Things to do this week in Derby including: Bustler at Elvaston Castle, a 200th lakeside bash, and South Derbyshire’s loudest free festival!

Morning Derby! You’ve got no excuse to stay in this week unless you’re trapped under a sleeping cat. There’s a lake turning 200, a park turning into Glasto-lite, and Bustler wheeling into a castle courtyard with enough street food to knock your jeans into early retirement. Add in a BYOB night at the computer museum, a solstice celebration in a permaculture paradise, and some late-night skating for the grown-ups.

— Local Scoop Derby

📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🍔 - Bustler’s Back at the Castle - Bringing More Heat Than Your Ex’s Texts
📍 - Elvaston Castle Courtyard
📅 - Saturday 21st June & Sunday 22nd June
⏰ - Sat: 11 AM – 6 PM | Sun: 11 AM – 5 PM
🎟️ - Free Entry
📷 - @bustler_derby

Bustler’s hitting the road and setting up shop in Elvaston Castle’s courtyard for a weekend of street food, DJs, craft booze and cookie-fuelled chaos. Tuck into everything from wood-fired pizzas and Indian rolls to smashed burgers, meatball subs, loaded fries, and gooey New York cookies. Dogs welcome. Appetites essential. Dignity optional.

MONDAY:

Silent Book Club - Carnero Lounge
6:00 PM | More Info

Argentine Tango Classes - 54 Sitwell Street
7:30 PM | More Info 

TUESDAY:

Deda Poets - Dubrek Studios
8:00 PM | More Info

WEDNESDAY:

Business Networking - Harrisons Hub Pride Park
12:00 PM | More Info

Bachata Dance Classes - The Waterfall
7:00 PM | More Info

Free Comedy Night - The Courtyard
7:45 PM | More Info

Pub Quiz Night - The Bless
9:00 PM | More Info

THURSDAY:

Balsam Bash - Allestree Park
10:00 AM | More Info

Sip N Paint at Mosaic - Darley Abbey Mills
7:30 PM | More Info

FRIDAY:

Fat Cat X Hip Hop Food Shop (Fri & Sat) - Fat Cat Derby
12:00 PM | More Info

BYOB Night - Derby Computer Museum
6:00 PM | More Info

SATURDAY:

Dave Day - Great Northern Classics
8:30 AM | More Info

Big Finish Day 2025 - QUAD
9:45 AM | More Info

Photography Class - City Centre
10:00 AM | More Info

Permaculture Cafe Solstice Celebration - Thrivemind Village
11:00 AM | More Info

Adult Only Skate Night - Derby Rollerworld
7:00 PM | More Info

Pictures at An Exhibition - Derby Cathedral
7:30 PM | More Info

SUNDAY:

Derbyshire County Show - The Showground
9:00 AM | More Info

Tiny Kickers Football Classes - Mickleover
9:00 AM | More Info

Green Wood Spoon Carving Workshop - Museum of Making
10:00 AM | More Info

Live Wrestling - Popworld Derby
12:00 PM | More Info

Diocesan Choral Festival - Derby Cathedral
3:00 PM | More Info

💼 BIZ BITE OF THE WEEK

🌸 - Boutique Florist – Petal-Pushers of Derby Since Before Wi-Fi
📍 - 6 Castleward Boulevard
⏰ - Weekdays 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Saturday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
📷 - @boutique_florist_ltd

Florals for all occasions, from "I love you" to "Sorry I forgot your nan’s birthday". Boutique Florist has been slinging show-stopping stems since 1968, long before flower pics were just for Instagram. Swing by or order online for bouquets so fresh, even your ex will wilt with envy.

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

🍰 - Croots Farm Shop - Afternoon Tea Worth Cancelling Plans For
📍 - Farnah House Farm, Duffield
📅 - Open 7 Days a Week
⏰ - Mon to Sat: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sun: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🍽️ - Afternoon Tea from 2:00 PM (Bookings Required)
📷 - @crootsfarmshop

Croots is the only place where you can munch cake, buy sausages, and wave at a horse in one visit. The café serves breakfasts that mean business and afternoon teas that deserve a standing ovation.

Meanwhile, the farm shop is stacked with pies, puds, local booze and enough chutney to fill a moat. Everything’s either homemade or locally sourced, so you can eat like a king and still say you’re supporting small business.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🎉 - Allestree Lake 200-Year Celebration
📍 - Allestree Park
📅 - Saturday 22nd June
⏰ - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
💸 - Free Entry

Allestree Lake is hitting 200 and you're invited to the birthday bash. There’ll be nature trails, heritage-themed activities, live music powered by the sun, and local stalls dotted around the lakeside field. It's family-friendly, picnic-approved and even the dog gets a day out. Pack a picnic, bring your mates (and the dog), and park yourself on the grass for a chilled out day.

🌟 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🎡 - South Derbyshire’s Loudest Weekend (That’s Free!)
📍 - Maurice Lea Memorial Park
📅 - Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd June
⏰ - 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟️ - Free Entry & Parking
📷 - @wearesouthderbyshire

Three music stages, a Wild West stunt show, roaming comedy acts and Greek street food that’ll slap your tastebuds. Add some art, inflatables, a mini train and the all-important licensed bar, and you've basically got Glastonbury without the price tag or the mud.

Bring the kids, your mates and a stretchy waistband.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Thursday

• Derby EMOM - Dubrek Studios - 7:00 PM

• Moral Panic - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

• Scam Tansley Open Mic Night - Prince of Wales - 7:30 PM

• The Sugar Tree - Golden Eagle - 8:30 PM

Friday

• Spice Girls Tribute Night - The Venur - 7:30 PM

• Rosie & Glyn Live - Derby Market Hall - 7:30 PM

• Indie Division - The Smithfield - 8:00 PM

• Bon Jovi UK - Hairy Dog - 8:00 PM

• Grand Charity Event - Spondon Liberal Club - 8:00 PM

• Ultimate Leppard - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Saturday

• Ivy Peters Live - Derby Market Hall - 7:30 PM

• REM performed by Stipe - Flowerpot - 8:00 PM

• Skank Brothers - Red Lion - 9:00 PM

Sunday

• Chloe Rose Fisher Live - Derby Market Hall - 12:00 PM

• Inequality Street - Victoria Inn - 2:30 PM

• High on DC - The Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• Easy Thomas Blues - Prince of Wales - 4:00 PM

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
26°C 🌡️ 14°C | Sunny intervals.

Saturday
25°C 🌡️ 13°C | Sunny intervals.

Sunday
27°C 🌡️ 15°C | Sunny intervals.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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