Darley Park Concert 2026: Line-up and ticket details for Derby finale

Derby’s summer event calendar reaches its finale on Sunday, 23 August 2026, when The Darley Park Concert returns to Darley Park. Gates open at 4:00 pm and the concert begins at 6:00 pm, with advance tickets costing £8 for adults and £5 for under-16s.

The event is open to the general public and families, with orchestral music, vocal performances, community ensembles and a closing pyrotechnic and laser light display. Tickets are available through the Derby LIVE website. Derby City Council has published the confirmed line-up and event details.

When and where the concert takes place

The concert will be held at Darley Park, Derby, as the grand finale of The Darley Park Weekender 2026. BBC Radio Derby daytime presenter Ian Skye will host the evening.

The 4:00 pm gate opening gives ticket holders two hours to enter and settle in before the scheduled 6:00 pm start. No finishing time has been announced in the supplied event information.

Who is performing at Darley Park

Derby’s award-winning orchestra Sinfonia Viva returns at the heart of the programme. The East Midlands ensemble has been a cornerstone of the concert for more than three decades and will be led in 2026 by conductor Stephen Bell, whose work includes the BBC Proms, the Queen’s Jubilee and royal galas.

Soloist Juliette Crosbie will perform musical-theatre and film selections, including John Barry’s Goldfinger and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Memory. Vocalist Red also joins the bill following international performances and collaborations with artists including Diana Ross, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys and Lionel Richie.

Local performers include the UHDB Staff Wellbeing Choir, formed in 2021 through the Air Arts programme, and Derby Harp Ensemble. Led by harpist Lucy Nolan, the ensemble features musicians aged six to 18 and performs music ranging from South American pieces and established classics to contemporary pop.

The wider programme spans Mozart and Tchaikovsky, the main theme from Apollo 13 and Defying Gravity from Wicked, alongside other film, musical and pop selections. The evening is scheduled to culminate with the pyrotechnic and laser light display.

Ticket prices and booking options

Buying in advance saves £3 on an adult ticket and £1 on an under-16 ticket compared with the stated gate prices. The £30 VIP Darley Garden Experience includes fast-track entry, a private bar, dedicated facilities and prime views of the main stage; no gate price is provided for this option.

Planning before attending

The Darley Park Concert follows Billy Ocean and Marti Pellow on Friday, 21 August, and JLS on Saturday, 22 August, completing the three-day Weekender programme.

The published information does not specify transport arrangements, accessibility provision or food and stall details. Anyone who needs those details should check the Derby LIVE event listing before travelling. Tickets can be booked through Derby LIVE, while the confirmed line-up announcement is available from Derby City Council.

Source: Derby City Council