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About the Event
Come in from the cold into the Nordic Bar, hosted in three festive tipis.
Gather your friends and family together this festive season. Wooden benches, stunning festive foliage arrangements, disco balls and twinkling lights will welcome you in for a seat by the firepit. Relax and enjoy a delicious range of hot and cold drinks, from cocktails to mocktails and mulled wine to hot chocolate.
Why not visit our on site food vendors and enjoy your food in the warmth of the tipi with your Nordic drink.
There will also be a programme of entertainment taking place including music, children’s entertainment, quiz nights and more!
Closes each evening after the Ice Rink.
Entertainment happening in the Nordic Bar:
Sat 29 Nov – AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Sing for your Supper, 12noon - 12:45pm & Cheeky Felicia, 1pm - 1:45pm & Ellie Grice, 3pm – 4pm & Jemma Johnson, 5pm - 6pm & Cassette Roulette, 7:30pm – 8:15pm & 8:30pm - 9:15pm.
Sun 30 Nov - AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Shannon Elmore, 12:30pm - 1:15pm & Invisable Friends, 2pm - 2:45pm & Cheeky Felicia, 4pm - 4:45pm.
Mon 1 Dec – N/A
Tue 2 Dec – N/A
Wed 3 Dec – West End Wednesday, 7:30pm – 9pm.
Thu 4 Dec – Closed.
Fri 5 Dec - Dorothy Ella, 6pm – 7pm & Cassette Roulette, 7:30pm – 8:15pm & 8:30pm - 9:15pm.
Sat 6 Dec - AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Sing for your Supper, 12:30pm - 1:45pm & Ellie Grice, 4:30pm – 5:30pm & Joey Greener, 6pm – 7pm & Cassette Roulette, 7:30pm – 8:15pm & 8:30pm - 9:15pm.
Sun 7 Dec - AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Newhall Band, 12:30 -1.15pm & 2pm - 2:45pm & Cheeky Felicia 4pm - 4:45pm.
Mon 8 Dec – N/A
Tue 9 Dec – N/A
Wed 10 Dec – West End Wednesday, 7:30pm – 9pm.
Thu 11 Dec – The Lost Boys’ Roast & Toast Christmas Countdown, 7:30pm – 9:45pm.
Fri 12 Dec - Dorothy Ella, 6pm – 7pm & Cassette Roulette, 7:30pm – 8.15pm & 8:30pm - 9.15pm.
Sat 13 Dec - AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Derby Serenaders, 12noon - 12:45pm & Cheeky Felicia, 1pm - 1.45pm & Sing for your Supper, 3pm - 3:45pm & Ellie Grice, 4:30pm – 5:30pm & Joey Greener, 6pm – 7pm & Cassette Roulette, 7:30pm – 8:15pm & 8:30pm - 9:15pm.
Sun 14 Dec - AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Derwent Valley Wind Band, 1pm - 1:45pm & 2:30pm - 3.15pm & Cover Story, 4pm - 5pm.
Mon 15 Dec – N/A
Tue 16 Dec – N/A
Wed 17 Dec – West End Wednesday, 7:30pm – 9pm.
Thu 18 Dec – The Lost Boys’ Roast & Toast Christmas Countdown, 7:30pm – 9:45pm.
Fri 19 Dec - Dorothy Ella, 6pm – 7pm & Cassette Roulette, 7:30pm – 8:15pm & 8:30pm - 9:15pm.
Sat 20 Dec – AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Joey Greener, 6pm – 7pm & Cassette Roulette, 7:30pm – 8:15pm & 8:30pm - 9:15pm.
Sun 21 Dec – AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Ellie Grice, 4:30pm – 5:30pm & Carl North 6pm – 7pm & The Lost Boys’ Roast & Toast Christmas Countdown, 7:30pm – 9:45pm.
Mon 22 Dec – AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Razzamataz, 12:30pm - 1:15pm & Jemma Johnson, 5:30pm - 6:30pm & Carl North 7pm – 8pm.
Tue 23 Dec – AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Razzamataz, 12:30pm - 1:15pm & Will Pearson, 2pm - 3pm & Dorothy Ella, 5pm – 6pm & Carl North 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
Wed 24 Dec - AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Derby Concert Band, 12noon - 1pm & Shannon Elmore, 2pm - 2:45pm & Joey Greener, 5pm – 6pm & Jemma Johnson, 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
Thu 25 Dec – Closed.
Fri 26 Dec – Closed.
Sat 27 Dec - AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Carl North 2pm – 3pm & Joey Greener, 4pm – 5pm & Cassette Roulette, 5:30pm – 6:15pm & 6:30pm - 7:15pm.
Sun 28 Dec - AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Carrie Marriott, 12:30 - 1:15pm & Ellie Grice, 4pm - 5pm & Carl North 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
Mon 29 Dec – AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am.
Tue 30 Dec – AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Carrie Marriott, 12:30pm - 1:15pm.
Wed 31 Dec - AVP Theatre, 11am – 11:45am & Joey Greener, 4pm – 5pm & Cassette Roulette, 5:30pm – 6:15pm & 6:30pm - 7:15pm.
Cassette Roulette
Cassette Roulette are a party band based in the East Midlands. Having entertained crowds at hundreds of events across the UK, they play the perfect mix of old favourites and modern classics to keep the dance-floor full, all killer no filler!
