• Nell Swift
• Mark Knight
• Alice Marshall (Film) 

🎤 Spoken Word

Derby Poetry Festival will once again curate a dynamic spoken word stage, bringing powerful performances from poets and spoken word artists across the county.

• Saturday 21st June –Jeremy Nelson & Tilly Wiggins
• Sunday 22nd June – Eva Toland & Priya Gill

📚 Storytelling

Curated by the acclaimed Adverse Camber, storytelling artists will bring tales to life for audiences young and old. It will be magical, moving and memorable. Storyteller, Ian Douglas, will lead the storytelling sessions accompanied by early-career storytellers who will guest in the programme over the weekend.

🎨 Workshops

Creative organisation Level will lead a series of hands-on, inclusive workshops throughout the weekend, including dance and visual arts activities, inviting everyone to get creative in the tented village.

Stephen Munn, Director of Arts Derbyshire, said:
“The King George V Park offers such a special atmosphere. It’s a calm and beautiful place, and is a central hub for the local community. It’s the perfect place for a weekend of creativity and connection.”

Sarah Poulton, Community Development Worker of Chesterfield Borough Council said:

“Arts Derbyshire Festivity at King George V Park, Staveley, is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and celebrate creativity in our community. With live performances, interactive workshops, and inspiring local artists, it’s a chance to enjoy a fun-filled day in a welcoming outdoor space. We can’t wait to see Staveley come alive with music, storytelling, and artistic expression!”

Come down, get involved, and celebrate the arts in this beautiful Derbyshire setting.

Free entry – all welcome!

Find out more about the Festivity events to be held this summer across Derbyshire:

• Bolsover Castle, 31 May to 1 June
• King George V Park, Staveley, 21 to 22 June
• Victoria Park, Ilkeston, Erewash, 5 to 6 July
• Tapton Lock, 6 to 7 September
• Melbourne Festival, 20 to 21 September

Let the Festivity begin!