Derby Market Hall to become high-fashion hub for Cirque de la Mode weekend

This August, the historic Derby Market Hall will open its doors to a spectacular fusion of style, design, and innovation. Produced by Eredità & aDesso, Cirque de la Mode is an immersive three-day fashion festival celebrating regional design talent, textile artisans, and style enthusiasts alike.

The iconic venue will host an unmissable weekend lineup featuring live runway shows, hands-on masterclasses, creative presentations, and industry-led talks. The festival is designed to cater to everyone from aspiring designers looking to refine their skills to fashion lovers seeking front-row access to the region’s latest collections.

The festival kicks off on Friday 7 August by inviting attendees to ignite their creativity with interactive textile sessions. Young creators can enjoy a morning introductory design class, followed by afternoon and evening adult workshops focused on fashion design sketching and sewing bespoke tote bags from scratch.

On Saturday 8 August, the focus shifts to the glitz and glamour as high-energy live runway shows and visionary creative presentations take over the centre stage. Attendees looking to elevate their experience can upgrade to a premium Seated Ticket for exclusive front-row views, a complimentary glass of crisp Prosecco, and a curated fashion goodie bag.

The weekend concludes on Sunday 9 August by taking visitors inside the fashion mind to delve into the business, heritage, and history of style. Alongside a Sunday Kids Design Class, Caffè Prosecco will host a series of ongoing Fashion Business & Design Talks led by industry insiders throughout the day.

Anne Chaisty, owner of Eredità & aDesso, said: “I’m really excited to bring this event to Derby Market Hall. It’s all about celebrating real style rather than just following trends. The atmosphere will be warm and welcoming, with models of all shapes, ages, and backgrounds. It’s going to be a lot of fun, and we have some fantastic surprises in store!”

Councillor Gurkiran Kaur, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for City Centre, Culture and Tourism, said: “Derby Market Hall is the perfect backdrop for this exciting fashion event. Cirque de la Mode highlights our commitment to supporting local culture, creative industries, and vibrant events that bring our city centre to life.”

The event will run as follows:

Friday 7 August

• 10:30am – 12noon Kids Design Class (£1 entry)
• 12:30pm – 2:30pm Sketchbook Workshop (£15.50 per person)
• 2:30pm – 4:30pm Learn to Sew & Make a Tote Bag (£15.50 per person)
• 4:30pm – 6:30pm Personalised Sketchbook Workshop (£15.50 per person)
• 6:30pm – 8:30pm Learn to Sew & Make a Tote Bag (£15.50 per person)

Saturday 8 August

• 12noon- 2pm Creative Presentations
• 2:30pm Runway Show (£19.50 Seated Ticket – includes Prosecco and Goodie Bag)
• 4pm – 5pm Creative Presentations
• 7:30pm Runway Show (£19.50 Seated Ticket – includes Prosecco and Goodie Bag)

Sunday 9 August

• 12noon – 1:30pm Kids Design Class (£1 entry)
• Ongoing throughout the day, Fashion Business & Design Talks (Hosted inside Café Prosecco)

Tickets for the workshops and the runway show can be booked via LIVE Tickets, or in person at Eredità & aDesso.