Festivals and country shows
Discover live music, local produce, heritage and culture at the best local festivals and country shows.
Looking for festivals in the Peak District and Derbyshire? Whether you want to discover the best live music, sample delicious local cuisine, celebrate our heritage and culture, or get stuck into street festival fun, we definitely know how to party!
We have festivals for foodies, music enthusiasts, opera buffs, cultural admirers, adventurous souls and everyone in between. The Peak District and Derbyshire is also the perfect place to discover unique country shows that celebrate the best of our farming heritage each summer, keeping local traditions alive and celebrating local communities.
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Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival
A variety of beautiful local walks, mostly free, to suit various abilities and interests all over the Staffordshire Moorlands.
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Wirksworth Book Festival
Wirksworth Book Festival celebrates the joy of books.
19th April 2024 - 21st April 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival
A variety of beautiful local walks, mostly free, to suit various abilities and interests all over the Staffordshire Moorlands.
26th April 2024 - 6th May 2024
12:00 am
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Leek Arts Festival 2024
Leek Arts Festival occurs during the month of May every year
27th April 2024 - 2nd June 2024
12:00 am
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Bakewell Food Festival
Bakewell Food Festival
27th April 2024 - 28th April 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Chesterfield Area Walking Festival
Enjoy the Chesterfield Area on foot, discovering our moorlands including Big Moor with its stone circles, searching out wildflowers in ancient…
11th May 2024 - 19th May 2024
12:00 am
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Great Longstone Flower Festival
Gt. Longstone's Flower Festival will be held in St. Giles' Church.
11th May 2024 - 18th May 2024
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Barrow Hill Rail Ale Festival
Sample over 350 real ales – many brewed locally – plus craft beers, ciders, gin, prosecco and wine
16th May 2024 - 18th May 2024
12:00 am
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Chatsworth International Horse Trials
A three-day event of thrilling world-class equestrian sport, combined with entertainment for all the family. 12-14th May
17th May 2024 - 19th May 2024
12:00 am - 5:00 pm
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