Christmas

Here is a list of Christmas concerts and events in Derby over the festive season, some of which are free! If you would like us to add your event to this list, just leave a comment at the bottom of the article and we’ll put it in. You don’t even have to leave your e-mail address.

ADVENT CAROL SERVICE AT ST JOHN’S 30/11/2008

• 3pm: Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 1DG
• All welcome

ADVENT CAROL SERVICE AT DERBY CATHEDRAL 30/11/2008

• 6pm: Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
• Tel: 01332 341201
• Click here for Derby Cathedral events page.

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT LANDAU FORTE COLLEGE 05/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Landau Forte College, Fox Street, Derby, DE1 2LF
• Friends of the Nightingale Macmillan Unit invite you to a Charity Christmas Concert. Featuring Derwent Brass, musical director: Keith Leonard, and the Dalesmen Male Voice Choir, musical director Andrew White.
• Adult £7.00 Children under 14 £3.50 available in advance from Neville Bros Music, Babington Lane, or Foulds, Irongate. Adult £8 Children under 14 £4 on the door.
• For information tel: 01332 290762
• Click here for Derwent Brass events page.

Elvaston Castle

SANTAS ON THE RUN 07/12/2008

• 11am: Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, Derby, DE72 3EP
• Fun Run at Elvaston Castle Country Park in aid of Rainbows Hospice. 2.2 mile circular route around the beautiful grounds of Elvaston Castle. You can run, jog or walk the course with friends family or work colleagues.
• Entry adult £12.50 children £5 including free Santa Suit. Also £20 in sponsorship.
• For information tel: 01509 638009

CAROL OF THE BELL AT THE OLD BELL 09/12/2008

• 8pm: The Old Bell, Sadler Gate, DERBY, Derbyshire, DE1 3NQ
• Bringing in the season with a ho ho ho, live comedy from DOKTOR COCACOLAMCDONALDS, live music form Richard Birkin and short films from David Lankester and Joe Barcham.
• Prices £2.00
• For information tel: 07804621147

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT DARLEY ABBEY VILLAGE MILLS 10/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Darley Abbey Village and Mills, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1DX
• At Broadway Baptist Church. Christmas Concert given by the Derby Hospitals Choir and Littleover community School. Proceeds to the Air Ambulance and the Broadway Plus Project. Light refreshments.
• Adult £5 Concessions £4

CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN AID OF RAINBOW HOSPICE 10/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
• Christmas Concert in aid of Rainbows Hospice.
• For information tel: 01332 341201
• Click here for Derby Cathedral events page

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS 10/12/2008 – 11/01/2009

• Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
• The Assembly Rooms welcomes the return of the hilarious Simmons and Simmons, who will be joined on stage by a band of dwarf actors, The Magnificent Seven and some very familiar faces from the world of stage and screen to bring the classic fairytale to life.
• Tickets from £8.50 Group and school rates available
• Box Office Tel: 01332 255800 boxoffice@derby.gov.uk
• Click here for more info.

SHOPPER’S CAROL SERVICE AT ST PETER’S CHURCH 11/12/2008

• 2pm: St. Peter’s Church, St. Peter’s Street, Derby, DE1 1NN

ALADDIN AT MURRAY PARK SCHOOL 05/12/2008 – 13/12/2008

• Murray Park School, Murray Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 9LL
• Mickleover Players will be marking their 25th Anniversary pantomime production this year with performances of one of the most popular panto tales around, Aladdin. The story follows the antics of the ‘Twankey’ family in Peking, with the young Aladdin dreaming of escaping his life in a launderette and marrying the Emperor’s beautiful daughter, Princess Jasmine.
• For information: Tel: 01332 511867
• Click here for more information.

