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Darley Park Concert

Every year Derby City Council organises the UK’s largest free classical music concert at Darley Park which is attended by around 30,000 people from Derby and around the UK. It is locally known as the Concert in the Park.

Click here for specific event information on Darley Park Concert 2012

The evening’s entertainment is centred around a main stage on which various classical musicians perform works from the great classical composers such as Strauss, Mozart and Wagner.

The concert is brought to a close by the famous Darley Park Fireworks display. To see a video of last year's fireworks extravaganza just go to Darley Park and watch the latest video reviews.

Each year the concert takes on a specific theme generally related to the City of Derby and its people. For example in 2010 the theme was loosely based around Florence Nightingale although there were also other influences on the evening.

 

Darley Park Concert Schedule of Events

Each year the schedule of events follows roughly these times:

5.30pm – Entertainment prior to the concert begins

6.30pm – The Concert begins

7.45pm – Half an hour interval

8.15pm – Concert re-starts

8.45pm – Firework display starts

9pm – Concert finishes

 

Darley Park Concert Directions & Address

Darley Park, Old Chester Road, Derby

Postcode: DE1 3SA

 

Alternatively you can use:

Darley Park Drive,

Postcode: DE22 1EN

 

Darley Park, also known as Darley Abbey Park, is located directly north of Derby City Centre between the Duffield Road (A6) and Sir Frank Whittle Road (A61)

For directions to Darley Park from Derby City Centre use our Derby Map to zoom in and scroll up to Darley Park.

For sat nav users the park itself does not have a postcode but the best to use for the entrances are either DE22 1EN or DE22 1DS

 

Darley Park Concert Photos

See below for a selection of photography from past years at Darley Park Concert

 

Darley Park FireworksDarley Park Concert 2

Darley Park Concert

Darley Park Concert Parking

Although the entrance to the concert is free, parking at the park will cost £5

N.B. It is not possible to watch the concert from your vehicle

 

Buses to Darley Park

Bus services that go to Darley Park include 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4. These all pass by the top of the park on the Duffield road (A6). For more information and bus times please call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 or contact Derby Bus Station

For people travelling from further afield you can contact your local Buses and coaches operators for information.

 

Refreshments at the Concert

Every year there is a variety of stands selling hot and cold food as well as a bar with a selection of drinks for concert goers.

 

Children’s Entertainment

Normally there are a variety of childrens inflatables at the end of the park towards the village.

To the left of the stage there is a bike park which is marshalled by Cycle Derby. Entry is free.

 

General Information

 

  • Fireworks, sparklers, flares and Chinese lanterns are not allowed due to health and safety risks.
  • Barbecues are not allowed either but you are welcome to bring your own picnic.
  • It is not advisable to bring pets as the fireworks are likely to scare them
  • Tents, gazebos and large flags are not allowed so as not to spoil the viewing of others
  • There is a tent for lost persons to the left of the stage

 

 


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