Events in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter this Christmas...Throughout the months of November and December, the Cathedral Quarter is transformed into a winter wonderland with streets adorned with festive lights and decorations.

There is an abundance of live outdoor entertainment throughout the area, suitable for all the family and sure to get you in the Christmas mood. As always, the Market Place will be a hive of festive activity with the Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Ice Rink taking centre stage whilst Saturdays sees a Cathedral Quarter favourite, CQ Saturdays Knickerbocker Glorious, with free live local entertainment. Late night shopping will go with a swing with live music on offer whilst Derby Night Market offers fantastic opportunities to pick up that unique gift for loved ones.

There are also a number of fantastic indoor venues all of whom have packed festive agendas providing entertainment for all the family. The Quad on the Market Place will be hosting Christmas film classics throughout December whilst Deda has an eclectic mix of entertainment which will appeal to a wide ranging audience, from theatre and story-telling to Cabaret and musical performances in the Cube Cafe. The Guildhall Theatre is the place for amateur theatre performances and Christmas Pirate

adventures whilst the magnificent Derby Cathedral, standing proud at the top of Iron Gate, will be hosting atmospheric concerts and Christmas carol services throughout the festive season. There are activities galore at the Museum and Art Gallery and The Silk Mill Museum, as well as fascinating exhibitions and workshops, providing fun for all the family!

So, whatever your Christmas wish, there’s something to keep everyone entertained in the Cathedral Quarter this Christmas.

Events in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter

this Christmas...

Event Organisers websites and phone numbers for further information

Cathedral Quarter www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk 01332 419053

Derby Cathedral www.derbycathedral.org 01332 341201

Derby City Council www.derby.gov.uk 01332 293111

Déda www.deda.uk.com 01332 370911

Derby LIVE www.derbylive.co.uk 01332 255800

Derby Museum & Art Gallery www.derbymuseums.org 01332 641901

Derby Museums – The Silk Mill www.derbymuseums.org 01332 641901

QUAD www.derbyquad.co.uk 01332 290606

Showplace (Ice rink ) www.derbyicerink.co.uk 01332 255800

Easy AccessGetting to and from the Cathedral Quarter is a breeze – even during the busy Christmas period. Park at one of the surface and multi-storey car parks in the area with thousands of spaces from as little as £1 an hour. You are never too far from a taxi rank which border the pedestrianised areas of the city centre.

Car Park / Location Price

1 DCC Assembly Rooms, DE1 3AF £3.10 for 2 hours

2 DCC Chapel Street, DE1 3GU £2.40 for 2 hours

3 DCC Bold Lane, DE1 3NT £3.10 for 2 hours

4 DCC Ford Street, DE1 1EE £2.40 for 2 hours

5 RCP Agard Street, DE1 1DZ £1.50 per hour, £3.80 all day

6 RCP Friargate Station, DE1 1EZ £1 per hour, £3.50 all day

7 RCP St James Street, DE1 1RF £1.80 for 1 hour, £2.80 for 2 hours, £7 all day

8 Derby Cathedral, St Michael’s Lane, DE1 3DQ £1.30 for 1 hour, £1 thereafter, £6 all day

9 Sowter Road Car Park DE1 3DQ £1 for 30mins, £2 all day Sunday

10 Full Street, DE1 3AF £2.50 for 2 hours

11 NCP Laurie House, Colyear St, DE1 1LA £2.50 per hour, £4.50 all day

12 NCP Beckwell Lane, DE 1 1AA £2.50 per hour, £4.50 all day

Babington Motors, Babington Lane, DE1 1TE £3.70 all day, £2 after 3pm, £1 after 4pm

DCC on Street (max. 2 hour stay) £1.30 for ½ hour, £3.50 for 2 hours max. stay

Intu, DE1 2PL £3.00 for 2 hours, £15 all day, £2 after 6pm

FREE PRIZE DRAW TO WIN £300 WORTH OF SHOPPING VOUCHERS

The Cathedral Quarter is offering you the fantastic opportunity to win 2 x £150 shopping vouchers to spend in two shops of your choice in the Cathedral Quarter. The draw requires no purchase, is free to enter and is open to anyone over the age of 16 years.For your chance to win, simply complete the information on the reverse of this coupon, detach from the leaflet and return to the stated address.Closing date: 2pm on Monday 12 December 2016. The draw will be made on Wednesday 14 December 2016 and the winner will be notified by email. Only one entry per person allowed. Entrants must be 16 years or over. Terms and conditions apply – see website for further details.

