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JLS to headline Derby fest amid wildfire concerns
21 Aug
Summary
- Darley Park Weekender returns August 21-23 with JLS, Marti Pellow, Billy Ocean.
- Ticket sales for the 2025 event show a significant drop to just over 6,000.
- Increased safety measures, including designated smoking areas, are planned.
The Darley Park Weekender is scheduled to take place in Derby from August 21 to August 23, 2026. The event will feature performances by popular artists including the boy band JLS, Marti Pellow from Wet Wet Wet, and Billy Ocean.
Derby City Council is hosting the festival again. However, figures reveal a substantial decrease in ticket sales for the upcoming 2025 event, with just over 6,000 tickets sold, a notable drop from the 11,000 sold in 2024 and 15,000 in 2023.
Due to the dry ground conditions, the council has announced that enhanced safety measures will be implemented. These include a "low-level" pyrotechnic display and the establishment of designated smoking areas to mitigate the risk of wildfires.
