A round-up of events in and around the county in July
1st July: Little Mix Summer Shout Out
A vibrant concert with one of British pop’s brightest acts. Donington Park, Castle Donington, 3.30pm. Tickets: 01332 255800 or visit www.derbylive.co.uk
1st July: The Ragtime Band
A fun-filled evening with the talented group. Dove Jazz Club, Village Hall, Dove Holes, near Buxton, 8pm. Tel: 01298 814722
1st July: Derwent Singers
Performing Mozart’s ‘Requiem in D Minor’, accompanied by piano duo Beate Toyka and Gillian Bithel. All Saints’ Church, Bakewell, 7.30pm. Tel: 01283 561826
1st July: Summer Serenade
A feel-good concert with Voices Choir, ChorAlchemy and Derby City Singers. St John’s Church, Bridge Street, Derby, 7.30pm. Tickets from Foulds, Derby on 01332 344842
1st July: Buxton Military Tattoo
Showcasing the talent of military bands, reservists, cadets and the Military Wives Choir, in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. Devonshire Dome, Buxton, 2pm and 7pm. Tel: 01298 25568, buxtontattoo.org.uk
5th-8th July: Derby Summer Beer Festival
Celebrating its 40th year in the city with cask ales, cider, international brews and music. Market Place, Derby. Visit www.derbylive.co.uk
7th-23rd July: Buxton Festival
‘A happy marriage of opera, music and books’ with appearances from world-renowned musicians, authors and artists, and a celebrated programme of musical recitals and literary talks. The Festival Fringe runs from 5th-23rd. buxtonfestival.co.uk
8th July: Derby Bach Choir
A summer concert of English music and poems. Derby Grammar School, Rykneld Road, Littleover, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 344842
8th July: Derby Concert Orchestra
An evening of Elgar, Arnold, Holst and Maxwell Davies. St Mary’s Church, Wirksworth, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 763594
8th July: An Evening Celebration
Presented by The Rotary Club of Derby – currently celebrating its 100th year – with Karen England of the Opera Babes, The Derventio Choir and The Dalesmen Male Voice Choir, in aid of three charities. Derby Cathedral, 7.30pm. Tickets: 01332 824509
8th July: Jimmy Carr
The award-winning stand-up comedian presents his ‘Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour’. Derby Arena, 8pm. Tickets: 01332 255800, www.derbylive.co.uk
8th-9th July: Haddon Summer Artisan Market
Over 60 makers and artisans in the grounds of Haddon Hall. Bakewell, 10.30am-5pm, haddonhall.co.uk
9th July: Charity Classic Car & Retro Show
A celebration of vehicles from the 1920s to the present day. Markeaton Park, Derby, www.derbylive.co.uk
14th July: Kate Rusby
The renowned folk singer-songwriter puts on a vibrant show. Gawsworth Hall, Gawsworth, Macclesfield, 7.30pm. Visit katerusby.com
14th July: Belper Singers
An evening of music from both sides of the Atlantic, with guest pianist Beate Toyka. Strutts Centre, Belper, 7.30pm. Tickets: 07990 658071
14th-16th July: Belper Games
A charity community event with family entertainment, live music, and an It’s A Knockout-style spectacular. Belper Rugby Club. Visit www.facebook.com/thebelpergames
15th-16th July: Classic Transport Weekend
A display of cars, motorcycles and lorries plus family fun. Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth. Tel: 01629 823076
15th-16th July: Derby Caribbean Carnival
Centred around a colourful street procession which leaves Derby Market Place at 1pm. Osmaston Park, Derby, www.derbylive.co.uk
15th-16th July: Crich Tramway Edwardian Event
Themed displays, re-enactors, talks and trams with WWI anniversary elements. Crich Tramway Village, www.tramway.co.uk
16th July: Colour Rush
Family Fun Day and ‘colour rush’ 3k run in aid of Treetops Hospice. Markeaton Park, Derby. Call 0115 949 1264 or visit treetopshospice.org.uk
21st-23rd July: Stainsby Festival
A family-friendly festival of folk and world music with entertainment. Brunts Fields, Stainsby, Chesterfield, www.stainsbyfestival.org.uk
21st-22nd July: Quad Summer Nights Film Festival
Picnic under the stars and watch Bridget Jones’ Baby (15) on 21st, or The Legend of Tarzan (12A) on 22nd. Kedleston Hall, near Derby, 7pm. Visit www.derbyquad.co.uk
22nd July: Dovefest
Free family music festival with live acts, entertainment and stalls.Doveridge, 12-11pm, dovefest.co.uk
23rd July: Jenson Button Trust Triathlon
Cheer on the entrants as they swim and run at Markeaton Park and cycle their way through Derby. Markeaton Park, Derby, from 9am
26th-27th July: Macbeth
Shakespeare’s dramatic story of ambition turned bad is brought vividly to life in Oddsocks’ hilarious Steampunk musical adaptation. Markeaton Park Craft Village, Derby, 7.30pm. Tickets: 01332 255800, www.derbylive.co.uk
27th-30th July: Y Not Festival
A melting pot of emerging and established talent in a countryside setting. Headline acts include Stereophonics, Two Door Cinema Club and The Vaccines. Pikehall, www.ynotfestivals.co.uk
28th-30th July: Indie Tracks Festival
A unique combination of steam trains and indie pop music with train rides, attractions, live music and workshops. Midland Railway Centre, Butterley, www.indietracks.co.uk
29th-30th July: Archery at Haddon Hall
With advice from Haddon’s master bowman, learn archery in the Chapel Fields. ‘Have a go’ scheme, also available to non-hall visitors. Haddon Hall, Bakewell. Tel: 01629 812855
29th-30th July: A Wild Walk
Join the Babbling Vagabonds on an hour-long outdoor theatrical walk to discover the rascal who has been stealing the King’s apples.
Markeaton Park Craft Village, Derby, 7.30pm. Tickets: 01332 255800, www.derbylive.co.uk
