WHAT’S ON May — Oct 25
Katy Ellis a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.
Thu 10 Apr, 6pm
Derby Arena
£28
In his last show The Book of John, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour…
Sat 12 Apr, 8pm
Derby Arena
£37
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GEORGE’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Come along and enjoy a funfilled afternoon with swords, storytelling, performances and workshops.
Sat 26 Apr, 12noon—2pm
City Centre Free
Derby Arena £39.50 Fri 11 Apr, 8pm
Back with the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics, including Hotel California, Take it Easy and Desperadod.
Prepare to go on a Jurassic adventure, featuring state-of-the-art animatronic lifelike dinosaurs in an interactive and exciting story-telling show. Fun for all the family.
Sun 13 Apr, 12:30pm & 4pm
Derby Arena £32 £22
Take a journey back in time to remember the man, the music and the magic. The most authentic, lively and powerful re-creation of the iconic superstar.
STARRING BEN
Sat 31 May, 8pm
Derby Arena
£36.50 £34.50
Chaddesden’s summer family fun day returns with a great selection of stalls, food, dance displays, live entertainment, the return of the fantastic dog show plus a fun fair!
Sun 1 Jun, 11am—4pm
Chaddesden Park Free entry
After a fantastic sell out tour, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back celebrating the music of the incredible rock and soul legend Tina Turner.
£23 Thu 1 May, 8pm
Arena
Standing up so you don’t have to take it lying down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to.
Sat 3 May, 7:30pm
Derby Arena
£58 £33
Three of the world’s very best Elvis tribute artists together in one show with an incredible live band and orchestra.
Tue 13 May, 8pm
Derby Arena
£70
£29
CHILDREN’S POP-UP THEATRE A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
A family-friendly show suitable for everyone retelling some famous fairy and folktales, featuring a cast of puppets.
Oddsocks brings Shakespeare’s most magical, fast paced, hilarious comedy; A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Markeaton Park ! Expect high-energy comedy and live music for all ages.
Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jun 11:30am & 1pm
£5 £4
Wed 23 — Fri 25 Jul 7pm
£18 £16
Sophie’s wedding is approaching, but she has more on her mind than just the ceremony. With a cunning plan, she invites three men from her mother’s past, hoping to finally meet the father she’s never known. Prepare to sing and dance in this summer feel good film.
Fri 1 Aug, 9pm
Get ready to be spellbound! Starring award-winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba the green-skinned outcast, and multi-platinum recording artist Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Sat 2 Aug, 9pm £15
Markeaton
Markeaton Park, the city’s most-visited outdoor destination, will host TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions. Some of UK’s bestknown artists will be heading to Markeaton Park including Human League, Blossoms, Rag ‘N’ Bone Man, Simple Minds, Faithless, Jess Glynne, and UB40 ft Ali Campbell.
A vibrant weekend of brilliant music from across the wide folk scene. Well known acts, new discoveries, and special events –all within city centre venues.
Something for the whole family to enjoy! A fun-packed day including live music, dancers, fair rides, and craft and charity stalls.
Sun 20 Jul, 12noon
Alvaston Park
Free entry, parking £2 ALVASTON PARK COMMUNITY FUN DAY
SUPERHERO PICNIC IN THE PARK
All you need to do to take part in the fun is dress up like a superhero and bring a picnic!
Get practising your best bouffant for a nostalgic night of music featuring Bananarama, The Fizz, Haircut 100 and BBC Radio 2 DJ Gary Davies. 80s Mix Tape takes you back to the era where leggings were a staple, and the music was epic.
From £27 (ages 5–15 £15) when buying in advance
If you still miss sitting down to an episode of Dawson’s Creek or donning your best double denim for a night out, then join us at Ultimate 90s as more pop legends Heather Small, East 17, 911 and Damage, take us back to the best era for all things pop.
From £27 (ages 5–15 £15) when buying in advance
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A dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects.
Singers, musicians and dancers perform Yuletide favourites such as O Holy Night and The Fairytale of NewYork and classics like The Galway Girl and Dirty OldTown
Steve Steinman, and his cast of amazing singers and musicians take you on a nostalgic trip back in time. Anything For Love, Bat Out Of Hell, Paradise ByThe Dashboard Light, Love –Total Eclipse OfThe Heart and more. Weekend Early ticketsBird£80 Until 31 May
Immerse yourself in a phenomenal celebration of Bon Jovi’s timeless classics as The Bon Jovi Experience features smash-hits such as Livin’ On a Prayer, Always, and It’s My Life.
30 years since the iconic ‘PULSE’ tour, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live.
The former Déda building is open again! Our Sales & information team are now operating from here, pop in and say hello!
The theatre space (seating 124), dance studios, meeting rooms and foyer spaces are available for performances, rehearsals, auditions, classes, meetings and conferences. There are also a range of dance classes on offer.
To find out more contact our team at spacehire@derby.gov.uk
Yule love Derby this festive season
This Christmas join Dick Whittington on his search for fame and fortune as he sets off for London where the streets are paved with gold, or are they?
It’s going to take some help from Fairy Bow Bells and his trusty cat, if he’s going so stop a rather repellent rat from taking over the world!
Get your tickets now, it’s going to be paw-some!
Fri 5 — Wed 31 Dec
Derby Arena
£37 £22
Festive Derby is back with exciting seasonal activities, the highlights are soon to be announced.
Follow trails around the city and explore events, markets, festive street entertainment and more before heading out to Markeaton Park for Family Festivities.
More information will be available soon at festivederby.co.uk
Enjoy festive food and buy cards, gifts, decorations and much more from the craft village and craft market.
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec 11am—3pm
Markeaton Park Craft Village, free entry
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