Derwent Singers

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT AT SPONDON 12/12/2008

• 7.30pm: St Werburgh’s Church, Spondon, Derby DE21 7FG
• Directed by Richard Roddis with St Werburgh’s C of E Primary School Choir
• Tickets: £7 from Fould’s Music Shop, Irongate, Derby, members of the Choir, or at the door. Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult.
• www.derwentsingers.org.uk

A CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT DERBY 13/12/2008

• 15:30 & 19:30: St Johns C of E Church, Mill Street, Derby DE1 3AH
• Special festive treats and seasonal favourites with carols. Matinee is a shortened version of the evening performance designed with children in mind.
• Matinee tickets £3. Evening tickets £5
• Tel: 01332 740910
• www.derbyconcertband.co.uk

CATHEDRAL CHOIR CONCERT “MESSIAH” 13/12/2008

• 7.45pm: Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
• Click here for Derby Cathedral events page

CHRISTMAS AT KEDLESTON HALL 13/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH
• Derby Bach Choir present their annual chorale in Caesars Hall followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Booking is essential.
• Admission £12.50
• Enquiries Tel: 01332 842191
• Events at Kedleston.

CHRISTMAS SILK MILL EXPRESS 13/12/2008

• 10.30am – 15.30: Derby’s Museum of Industry, The Silk Mill, Full Street, Derby, DE1 3AF
• Join in with the Christmas Silk Mill Express activities and see the museum’s 7mm scale Midland railway model in operation. The Silk Mill. Suitable for all; no need to book, just drop in. Free of charge.
• Tel: 01332 255308
• Click here for more details.

FIRESIDE CAROLS AT KEDLESTON HALL 14/12/2008

• 2.30pm & 5pm: Kedleston Hall, Kedleston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH
• Our annual Christmas concert with Cantabile, the South Derbyshire Brass Ensemble, mulled wine and mince pies. Booking is essential.
• Admission £12.50
• Tel: 01332 842191
• Events at Kedleston.

SALVATION ARMY CAROLS FOR ALL 14/12/2008

• 14:30 & 18:30: Robert Ludlam Theatre, Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, DERBY, DE22 1JD
• Salvation Army Carols for All supported by Midlands Coop. AQll proceeds to the Mayor’s Charity Fund.
• Adults £7.50 Concessions £5.50 available from Assembly Rooms Box Office. Tickets tel: 01332 255800

CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT AT ST JOHN’S 17/12/2008

• 7.30pm: St John’s, Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 1DG
• Christmas by Candlelight. Derby Bach Choir and Portway Junior School. An evening of traditional and modern Carols, and Poetry.
• Adult £7 Children Free. Tickets available in advance from Foulds Music, Irongate
• Tel: 01332 344842

RADIO DERBY CAROL SERVICE 17/12/2008

• 7.30pm: Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
• Click here for Derby Cathedral events page

CRACKING CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AT DERBY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 20/12/2008

• 10:00 – 15:30: Derby Museum & Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS
• Join us for a festive feast of traditional Christmas decorations from baubles to peg angels! There will also be a chance to see some of the Christmas decorations in the museum’s collection. Museum and Art Gallery. Suitable for children of all ages. No need to book, just drop in. Free of charge.
• Tel: 01332 716650
• Click here information.

CAROL SERVICE AT PETER’S CHURCH 21/12/2008

• 6pm: St. Peter’s Church, St. Peter’s Street, Derby, DE1 1NN
• Carol Service.
• Free entry

‘JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM’ 22/12/2008

• 3pm: Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
• For children at Derby Cathedral
• Click here for Derby Cathedral events page

‘SING CHRISTMAS’ 22/12/2008

• Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
• Click here for Derby Cathedral events page

CAROL SERVICE AT MACKWORTH 23/12/2008

• 3pm: Mackworth Methodist Church, Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, Derby DE22

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE AT DERBY CATHEDRAL 24/12/2008

• 15:30 – 16:45 & 18:30 – 19:45: Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
• Free entry
• Tickets can be obtained in advance by writing to The Cathedral Office, Derby Cathedral Centre, 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP enclosing a SAE or from the Cathedral Centre Shop. Please specify service time required. A maximum of 6 tickets will be issued per application. The tickets do not reserve seats in a specific place.
• Tel: 01332 341201
• Click here for Derby Cathedral events page

MIDNIGHT MASS AT DERBY CATHEDRAL 24/12/2008

• 23:30: Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
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CHRISTMAS DAY EUCHARIST 25/12/2008

• 10.45am: Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, DE1 3DY
• Christmas Day Eucharist at Derby Cathedral. Christmas Day Eucharist Preacher: The Bishop of Derby
• Free entry
• Tel: 01332 341201
• Click here for Derby Cathedral events page