This leaflet has been produced and funded by the Cathedral Quarter Quarter BID and project managed by Partnerships for Better Business Ltd.

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Derby Night MarketDerby Night Market is a vibrant event with over 200 stallholders of street food, pop up bars, live DJ’s, performances, gifts, craft, vintage, festive handicrafts, home decorations, beauty products, fashion, art and photography. Organised by Sheena Holland.Cathedral Quarter, 5pm – 10pm

Friday 2 – Saturday 24 December

Market Hall Winter WonderlandThe Market Hall will be transformed into a magical traditional Christmas experience, complete with Santa’s Grotto, Mrs Claus’ Post Office, ‘Elfie Self-ie trail’, roaming pantomime, lunchtime musical concerts, interactive workshops and activities for all the family to enjoy. Some activities are chargeable.Derby Market Hall, 10am – 4pm

Saturday 3 – Friday 23 December

Christmas Arts & Craft FairLocal independent crafters selling unique creations, from clothes to decorative items, all created by registered artisans. Market Place, 10.30am – 4.30pm

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Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Ice RinkThursday 1 December – Wednesday 4 January

The Cathedral Quarter are pleased to announce the return of the Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Ice Rink to the Market Place this year in association with Derby Live. Whether out with a group of friends, spending time as a family or looking for a venue for a work Christmas party, a spin on the Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Ice Rink, made of real ice, will be a fabulous festive treat. Information regarding opening times and tickets can be obtained at www.derbyicerink.co.uk

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Sunday 11 – Tuesday 13

Meet Me In St Louis (U)Vincente Minnelli’s tender, witty musical. Judy Garland and her family leave behind their friends in St Louis before heading for New York. Offering a nostalgia for an easier, slower, gentler way of American life. QUAD – See website for times.

Thursday 15 & Friday 16

Scarlett Daggers and Déda: LaDéDa Christmas CabaretWith Scarlett Daggers, Stage Door Johnny and a whole host of festive friends including Velma Von Bon Bon and Havana Hurricane. VIP and festive buffet packages available.Deda Theatre, 8pm

From Friday 16

Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryAfter the hugely successful relaunch of the Star Wars universe on the big screen, this Christmas jumps back decades to a time between the rise of the Empire and the events in Star Wars: A New Hope. Tickets: £8.20: £7 concessionsQUAD – See website for times

Friday 16

Die Hard/Die Hard 2 (15)‘Crossing The Streams’ celebrates classic ‘80s films. In this Christmas double-header Bruce Willis stars as NYPD cop John McClane restoring order to the streets of LA and Washington DC.QUAD, 8pm

Friday 16 – Saturday 24

The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)The animated story of Jack Skellington who discovers Christmas Town. He undertakes a mammoth task: to gather the bats, ghouls and goblins of Halloween Town and get them to help him do Christmas. A Cine Kids screening.QUAD – See website for times

Saturday 17

Winter Wonderland Hubbub ClubDress in your best glittery outfit and party at a theatrical fun-filled event. There will be performances, interactive activities, a photo booth and fantastic music to suit all tastes.Deda, 7pm

Saturday 17 – Saturday 24

It’s A Wonderful Life (U)It’s A Wonderful Life is set on Christmas Eve when Clarence, the guardian angel, is assigned to convince the desperate George Bailey not to take his own life. It’s up to Clarence to help him realise how many lives his good deeds have touched.QUAD – See website for times

