We work closely with our venue partners to ensure you enjoy our Festival events and, wherever we can, will continue to offer a choice of formats including in-person, recorded and live streams.
Our 2023 Autumn Edition is scheduled for 17-19 November - we hope to see you there!
Your Safety
We will comply with any guidance and safety measures that our venue partners have in place, so please check the venue’s website for the latest news before you attend an event. Our main venues are:
- QUAD
- Derby Theatre
- Derby Museums – Museum of Making and Derby Museum & Art Gallery
- Déda
Safety measures which are currently in place include:
- Social distancing, including seating with reduced capacity in venues and queuing
- Face coverings
- Hand sanitiser stations
- Enhanced cleaning
- Extra signage
- Track and Trace arrangements at all venues
Ticketing
You will be able to buy tickets for our Autumn Edition from the end of September 2023. You can buy these online or from the venue's box office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Special arrangements are in place at our venues
There are still some restrictions in place at our venues to ensure that our authors, audiences, and staff are all as safe as possible. We hope these answer your queries and we will update them in line with Government guidelines and announcements.
Summer Festival Event Listings
View the full schedule for Derby Book Festival 2024
21st April 2024
March 2024: Currently Reading
What have you been reading recently?
17th April 2024
The Winner of Derby Children's Picture Book Award 2024 is Announced!
Congratulations to Thunder Boots!
28th March 2024
Derby Book Festival announces Flash Fiction competition winners
Read this winning Flash Fiction entries on the theme of 'Spring'
25th March 2024
Take a peek at our programme
Tickets go on general sale April 15
18th March 2024
February 2024: Currently Reading
Have you read any of our featured books this month?
14th March 2024