Screenings of John Madden's film 'Onwards And Sideways' at QUAD, with a post-film Q&A with screenwriter Paul Mayhew-Archer on 15 November.
Author talk by Niall Hickman about his book on Wolverhampton Wanderers FC's 150th anniversary, part of CivicLAB and the Autumn Derby Book Festival.
Music and movement session for children aged 18 months to 5 years and their grown-ups, inspired by 'The Gruffalo'.
An emotional and haunting re-imagining of Shakespeare's Macbeth by 1623 Theatre Company, staged in the gothic magnificence of Derby Cathedral.
Author talk with Wendy Holden about her novel 'The Queen's Painter', followed by a Q&A, with tea, coffee and scones.
Screening of the concert film 'George Michael: The Faith Tour', with previously unseen 35mm footage of his 1988 performance at Paris-Bercy.
Free live music session by singer and pianist Ivy Peters, playing pop hits and soulful ballads at Derby Market Hall.
Sir Jeremy Hunt, former Chancellor, talks about Britain's economy and his book 'Can We Be Rich Again?' in conversation with Ian Skye at the Derby Book Festival.
Screening of the documentary Operation Recomply about the Filton 25, followed by a Q&A with director Alex Grace led by Yasmin, Chair of Derby Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
Monthly disco for learning disabled and/or Autistic people aged 16 and over, with a quiet room available.
Live Taylor Swift tribute show in which Rosie Nock sings the star's biggest hits with costumes and storytelling.
City-wide festival of the written word with sessions from internationally renowned writers, poets, illustrators, storytellers and musicians, plus local authors.
Hands-on illustration workshop for children aged 8 to 12 with illustrator Mr The Beef to design and draw original characters inspired by the library.
Weekend of craft, local food and independent makers from Derby and Derbyshire at Derby Market Hall.
One-day Christmas market of sweet, handmade treats and dessert-inspired drinks from local makers, with a children's workshop for ages 4-10.
Talk by Paul Beaver about Reginald Mitchell, the engineer behind the Spitfire, at the Derby Book Festival.
Free drop-in workshop with hands-on science experiments and demonstrations inspired by Roma Agrawal's books, for families.
Free live show by Canadian alt-country duo April Moon, mixing covers from the 70s, 80s and 90s with twangy guitars and vocal harmonies.
Author Tessa Dunlop gives a talk drawing on her books about women in World War Two, marking the 85th anniversary of conscription for British women.
Talk by Saima Majid on the spiritual dimensions of Islamic art and architecture, with live music on the Tar and Setar by Shad Haidar Mustafa.
Author Sathnam Sanghera talks about his book on George Michael in conversation with Sarah Newton at the Derby Book Festival.
Free salsa evening with Dance Cubana at Derby Market Hall, welcoming seasoned dancers and complete beginners alike.
Live show by British electronic band Dub Pistols, led by Barry Ashworth, at The Hairy Dog in Derby.
Choral concert by the Derby Choral Union with the Orchestra da Camera and cello soloist Edie Bott, featuring John Rutter's 'Requiem'.
Stephen Sackur, former presenter of BBC HARDtalk, talks about his book 'Hard Truth' in conversation with BBC Midlands correspondent Navtej Johal.
Autobiographical play by Elli Mackenzie, presented by Oddsocks Productions, about the chaos of raising children and running a family business.
Storytelling show by Phil Green about growing up in the North, class, identity and belonging, recommended for ages 14 and over.
Tenth edition of the popular 10-mile road race held at Derby Arena, also serving as the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire 10-mile championships.
David Torrance presents his book on the 1926 General Strike in conversation with Professor Keith McLay, at the Derby Book Festival.
Folktale storytime and Robin Hood draw-a-long with children's author and illustrator Bethan Woollvin, suitable for ages 4 to 7.
Author Stephen Booth talks about his 'Cooper and Fry' novels and their Channel 5 TV adaptation in conversation with Zena Hawley.
Children's workshop in which runners make their own Comforting Creature mascot with author and illustrator Katie Abey, part of the Autumn Derby Book Festival.
Author Mary Lawson talks about her novel 'Solace in Winter' in conversation with Festival Trustee Sarah Newton at the Derby Book Festival.
Chamber music concert by The Linden Ensemble, with clarinetist Sarah Williamson, pianist Ashley Fripp and soprano Susan Parkes, presented by the Derby Chamber Music Society.
Panel discussion led by Eleanor Thornley with Louise Willder and film and literature experts on book-to-film adaptations, part of the Autumn Derby Book Festival.
Musical evening fronted by Derbyshire singer Eva May in the Derby Theatre Studio, part of the venue's autumn 2026 season.
Screening of Ang Lee's 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense & Sensibility, introduced by Eleanor Thornley, Chief Executive of QUAD.
Free exhibition at the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill exploring the journey of raw British fleece from flock to fibre and the skills of textile makers.
Immersive solo exhibition by Baff Akoto combining film, installation, XR and sound to explore memory, grief and justice, commemorating Black and migrant Britons killed after police contact.
Family self-guided trail to explore the life and work of artist Joseph Wright of Derby across the three Derby Museums.
A cinema course of five films and five lecturer-led discussion sessions, starting with a screening and introduction to 'Wild Horse Nine'.
Fully restored 4K screening of Ken Russell's 1971 film 'The Devils', starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, as part of QUAD's Shocktober season.
Festive celebration of making with handmade gifts from local makers, creative kits and books to inspire gift-giving.
Beginner-friendly lantern-making workshop led by Surtal Arts artists, part of Derby Season of Light, with the finished lanterns in the Lantern Parade.
Touring season of forgotten classics from Watershed, with screenings of Queen Kelly, Obsession, Modesty Blaise and Danger Diabolik followed by discussions with film historian Darrell Buxton.
