Discover Dragons, Medieval Knights & St George in this free family event in Derby’s city centre.
Derby’s annual St George’s Day celebrations highlights English heritage and culture in all its eccentricities are back for 2026.
Enjoy the thrilling St. George and Dragon battle from The Lost Boys. Plus, dive into medieval crafts with Scraggy Moo and workshops taking place at Derby Market Hall. Learn knightly sparring with Team Falchion, and try your hand at weaving and games. There's a whole day of entertainment waiting!
Timings
Derby Market Place/Derby Market Hall/The Waterfall:
10.30am-12noon | Lost boys shield making in Derby Market Hall.
11.45am-12noon | Greenwood Step Clog dancing at The Waterfall in Derby Market Place.
12noon-12.05pm | Welcome to the St George's Day Celebrations by The Mayor, The Lost Boys, AVP Theatre and Team Falchion.
12.05pm-12.10pm | St. George and Dragon battle from The Lost Boys in Derby Market Place.
12.10pm-12.40pm | AVP Theatre puppet show based on St George's Day in Derby Market Place.
12.40pm-1.10pm | Learn knightly sparring with Team Falchion in Derby Market Place.
1.10-1.30pm | Enhancing your knights skills with Team Falchion in Derby Market Place.
1.30pm-2pm | Folk singers in Derby Market Place.
1.30pm-2pm | AVP Theatre puppets show in Derby Market Hall.
Dragon walkabout:
11.45am-12.10pm | Around Derby Market Place.
12.20pm-1.10pm | Walking up to St Peters Cross.
1.30pm-2pm | Around Derby Market Place.
St Peters Cross:
12noon-2pm | Scraggy Moo doing Medieval Crafts.
*timings may change
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