@cassetteroulettemusic
cassetteroulette.com
Dorothy Ella
Dorothy Ella is a singer/songwriter whose upbeat sound is guaranteed to make you feel fabulous. Packed with heartfelt soul, this disco lady will get you boogying the night away!
Instagram @dorothyellam
Facebook /dorothyellam
Kat Quarmby
Local author Kat Quarmby will be doing a reading of her newly published children’s book ‘The Adventures Below’. "Jay is a curious boy who loves exploring with his sister. But what will happen when Jay and his sister find a hole hidden beneath a hedge? Their adventure below begins and their whole world changes beneath their feet. Strange things occur down below deep in the ground where the roots grow."
AVP Theatre
Join our fairy and a cast of mischievous puppets as they take you on a magical adventure through a selection of well known Winter tales - Will the shoemaker ever work out what's going on in his shop? Can Jack Frost outwit the trolls and save the day? And will Gerda be able to save her best friend from the Snow Queen? There's lots of laughs, (and a few surprises) along the way in this fun, interactive show for all the family. There's an opportunity to meet the puppets to close (and maybe even a special guest).
Social media: @avptheatre
Carl North
Carl North is known well locally as the host of a variety of Open Mic Nights and regular performer in pubs and bars across Derby. Currently fronting the band Lucille, working on 2025 releases and previously being the ringleader of the Lonely Hearts, Carl has courted BBC radio play, a long list of festival appearances and performed from one side of the country to the other.
Carl's infectious energy and diverse song choice, rooted in soul, blues and Americana is the perfect accompaniment to a night out and a sing along or two.
@thebandlucille
@carljnorth
Spotify
Joey Greener
Known for his role in local band The Public Eye but has been performing acoustically around his city for a number of years now. His sets consist of a blend of indie music accompanied by original songs and some popular classics sprinkled in-between.
West End Wednesday
Returning for its second year, West End Wednesdays showcases the finest musical theatre performers from across the region, hosted by Dan Webber and Chris Moss.
The Lost Boys’ Roast & Toast Christmas Countdown
Join The Lost Boys for three nights of interactive, comedy-fuelled festive frolicking fun! Each evening, we’ll unwrap our “Top 10” lists in classic Christmas categories—films, songs, and all things festive—while you, the audience, create your own and jingle all the way to victory.
Social media: @thelostboysevents
Ellie Grice
Live music from singer-songwriter. Playing acoustic covers from the 1960s to the 2020s, Ellie is a fantastic singer-songwriter - in her own right, as well as fronting the sensational Eighty Eight Miles!
Sing for your Supper
Derby Community Choir singing for fun, friendship and feeling good. As seen on ITV, flashmob choir on Good Morning Britain!
Cheeky Felicia
Elegant acoustic duo playing familiar songs, with fresh twists.
Shannon Elmore
Local singer bringing all the best covers.
Jemma Johnson
A rising singer-songwriter and guitarist from Derby. Jemma was raised on David Bowie, Paramore and Damien Rice, which bred a love of big choruses and lyrics that really hit home. She’s gigged with Charlie Simpson, Beth McCarthy, James Walsh and more, and played at Tramlines and YNOT Festival.
The Invisible Friends
Uses the power of singing to raise awareness of invisible illnesses. The mission is to raise awareess of these conditions nationwide, helping both medical professionas and members of society to become more knowledgeable and aware of how much of an impact a disability that cannot be seen can really have on both the young person and their families.
Newhall Band
Traditional brass band, National Champions of Great Britain '23 providing entertaining concerts in the East Mids.
Derby Serenaders
Sit down concert band playing Glenn Miller to Madness and everything in between.
Derwent Valley Wind Band
An all-age community wind band.
Cover Story
A 4 piece, acoustic covers band.
Razzamataz
Local performing arts school.
Reviews
“We left with an afterglow that the cold couldn’t cut! Overall, a magical and memorable day out for the whole family! Christmas has officially started!”
What's Good To Do (whatsgoodtodo.com)
“….the perfect (and warm!) setting to relax and soak up the merriment”
Derby Days Out
“…evening of drinks, music and dancing in the Nordic Bar, again this was very child-friendly.”
Derby Magazines (Stacey Barradell)
Dates & Times
Nordic Bar
Sat 29 Nov 2025, 9:30am - 10:30pm
Sun 30 Nov 2025, 9:30am - 8:45pm
Mon 1 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 9:15pm
Tue 2 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 9:15pm
Wed 3 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 9:15pm
Fri 5 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 10:30pm
Sat 6 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 10:30pm
Sun 7 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 8:45pm
Mon 8 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 9:15pm
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Tue 9 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 9:15pm
Wed 10 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 9:15pm
Thu 11 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 9:45pm
Fri 12 Dec 2025, 12:15pm - 10:30pm
Sat 13 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 10:30pm
Sun 14 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 8:45pm
Mon 15 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 9:45pm
Tue 16 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 9:45pm
Wed 17 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 9:45pm
Thu 18 Dec 2025, 4:30pm - 9:45pm
Fri 19 Dec 2025, 12:15pm - 10:30pm
Sat 20 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 10:30pm
Sun 21 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 9:45pm
Mon 22 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 8:45pm
Tue 23 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 7:45pm
Wed 24 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 7:45pm
Sat 27 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 7:45pm
Sun 28 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 7:45pm
Mon 29 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 7:45pm
Tue 30 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 7:45pm
Wed 31 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 7:44pm
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Location
Derby Market Place
Derby
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