35 things to do in Derby this weekend

Another weekend, another excuse to get out in Derby. There are 35 events happening Oct 02–Oct 04, and honestly? The lineup is better than we expected. Here's what we'd actually spend our own time and money on.

Saturday is doing the heavy lifting with 18 events, and the mix leans music and community event. Most events are ticketed. Details below.

If you're new to Derby: Alton Towers is hosting 3 events this weekend alone — it's as good a starting point as any.

The full lineup

Every event on in Derby this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 10 events

• — Albert Lee
  The Flowerpot
• — Alton Towers Resort - One Day Entry
  Alton Towers
• — BACK TO THE 80’s! ✨
  Anglesey Arms
• — Fear Factory
  Rock City
• — Halloween showing of Hocus Pocus on Statfold Country Park, Tamworth
  Statfold Country Park
• — National Prayer Walk UPCGBI - Derby
  Derby Railway Station
• — The Lost Boys Halloween Outdoor Cinema in Tamworth
  Statfold Country Park
• — Total Clash & Buzzkocks
  Queens Hall
• — Up Close With The Blues At Fothergills, Nottingham
  Fothergills
• — Vigilantes - Nottingham - 02/10/26
  The Chapel (Old Angel)

Saturday — 18 events

• — Alton Towers Resort - One Day Entry
  Alton Towers
• — An Afternoon of Indie NOTTINGHAM - Indie for the over 30s, 3pm-7pm
  Saltbox
• — Blaze Bayley - Iron Maiden Anniversary
  The Hairy Dog
• — Chesterfield vs Tranmere Rovers
  SMH Group Stadium
• — Disco Bliss - 70s Disco 80s Pop Day Party - Derby - Saturday 3rd October
  The Old Bell Hotel
• — Faux Fighters UK + support Bazzar
  Queens Hall
• — Introduction to Beekeeping
  South Wingfield Social Club
• — Laid - James Tribute Band
  The Flowerpot
• — Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour 2026
  De Montfort Hall
• — Nature-Inspired Mixed Media Embroidery Workshop
  Attenborough Nature Reserve - Parking at ANC
• — Party101
  Vaillant Live, Derby
• — Party101 - Live Lounge Premium Package
  Vaillant Live, Derby
• — Phil Wang: UH OH
  Theatre Royal Nottingham
• — Speed Dating (40s & Over At The Spread Eagle Rolleston On Dove
  The Spread Eagle
• — The Comedy Store
  O2 Academy Leicester
• — The Forum - Stronger Together
  The City Ground
• — The Smyths
  Nottingham, The Level
• — WestZone
  The Derby Irish Association

Sunday — 7 events

• — Alton Towers Resort - One Day Entry
  Alton Towers
• — Dan Nightingale & Friends
  Broadway Cinema
• — Desi Central Comedy Show – Leicester
  The Y Theatre
• — Maisie Adam: Whatsherface
  Nottingham Playhouse
• — NordikFest26
  Great Northern Classics
• — Pilates & Planning - Reformer and Goal Setting Session
  Flo & Her Days Nottingham
• — The Beat - Danced Crazed Too UK Tour
  O2 Academy Leicester

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