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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Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival
A variety of beautiful local walks, mostly free, to suit various abilities and interests all over the Staffordshire Moorlands.
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Cromford Mills Dog Show
Join us for a paw-tastic day out with entertainment, activities, tombolas, stalls and more in beautiful, historical setting of Cromford Mills.
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Tideswell Food Festival and Makers Market
Over 50 fabulous food stalls, a ‘Makers Market’, plus lots of live entertainment throughout the day.
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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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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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Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival
Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival Group are holding their annual week-long Festival with a wide variety of events, most of which are free
12th August 2024 - 17th August 2024
10:00 am - 10:30 pm
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Rock The Peaks at Pikehall Matlock
Enjoy a weekend of Rock at this small, friendly live music event. Held in the scenic Derbyshire Peak District at Pikehall, Matlock.
23rd August 2024 - 26th August 2024
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Off The Tracks Festival
Our family-friendly festivals are the perfect chance for you to flee to the countryside, let your hair down, chill out and escape the humdrum of…
30th August 2024 - 1st September 2024
12:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Wirksworth Festival
The Wirksworth Festival is a leading rural arts festival that has been around for nearly three decades.
6th September 2024 - 16th September 2024
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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…
6th September 2024 - 15th September 2023
12:00 am
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