Derbyshire Makes Festival returns on Saturday, 8th May 2027, bringing creativity, making and celebration to our town and communities.

What to expect

Derbyshire Makes Festival returns in 2027, bringing creativity, making and celebration to towns and communities across the county.

Following a fantastic second year, the festival will once again bring together artists, makers, communities and local partners for six distinctive hub festivals, each shaped by the stories, heritage and creativity of its place.

Expect town centres, heritage sites and community spaces to come alive with opportunities to discover, make, share and celebrate. From hands-on workshops and heritage crafts to contemporary art, performances, exhibitions and much more.

Five more Derbyshire towns will host festivals from 11 April to 16 May:

• Glossop – Saturday 3rd April
• Bolsover – Saturday 10th April
• Swadlincote – Saturday 17thApril
• Heanor – Saturday 24th April
• Cromford – Saturday 1 and Sunday 2nd May
• Chesterfield – Saturday 8th May

Each festival will have its own programme, created with local partners, artists and communities, bringing together six unique celebrations as part of one countywide festival.

More details and the 2027 programme will be announced soon.

Tickets

There may be workshops and updates announced in the future.

For the latest information, visit the Derbyshire Makes website.