Alfresco dining and entertainment for Summer 2021.

Derby Market Place Alfresco Dining and Shows.

We bring you the Derby Market Place Alfresco Dining and Shows experience. The Derby Market Place has been transformed into a live entertainment space, with a wide range of events and festivals coming to the Derby Loves You temporary venue.

Derby Folk Festival at Derby Market Place.

1-3 October 2021

Derby Folk Festival is delighted to return to the live stage in 2021 in the heart of the city centre.

Last year’s event was hosted at home as live concerts could not go ahead due to the pandemic. Instead, online performances especially recorded for the festival by Derby LIVE’s technical team, drew audiences from around the world, along with an extensive Festival Fringe on Facebook.

Now many of the artists who had planned to be in Derby last year are preparing to return in the autumn, optimistic that live shows can once more draw Folk enthusiasts back into the city. 

Now in its 15th year this will be the chance to get together again and it's going to be extra special this time.

Derby Market Place Alfresco Dining Experience.

You can still enjoy a relaxing lazy lunch or dinner and book a table free of charge on selected dates. Simply click on 'Book a Table' select a chalet or table, order, collect or bring your favourite food and enjoy the vibe.

Book a table, Order in, Bring in, Collect. Chill out.

Stay Safe.

To help ensure the health and wellbeing of our visitors and colleagues, all visitors must adhere to current government guidelines relating to Covid-19, and follow any other guidance provided at Derby Market Place. Our onsite team will be on hand to make sure we all stay as safe as possible. Our tables are for up to six people.

Private Parties and Functions

Derby Market Place is now available for private hire for all sorts of functions including birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations and anything in between.

If you would like more details please feel free to drop us a line at tourism.marketing@derby.gov.uk.