Derby residents will have a run of free climate and greener-living events across the city from Saturday 6 June, as Great Big Green Week returns with activities at churches, public spaces, schools and QUAD.
The programme runs from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 28 June 2026, with events listed at St Philip’s Church in Chaddesden, Blagreaves, Cathedral Green, St Peter’s Church and QUAD. Entry is free, although some events need booking through the relevant venue or organiser website.
Derby City Council said the events are aimed at residents, schools, community groups and environmental organisations, with the 2026 theme set as “Together for Good”. The council is joining Derby Climate Coalition, Greener Littleover and community partners for a month of local activity linked to nature, climate action and everyday greener choices.
Free dates across Derby in June
The first listed event is an Ecofair at St Philip’s Church in Chaddesden on Saturday 6 June, running from 11am to 3pm. Derby City Council’s Recycling Team is due to take part, giving residents a local chance to ask about recycling, food waste and greener household habits.
A Warm Welcome Café session follows in Blagreaves on Tuesday 9 June from 10am to 12pm. The council has also confirmed a Regenerative Food Festival on Cathedral Green on Saturday 13 June, adding food and sustainability to the city programme.
City centre activity is planned for the same Saturday, with the Great Big Green Week Market at St Peter’s Church from 11am to 4pm. The council said residents can check the BIDs website and social media channels for more city centre events.
| Date | What is confirmed |
|---|---|
| Saturday 6 June | Ecofair at St Philip’s Church, Chaddesden, 11am to 3pm |
| Tuesday 9 June | Warm Welcome Café session in Blagreaves, 10am to 12pm |
| Saturday 13 June | Regenerative Food Festival on Cathedral Green |
| Saturday 13 June | Great Big Green Week Market at St Peter’s Church, 11am to 4pm |
| Sunday 28 June | The People’s Emergency Briefing screening at QUAD |
Schools, food and local climate action
The Derby programme is not limited to public stalls. Workshops will also be delivered with schools in the Normanton and Arboretum areas, with the aim of helping children learn about community action early.
The council has tied the week to wider local schemes already running in Derby, including the Home Energy Advice Service, the Green Rewards scheme and the rollout of Food Waste Recycling. Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability, said residents are already making small changes such as recycling more, reducing food waste, using public transport and supporting local community projects.
“Together, these actions make a real difference,” she said. “The week is about bringing communities together, sharing ideas and showing that climate action can be positive, practical and accessible to everyone.”
QUAD screening closes the listed programme
Shortly after Great Big Green Week, Derby Climate Coalition will hold a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing at QUAD on Sunday 28 June. The public film is described by the council as a new briefing on the latest climate science and solutions for impacts already being seen in Derby, including extreme heat and flooding.
Tickets for the QUAD screening are free and can be booked through the QUAD website.
Greener Littleover also organised a “Great Little Green Week” during the May half-term holiday, intended to help more children and families take part in daytime activities. The programme featured Gemma Hunt and the Deputy Lieutenant of Derbyshire.
What to check before attending
The confirmed price for the Derby events listed by the council is free. Some entries are drop-in style by description, but the council specifically says the QUAD screening requires booking, and city centre event details should be checked through the BIDs website and social media channels.
No transport or accessibility details were included in the council notice, so residents planning to attend should check the individual venue information before travelling.
Source: Derby City Council
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