QUAD takes touring seasons & festivals from national and international partners to broaden Cine literacy. We also generate our own seasons to tie in with themes across the venue. Festivals include the nationally significant Paracinema and Summer Nights Outdoor Film festival.
QUAD is also a core venue for the twice-yearly Derby Book Festival.
Cinema
More InfoBi-monthly themed film nights, curated specifically for the geek community.
07th Feb - 11th Apr
Cinema
More InfoTo coincide with the release of Richard Linklater’s excellent Nouvelle Vague QUAD Essential...
08th Feb - 08th Mar
Cinema
More InfoQUAD’s mix of terrors from home and abroad.
13th Feb - 20th Mar
Cinema
More InfoQUAD’s regular East Asian cinema night.
15th Feb - 10th Apr
Cinema
More Info21 Japanese films, all new to UK audiences.
15th Feb - 29th Mar
Writing
More InfoInterviews, writing workshops, panels, talks and more with some of the UK’s leading writers...
27th Feb - 01st Mar
Cinema
More InfoQUAD’s bi-monthly cinematic journey through infamous cult films and hidden gems.
07th Mar - 02nd May
Arts
More InfoA season of exhibition and events exploring time and identity through Becky Beasley’s A Gentle Ma...
14th Mar - 02nd Aug
24 Feb 2026
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