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We're so excited to be bringing Derby Festé back to the city on Saturday 27 September.

Festé is for everyone! Many performances are non-verbal, making them accessible to deaf audiences and those who don’t speak English as a first language.

Come and experience a festival that brings our city together in creativity, joy and imagination!

Have you been to Festé before? Here are some pics from our last event by Graham Whitmore. We'd love to see yours, so tag us and use #DerbyFeste

#AccessibleArt

We're so excited to be bringing Derby Festé back to the city on Saturday 27 September.

Festé is for everyone! Many performances are non-verbal, making them accessible to deaf audiences and those who don’t speak English as a first language.

Come and experience a festival that brings our city together in creativity, joy and imagination!

Have you been to Festé before? Here are some pics from our last event by Graham Whitmore. We'd love to see yours, so tag us and use #DerbyFeste

#AccessibleArt

We're so excited to be bringing Derby Festé back to the city on Saturday 27 September.

Festé is for everyone! Many performances are non-verbal, making them accessible to deaf audiences and those who don’t speak English as a first language.

Come and experience a festival that brings our city together in creativity, joy and imagination!

Have you been to Festé before? Here are some pics from our last event by Graham Whitmore. We'd love to see yours, so tag us and use #DerbyFeste

#AccessibleArt

We're so excited to be bringing Derby Festé back to the city on Saturday 27 September.

Festé is for everyone! Many performances are non-verbal, making them accessible to deaf audiences and those who don’t speak English as a first language.

Come and experience a festival that brings our city together in creativity, joy and imagination!

Have you been to Festé before? Here are some pics from our last event by Graham Whitmore. We'd love to see yours, so tag us and use #DerbyFeste

#AccessibleArt

A little taster of what's to come at Derby Festé on Saturday 27 Sep. The full line up is on our website, so check out the link in bio and make a day of it! See you there!

#outdoorarts #DerbyFestivals #DerbyEvents #FamilyFriendly #DerbyCity #ArtsInDerby #FreeFestival #derbylive

Thank you to Graham Whitmore for these fantastic photos of this year's Festé!

In case you missed it, check out our round up of the day on the Festé website news page (link in the usual spot!). And keep your eyes peeled for next year's event. 👀

Thank you to Graham Whitmore for these fantastic photos of this year's Festé!

In case you missed it, check out our round up of the day on the Festé website news page (link in the usual spot!). And keep your eyes peeled for next year's event. 👀

Thank you to Graham Whitmore for these fantastic photos of this year's Festé!

In case you missed it, check out our round up of the day on the Festé website news page (link in the usual spot!). And keep your eyes peeled for next year's event. 👀

Thank you to Graham Whitmore for these fantastic photos of this year's Festé!

In case you missed it, check out our round up of the day on the Festé website news page (link in the usual spot!). And keep your eyes peeled for next year's event. 👀

Thank you to Graham Whitmore for these fantastic photos of this year's Festé!

In case you missed it, check out our round up of the day on the Festé website news page (link in the usual spot!). And keep your eyes peeled for next year's event. 👀

Thank you to Graham Whitmore for these fantastic photos of this year's Festé!

In case you missed it, check out our round up of the day on the Festé website news page (link in the usual spot!). And keep your eyes peeled for next year's event. 👀

Thank you to Graham Whitmore for these fantastic photos of this year's Festé!

In case you missed it, check out our round up of the day on the Festé website news page (link in the usual spot!). And keep your eyes peeled for next year's event. 👀

Thank you to Graham Whitmore for these fantastic photos of this year's Festé!

In case you missed it, check out our round up of the day on the Festé website news page (link in the usual spot!). And keep your eyes peeled for next year's event. 👀

“So cool. Never experienced anything like that before!”

Have a read of @tomdalecompany's latest blog post on bringing SURGE VR to Derby Festé.

Did you get the chance to experience their digital world? What did you think?

www.tomdale.org.uk/blog/surge-vr-at-derby-fest

“So cool. Never experienced anything like that before!”

Have a read of @tomdalecompany's latest blog post on bringing SURGE VR to Derby Festé.

Did you get the chance to experience their digital world? What did you think?

www.tomdale.org.uk/blog/surge-vr-at-derby-fest

We’ll be at Derby Festé this weekend with SURGE VR! ✨

On Saturday 27 September, we’ll be down at the wonderful @derbyfeste all day, bringing the unique SURGE VR experience to new audiences.

