Free market with over 25 stalls of book-related crafts and independent publishers, author readings, a drop-in craft morning, family board games and music by the Derby Saxophone Quartet.
The Autumn Book and Craft Market returns to Derby Market Hall on Saturday 7 November, running from 10:30am to 4pm. It's part of Derby Book Festival 2026, and it arrives in the run-up to Christmas as a showcase of regional makers, illustrators and creatives selling book-related crafts alongside independent publishers. If you're looking for gift ideas for the literary enthusiast in your life, this is a good place to start.
There are over 25 stalls to browse, and the day is built around more than just shopping. Author readings run from 11am to 12:30pm, and there's a drop-in craft morning from 10:30am to 12:30pm if you'd rather be making than buying. In the afternoon, family board games are out from 1:15pm to 3:45pm, and the Derby Saxophone Quartet plays two sets, one at 1:30pm and another at 2:45pm.
Since the market is part of the wider festival, you can pick up a full programme and book tickets for the rest of the Autumn 2026 events at the Derby Book Festival book stall on the day. It's a useful spot to see what else is coming up across the city over the next few weeks.
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Entry is free, and the Market Hall is fully wheelchair and pushchair accessible, so it's an easy one to bring the whole family along to. The market runs from 10:30am to 4pm on Saturday 7 November.
