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The Darley Park Concert 2025

Name: The Darley Park Concert 2025
Start: 2025-08-31T15:00:00+0000
Location: Darley Park

Part of The Darley Park Weekender

Sun 31 Aug 2025

Darley Park

Prices: From £6 (£3 for ages 1-15) when buying in advance.

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Gates close at 8.30pm

BSL Signed Performance

Standing Event

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About the Event

A spectacular evening of classical music returns for 2025.

Enjoy one of the highlights of the summer as The Darley Park Concert returns for another spectacular evening of classical music and fireworks.

Back as part of The Darley Park Weekender, this firm favourite will be delighting crowds once again with a captivating performance of classical music, followed by a dazzling display of fireworks to round off the weekend.

Sinfonia Viva will provide the stunning music in the beautiful surroundings of Darley Park, making it the perfect event for family and friends to enjoy together. Don’t forget to bring your picnic!

Dates & Tickets

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The Darley Park Concert 2025 - Wheelchair Viewing Platform

Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4pm

£6 - £3

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The Darley Park Concert 2025

Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4pm

£6

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The Darley Park Concert 2025 - Accessible Viewing Area

Sun 31 Aug 2025, 4pm

£6 - £3

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The Darley Park Concert 2025 - VIP Ticket

Sun 31 Aug 2025, 6pm

£30

BSL signed performance

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Supplementary Tickets

Premium Parking: Darley Park Concert 2025

£10

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Prices & Offers

£30 - £3

Concessions: £3 - £0

Click Buy Tickets to see what concessions are available for this event, and for more price information and availability. Children 12 months and over require a ticket, unless otherwise stated. Proof of entitlement to concession may be required on collection of tickets or on entry to the event.

Save money by buying in advance

Book early to save on your tickets, from £6 for adults, £3 for children aged 1 -15.

Buy on the day at £11 for adults. £6 for ages 1-15

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

VIP tickets - Darley Garden

New for 2025 - VIP Darley Garden experience tickets. Enjoy access to our exclusive VIP area which has it's own bar, toilets and a great view of the main stage. You can also beat the queues with your own fast track entry!

VIP tickets from £30.

Children are welcome, with no price difference for children. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Carers and under 12 months can get into this area for free provided they are with a Darley Garden ticketholder. Customers will require a free carer or under 12 months ticket to gain access to the main festival site.

If you have any further questions about Darley Garden tickets, please contact us by emailing boxoffice@derby.gov.uk

What is the Wheelchair Viewing Platform.

A raised platform with a prime view of the stage. It has ramped access and a charging point for power wheelchairs.

Accessible view area

The accessible viewing area is situated directly in front of the accessible viewing platform.

Visit our access page for more information.

More Information

Please note this is based on Customer Information for Darley Park Weekender 2024. This will be updated for the 2025 events in due course.

Toilets are located near the entrance and by the stage.
Only assistance and guide dogs are allowed.
Wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear, and check the forecast beforehand.
No re-admission once you leave the event.
All standard booking terms and conditions apply, including:
Tickets are non-refundable.
Lost tickets cannot be replaced. You must purchase a new one.
The event will not be cancelled unless there's a health and safety risk.
Darley Park is open to the public except for the event area.
Smoke machines, strobe lights, pyrotechnics, and other effects may be in use at this event.
For safety reasons, and to ensure the comfort of those attending the event, the management reserves the right to reduce the overall footprint of your chosen seating area.

Please also visit The Darley Park Weekender Access page for information on the Accessible entrance and area, viewing platforms and more.

View a map of The Darley Park Weekender site here.

Getting here & entry

Arrive early for security checks – customers are limited to:

one small bag per person (45cm x 25cm x 20cm).
one picnic blanket or camping chair per person.

The main event entrance is by the river footpath, with signs in the park to guide you.
No cloakroom or storage available. Any items left at entrances will be disposed of.
The on-site box office, located near the entrance, allows collection of pre-purchased tickets and purchases on the day (subject to availability).
Last entry for the event will be 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday and 8pm on Sunday.

Parking

We encourage eco-friendly travel options like walking or using public transport whenever possible.

Limited pre-booked car parking is available at Deans Field for £10 per car (accessible via Darley Street).
Off-site parking options are also available at Chapel Street and Assembly Rooms car parks (pay-and-display).
Blue Badge holders can park at the Darley Street car park, Poplar Row, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1DU (pre-bookable when purchasing tickets for the Accessible Viewing Area or Wheelchair Viewing Platform). Visit The Darley Park Weekender Access page for information on the accessible entrance.
A bike parking area is located outside the event entrance (bikes left at owner's risk).

Security

Security may search you and your bag upon entry, including the use of search wands. Please arrive early to ensure enough time to go through the search points.
You could also be searched once you are in the event.
Challenge 25 is in effect. Be prepared to show a valid photo ID (passport, driving license, or PASS ID) at the entrances and inside the event when purchasing or drinking alcohol.
Security personnel will be present both inside and outside the event for your safety.
CCTV cameras will be in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
We collaborate closely with police and emergency services for a secure event. There will be police patrols around the event and local area.
If you see something that doesn’t look right, let a member of security or the police know straight away.

What items are not allowed into the event

Glass or ceramic items (including bottles, jars, etc).
Knives or cutlery (except wooden and plastic).
Barbecues (including disposable barbeques and camping stoves).
Flags, flag poles, large umbrellas (1 metre or more), selfie sticks.
Trolleys, hampers or cool boxes. Please note: cool bags are allowed within the specified bag size limits (45cm x 25cm x 20cm).
Unmanned aerial vehicles/devices (drones).
Unauthorised merchandise, including any goods using unauthorised event logos or unofficial tabards, unauthorised reflective jackets.
Medication, unless recognisable or accompanied by a doctor’s note or prescription.
Flammable items (flaming torches, fireworks, candles, lanterns, etc).
Shelters (tents, gazebos), kites, tables or bikes.
Generators, spray cans, aerosols, smoke or gas devices/canisters/cylinders.
Sound systems, megaphones or air-horns.
Weapons, dangerous items or lasers.
Zoom lenses or professional filming equipment.
Unidentifiable substances or illegal drugs.

Confiscated items cannot be returned upon exiting the site.

Food & drinks

You can bring food for personal consumption within the permitted bag size.
No alcohol can be brought into the event on Friday or Saturday (any will be confiscated at entry).
Limited alcohol allowed into the event on Sunday:

4 unopened cans of beer/cider/wine/premixed spirits per adult
OR 1 sealed plastic bottle of wine/prosecco/champagne (75cl) per adult

Children under 18 cannot bring alcohol.
Sealed soft drink and water non-glass bottles/cartons (up to 500ml) or empty plastic/metal bottles (up to 1L) for refilling at free water stations are permitted.
No glass items permitted, including glass bottles and drinking glasses. See more under What items are not allowed into the event.
Challenge 25 is in effect. Be prepared to show a valid photo ID (passport, driving license, or PASS ID) at the entrances and inside the event when purchasing or drinking alcohol.
Food and drink vendors with card and cash payments will be available on site.