What's On
With a packed calendar of year-round events, there is bound to be something to take your fancy.
What's on in the Peak District & Derbyshire
Whatever time of year you visit, there are always exciting events in Derbyshire and the Peak District to look forward to!
Watch our gardens blossom in spring and see the traditional art of Well Dressing come to life from May to September. In summer, discover carnivals, festivals and traditional country shows. There are light festivals and plenty of spooky Halloween fun in autumn, and there’s no better place at Christmas with traditional Christmas markets, magical experiences in our famous stately homes, and lots of opportunities for the children to visit Father Christmas.
Make sure you stay a while longer and don’t miss what’s on in the Peak District and Derbyshire.
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Autumn Footprints Walking Festival
The Autumn Footprints Festival offers a great choice of 16 days of enjoyable walks & informative talks with something for everybody of all abilities.
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Heritage Open Days
From historic houses to factories, museums to music halls, formal gardens to graveyards, places, spaces and communities will host free events this…
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Matlock Bath Illuminations
Matlock Bath Illuminations is a fun-packed family event featuring a spectacular parade of illuminated and decorated boats along the River Derwent.
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How Did We Get Here? exhibition at Kedleston Hall
Untold stories revealed in an exhibition of Tibetan artefacts
14th February 2026 - 27th September 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Wright of Derby: From the Shadows at Derby Museum
Celebrate one of Britain’s best artists, Joseph Wright ‘of Derby’
13th June 2026 - 1st November 2026
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The Secret Sculpture Garden at Melbourne Hall
Visit one of Derbyshire's artistic gems this summer with a visit to The Secret Sculpture Garden
1st August 2026 - 20th September 2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Bands on the Bandstand at The Pavilion Gardens
Bands performing on the Don Redfern Memorial Bandstand
2nd August 2026 - 11th October 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 am
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Strutt’s North Mill Walks
Strutt’s North Mill offers a wide variety of events throughout the year, including: Heritage walks.
8th August 2026 - 20th December 2026
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Holymoorside Well Dressing
Well Dressings are a unique and ancient Derbyshire tradition consisting of pictures made of flowers, petals and leaves pressed into clay-covered…
27th August 2026 - 13th September 2026
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Belper North Mill Talks at No 28 Belper
Strutt’s North Mill offers a wide variety of events throughout the year, including: Heritage talks
30th August 2026 - 25th October 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Longnor Well Dressing
Well Dressing is the art of decorating springs or wells with pictures made of natural products.
6th September 2026 - 13th September 2026
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