What’s On in Derby: Celebrate Sadler Gate with fabulous all-day street party

You may have heard of an all-day breakfast, but what about an all-day party, right here in the heart of Derby city centre?

One of Derby’s cultural quarters, the bustling Sadler Gate, is set to welcome hundreds of people at a free party this summer.

The family-friendly event with a twist is free and it is gearing up for its annual outing in June.

Last year’s event attracted hundreds of visitors and this year is set to be bigger than ever. 

The Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) is working with the Love Sadler Gate group, representing resident businesses, to organise the Celebrate Sadler Gate on Saturday, June 29, from 11am.

The Facebook event is proving to be popular; there are 195 people who have confirmed attendance, whilst 4.4k have expressed an interest in attending. 

What’s On Derby: Celebrate Sadler Gate 2024

As part of the day, Derby people will be able to enjoy a whole host of entertainment.

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Free performances from Top Banana Stilt Band will mean it will be eyes to the skies.

You can spot artistes on stilts towering over you, yet walking with grace down the cobbled streets of Sadler Gate!

There will be historical tours and talks by former Most Haunted star and Derby ghost expert, Richard Felix who will explore the background and history of Sadler Gate.

There will also be live music, including tunes from an Edwardian barrel piano, and the Wildflower community choir will be performing modern classics.

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The BID says the Celebrate Sadler Gate event will bring fun to the street and will mark everything that has been achieved on the historic city centre street in the last few years.

Resident businesses in Sadler Gate will also contribute to the celebration and entertain shoppers with a range of activities. 

Last year, there were live DJ sets, acoustic music, a kids disco, face painting and many more elements that continued on into the evening, as the street swapped its daytime retail focus into its vibrant night-time atmosphere.

Brad Worley, BID Manager for Cathedral Quarter, said: “We are really excited about this event, and we encourage everyone to put it in their diary.

“Hundreds of people came along last year, and it was a brilliant day and evening. 

“Celebrate Sadler Gate is another free day out in the Cathedral Quarter, and we look forward to seeing everyone there.”

Brad says the Celebrate Sadler Gate event allows the BID to showcase its tight knit, supportive community and shine a light on Derby’s hard-working independent businesses.

He said: “After the success of the events we have held over the  last two years, both businesses and visitors were keen for us to organise another one. 

“We are shouting about it now because we want it to be even bigger and better.”

Upcoming events in Derby 2024

Celebrate Sadler Gate is one of three summer events announced by the Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID). 

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On Saturday, July 20, Derby will see dinosaurs rampage through the city as part of a free, family fun day called A Jurassic Day Out in Cathedral Quarter.

Families are also invited to roll up for the Derby Cathedral Quarter Street Circus on Saturday, August 10.