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Welcome to 

THE REPTON FESTIVAL

Save the dates!

Friday 4th to Sunday 6th July 2025

Introducing

THE REPTON FESTIVAL

The Repton Festival is a weekend of curated, eclectic arts events spread over three days in early July.  This year's take place over 4th to 6th July - save those dates in your diary!

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The 2025 Festival has almost 40 events with a huge variety.  "Be Curious!" as our strapline says.  While Friday night is Salsa Night, Saturday night is for comedy and magic and features fantastic performers.  On Sunday we have best-selling authors of novels while on Saturday we have best-selling crime authors.  On Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes you can attend two excellent concerts.  And there's lots for children to do, much of it free.  Everyone can find something fun and engaging.

 

Founded eight years ago, tripped up by the Covid pandemic, it is still a small festival punching well above its weight, taking place in the historic grounds of an ancient Augustinian Priory and Repton School.  The Viking Great Army that invaded England in AD 865 overwintered here in AD 873-874.  We do history tours too!

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WHAT'S ON

Dive into a world of arts - there's something for everyone.​

Explore talks, performances, experiences and more!

Be Curious!

FAMILY FUN

Explore what's on for children
Join us in the Hive!
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UoD Promotional Videos

This year, the Repton Festival joined forces with the rising stars of the University of Derby’s BA (Hons) Film and High-End Television Production programme. As part of a dynamic real-world learning experience, second-year students were challenged to create original promotional videos that capture the heart, history, and energy of our festival. Working directly from client briefs provided by the Festival Committee, these talented young filmmakers operated like a professional production company - pitching ideas, shooting on location, and editing their final pieces to broadcast standards. Their work forms part of an assessed module that replicates the high-pressure, creative demands of the industry. We’re thrilled to showcase their outstanding videos across our website and social platforms. This collaboration not only brings a fresh, creative lens to the Repton Festival - it also gives students invaluable, hands-on experience working with real clients in the cultural sector. Keep an eye on these filmmakers. The future of British cinema just might have started here. For further details about studying film at the University of Derby, please visit: https://www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduate/film-courses/film-high-end-television-production-ba-hons/

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

Browse the weekend's agenda in summary.

You can purchase tickets through the Little Box Office. Click on the event programme link below.

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