QUAD's September Programme

It’s our Birthday month here at QUAD, and we have an exciting programme of event film screenings, activities & a new gallery launch. Here's the breakdown:

 

18th Birthday

QUAD turns 18! Yes, we can now be admitted into any film of our choice. Save the date: Saturday 26th September and come and join us for our birthday celebrations!

The building will be buzzing with activity from an exhibition launch, free family activities, a pop-up Bluebell Dairy ice cream stand and film poster sale, to name a few; not to mention Birthday cupcakes. Booking is not required; the day is free and open to all. We hope you will come and celebrate with us!

 

SPOTLIGHT: Jurassic Park 35mm Screenings

Return to Jurassic Park but see it the way it was originally projected in 1993. After a successful run of The Odyssey in 35mm, we’re excited to begin hosting more films on film!

From 4th September, we will have the film print in our projection booth ready to illuminate our screens at 24 frames per second, bringing the magic alive and taking you back to the prehistoric park.

Book now on our website or visit/call our box office.

 

Event Screenings

 

Doctor Who - The Movie + Q&A (12A)

Fri 4 Sep 2026

It’s New Year's Eve 1999 at the turn of the millennium. The Doctor is forced to make an emergency landing in San Francisco’s Chinatown. After exiting the TARDIS, the Doctor is shot by a gang and regenerates into the 8th Doctor. The newly-regenerated Doctor takes on the Master, his arch-nemesis. 

+ Q&A

This special screening of the 4K restoration is accompanied by guest speakers Paul Vanezis and Mark Ayres, two of the team behind the 4K remastering for the movie's 30th anniversary release.

Tickets are selling fast! One night only! Book whilst you can!

 

Well Dressed Reels And Rituals - The Death Of Robin Hood + Q&A (15)

Fri 11 Sep 2026

Well Dressed present a special Q&A screening of this dark reimagining of the folk hero.

Michael Sarnoski’s film adapts the 17th century folk ballad, Robin Hood’s Death, with a cast led by Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård. Grappling with his violent past, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle that he thought would be his last. He soon gets a chance at salvation when he meets a mysterious woman and a young girl.

+ A conversation with Jim Ghedi

Following the film screening, we will be joined by Jim Ghedi, the original score composer for The Death Of Robin Hood.

Sheffield-based alternative folk musician Jim Ghedi will be joining us for a post-screening Q&A to discuss his work as the original score composer for this new take on Nottingham's outlaw.

Standard screenings 3 - 10 September.

 

90s Sci-Fi-A-Go-Go  (15)

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Terminators! Giant Alien Bugs! Matrixes! Demolition Men! You can find them all at Sci-Fi-A-Go-Go!

On Saturday 12 September, QUAD is going back to the 90s for a day putting four science-fiction classics back on the big screen.

Day schedule:

12:15pm: Demolition Man (15)
2:35pm: Starship Troopers (15)
6:00pm: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (15)
8:45pm: The Matrix (15)

A day pass allows you to see all four films at a discounted rate. Tickets to individual films can be booked at the links above.

 

Space 1999: Breakaway Day Double Bill (PG)

Sun 13 Sep 2026

If you fancy even more Sci-Fi, the Breakaway Day double bill combines the groundbreaking first episode, Breakaway, and the acclaimed second-season opener, Metamorph of the spectacular Space 1999 TV show.

Making their worldwide debut in stunning 4K UHD, both episodes have been meticulously restored from the best surviving film elements in collaboration with leading restoration specialists. Presented with breathtaking picture quality and enhanced audio options including the original mono soundtrack and a newly remixed 5.1 surround sound experience, this is Space: 1999 as it has never been seen or heard before.

 

Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore? (12A)

Fri 18 Sep 2026

Charting the Sheffield band’s extraordinary journey from obscurity to cultural touchstone. Fusing footage from Pulp’s biggest ever arena show – part of the global tour for ‘More’, the band’s first album in 24 years – with four decades of colourful, never-seen-before archival material.

The 7:15pm screening on Friday 18 September includes a live satellite Q&A with Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker and director Garth Jennings.

