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Derby - Bidding to be City of Culture 2025

New Culture Derby director appointed
New Culture Derby director appointed

February 14, 2025

The new director of Culture Derby has pledged to work with communities to raise Derby’s profile as a creative and cultural city. Alix Manning-Jones…

Derby sets its sights on UK City of Culture 2029
Derby sets its sights on UK City of Culture 2029

March 18, 2022

Derby may be out of the running to become UK City of Culture 2025, but it is definitely not disheartened. As the Government announces…

Derby Folk Festival is back for 2022
Derby Folk Festival is back for 2022

March 1, 2022

Derby Folk Festival is back this autumn bringing amazing acts and a great atmosphere right into the heart of the city. Produced by Derby LIVE…

The Darley Park Weekender returns with concert classics, 80s beats…
The Darley Park Weekender returns with concert classics, 80s beats…

February 17, 2022

The Darley Park Weekender returns this August bank holiday with a mix of music and family events. After a successful first year hosting three…

Derby’s final City of Culture bid has been submitted
Derby’s final City of Culture bid has been submitted

February 2, 2022

Derby’s final bid for City of Culture 2025 was submitted this afternoon, 2/2/2022 at 2:22pm following a photocall at The Spot. In attendance for…