Get up close and INSIDE the digital version of the live show with a unique 15 minute experience. Defy your senses and immerse yourself in our futuristic landscape 👽

📍Derby QUAD - Studio
📅Saturday 27 September
⏰12pm - 6pm
🎟️ Booking is advised, but walk-up slots will be available on the day!
✅ Age suitability 8+

We can’t wait to see you there! #Festé25

The wait is almost over! Derby Festé is back tomorrow and we couldn't be more excited!

📍All our events take place right in the heart of the city centre – and the good news is, all the venues are just a short walk apart (no more than 7 minutes!)

We've got a handy map on the Festé website to help you plan your day and easily explore everything Festé has to offer without missing a thing!

Head to derbyfeste.com/getting-around/

The wait is almost over! Derby Festé is back tomorrow and we couldn't be more excited!

📍All our events take place right in the heart of the city centre – and the good news is, all the venues are just a short walk apart (no more than 7 minutes!)

We've got a handy map on the Festé website to help you plan your day and easily explore everything Festé has to offer without missing a thing!

Head to derbyfeste.com/getting-around/

The wait is almost over! Derby Festé is back tomorrow and we couldn't be more excited!

📍All our events take place right in the heart of the city centre – and the good news is, all the venues are just a short walk apart (no more than 7 minutes!)

We've got a handy map on the Festé website to help you plan your day and easily explore everything Festé has to offer without missing a thing!

Head to derbyfeste.com/getting-around/

Coming to see Murmuration Arts Nightlight Lullabies at Festé?

Join Martin glover for a BSL tour. A time to chat and see art works together and explore the rest of Festé too.It includes locals Donna Mullings and Rebecca Withey on screens!

12noon – Meet at Derby Museum and Art Gallery front desk
View Nightlight Lullabies exhibition

1.30pm – Meet at The Museum of Making entrance
View Visual Vernacular for Derby

2.30pm – View other non verbal shows in the programme

https://derbyfeste.com/event/murmuration-arts-nightlight-lullabies/

Coming to see Murmuration Arts Nightlight Lullabies at Festé?

Join Martin glover for a BSL tour. A time to chat and see art works together and explore the rest of Festé too.It includes locals Donna Mullings and Rebecca Withey on screens!

12noon – Meet at Derby Museum and Art Gallery front desk
View Nightlight Lullabies exhibition

1.30pm – Meet at The Museum of Making entrance
View Visual Vernacular for Derby

2.30pm – View other non verbal shows in the programme

https://derbyfeste.com/event/murmuration-arts-nightlight-lullabies/

Coming to see Murmuration Arts Nightlight Lullabies at Festé?

Join Martin glover for a BSL tour. A time to chat and see art works together and explore the rest of Festé too.It includes locals Donna Mullings and Rebecca Withey on screens!

12noon – Meet at Derby Museum and Art Gallery front desk
View Nightlight Lullabies exhibition

1.30pm – Meet at The Museum of Making entrance
View Visual Vernacular for Derby

2.30pm – View other non verbal shows in the programme

https://derbyfeste.com/event/murmuration-arts-nightlight-lullabies/

Nightlight Lullabies Derby is open!
We celebrated on Tuesday evening with food, drink, and games — fittingly on International Day of Sign Languages. British Sign Language and Derby’s Deaf community have been at the heart of this project, shaped with input from students at The Royal School for the Deaf Derby and parents who are deaf, interviewed as part of our Vlog series and inspiring our film ‘The Signing Mother - A Visual Vernacular For Derby’. The film forms part of our next viewing post a giant daffodil bedside lamp, we love it, what do you think?
For the opening night, people from every strand of the project came together with their families to experience the work. These photos capture some of that magic — moments to connect, reflect and share the exhibition together.

The exhibition runs from now until 1 November at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.The Strand.
DE1 1BS opposite @raskderby

Made possible by @heritagefunduk and @aceagrams. In partnership with @DerbyMuseums, The Royal School For The Deaf Derby and @DerbyFesté. Supported by D-Youth Hub, @ActionDeafness and @FamilyHubDerby.Images by @rosiepowellfreelance
Daffodil design and make by @wemakestuffteam

#InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #NightlightLullabies

Nightlight Lullabies Derby is open!
We celebrated on Tuesday evening with food, drink, and games — fittingly on International Day of Sign Languages. British Sign Language and Derby’s Deaf community have been at the heart of this project, shaped with input from students at The Royal School for the Deaf Derby and parents who are deaf, interviewed as part of our Vlog series and inspiring our film ‘The Signing Mother - A Visual Vernacular For Derby’. The film forms part of our next viewing post a giant daffodil bedside lamp, we love it, what do you think?
For the opening night, people from every strand of the project came together with their families to experience the work. These photos capture some of that magic — moments to connect, reflect and share the exhibition together.