Tuesday 20 – Friday 23

WinterWalker: The Nutcracker and the Mouse KingA funny and playful adaptation of Hoffmann’s timeless Christmas tale, full of storytelling, dance and original music inspired by tunes from the classic ballet, The Nutcracker. The Tuesday performance is BSL interpreted.Deda Theatre, 20th – 11am and 6pm, 21st – 23rd – 11am and 3pm

Wednesday 21

A Christmas Carol Lost Boys bring their unique and irreverent style to Dickens’ ghost story enhanced by digital cinema technology from QUAD. Tickets are £9 for adults and £7 for concessions, Family tickets are £25.QUAD, 7pm

Friday 23

Family Friday: The Big Christmas TV PartyJoin this free family party to create a festive morph, a snowy Peggy Patch or a Christmas Kermit in this Christmas celebration of the Story of Children’s TV.Derby Museum & Art Gallery, 10am – 11.30am

Until 29 January

The Story of Children’s Television from 1946 to TodayExhibition tracing the fascinating history of children’s television, bringing together seven decades of iconic objects, memorabilia, merchandise, clips and images. Admission by donation.Derby Museum & Art Gallery – See website for opening times

Theatre, Films, Performances & ExhibitionsNOVEMBERWednesday 16 – Saturday 19

She Stoops to ConquerAn 18th century comedy of mistaken identities. Join Marlow and Hastings, as they lose their way journeying for a pre-marital meeting between the reluctant Marlow and Hardcastles’ daughter.Guildhall Theatre, various times – see Derby LIVE website

Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26

The LadykillersBased on the famous Ealing comedy, this award-winning stage adaptation by Graham Linehan, writer of Father Ted and The IT Crowd, fizzes with fun.Guildhall Theatre, various times – see Derby LIVE website

Thursday 24

Joan Clevillé Dance: Plan B for UtopiaBringing together elements from dance, theatre and storytelling and exploring the role that imagination and creativity can play as a catalyst for change in our personal and collective lives. Deda, 7.30pm

DECEMBERThursday 1

Adam Pownall: Getting Better SlowlyWhen Guillain-Barré Syndrome affected Adam Pownall it caused full paralysis within days. Getting Better Slowly tells his inspiring story of recovery through new writing, sound and movement.Deda, 7.30pm

Friday 2

Jazz at CUBE: Matt Chandler’s Organ TrioDown-home, funk, soul jazz and boogaloo in the classic style. Book a table for a delicious dinner and really make a night of it!CUBE at Deda, 8pm

Friday 2 – Sunday 4

RapunzelA spectacle of panto delights where the good, the bad, the silly and the spooky weave a tangled tale of fantasy and fun.Guildhall Theatre – see Derby LIVE website

Thursday 8 – Wednesday 28

Captain Sprout and the Christmas PiratesWhat will happen on Christmas morning when there are no presents to open? Join the Babbling Vagabonds to find out who can stop the captain. A family theatrical adventure of swords, sea songs and shanties mixed together with presents, decorations and Christmas-ness.Guildhall Theatre, various times – see Derby LIVE website

Friday 9 December – Sunday 5 February

teamLab: What a Loving and Beautiful WorldteamLab is a collective, interdisciplinary creative group based in Japan that brings together professionals from various fields of practice in the digital society. QUAD Gallery – See website for times

Outdoor EntertainmentNOVEMBERSaturday 26

Salvation Army BandFestive music from the Salvation Army Band.Market Place, 10am – 1pm

DECEMBER

Thursday 1 December – Wednesday 4 January

Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Ice RinkWhether out with friends or spending time as a family take a spin on the Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Ice Rink, made of real Ice.Market Place – See website for details

Thursday 1

Newhall Brass BandFestive carols and music from Newhall Brass Band.Corn Market, 4pm – 7pm

Saturday 3

CQ Saturdays Knickerbocker GloriousA fun-packed family-friendly Christmas performance of musicians, comedy, theatre, poets and dance.Waterfall, Market Place, 12noon – 4pm

