Event
11th April 2026 - 16th May 2026
Derbyshire Makes Festival
Derbyshire Makes Festival returns in 2026 - bigger, bolder, and bursting with even more opportunities to get creative.
About
11th April 2026 - 16th May 2026
Following the huge success of the first event in 2025, the festival returns in spring 2026. You can look forward to hands-on making, talks, creative walks, exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, film screenings, music, food, and plenty more. There will be lots of free activities taking place across the county. Spanning six weeks and bringing activity to every corner of the county, the festival will also feature a dedicated day in each of our vibrant Hub towns.
Cromford - 11th April Chesterfield - 18th April (events will be industry-focused) Swadlincote - 25th April Heanor - 2nd May Glossop - 9th May Bolsover - 16th May
Sign up to the mailing list to find out more https://www.derbyshiremakes.co.uk/
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