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.
Wanted! Please support our Children's Book Appeal
25th October 2023
September 2023: Currently Reading
Have you read any of our featured books?
11th October 2023
Tickets on sale for Derby Book Festival’s Autumn Edition
Find out who is performing at this year's hybrid Festival
7th October 2023
Autumn Edition Programme at a Glance
Take a quick look at who is coming to Derby Book Festival this Autumn
26th September 2023
July 2023: Currently Reading
We've read some great books this month, what have you been reading?
31st July 2023
Literary Landmarks: Unveiling the Locations Behind Beloved Books by Rosie Buckley
Books can transport us to different places from the comfort of home, but what about the real-world locations that have inspired some of literature's greatest au...
18th July 2023