Festive Walk-Around Acts & Small Business Saturday

Name: Festive Walk-Around Acts & Small Business Saturday
Start: 2025-11-29T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-29T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Derby Market Place

Schedule

Sat Nov 29 2025 at 01:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Derby Market Place | Derby, EN

Get ready for an afternoon of festive fun and sparkling surprises as the Cathedral Quarter BID brings a magical mix of walk-around street performers to Derby city centre!
On Saturday 29th November, the Market Place, Cornmarket, and the Waterfall will come alive with roaming Christmas characters spreading joy and laughter throughout the afternoon.
🎄 Who you’ll see:
🧝‍♂️ Two Gonks – spreading festive cheer between 1:15pm – 3:45pm
💚 The Grinch – causing mischief and mayhem between 3:30pm – 6:00pm
✨ Mirror Men – dazzling the crowds with their reflective costumes between 3:00pm – 5:30pm
👑 The Ice King and Ice Queen – gliding gracefully on stilts between 2:30pm – 5:15pm, bringing winter sparkle wherever they go
🛍️ It’s also Small Business Saturday, so while you’re enjoying the entertainment, don’t forget to shop local and support Derby’s brilliant independent retailers.
Come along for an afternoon of festive fun, glittering performances, and local shopping in the heart of Derby!