What's on in Bakewell

Please note that these events may be subject to change or cancellation, please check with the event organiser before attending.


Buxton International Festival

Buxton 3 The Square


Experience world class opera, music, books and jazz in the heart of the Peak District. Recognised nationally and internationally as one of the UK's leading arts festivals.

Buxton Well Dressing

Buxton 3 The Square


This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire, and is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials.

1940s Weekend at Peak Rail

Rowsley South Station Matlock

Take a journey down memory lane as this event gives you a unique opportunity to experience life in World War II and how both the military and civilians survived and adapted to war.

Buxton Carnival Day

Buxton 3 The Square


Dog Show 11.00amBring your dogs & join the fun at High Peak Guide Dogs’ event held at the marquee in Pavilion Gardens. Carnival Day Road Race 1.45pmCourtesy of Buxton and …

Classic Ibiza

Chatsworth House Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

An open-air celebration of house music, reinvented by a 32-piece orchestra, headline DJs and live vocalists.

Bakewell Country Festival

Bakewell, DE45 1AH, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

A family-focused summer festival on Bakewell Showground, the packed line-up includes a festival stage, animal experiences, family entertainment, culinary theatre, full centre ring programme and much more.

Punch and Judy Spectacular

The Heights of Abraham Matlock Bath

Our Punch and Judy Anniversary Special is a true high-water mark in the world of puppetry and entertainment!

‘Flying the Nest’ Woodland Theatre Production

The Children’s Country House Main Road, Sudbury, Ashbourne

New to The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, we’re pleased to present a new Woodland Theatre production.

Y Not Festival 2024

Pikehall Derbyshire

For one weekend a year Y Not Festival arrives in the Peak District. Starting life as a house party in 2005, our party spilt over into a festival in some …

Bahamas Visits at Peak Rail

Peak Rail Harrison Way, Darley Dale, Matlock

We are thrilled to announce that 45596 ‘Bahamas’ will be visiting Peak Rail.

Charity Fun Day and Dog Show

Bakewell Showground Agricultural Way, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Join us for our fantastic dog friendly Family Fun Day & All-Breed Dog Show

Bat Watch Evening at Haddon Hall

Haddon Hall Bakewell, Derbyshire

The Derbyshire Bat Conservation Group is pleased to announce that, due to overwhelming public demand, they will be hosting three unique bat viewing events in 2024.