Derby College Creative & Digital Exhibition 2026

Bold, digital, creative: DCG’s annual exhibition is back

Derby College Group is excited to announce the return of its annual Creative & Digital Exhibition 2026—a vibrant showcase of student talent, innovation and creativity in the heart of Derby.

A Derby College student creates bold, expressive artwork as part of the Creative & Digital Exhibition in Derby

Following the success of last year’s event, which welcomed almost 1,000 visitors, this year’s exhibition promises to be bigger, bolder and even more inspiring.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 24 June 2026

Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: Joseph Wright Centre, Cathedral Road, Derby, DE1 3PA

A celebration of creative talent in Derby

Performing arts students taking part in a live showcase at Derby College Creative & Digital Exhibition

Performing arts students deliver an energetic live showcase at Derby College’s Creative & Digital Exhibition

Visitors can explore an exciting range of student work across:

Art & Design

Creative Media

Digital technologies

Fashion business

Esports and games

Performing arts and music

This Creative & Digital Exhibition in Derby showcases the work of emerging creatives and future industry professionals from across Derby College Group.

What to expect

Digital media students collaborating on computers in a classroom at Derby College

Digital media students collaborate on creative projects at the Joseph Wright Centre in Derby

From bold visual art to cutting‑edge digital media, the exhibition offers:

Interactive displays

Industry‑ready projects

Innovative digital work

Live creative showcases

It’s a fantastic opportunity for local businesses, industry professionals and the community to connect with the next generation of creative talent.

Want to see it for yourself?
Book your free tickets to the Creative & Digital Exhibition

A word from our team

Neema Johal, Curriculum Manager, said:

“We are incredibly proud of our students and the creativity and commitment they’ve shown. This exhibition is a fantastic opportunity for the community and industry professionals to discover the outstanding work produced by our future industry leaders.”