28.06.2024
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Derby Folk Weekend concertsFri 11 Oct – Sun 13 Oct | Derby Arena
All concerts will be held in the Old Bell Hotel, and there is a great line up of familiar and new faces – all bringing top class folk music into the city centre. The weekend will also have sessions, singing, dancing and more in the city’s streets, and in venues within the Cathedral Quarter. |
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LOOKING AHEAD
Three fantastic acts have been added to the 2025 lineup at Derby Arena. On Fri 21 Mar 2025, fans of the legendary Whitney Houston can belt out their favourite ballads as Whitney – Queen of the Night lights up the Arena. What’s Love Got To Do With It?, the ultimate tribute to the ‘Queen of Rock’, Tina Tuner will shake the roof of Derby Arena on Thu 1 May 2025. Finally, the King of Pop will moonwalk his way on stage on Sat 31 May 2025 in Michael Starring Ben.
Derby LIVE and Little Wolf Entertainment’s 2023 smash hit pantomime’s golden egg-laying Goose has won an award.
Ben Tanner was named as Best Supporting Artist at the UK Pantomime Association’s Pantomime Awards 2024, for his much-loved performance as the magical goose, Shelley Bassey.
Tickets for this year’s panto Cinderella are already selling fast so don’t miss out on your ticket to the ball.
COMING UP
Fri 12 – Sun 14 Jul | Markeaton Park
Rain or shine, Derby Summer Sessions has got you covered – literally. The Big Top Tent promises an unbeatable live music experience whatever the weather, across three days of live music from headliners including Becky Hill, Tom Jones, and Madness.
Alvaston Park Community Fun DaySun 21 Jul | Alvaston Park
A fun-packed day for all including live music, dancers, fair rides, and craft and charity stalls. There’ll be wrestling demonstrations from Aspire Community and Wrestling Alliance, large inflatables and Stickfit sessions to enjoy, plus a bubble and circus workshop. |
Romeo and JulietWed 24 – Sat 27 Jul | Markeaton Park Craft Village
This modern presentation of Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece will be performed by Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company.
Gang warfare rages on the Verona council estate between the tenants of Capulet Heights and Montague Tower. Stars are about to get crossed, fates twisted and hearts broken. |
Wonka (PG)Fri 2 Aug | Markeaton Park Craft Village
Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time.
With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. |
Barbie (12A)Sat 3 Aug | Markeaton Park Craft Village
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colourful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. |
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Ultimate 90s 2024Sat 31 Aug | Darley Park
Blue, Honeyz and Chris Moyles 90s Hangover join us for the second year of Ultimate 90s.
Taking us back to this pop-tastic time are some of the greatest pop legends whose posters adorned the wall of many teenagers growing up. |
The Darley Park Concert 2024Sun 1 Sep | Darley Park
Enjoy one of the highlights of the summer as Sinfonia Viva returns for another spectacular evening of classical music and fireworks.
Save money with Early bird prices until 31 Jul |
COMPETITION
Win 2 tickets to see ELO Again at Derby Arena on Sun 22 Sep.
The competition will close on Tue 20 Aug and the winner will be notified that week.
Tickets and performance dates are subject to availability Competition terms and conditions apply.
What’s On Guide May – Oct 2024
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