The exhibition runs from now until 1 November at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.The Strand.
DE1 1BS opposite @raskderby

Made possible by @heritagefunduk and @aceagrams. In partnership with @DerbyMuseums, The Royal School For The Deaf Derby and @DerbyFesté. Supported by D-Youth Hub, @ActionDeafness and @FamilyHubDerby.Images by @rosiepowellfreelance
Daffodil design and make by @wemakestuffteam

#InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #NightlightLullabies

Nightlight Lullabies Derby is open!
We celebrated on Tuesday evening with food, drink, and games — fittingly on International Day of Sign Languages. British Sign Language and Derby’s Deaf community have been at the heart of this project, shaped with input from students at The Royal School for the Deaf Derby and parents who are deaf, interviewed as part of our Vlog series and inspiring our film ‘The Signing Mother - A Visual Vernacular For Derby’. The film forms part of our next viewing post a giant daffodil bedside lamp, we love it, what do you think?
For the opening night, people from every strand of the project came together with their families to experience the work. These photos capture some of that magic — moments to connect, reflect and share the exhibition together.

The exhibition runs from now until 1 November at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.The Strand.
DE1 1BS opposite @raskderby

Made possible by @heritagefunduk and @aceagrams. In partnership with @DerbyMuseums, The Royal School For The Deaf Derby and @DerbyFesté. Supported by D-Youth Hub, @ActionDeafness and @FamilyHubDerby.Images by @rosiepowellfreelance
Daffodil design and make by @wemakestuffteam

#InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #NightlightLullabies

Nightlight Lullabies Derby is open!
We celebrated on Tuesday evening with food, drink, and games — fittingly on International Day of Sign Languages. British Sign Language and Derby’s Deaf community have been at the heart of this project, shaped with input from students at The Royal School for the Deaf Derby and parents who are deaf, interviewed as part of our Vlog series and inspiring our film ‘The Signing Mother - A Visual Vernacular For Derby’. The film forms part of our next viewing post a giant daffodil bedside lamp, we love it, what do you think?
For the opening night, people from every strand of the project came together with their families to experience the work. These photos capture some of that magic — moments to connect, reflect and share the exhibition together.

The exhibition runs from now until 1 November at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.The Strand.
DE1 1BS opposite @raskderby

Made possible by @heritagefunduk and @aceagrams. In partnership with @DerbyMuseums, The Royal School For The Deaf Derby and @DerbyFesté. Supported by D-Youth Hub, @ActionDeafness and @FamilyHubDerby.Images by @rosiepowellfreelance
Daffodil design and make by @wemakestuffteam

#InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #NightlightLullabies

Nightlight Lullabies Derby is open!
We celebrated on Tuesday evening with food, drink, and games — fittingly on International Day of Sign Languages. British Sign Language and Derby’s Deaf community have been at the heart of this project, shaped with input from students at The Royal School for the Deaf Derby and parents who are deaf, interviewed as part of our Vlog series and inspiring our film ‘The Signing Mother - A Visual Vernacular For Derby’. The film forms part of our next viewing post a giant daffodil bedside lamp, we love it, what do you think?
For the opening night, people from every strand of the project came together with their families to experience the work. These photos capture some of that magic — moments to connect, reflect and share the exhibition together.

The exhibition runs from now until 1 November at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.The Strand.
DE1 1BS opposite @raskderby

Made possible by @heritagefunduk and @aceagrams. In partnership with @DerbyMuseums, The Royal School For The Deaf Derby and @DerbyFesté. Supported by D-Youth Hub, @ActionDeafness and @FamilyHubDerby.Images by @rosiepowellfreelance
Daffodil design and make by @wemakestuffteam

#InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #NightlightLullabies

Nightlight Lullabies Derby is open!
We celebrated on Tuesday evening with food, drink, and games — fittingly on International Day of Sign Languages. British Sign Language and Derby’s Deaf community have been at the heart of this project, shaped with input from students at The Royal School for the Deaf Derby and parents who are deaf, interviewed as part of our Vlog series and inspiring our film ‘The Signing Mother - A Visual Vernacular For Derby’. The film forms part of our next viewing post a giant daffodil bedside lamp, we love it, what do you think?
For the opening night, people from every strand of the project came together with their families to experience the work. These photos capture some of that magic — moments to connect, reflect and share the exhibition together.

