Derby August Bank Holiday weekend guide packed with beer festivals and live music
We have included ace activities and exciting exhibitions that people of all ages can enjoy, from Derby Museum’s Egyptian show to Flowerpot’s beer festival.
The last summer bank holiday is around the corner which means now is the time to be prepared to make the most of the long weekend.
We have carefully curated a long listing packed with fun things to do in Derby.
Music fans can explore new sounds and local talent at Dubrek Studios. How about an album launch by acclaimed band 5 Hills Out at the Bridge Street location that is just a 10-minute-walk from Derby city centre?
Beer fans can rejoice, there are two beer festivals at Flowerpot and Furnace Inn happening in Derby.
How about spending a lazy hazy Sunday at a calming sensory swim event with muted lights and chilled sounds in the pool?
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It is going to be a busy weekend in Derby, the only thing you need to worry about is, will you have enough time to cram all these fantastic events into one weekend?
Here is our full guide to events happening in Derby for the bank holiday weekend.
We know bank holiday falls on a Monday, but we can’t help getting into the bank holiday spirit a little earlier, which is why we have included listings from Friday.
Things to do in Derby for August bank holiday weekend
Friday August 23
Pimms & Rims at Kedleston Country House. From 6pm. Free to enter. Click here for more information.
Cinema: Delve into Champagne history by watching hit drama Widow Clicquot at Derby QUAD. Tickets £11 per person, click here for more information.
Music and beer: Flowerpot Derby will host its music and beer festival with a performance by Skarantinos at 9pm. Beer fans can enjoy over 30 beers and explore the cider bar too. For more information click here.
Activity: Derby Quest is a free trail for the whole family that will take you across the city as you explore and learn more about heritage-rich Derby. Follow the clues and you could win a pair of cinema tickets too. For more information click here.
Saturday August 24
Music: Dance the night away to top tunes by local talent 5 Hills Out who will be launching their debut album Dystopia Bazaar in style at Dubrek Studios, where the album was created. For more information click here.
Activity: The whole family can take part in an indoor Summer Trail and learn about local artists and creatives at Museum of Making. Cost £1 per person, for more information click here.
Exhibition: Learn more about Derby’s connection to Egypt at Derby Museum’s latest Displaced From The Nile To The Derwent exhibition. Cost £5 per person, click here for more information.
Games: Enjoy Derby’s immersive games room experience at Make Your Escape on Osmaston Road. Prices vary per game and number of players. For more information click here.
Children: A fun activity that brings the outdoors inside will see little ones explore Derbion’s Jungle Park. The aerial tree top adventure circuit includes timber logs, swinging platforms and Tarzans bridge. Tickets cost £3.50 per child, click here for more information.
Sunday August 25
Adults: Listen to a Stone Love DJ set, enjoy beer pong and various drinks offers at The Bless pub on Chapel Street. For more information click here.
Activity: Enjoy a unique sensory swim with coloured lighting effects, soft sounds and music at Moorways Sports Village. Costs start from £4.40 per adult, under 5s go free. The venue’s other fun aqua activities include water log flume and water slides. For more information click here.
Exhibition: Immerse yourself in the Passage To Play Land world of local award winning artist John Whall who uses clever projection and game engine technology. Free at Derby QUAD. For more information click here.
Beer festival: Furnace Inn will showcase 13 beers. Burgers and fries will also be available. For more information click here.
Event: Summer Animé Ball will be a celebration of Japanese culture. Held at The Old Bell Hotel on Sadler Gate, there will be quizzes and world class performances too. Tickets cost £7, click here for more information.
Adults: R&B Soirée will feature a Beyoncé Tribute Act, DJ Alex ruling the decks with various add-ons including bottomless Prosecco. Food will be available to buy on the night, dress code is ‘dress to impress’. Tickets cost £10 for entry, click here for more information.
Monday August 26
Children: Entertain little ones at The Croots Games Mini Adventure Challenge. Free for families to explore the outdoor games area at Croots Farm Shop. Runs until September 5, 2024. For more information click here.
Activity: Have fun with a clay play experience at Denby’s Craft Studio where you can take your finished item home. Tickets from £7, for more information click here.
Cinema: Colleen Hoover fans can watch the film adaptation of global bestseller It Ends With Us at Derby Showcase cinema. For more information click here.
Music: Enjoy a free music jam at Dubrek Studios Derby from 7pm. For more information click here.