Event
5th September 2026 - 6th September 2026
Tapton Lock Festival
Tapton Lock Festival returns with a host of new activities and entertainment for families to enjoy.
About
5th September 2026 - 6th September 2026
A free festival that brings outdoor theatre, music, dance, arts and crafts workshops, stalls and activities to the banks of the Chesterfield Canal
The event is organised by Junction Arts and Derbyshire County Council, with the aim of bringing families and friends together to enjoy the outdoors, promoting better health and wellbeing. During the weekend the Chesterfield Canal comes alive with outdoor theatre, music and dance, arts and crafts workshops, stalls, ‘have a go’ canoes, boat rides and much more.
The beloved Tapton Lock Festival returns with a vibrant new twist!
In partnership with @artsderbyshire and their touring programme, Festivity, this year’s FREE family-friendly festival will be bigger and better than ever:
✨ Live music from Michael Vickers & Sarah Hinds
📖 Storytelling by @adversecamberontour
🖼️ Touring digital gallery
🎭 Spoken word with @derbypoetryfestival
🎨 Nature-inspired workshops with Nicki Dennett & Paola DeGio
🚣 Free boat rides, canoeing, climbing wall & circus skills!
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