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Free Things This Weekend in Derby

Good local plans needn't cost the earth. This page keeps an eye on the stronger free events nearby, so you can skip the faff and get straight to the promising stuff.

10 picks around Derby, from 6 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Derby

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We don't just scoop up anything with a £0 next to it. These picks still need to be nearby, useful, and properly explained, because 'free' is lovely but 'free and baffling' is less of a selling point.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Derby, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

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Champions 4 Change7Free! (worth double-checking)

Champions 4 Change

at Artcore

Free visual art workshops on in the heart of the community for children and young people aged 6 to 15 years.

2.7 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
Children & Family
Tina LIVE Tribute Night8Free! (worth double-checking)

Tina LIVE Tribute Night

at Conkers Waterside

She’s got the looks, she’s got the moves, she’s got the legs, but most of all, she’s got the voice. Join an army of loyal fans for a truly authentic, fun-packed musical spectacular!

14.7 milesSat 25 Jul
Local gemSee the details→
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