Derby Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Derby? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Derby with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Derby and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Derby, featuring the best of things to do in Derby – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Derby fundraisers and charity events.


Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

Derwent Brass Masterworks: Pictures at an Exhibition

Derby Cathedral 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby, Derby

Derwent Brass — Derbyshire’s premier brass band, multi-award-winning ensemble, and the first brass band in history to receive a Royal Philharmonic Society Award — returns to Derby Cathedral for a spectacular evening of music, led by the band's Principal Music Director, Jack Capstaff.   Following the acclaimed success of The Planets in 2022, the band's […]

£12 – £50

Japan Fest Derby

Quad Derby Market Place Cathedral Quarter, Market Pl,, Derby, Derby

Step Into the Heart of Japanese Culture at Japan Fest Derby 2025 Saturday 2025 | Quad, Derby Market Place Cathedral Quarter, Market Pl, Derby DE1 3AS www.japanfest.co.uk/derby Derby is about to experience a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture like never before! Japan Fest Derby 2025 returns to the iconic QUAD with an electrifying mix of […]

£20

The Last Days Of Trump (A Liberal Fantasy)

Palace Hotel Palace Rd, Buxton, Buxton

It’s 2028 and aging two-term President Donald Trump is finally about to be replaced for good. Will he go rogue like last time, or will a plan to keep him focused on golf, gorilla documentaries, porn, and developing his perfect presidential library avert disaster? “Do not see this terrible witch-hunt of a play! It’s created […]

£6 – £10

Derby Museums Wedding Fair

The Museum of Making Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane, Derby, Derby

Derby Museums would like to invite you to our upcoming wedding fair at the Italian Mill. Set at our stunning industrial venue on the banks of the River Derwent our wedding fair will showcase an eclectic array of local suppliers. This is also the perfect opportunity to talk to our venue hire team about our […]

Free

Halloween Murder Mystery Night with Cats Protection

Casa Hotel & Cocina Restaurant Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, Chesterfield

Join us for our first Halloween Murder Mystery Night fundraiser! 👻🦇🎃 We're holding a joint fundraising event for our Cats Protection Chesterfield branch and our Derbyshire Cat Centre. We're bringing you an incredible night of intrigue, feasting and frivolity. Throw on your best costume and get ready to be scared, all while raising funds for […]

£40 – £50

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