Festivals and Shows

The popular Outdoor Theatre and Cinema Season will return to Markeaton Park this July and August. It will bring a fantastic selection of al fresco entertainment for all ages to enjoy, amid the beautiful surroundings of the park. Derby LIVE and Derby Parks will be bringing audiences two stirring Shakespeare plays, a fairytale-inspired puppet performance perfect for families, and showings of two classic films. Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company, with their retelling of the Bard’s timeless historical tragedy Julius Caesar. Detailing the shocking assassination of the powerful dictator, the play raises profound questions about political idealism, betrayal, and the cost of liberty. Julius Caesar runs from Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 July at 7:30pm. Tickets are £15. So gather your friends and family, pack up your chair and bring a picnic as you enjoy what the 2026 Outdoor Theatre and Cinema Season has to offer. Councillor Nadine Peatfield, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Strategy and Policy, said: Derby’s favourite summer tradition is back! This year, we’re especially proud to spotlight three incredible local theatre companies, and I’m so excited to see two truly classic movies back on the big screen. Grab your friends, pack a picnic, and join us at Markeaton Park for an unforgettable night in the heart of one of the city’s most beautiful landscapes. Tickets for Outdoor Theatre and Cinema Season are now available from the Sales and Information Centre at 19 Chapel St, Derby, DE1 3GU, by phone on 01332 255800 or on the Derby LIVE website.