The exhibition runs from now until 1 November at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.The Strand.
DE1 1BS opposite @raskderby

Made possible by @heritagefunduk and @aceagrams. In partnership with @DerbyMuseums, The Royal School For The Deaf Derby and @DerbyFesté. Supported by D-Youth Hub, @ActionDeafness and @FamilyHubDerby.Images by @rosiepowellfreelance
Daffodil design and make by @wemakestuffteam

#InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #NightlightLullabies

Nightlight Lullabies Derby is open!
We celebrated on Tuesday evening with food, drink, and games — fittingly on International Day of Sign Languages. British Sign Language and Derby’s Deaf community have been at the heart of this project, shaped with input from students at The Royal School for the Deaf Derby and parents who are deaf, interviewed as part of our Vlog series and inspiring our film ‘The Signing Mother - A Visual Vernacular For Derby’. The film forms part of our next viewing post a giant daffodil bedside lamp, we love it, what do you think?
For the opening night, people from every strand of the project came together with their families to experience the work. These photos capture some of that magic — moments to connect, reflect and share the exhibition together.

The exhibition runs from now until 1 November at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.The Strand.
DE1 1BS opposite @raskderby

Made possible by @heritagefunduk and @aceagrams. In partnership with @DerbyMuseums, The Royal School For The Deaf Derby and @DerbyFesté. Supported by D-Youth Hub, @ActionDeafness and @FamilyHubDerby.Images by @rosiepowellfreelance
Daffodil design and make by @wemakestuffteam

#InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #NightlightLullabies

Derby Festé 2025 is back this Saturday 27 September, 12noonto 6pm !

Derby city centre. Completely FREE and family-friendly

Get ready for a day filled with circus, dance, theatre, music and roaming street performances – all just a few minutes’ walk apart!

Most shows are performed more than once, so you won’t miss a thing. Many are non-verbal or feature BSL/Makaton, making the programme highly accessible.

And the fun doesn’t stop at 6pm! The Festé Fringe keeps the party going into the evening with Soul Sunset at Derby Market Hall, plus live music at various city venues and QUAD’s 17th birthday celebrations.

👉 Full programme, timings & accessibility info at the link in bio

#derbyfeste #freefestival #derbyevents

Derby Festé 2025 is back this Saturday 27 September, 12noonto 6pm !

Derby city centre. Completely FREE and family-friendly

Get ready for a day filled with circus, dance, theatre, music and roaming street performances – all just a few minutes’ walk apart!

Most shows are performed more than once, so you won’t miss a thing. Many are non-verbal or feature BSL/Makaton, making the programme highly accessible.

And the fun doesn’t stop at 6pm! The Festé Fringe keeps the party going into the evening with Soul Sunset at Derby Market Hall, plus live music at various city venues and QUAD’s 17th birthday celebrations.

👉 Full programme, timings & accessibility info at the link in bio

#derbyfeste #freefestival #derbyevents

Derby Festé 2025 is back this Saturday 27 September, 12noonto 6pm !

Derby city centre. Completely FREE and family-friendly

Get ready for a day filled with circus, dance, theatre, music and roaming street performances – all just a few minutes’ walk apart!

Most shows are performed more than once, so you won’t miss a thing. Many are non-verbal or feature BSL/Makaton, making the programme highly accessible.

And the fun doesn’t stop at 6pm! The Festé Fringe keeps the party going into the evening with Soul Sunset at Derby Market Hall, plus live music at various city venues and QUAD’s 17th birthday celebrations.

👉 Full programme, timings & accessibility info at the link in bio

#derbyfeste #freefestival #derbyevents

Derby Festé 2025 is back this Saturday 27 September, 12noonto 6pm !

Derby city centre. Completely FREE and family-friendly

Get ready for a day filled with circus, dance, theatre, music and roaming street performances – all just a few minutes’ walk apart!

Most shows are performed more than once, so you won’t miss a thing. Many are non-verbal or feature BSL/Makaton, making the programme highly accessible.

And the fun doesn’t stop at 6pm! The Festé Fringe keeps the party going into the evening with Soul Sunset at Derby Market Hall, plus live music at various city venues and QUAD’s 17th birthday celebrations.

👉 Full programme, timings & accessibility info at the link in bio

#derbyfeste #freefestival #derbyevents

Derby Festé 2025 is back this Saturday 27 September, 12noonto 6pm !

Derby city centre. Completely FREE and family-friendly

Get ready for a day filled with circus, dance, theatre, music and roaming street performances – all just a few minutes’ walk apart!

Most shows are performed more than once, so you won’t miss a thing. Many are non-verbal or feature BSL/Makaton, making the programme highly accessible.

And the fun doesn’t stop at 6pm! The Festé Fringe keeps the party going into the evening with Soul Sunset at Derby Market Hall, plus live music at various city venues and QUAD’s 17th birthday celebrations.

