Festivals and country shows
Discover live music, local produce, heritage and culture at the best local festivals and country shows.
Looking for festivals in the Peak District and Derbyshire? Whether you want to discover the best live music, sample delicious local cuisine, celebrate our heritage and culture, or get stuck into street festival fun, we definitely know how to party!
We have festivals for foodies, music enthusiasts, opera buffs, cultural admirers, adventurous souls and everyone in between. The Peak District and Derbyshire is also the perfect place to discover unique country shows that celebrate the best of our farming heritage each summer, keeping local traditions alive and celebrating local communities.
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Melbourne Festival Art & Architecture Trail
Each Autumn the Festival brings a celebration of the Creative and Performing Arts to this gem of a village. Features live music, theatre, comedy and…
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New Mills Festival and Art Trail
New Mills Festival is a community festival in New Mills, High Peak. Fuelled by community spirit, supported by volunteers, businesses, artists,…
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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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Chesterfield Area Walking Festival
Enjoy the Chesterfield Area on foot, discovering our moorlands including Big Moor with its stone circles, searching out wildflowers in ancient…
11th May 2024 - 19th May 2024
12:00 am
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Barrow Hill Rail Ale Festival
Sample over 350 real ales – many brewed locally – plus craft beers, ciders, gin, prosecco and wine
16th May 2024 - 18th May 2024
12:00 am
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Trance In The Woods Festival at Elvaston Castle…
Featuring a lineup of over 35 renowned artists, Trance In The Woods guarantees to transport festival-goers on an unforgettable musical journey
31st May 2024 - 1st June 2024
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Cromford Open Gardens
Beyond the historic stone frontages of Arkwright’s mill village are the hidden garden plots which every cottage was allotted.
7th July 2024
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Buxton Carnival Day
Dog Show 11.00am Bring your dogs & join the fun at High Peak Guide Dogs’ event held at the marquee in Pavilion Gardens.Carnival Day Road Race…
13th July 2024
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Y Not Festival
This top-class festival in Pikehall draws national attention, offering a line-up that includes some of the biggest names in indie, rock and pop music.
2nd August 2024 - 4th August 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 am
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Cromford Steam Rally
Derbyshire’s premier steam heritage and vintage rally, showcasing the very best in steam, transport and leisure industries 5-6th August
3rd August 2024 - 4th August 2024
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Eat in the Park- Chesterfield Music & Food…
A weekend in Queens Park with amazing tribute artists, brilliant local bands, kids entertainment, food & drink and more..
10th August 2024 - 11th August 2024
10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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