Newhall Brass Band in support of Small Business SaturdayThe Strand, 12noon – 3pm

Walkaround entertainment Wander the Cathedral Quarter streets and meet our Christmas entertainers and stiltwalkers along the way.Cathedral Quarter streets, 12noon – 3pm

CQ Saturdays Towers, Tunnels and Tales TourTake in the amazing views from the Cathedral Tower whilst renowned historian Richard Felix takes you on a guided tour of the historic streets of the Cathedral Quarter and the tunnels under the Guildhall and Market Place. Tickets are £15 per person.Cathedral Quarter, 3pm (meet outside Derby Cathedral at 2.45pm)

Thursday 8

Derbyshire Constabulary Male Voice ChoirSinging carols and seasonal favourites.Corn Market, 5pm – 7pm

Saturday 10

Walkaround entertainment Cathedral Quarter streets, 12noon – 3pm

CQ Saturdays Knickerbocker GloriousWaterfall, Market Place, 12noon – 4pm

Thursday 15

Derbyshire Constabulary Male Voice ChoirCorn Market, 5pm – 7pm

Saturday 17

Walkaround entertainment Cathedral Quarter streets, 12noon – 3pm

CQ Saturdays Knickerbocker GloriousWaterfall, Market Place, 12noon – 4pm

Thursday 22

Derbyshire Constabulary Male Voice ChoirCorn Market, 5pm – 7pm

Saturday 24

CQ Saturdays Knickerbocker GloriousWaterfall, Market Place, 11am – 3pm

Walkaround entertainment Cathedral Quarter streets, 12noon – 3pm

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Concerts and Services

A selection of entertainment and

activities in Derby’s Cathedral

Quarter this Christmas.

All information correct at time of going to press. Please check

with organiser of events before travelling. For further details

and times of events contact the venue or the event organiser

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ActivitiesNOVEMBEREvery Saturday & Sunday up to 31 March

Lego Saturday & SundayHave a free play using QUAD’s big bags of Lego! Suitable for ages 3+. Also every day during holidays.QUAD, 11am – 4pm

Every Friday up to 16 December

Tots Make and DoFor 2–5 year olds and their grown-ups – crafts, games and stories inspired by our fabulous collections. Includes a Christmas extravaganza on 16 December!Derby Museum & Art Gallery, 10am – 11.30am

Thursday 17 November, 1 & 15 December

Make Your OwnDo you have a Making project you are working on or would like to start? Discuss your project and share ideas with other Makers and our Workshop Supervisor. Booking is essential.The Silk Mill Museum, 6pm – 9pm

Saturday 19

Meet the Maker: Katharine ChildsMeet Katharine Childs who enjoys digital making projects which are family-friendly, such as games, music and robots!The Silk Mill, 2pm – 4pm

Tuesday 22 November, 6 & 20 December

Handling HistoryHandling History is the regular object handling morning where you can get up close to some historic objects from our collection.Derby Museum & Art Gallery, 10.30am – 11am

Thursday 24 November & 29 December

Adult Drawing Class: Drawn InspirationThis artist led activity is aimed at adults of all artistic abilities. Each month new drawing techniques will be explored as inspiration is drawn from the outstanding collections on display.Derby Museum & Art Gallery, 11am – 12noon

Wednesday 30 November & 28 December

Object StoriesDiscover more about a few personal highlights of the collection from staff. Every object tells a story, and these fascinating tales will be explored in this short talk. Derby Museum & Art Gallery, 2pm – 2.30pm

DECEMBERThursday 1 – Friday 23

Hire the Cathedral Tower!You’ll have the Tower all to yourself and up to 14 friends for an hour, led by an expert guide, explaining its history and showing you the spectacular view from the top. Pre-booking is essential. Including mulled wine and mince pies, costs £90.Derby Cathedral, 5.45pm

Saturday 3

Super SaturdayKick-start your December with a museum festive extravaganza!Museum and Art Gallery, The Silk Mill, 11am–12.30pm & 2pm–3.30pm

STEAM TotsA sensory exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths. Play, make and learn together amongst the historic collections.The Silk Mill, 1pm – 2.30pm

