It's the last Bank Holiday Weekend until Christmas and there are plenty of things to do to help you sign off the summer in style.

26th-28th August
The Darley Park Weekender
A weekend of music events in the stunning, natural amphitheatre at Darley Park.
Friday kicks off with Classic Ibiza, there's 80s Mix Tape on Saturdau and one of the UK’s biggest outdoor classical concerts as the finale on Sunday.
Darley Park, Derby
https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/the-darley-park-weekender/

26th-27th August
Peak Cavern concerts
Peak Cavern host regular events in their main Cavern Entrance Chamber, the acts performing over the Bank Holiday weekend are a couple of tribute acts: Fleetwood Bac on Friday and T-Rextasy on Saturday.
Peak Cavern, Castleton
https://peakcavern.co.uk/concerts-events-in-peak-cavern/

Until 27th August
Forest for the Future
Head to Derby Marketplace and experience the new Forest for the Future, with trees and al fresco dining spots.
With 125 trees and around 300 shrubs installed, this is a unique chance to enjoy a spot of lunch in the woods... whilst never leaving the city centre.
Derby Marketplace
https://www.visitderby.co.uk/whats-on/events/forest-for-the-future

27th-28th August
Matlock Food and Drink Festival
Hall Leys Park is the venue for the food festival taking place on Saturday and Sunday. Expect to see: street food, artisan stalls, bars, gifts stalls and entertainment for all the family.
Hall Leys Park, Matlock
https://www.madhattersevents.com/matlock-food-and-drink-festival

27th-28th August
Cliffhanger
Cliffhanger is Sheffield’s inner-city festival dedicated to celebrating the great outdoors, with a host of adventure activities spread across the city centre.
Activities take place across the Peace Gardens, Millennium Square, Town Hall Square and Barker’s Pool, and the main event, Bouldering on Devonshire Green.
Sheffield city centre
https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/visit/headline-events/cliffhanger/

27th-29th August
Legendary Joust at Bolsover Castle
An event that is educational as well as fun. Taking place in the stunning grounds of Bolsover Castle enjoy the no-holds-barred tournament of strength, skill, and horsemanship.
Bolsover Castle
https://production.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/bolsover-castle-legendary-joust-27-29-aug-2022/

27th-29th August
Buxton Pavilion Bank Holiday Special
A varied range of stalls in the Octagon Hall and on the Promenade, miniature train rides, boats on the lake, Children's fairground attractions and crazy golf taking place over the weekend
Buxton Pavilion
https://www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk/centre/the-pavilion-gardens/Events/353/Bank%20Holiday%20Special

28th August
2022 Peak District Highland Games
Cheer on strongmen as they face the ultimate test of strength at this popular event where challenges include the eight-tonne tractor pull, the tossing of the caber, the giant stone throw and the 120kg log press.
There’ll be plenty of entertainment elsewhere in the park including craft, market and games stalls – plus the chance to meet animals including horses, sheep and meerkats.
Matlock Farm Park
https://matlockfarmpark.co.uk

28th-29th August
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Bring your own teddy bear and picnic for the Crich Tramway Teddy Bear’s Picnic on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.
Follow the ‘Teddy Trail’ on the woodland walk from Wakebridge to Derwent View, and look out for live teddy appearances.
Crich Tramway Village, nr Matlock,
https://www.tramway.co.uk/whatson/teddy-bears-picnic

Until 4th September
Come Out and Play at Hardwick
secret walled orchard will become a place for activity, adventure and adrenaline, where visitors of all ages can unleash their inner child. Enjoy friendly competition with classic games like tennis and rounders and archery.
Hardwick Hall, Doe Lea, Chesterfield
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick/features/summer-of-play-at-hardwick