👉 Full programme, timings & accessibility info at the link in bio

#derbyfeste #freefestival #derbyevents

Derby Festé 2025 is back this Saturday 27 September, 12noonto 6pm !

Derby city centre. Completely FREE and family-friendly

Get ready for a day filled with circus, dance, theatre, music and roaming street performances – all just a few minutes’ walk apart!

Most shows are performed more than once, so you won’t miss a thing. Many are non-verbal or feature BSL/Makaton, making the programme highly accessible.

And the fun doesn’t stop at 6pm! The Festé Fringe keeps the party going into the evening with Soul Sunset at Derby Market Hall, plus live music at various city venues and QUAD’s 17th birthday celebrations.

👉 Full programme, timings & accessibility info at the link in bio

#derbyfeste #freefestival #derbyevents

Step into another world!

SURGE VR from Tom Dale Company is a 15-minute digital interactive experience where you’ll wear an Oculus VR headset and be transported into a stunning, immersive space.

Inside, you’ll explore four unique VR ‘rooms’ – moving physically (walking, dancing, reaching out) or digitally (by motion control).

Sessions are untethered, safe and suitable for ages 8+, and wheelchair accessible.

Available from 12 to 6pm at QUAD
Booking is advised, but walk-up slots will be available on the day.
Book at the link in bio, just search "Surge"

#DerbyFeste #DerbyEvents #SURGEVR

Step into another world!

SURGE VR from Tom Dale Company is a 15-minute digital interactive experience where you’ll wear an Oculus VR headset and be transported into a stunning, immersive space.

Inside, you’ll explore four unique VR ‘rooms’ – moving physically (walking, dancing, reaching out) or digitally (by motion control).

Sessions are untethered, safe and suitable for ages 8+, and wheelchair accessible.

Available from 12 to 6pm at QUAD
Booking is advised, but walk-up slots will be available on the day.
Book at the link in bio, just search "Surge"

#DerbyFeste #DerbyEvents #SURGEVR

While you're in town for Derby Festé, be sure to explore the amazing things the city has to offer beyond the festival!

For a deep dive into Derby's history, visit @derbymuseums The Museum of Making, where you can discover 300 years of innovation. Next, head to the Derby Museum and Art Gallery to see their some amazing collections, including the world's largest collection of paintings by the 18th-century artist Joseph Wright of Derby. You can also visit Pickford's House, a fascinating Georgian townhouse and museum.

For shopping and dining, explore @@_derbionor wander through the charming streets of the @cathedralquarterderby for independent shops and cafes.

It's going to be a jam-packed day!

While you're in town for Derby Festé, be sure to explore the amazing things the city has to offer beyond the festival!

For a deep dive into Derby's history, visit @derbymuseums The Museum of Making, where you can discover 300 years of innovation. Next, head to the Derby Museum and Art Gallery to see their some amazing collections, including the world's largest collection of paintings by the 18th-century artist Joseph Wright of Derby. You can also visit Pickford's House, a fascinating Georgian townhouse and museum.

For shopping and dining, explore @@_derbionor wander through the charming streets of the @cathedralquarterderby for independent shops and cafes.

It's going to be a jam-packed day!

While you're in town for Derby Festé, be sure to explore the amazing things the city has to offer beyond the festival!

For a deep dive into Derby's history, visit @derbymuseums The Museum of Making, where you can discover 300 years of innovation. Next, head to the Derby Museum and Art Gallery to see their some amazing collections, including the world's largest collection of paintings by the 18th-century artist Joseph Wright of Derby. You can also visit Pickford's House, a fascinating Georgian townhouse and museum.

For shopping and dining, explore @@_derbionor wander through the charming streets of the @cathedralquarterderby for independent shops and cafes.

It's going to be a jam-packed day!

Keep the Derby Festé party going and slide into the evening to the sounds of Northern Soul and Motown!

Head to the official after party at @derbymarkethall where Derby’s own DJ Jack Stevenson will be spinning the sounds that defined an underground culture.

The Market Hall is also the perfect place for a bite to eat or drink, with a mix of traders and pop-up stalls offering international street food and refreshments; you can grab a drink from Spirit Run, Market Porter or Caffe Prosecco, or enjoy a coffee and gelato from Nico’s or Olivia’s. Check out the full list of traders at derbymarkethall.co.uk and enjoy the day!

You can also catch a fantastic line-up of performances at the Market Hall throughout the day including dance from @hubbubtheatre, the hilarious Slinkie walkabout 'Big Mob' from Bedlam Oz, and the wondrous creatures of @thefabularium's 'The Carnival of the Animals'.