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14th Mar - 02nd Aug

A season of exhibition and events exploring time and identity through Becky Beasley’s A Gentle Man (Part II) (1975–2029).
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QUAD regularly hosts special seasons of events as well as regular festivals

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.

Cultural festivals
Fascinating film seasons
A wide range of topics and activities

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A Gentle Man (Part II) (1975-2029) – A Touring Exhibition by Becky Beasley

A season of exhibition and events exploring time and identity through Becky Beasley’s A Gentle Ma...

14th Mar - 02nd Aug

Cinema

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Rip It Up!

Explore youth rebellion and music through a series of films and events at QUAD.

19th Jun - 27th Sep

Cinema

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Feel Good Film Club

Showcasing the many positive & yet widely unreflected stories of black folks lives locally, n...

26th Jun - 23rd Oct

Cinema

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Fright Club

QUAD’s mix of terrors from home and abroad.

27th Jun - 26th Jul

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Hot Goth Summer

Join us at QUAD from the 3rd to the 5th July to escape the sunshine and instead enjoy a Hot Goth ...

03rd Jul - 05th Jul

Cinema

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Satori Screen

QUAD’s regular East Asian cinema night.

03rd Jul - 18th Sep

Cinema

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Cult Film Club

QUAD’s bi-monthly cinematic journey through infamous cult films and hidden gems.

04th Jul - 19th Sep

Cinema

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QUAD Essentials: Vive La France!

QUAD Essentials returns across The Channel this July.

05th Jul - 26th Jul

Cinema

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Geek Bank Presents

Bi-monthly themed film nights, curated specifically for the geek community.

15th Aug

Cinema

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Godzilla-A-Go-Go 3! Godzilla-A-Go-Go Raids Again

Godzilla-A-Go-Go returns for another day starring Japan’s greatest monster.

22nd Aug

Cinema | Arts | Writing

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All Hallows Haunts

Three days of talks and author interviews exploring the darker side!

30th Oct - 01st Nov

Art

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FORMAT International Photography Festival

FORMAT International Photography Festival explores the theme of PLAY. 

11th Mar

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HOT GOTH SUMMER BRINGS A WEEKEND OF GOTHIC EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO QUAD, DERBY THIS JULY

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