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The stage is set for 2012

The stage is once again set for Derby’s annual extravaganza of international street theatre, live performances and sheer unadulterated fun. In just six short years, Derby Festé has been able to establish itself as one of The Midlands’ world-class festivals, capable of attracting some of the very best outdoor acts on to the city’s streets. [more details]

Derbyshire artists - your chance to perform at Festé 2012

Following the success of our first splash stage in 2011, Derby Festé is offering another platform to showcase the best of Derbyshire’s artists from across a wide range of live performance styles. [more details]

Fiery start to Derby Festé

It was an atmospheric start to this year's Festé celebrations as a Derby park was transformed into a Fire Garden. The fifth annual Festé outdoor arts festival is expected to attract up to 30,000 people to a series of events in and around the city centre. [more details]

Volunteers wanted for Derby Festé

Derby Festé are searching for volunteers to help with all aspects of its production. People in Derby will be able to get a behind-the-scenes experience of putting on such a major event through voluntary work. [more details]

More fabulous acts revealed

The organisers of Derby Festé 2011 are delighted to announce a whole host of additional acts who will perform and entertain thousands of peple at Derby's ultimate street festival. [more details]

Edinburgh stars lined-up for Derby Festé homecoming

Derby's leading street theatre company, Maison Foo, will be steering their mobile library in the direction of Derby Festé this September. [more details]

Cultural calendar highlight returns for a fifth year

One of the highlights of Derby’s cultural calendar returns for a fifth year, on Fri 23 & Sat 24 Sep. Derby Festé is now firmly established and recognised as a high quality, FREE, live performance event in the heart of the city that people of all ages can enjoy and immerse themselves in. [more details]