What's On In and Around Derby
Today to Wed 26 Oct, by distance closest first.
The Sixteen: The Choral Pilgrimage 2022
World renowned choir The Sixteen return with their annual Choral Pilgrimage tour, this year entitled ‘An Old Belief’.
Derby Cathedral
18-19 Iron Gate,
Derby DE1 3GP
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Fri 21 Oct
'Nazrana' (an offering) Part of Derby Season of Light 2022
Surtal Arts in partnership with Derby Theatre are delighted to present Swati Natekar as part of the Derby Season of Light 2022.
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter’s Quarter, Derby DE1 2NF
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Sun 9 Oct
The Gin and Rum Festival - Derby (October)
The Gin & Rum Festival are returning to a city near you! Only this year we're BIGGER and BETTER as we bring a taste of Mexico with us!
New for 2022 is our themed Tequila bar!
The Chocolate Factory DE1 2QD
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Sat 22 Oct
The Gin & Rum Festival
Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year.
Chocolate Factory, Siddals Road, Derby DE1 2QD
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Sat 22 Oct
The West End Jazz Band
The West End Jazz Band play traditional Dixieland Jazz every last Wednesday of each month.
The Horse and Groom, 48 Elm Street, Derby. DE1 3HN
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Today, Wed 26 Oct
Planet Circus OMG DERBY!
Are you looking for a slice of normality and family fun suitable for all ages, then look no more as PLANET CIRCUS OMG is in town with its all-new 2022 spectacular show!
Markeaton Park DE22 4AA
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Tue 11 Oct to Sun 16 Oct
The Brookside Jazz Band (every 3rd Tuesday of each Month)
The Brookside Jazz Band play mostly traditional Jazz but with a variety of ballads, blues and other interesting tunes.
The Victory Club, 85 Chellaston Road, Allenton, Derby. DE24 9AF
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Tue 18 Oct, Tue 15 Nov
Arts Fine Arts Watercolour Paintings at Swarkstone Garden Centre
Original Watercolour paintings by Arthur Tindle for sale. There are also no-verse gloss greeting cards featuring past and present paintings by Arthur.
Swarkstone Nursery & Garden Centre
Lowes Lane, Swarkestone, Derby DE73 7GQ
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Sat 1 Oct and Sun 2 Oct
Milford's West Side Heritage Walk
Join your knowledgeable guide Jane for a fascinating heritage walk covering Milford’s west side, looking at the development of the housing, community buildings and the railway.
Milford DE56 0QW
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Sun 23 Oct
Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band at Risley Park Jazz Club
Lunchtime Jazz continues fortnightly at The Risley Park Jazz Club on Wednesday August 31st
with Ken Godfrey`s Central Jazz Band.
The Risley Park Inn,
Derby Road, Risley.
(Near M1 jct 25) DE72 3SS
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Today, Wed 12 Oct, Wed 26 Oct
Tales and Trickery - Belper Folk Stories Heritage Walk
A wander around four folk stories from the Belper area. Fact and fiction merge together in a Halloween cauldron. Can you tell them apart?
A hilly 3.5 mile walk over field paths and roads.
Strutt’s North Mill Museum and Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot, Belper DE56 1YD
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Sun 2 Oct
Strutt's and the River that changed the World!
The Strutt Mill complex, built by Jedediah Strutt in the late 18th century and developed over many years, lies over a hidden system of channels which conducted water from the River Derwent to the
Strutt’s North Mill Museum and Visitor Centre
Bridgefoot, Belper DE56 1YD
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Sun 9 Oct
Waterpower in Belper - Past and Present Heritage Walk
A walk around the waterways of the Belper Mill complex, seeing how the Strutt’s used water from the River Derwent to power the 11 water wheels.
Strutt’s North Mill, Belper DE56 1YD
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Sun 16 Oct
Halloween Craft Activities : Saturday 15th - Sunday 30th October
Spooky Halloween fun at Denby Pottery Village!
Starts Saturday 15th October - Sunday 30th October
Hourly, themed children's craft sessions between 10 am - 4 pm
Join us in the Denby Craft...
Denby Pottery Village
Derby Road DE5 8NX
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Sat 15 Oct
Long Eaton Mind Body Spirit Event
Just off the M1 on the outskirts of Nottingham and close reach to Derby, this smaller event of ours is ideal for a relaxing day out. Set within the Novotel Hotel, let us take your stress away.
Novotel Nottingham Derby Hotel
Bostocks Lane
Long Eaton NG10 4EP
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Sun 9 Oct
Mosaic Workshop
Sunday 16 OCTOBER
12noon – 4.30pm
An introductory workshop to the art of mosaics. We will guide you while you create a stunning piece of mosaic artwork to take home.
The Visitor Centre, Shipley Country Park, Heanor DE75 7GX
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Sun 16 Oct
(Un)Natural Trail (Halloween event) - Shipley Country Park
(UN)NATURAL TRAIL - Shipley Country Park
Come along and follow the Halloween Trail and search for the spooky clues that will help you learn about weird nature and receive a sweet treat!
Shipley Country Park, Slack Lane, Heanor DE75 7GX
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Sun 23 Oct to Sun 30 Oct
Join our choir in Beeston for a FREE taster session
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The Beeston Rock Choir is led by Nottinghamshire based musician and teacher Jennie Harwood.
The Lanes Primary School, Cator Lane, Chilwell, Beeston NG9 4BB
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Thu 20 Oct, Thu 3 Nov, and more dates until Thu 1 Dec
Art Exhibition by Alison C Clark
Attenborough Nature Centre will be exhibiting the art of Alison C Clark during the month of September.
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
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Today to Fri 30 Sep
Opticron Demo Day (Attenborough Nature Reserve)
A chance to try before you buy!
Test out binoculars and scopes with experts on hand before you purchase in real field conditions at Attenborough Nature Centre.
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
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Fri 14 Oct, Fri 18 Nov