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New shows announced in 2023 at Derby Arena
Mon 7 Mar 2022
Derby LIVE is delighted to announce that two brand new shows at Derby Arena for 2023. More
Derby Folk Festival is back for 2022
Tue 1 Mar 2022
Derby Folk Festival is back this autumn bringing amazing acts and a great atmosphere right into the heart of the city. More
The Darley Park Weekender returns with concert classics, 80s beats and IBIZA sounds.
Thu 17 Feb 2022
The Darley Park Weekender returns in 2022 this August bank holiday with a mix of music and family events. More
The top ten holiday activities in Derby this February half-term
Need some ideas to keep the kids occupied this February half-term? There’s plenty of family friendly fun to be had in Derby. More
Outdoor Theatre & Cinema Season returns
Thu 3 Feb 2022
Outdoor Theatre and Cinema returns this July to the picturesque surroundings of Markeaton Park. More
Derby submits its bid to become UK City of Culture 2025
Wed 2 Feb 2022
Derby’s final bid for City of Culture 2025 was submitted this afternoon, 2/2/2022 at 2:22pm following a photocall at The Spot. More
Jack Whitehall is coming to Derby Arena and he’s bringing his parents!
Thu 20 Jan 2022
Comedian Jack Whitehall is joined by his parents Hilary and Michael Whitehall in this latest hilarious stage show Jack Whitehall with Hilary and Michael: How to survive family holidays. More
Christmas success as the shows go on in Derby
Thu 13 Jan 2022
Theatre audiences returned for Festive Derby as more than 29,000 tickets were sold for three Christmas shows at Derby Arena and the Derby Loves You temporary indoor venue at Derby Market Place. More
The chorus of Voices backing Derby’s culture bid
Wed 12 Jan 2022
A chorus of Voices are backing Derby’s ambition to become UK City of Culture 2025, as the deadline approaches for the final bid to be submitted. More
Panto cast show the need for foster carers
Thu 6 Jan 2022
The cast of the Derby Arena pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, have teamed up with Derby City Council’s fostering team to highlight the number of children in care seeking a family of their own. More
Get ready for Christmas with Festive Derby
Mon 20 Dec 2021
Festive Derby is in full swing, and there’s lots of Christmas fun to be had by all throughout the city in the lead up to the big day. More
New date for What's Love Got To Do With It? at Derby Arena
Wed 15 Dec 2021
Due to unforeseen circumstances, What’s Love Got To Do With It? at Derby Arena on Sun 23 Jan 2022 has been postponed by the promoters until Sun 25 Sep 2022. More
Fairytale of New York Coming Home for Christmas 2022
Tue 14 Dec 2021
Fairytale of New York, the ultimate feel-good Christmas show, will be bringing festive joy to Derby Arena next year! More
A whole new world awaits as Aladdin comes to Derby Arena in 2022
Fri 10 Dec 2021
The announcement comes as the finishing touches are being made to Sleeping Beauty, which opens at Derby Arena on Fri 10 Dec and runs until Sat 8 Jan. Tickets are still available. More
Christmas Opening times Sales and Information centre
Thu 9 Dec 2021
Please see below for our sales & information and box office opening hours over the festive period. More
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