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The Summer Reading Challenge 2026
4th July-12th September 2026
Venue: Derby Libraries
Website: www.derbylive.co.uk
The Reading Agency and Derby Libraries invite children to discover the joy of reading through Read to the Beat! - the music-themed Summer Reading Challenge 2026. Children can explore stories, poetry and...
Be Like Blippi
12th-13th September 2026
Venue: Vaillant Live
Website: vaillantlive.co.uk
Blippi is coming to your hometown in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour! With Blippi’s signature mix of play, learning, and exploration, families can get curious together while singing, laughing, and dancing...
The Dinosaur That Pooped
12th September 2026
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/
Adapted from the best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand-new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot...
The Night Sky Show
13th September 2026
Venue: Regent Theatre
Website: www.atgtickets.com/shows/
Using amazing big screen visual effects, The Night Sky Show will take you on a fantastic and epic journey across the cosmos. Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual...
An Evening of Magic
19th September 2026
Venue: Buxton Opera House
Website: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/events/
Witness a spectacular show featuring illusion, discerning mystery, theatrical award-winning magic, and laugh-out-loud comedy. Suspend your disbelief and allow yourself to be amazed. Guaranteed entertainment...
Derby Festé
26th September 2026
Venue: Derby City Centre
Website: www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/derby-feste/
Transforming Derby City Centre into a vibrant playground of creativity, the city’s free outdoor arts festival invites you to a family-friendly celebration. Watch as the streets become a stage for a spectacular...
Toy Fair
4th October 2026
Venue: Pavilion Gardens
Website: paviliongardens.co.uk/events/toy-fair/
The long-running Buxton Toy Collectors Fair has 150 stalls featuring a wide range of new and old collectables for sale. 10:30am - 3pm.
The Mystery of Lichfield Garrick
10th October 2026
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Website: www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/
An award-winning board-game style theatre show where your skills are needed to solve this thrilling murder mystery. Can you crack the case together? Expect intrigue, spontaneity, and a sprinkle of magic.
The Borrowers
13th November-23rd January 2027
Venue: New Vic Theatre
Website: newvictheatre.org.uk
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the New Vic Theatre is bringing back its much-loved 2014 production of The Borrowers. Perfect for families, this enchanting festive production follows a courageous journey...