
Derbyshire Makes Festival 2026 dates announced
DATE
Thu 31 July 2025
TAGS
Announcement
Mark your diaries: 11 April - 16 May
Next year's festival will take place over six weeks across the county, including a day in each of our Hub towns:
Cromford - 11th April
Chesterfield - 18th April (note events will be industry-focused)
Swadlincote - 25th April
Heanor - 2nd May
Glossop - 9th May
Bolsover - 16th May
Programme details will be available in early 2026, but you can expect hands-on making activities, talks, walks, exhibitions, performances, music, food and much more.
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