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Upcoming Events

  • More Events Being Released Soon
    More Events Being Released Soon
    Mon 10 Aug
    various venues around Ilkeston
    10 Aug 2026, 08:00 – 15 Aug 2026, 19:30
    various venues around Ilkeston, Ilkeston, UK
    Our Week Long Festival is in the process of being finalised and different events are being released daily, so save the dates. It will commence on Monday 10th August 2026 with the finale 'One Voice Concert' being held at St. Mary's Church on Saturday 15th August 2026
  • Thursday Evening Cirrus Clarinet Concert
    Thursday Evening Cirrus Clarinet Concert
    Thu 13 Aug
    Our Crafty Place
    13 Aug 2026, 19:30 – 22:00
    Our Crafty Place, 1 Corporation Rd, Ilkeston DE7 4AS, UK
    Kick off your evening with the Cirrus Clarinet Quartet, as part of our Week Long Festival! Expect a lively mix of music genres - from classical to swing and more - promising a fun, uplifting night for all. Come along for an evening of music, fun and good vibes.
  • Eurythmy Talk and Demonstration
    Eurythmy Talk and Demonstration
    Fri 14 Aug
    Weleda UK Ltd
    14 Aug 2026, 10:30 – 12:00
    Weleda UK Ltd, Heanor Rd, Ilkeston DE7 8DR, UK
    FREE EVENT - What is eurythmy?...The art of eurythmy is not much known because it is an art of movement taught in Waldorf Steiner schools. Eurythmy is the art of making sounds, words or music, visible in choreographed movement and gesture. It's not mime or dance.
  • FEEL - GOOD FRIDAY
    FEEL - GOOD FRIDAY
    Fri 14 Aug
    Our Crafty Place
    14 Aug 2026, 10:30 – 14:00
    Our Crafty Place, 1 Corporation Rd, Ilkeston DE7 4AS, UK
    Join us for a day of Mental Health Awareness. Come and meet a range of local organisations who will be happy to chat with you about the support available for your mental wellbeing. We will be serving refreshments so please stop and have a cuppa with us.
  • Gladstone School - Reunion
    Gladstone School - Reunion
    Fri 14 Aug
    Ilkeston Library
    14 Aug 2026, 10:30 – 12:00
    Ilkeston Library, Market Place, Ilkeston DE7 5RN, UK
    Free Event - Were you a pupil of Gladstone Boys’ School before 1977? If so, come and share information about past events in the school, your old photographs and meet up with friends from your time at the school.
  • TOWN HALL TOUR
    TOWN HALL TOUR
    Fri 14 Aug
    Ilkeston Town Hall
    14 Aug 2026, 11:00 – 12:00
    Ilkeston Town Hall, Ilkeston DE7 5RP, UK
    Back by popular demand FREE EVENT - Come for a tour of Ilkeston Town Hall and learn about its history, visit the Council Chamber and see the Mayor's Civic Regalia.
  • Michael House Talk and Reunion
    Michael House Talk and Reunion
    Fri 14 Aug
    Weleda UK Ltd
    14 Aug 2026, 12:00 – 14:50
    Weleda UK Ltd, Heanor Rd, Ilkeston DE7 8DR, UK
    Were you a pupil of Michael House School before 1977? If so, come and share information about past events in the school, your old photographs and meet up with friends from your time at the school.
  • THE MINER AND THE VISITOR
    THE MINER AND THE VISITOR
    Fri 14 Aug
    Ilkeston Library
    14 Aug 2026, 14:00 – 15:30
    Ilkeston Library, Market Place, Ilkeston DE7 5RN, UK
    FREE EVENT - In this talk we will discover the lives of two writers, Walter Brierley and Kenneth Hopkins, and place them in the county and beyond. Derbyshire – who knew there had been so much literature in it?
  • Michael House Singers
    Michael House Singers
    Fri 14 Aug
    Weleda UK Ltd
    14 Aug 2026, 15:00 – 16:30
    Weleda UK Ltd, Heanor Rd, Ilkeston DE7 8DR, UK
    FREE EVENT - Come along and listen to the Michael House Singers with songs from around the world 3 or 4 part harmony with solos and guests: soothing and stirring, gentle and invigorating
  • BAND NIGHT!
    BAND NIGHT!
    Fri 14 Aug
    Davy Lamp
    14 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 23:00
    Davy Lamp, The Triangle, Ilkeston DE7 4AP, UK
    We have two bands performing for your entertainment at another new venue (for us) Davy Lamp. Rumbled which was first formed at Ilkeston School in 1979, and Parried which is a father and son duo. Come along and enjoy the music.
  • Talk - 'Writing and Self-Publishing My Book'
    Talk - 'Writing and Self-Publishing My Book'
    Sat 15 Aug
    Ilkeston Library
    15 Aug 2026, 10:30 – 12:00
    Ilkeston Library, Market Place, Ilkeston DE7 5RN, UK
    Joanne Hallett will talk about the writing and self-publishing of her book, 'Gentle Deception,' a collection of 12 short stories with twists, romance, various themes and just the right amount of naughtiness!
  • SATURDAY CRAFT FAIR
    SATURDAY CRAFT FAIR
    Sat 15 Aug
    Our Crafty Place
    15 Aug 2026, 10:30 – 14:00
    Our Crafty Place, 1 Corporation Rd, Ilkeston DE7 4AS, UK
    To round off Our Crafty Place's week of festival events, join us for a lovely Craft Fair from 10:30am to 2pm. Browse tables filled with beautifully handcrafted items, meet the talented makers behind them, and discover the stories and skills involved in creating their work.
  • UkeWirks - Ukulele Band
    UkeWirks - Ukulele Band
    Sat 15 Aug
    Ilkeston Contemporary Arts, Ilkon
    15 Aug 2026, 15:00 – 17:00
    Ilkeston Contemporary Arts, Ilkon, Heanor Rd, Ilkeston DE7, UK
    FREE EVENT - UkeWirks are in great demand across Derbyshire. They play all the old favourites from the 50s and 60s onwards acoustically in a unique blend of voices, ukuleles and other instruments. Give yourself a treat and come along to hear them, last year they were dancing in the aisles.
  • ONE VOICE CONCERT
    ONE VOICE CONCERT
    Sat 15 Aug
    St. Mary's Church
    15 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 21:30
    St. Mary's Church, Market Place, Ilkeston DE7, UK
    Finale Concert to be held in St. Mary's Church (such wonderful acoustics) with choirs and groups entertaining us, including the return of Grand Central Choir by popular demand.
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