Standard screenings 19-24th Sep

 

 

Babylon + Reggae Bossa Boogie DJ Night (15)

Sat 26 Sep 2026

Raw and smouldering, Babylon follows a young reggae DJ (Brinsley Forde, frontman of landmark group Aswad) in Thatcher-era Brixton as he pursues his musical ambitions, battling fiercely against the racism and xenophobia of employers, neighbours, police, and the National Front. Written by Martin Stellman (Quadrophenia) and shot by two-time Oscar® winner Chris Menges (The Killing Fields), Babylon is fearless and unsentimental, and set to a blistering reggae, dub, and lovers rock soundtrack featuring Aswad, Johnny Clarke, and more, anchored by legendary producer Dennis Bovell’s (The Slits) atmospheric score.

+ Reggae Bossa Boogie DJ Night

Following the Babylon screening, the longest established Derbados DJs will take to the wheels of steel, selecting ‘vital vinyl’ & maybe even cassette exclusives! Reflecting what many experts & non-experts view as Reggae’s golden era - the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. Join reggae soundsystem supa - Wesley ‘Wings’ Davison & Devon DC Daley, who’ll be reuniting after initial connections on Derby’s sound system circuit spinning reggae/soul 70’s and then in the 80’s - underpinning the DJ presenters on the double Sony Gold award-winning radio show ‘Barbed Wireless’ show sessions alongside radio show ring master, Manchurian turned Derbian - Terry Christian. Expect to hear Devon’s reflections on the perhaps surprising locations he’s visited & heard reggae rumbling Babylon film style ‘wardrobe’ speakers - large & small !… Nepal ! a little .. Brazil - a lot of! ( hence the ‘Bossa’ in the event title:) Listen out for an amazing album play thru of Reggae / Bossa rhythms you’ll find impossible to remain still …see the film - then hang out at the Reggae Bossa Boogie! 

 

Gallery Launch

COLLATERAL ECHOES Launch

Sat 26 Sep 2026

Join us on 26th September for the launch of COLLATERAL ECHOES, a solo Exhibition by Artist and Filmmaker Baff Akoto.

COLLATERAL ECHOES is a solo exhibition by Baff Akoto at QUAD Gallery, Derby, opening Saturday 26 September 2026. Combining XR, moving image and immersive sound, the exhibition presents first-person testimonies, archival imagery and performance to explore memory, grief, justice and the experiences of Black and immigrant Britons affected by deaths following police contact since 1969.

Launch schedule:
Gallery opens - 12:00
Speeches 12:30
Artist tour 13:00 

Drinks for attendees of the launch will be provided.

The exhibition is open to the public 26 Sep 2026 – 10 Jan 2027.

 

Edge-Lit 12

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Edge-Lit makes it a dozen with its return in 2026, once again serving up a wide array of interviews, talks, workshops and more for lovers of genre fiction. We’ll be serving up information and inspiration to help writers along, insight for readers into how authors go about developing their work and plenty of opportunity to socialise with fellow fans of horror, fantasy and science-fiction!

Check our website for the latest announcements on speakers and participants for 2026!

 

Get Involved

Young Advocates

Thu 17 Sep 2026

If you are aged 16-19 and are interested in creative projects, learning new skills and gaining experience in the cultural industries, join us at QUAD to meet other like-minded young people who would like to advocate for youth.

QUAD’s Young Advocates are a group of young decision makers and reviewers who work with staff and artists to plan new projects and explore ways to elevate creative young voices to promote QUAD’s programme to other young people

Snacks and drinks are provided at these sessions, and Young Advocates participants also receive 10% off in our Cafe Bar

Free Trent Barton bus travel to meetings available on request.

 

Volunteer Programme

26th Sep

Volunteer opportunity for our next exhibition at QUAD gallery

Hours are flexible, depending on your availability. No previous experience is required. Training and support will be provided.

QUAD is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds. If you have any access requirements or need adjustments, please email volunteer@derbyquad.co.uk

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal online group chat and induction before joining the team.

Apply via our website.

 

It’s a busy birthday month for us here at QUAD. If you’re looking for Sci-Fi, dinosaurs, talks with authors & composers, arts or volunteering, QUAD is the place to be this September. See you soon!