Vote now for Festival or Event of the Year at the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards 2026

Have your say: Vote now for Festival or Event of the Year at the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards 2026

Public voting is now open for the Festival or Event of the Year category in the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards 2026, giving residents and visitors the chance to celebrate the region’s most exceptional festivals and cultural experiences.

Organised by Visit Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby, accredited by VisitEngland as the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for the region, the awards recognise excellence across the area’s £3.58 billion visitor economy. While most award categories are decided by independent expert judging, the Festival or Event of the Year is entirely determined by public vote, making community participation a central part of the celebration.

The Festival or Event of the Year award honours outstanding events and festivals across the Peak District and Derbyshire – from live music and performances to heritage, culture and community celebrations – that bring people together and enrich the visitor experience.

By casting their vote, the public can help crown the Festival or Event of the Year and celebrate the unforgettable experiences that make the region one of the UK’s most inspiring destinations.

Festival or Event of the Year: The Shortlist

• Y Not Festival
• The Greatest Gathering
• The Peak District Highland Games, Matlock Farm Park
• Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust’s Georgian Festival
• Celebrating Jane Austen at Chatsworth Estate

Public voting is open until 23:59 on Sunday 30 November 2025. Cast your vote here: https://visitengland-chapters.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/pdd/gallery?roundId=419

The event with the most votes will be crowned Festival or Event of the Year at the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards in Spring 2026.

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, says: “These exceptional finalists demonstrate the energy, imagination and community spirit that define our destination. From major music festivals to cultural celebrations and heritage events, each plays a vital role in supporting local businesses, attracting visitors and strengthening the area’s sense of place.
“The Festival or Event of the Year award gives the public a real voice in celebrating these achievements, and we encourage everyone to take part and vote for their favourite.”

The full shortlist for the 2026 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards was announced last month, revealing finalists across 17 categories that recognise the very best of the area’s visitor economy. Finalists in these awards categories will progress to the final stage of independent judging, including a series of mystery visits, ahead of the prestigious awards ceremony in Spring 2026.

The 2026 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards are proudly sponsored by EV charging specialists VoltShare and Derbyshire-based C W Sellors Fine Jewellery & Luxury Watches, who will handcraft bespoke Gold awards for all category winners.

Details of the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards can be found at: www.visitpeakdistrict.com/tourism-awards