Derby's Christmas Party Nights for 2026: Where to Book

If you're starting to think about a work do or a family night out in December, it's worth knowing that several Derby venues have opened their Christmas party bookings for 2026. The options range from a cricket ground to a listed art deco venue on the edge of the city, so there's a fair bit of choice.

At the Derbyshire County Cricket Club ground, the Marquee Christmas Nights run every weekend in December and on the last weekend of November. For £65 per person you get a three-course festive dinner, a welcome drink, a live band called Cassette Roulette and a DJ. Doors open at 7pm and last orders are at 12.15am. If you'd rather dance to a different soundtrack, the 'Dance Through the Decades' parties follow the same weekend pattern, with a two-course festive meal from £61.50 per person. Both are for over-18s only, and the dress code asks for cocktail dresses, evening suits or festive jumpers, with no sportswear. Dietary needs need to be submitted through Creventa, and the club's listing notes that the final marquee spaces are available for 28 November only.

Across the city in Alvaston, the Derby Conference Centre hosts its Christmas Party Nights throughout November and December. The building is a Grade II listed art deco venue on London Road, and the evenings run from 6pm to 1am. Each one includes welcome drinks, a three-course festive dinner, a live DJ and a dancefloor. The dates are Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November, then Fridays and Saturdays on 4 and 5 December, 11 and 12 December, and 18 and 19 December. A £10 per-person deposit was due on 2 September, and full payment is due six weeks before the event. Enquiries can be made on 01332 861842, option 2, or by emailing enquiries@thederbyconferencecentre.com.

For larger or more formal gatherings, there are hotel venues on the city's doorstep too. Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory can host between 34 and 120 guests, while Heathland Grove in Derby has a Grand Ballroom that holds up to 500. Prices for both are on application, so you'd need to contact them directly for a quote. Whichever option suits your group, the County Ground and the Conference Centre both have set packages with fixed dates, which makes them easier to compare at a glance.