Wednesday 7

Handling NatureCome and handle the beautiful stick insects, brought out especially for Handling Nature! Learn all about these fascinating insects whilst getting the chance to handle them for yourself.Derby Museum and Art Gallery, 10.30am–11am

Saturday 10

Déda Social Dance ClubCalling all social dancers. A range of musical styles will be played to suit all social dance styles from Rock ’n’ Roll to Rumba, Quickstep to Salsa and Bachata to Tango. Take to the floor!Deda, 7.30pm

Wednesday 21

The Art Hub: Christmas CollageCreate a Christmas scene right here in the Museum! Transform your favourite Museum objects – from pangolins to paintings, monkeys to mummies – and get them ready for Christmas!Derby Museum & Art Gallery, 10am – 12noon and 1pm – 3pm

Winter Holiday Fun ClubA day of discovery for children aged 5–11 years to explore different themes through crafts and games. Booking required.Deda, 9am – 3pm

Christmas Tower Tour with Mulled Wine and Mince Pies A very special evening tour of the Cathedral’s Tudor Tower. Includes mulled wine and mince pies as a reward! Tickets are available from the Cathedral Bookshop (£8 adults, £5 children).Derby Cathedral, 5.30pm & 6.30pm

Wednesday 7

G4 ‘Christmas by Candlelight’ ConcertX-Factor and operatic superstars G4 entertain with a selection of timeless classics. Tickets priced from £25.50 and available from www.g4official.com.Derby Cathedral, 7.30pm

Thursday 15

Ian Anderson Sings the Christmas Jethro TullIan Anderson – legendary lead singer of Jethro Tull – performs a special Christmas concert with some very special guests. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of Derby Cathedral. Tickets, priced from £18.50, available from Derby LIVE. Derby Cathedral, time TBC – please see website for details

Friday 16

Derwent Brass Christmas at the CathedralFeaturing the massed bands of Derwent Brass with special guests the Derby Central Salvation Army Band. Tickets £5 in advance available from www.derwentbrass.co.uk, or £6 on the door.Derby Cathedral, 7.30pm

Saturday 17

Derby Choral Union: A Jazz ChristmasExploring exciting modern works by performing Nils Lindberg’s Christmas Cantata, joined by the impressive Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra.Derby Cathedral, 7.30pm

Wednesday 21

Sing Christmas Carol ServiceSing the Christmas favourites in this informal service led by the Cathedral Choristers.Derby Cathedral, 12.45pm

Journey to BethlehemTake part in this unique family-friendly interpretation of the Christmas story. Children are invited to come along in their nativity costumes.Derby Cathedral, 3pm

Saturday 24

Christmas Eve Carol Services Book early to guarantee your seat at this candlelit carol service; a famous tradition of a Derby Christmas! Free event.Derby Cathedral, 4pm & 6.30pm

Midnight MassExperience the magic of Midnight Mass at Derby’s newly refurbished enlightenment Cathedral. Derby Cathedral, 11.30pm

Christmas Day

Christmas Cathedral EucharistCelebrate Christmas at this very special service led by Alastair Redfern, Bishop of Derby.Derby Cathedral, 10.45am

NOVEMBERSunday 27

Candlelit Advent Carol ServiceFeaturing music and readings for Advent. A spectacularly atmospheric transformation as the Cathedral interior begins in darkness and ends in light.Derby Cathedral, 6pm

DECEMBERThursday 1

Evensong for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday CentreA special Evensong commemorating the work of Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre in their 125th year.Derby Cathedral, 6.30pm

Saturday 3

Derby Concert Orchestra Countdown to ChristmasMusic to include Carmen, Queen, Beethoven, Abba, South Pacific. Tickets available from Foulds, on the door or from www.derbyconcertorchestra.co.ukDerby Cathedral, 7pm

Tuesday 6

Rainbows Christmas Concert Sing along to Christmas favourites and enjoy performances from 100 voice children’s choir. Tickets are £5, available from www.rainbows.co.uk and on the door.Derby Cathedral, 7.30pm

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