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Welcome to 

THE REPTON FESTIVAL

3rd-5th July 2026

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Introducing
THE REPTON FESTIVAL

The Repton Festival is a weekend of curated, eclectic arts events spread over three days in early July.  The next Festival will take place from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July 2026.

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The 2026 Festival has 35 events with a huge variety, almost half of them for children and many of those are free or cost very little.  If you choose to "Be Curious!", as our strapline says, you will be rewarded with music, art, literature, theatre, ghosts, gardening, history, flies, comedy, wine and Vikings! Our stand-out stars this year include Helen Lederer and Sarah Dunant!

 

Friday night starts with a bang with the Burton Concert Band and the powerful voice of Tom Clamp accompanying clips from famous films. Saturday night is for comedy and features three of the best in Britain today, just as they begin to take off nationally.  On Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes you can attend two excellent concerts.  And there will be lots for children to do, much of it free.  Everyone can find something fun and engaging.

Check out the 'What's On' and 'Family Fun - Children's Events' pages for more events.

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UoD Promotional Videos

Last 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/

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