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Markeaton Park, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4AA

TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions Tickets

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    The Garden

    The Garden is our premium option. The ticket includes access to the main concert arena in addition to the below:

    • Exclusive Garden area viewing space within the Big Top
    • Dedicated Garden entrance for fast track access into the arena
    • Private Garden Bar access
    • High-quality food traders available within the Garden
    • Access our premium flushable toilet facilities
    • Souvenir wristband

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About

Markeaton Park, the city’s most-visited outdoor destination, will host Derby's first-ever Summer Sessions

Markeaton Park is Derby’s most visited park and is one of the most popular attractions in the East Midlands. It offers a place to escape from day-to-day living and city life and experience a little bit of countryside on Derby’s doorstep. With great transport links, close to the city centre and University of Derby, Summer 2024 saw a brand new series of shows, TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions, with headliners Becky Hill, Tom Jones & Madness performing to sell out crowds under a Big Top tent. The series is back for Summer 2025.

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Location

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Markeaton Park, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4AA5

Getting there

Derby Railway Station is approximately a 10-minute taxi drive and a 50-minute walk away from the venue.

Find out more here.

TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions has a shuttle bus service running from Derby City Centre to Markeaton Park on Concert Days. The shuttle service runs regularly to & from Derby Bus Station, and the timetable will be realised in due course.

You must pre-purchase your shuttle bus ticket in advance to be guaranteed availability.

You can pre-book your shuttle bus ticket for simple minds here

There is a limited number of parking spaces available at the event, ALL PARKING MUST BE PRE-BOOK IN ADVANCE.

You can book parking for simple minds here

There is no overnight parking.

Motorhomes/caravans are not permitted.

Please Note: Depending on which car park you are parked in on your arrival, the car park may be held from departing for up to 30 mins after the end of the event. This is to ensure a safe exit for all leaving the event.

Derby has several car parks available in the city centre. The below Car Parks are within walking distance of Derby Bus Station where shuttle to & from the event are available.

Council House Car Park

3 min walk to Derby Bus Station

Bold Lane Park safe Car Par

12 in walk to Derby Bus Station

Chapel Street Car Park

13 min walk to Derby Bus Station

Assembly Rooms Car Park

6 min walk to Derby Bus Station

Full details of parking in Derby can be found here

Accessibility

How can I book accessible tickets for TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions?

 

We want TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Session to be an event accessible for all.

To ensure we have the correct level of facilities we ask customers to purchase the correct type of accessible ticket on Ticketmaster.

The following options are available:

·       Wheelchair

·       Ambulant

·       Deaf/Hard of hearing

·       Essential Companion

To purchase an accessible ticket please click here

To contact us about purchasing access tickets, or to ask further questions about the process, please email access@ticketmaster.co.uk. or visit help.ticketmaster.co.uk

If you have further questions on the accessible facilities, please contact the event organisers here

 

Essential Companion Tickets

There is an option to select a companion ticket when you are purchasing an accessible ticket. Once you have selected a companion ticket, there will be an approval process. For the approval process, you will be contacted to provide supporting documentation for validation of your request.

If you require a companion ticket in the general admission or VIP area. Please contact Ticketmaster’s access team here to request - access@ticketmaster.co.uk  

 

Accessible Documentation

To ensure fans are receiving the correct accommodations and that Free Essential Companion tickets are going to eligible fans, you'll have three weeks to submit proof of eligibility after requesting accessible tickets. Your order may be cancelled if no supporting document is provided.

Below is a list of documents we may accept when considering allocating a complimentary ticket:

  • PIP (Personal Independence Payment)
  • DLA
  • Letter from a medical professional, including a doctor’s note or a letter from an occupation therapist
  • Carer's allowance
  • A Nimbus Access Card with the +1 symbol. Visit the Access Card page for more information.
  • Confirmation in writing from Social Services that the individual is included on their Deaf Register, or a letter or report from an aural specialist confirming that hearing loss has been recorded at 70 - 95 dBHL or worse
  • War Pensions Mobility allowance
  • Blind or partially sighted registration certificate (BD8 or CVI certificate)
  • A personal letter from the GP, community nurse or social worker
  • Benefit award letters
  • Copy of a blue badge (we would need to see both sides)

Further information is available here

To contact us about purchasing disability access tickets, or to ask further questions about the process, please email access@ticketmaster.co.uk.

If you have further questions on the accessible facilities, please contact the event organisers here

If your request for a companion ticket is not approved, the access team can advise on the procedure.

 

What if I need a companion ticket in the general admission or VIP area?

If you require a companion ticket in the general admission or VIP area. Please purchase one general admission ticket and contact Ticketmaster’s access team here to request - access@ticketmaster.co.uk.  

They will issue you a companion ticket if you have the correct accessible documentation. You can find out more on accessible documentation here.

Please note – if there is a hospitality package of the VIP ticket, there may be a charge for your companion.

 

What is a wheelchair ticket?

The ‘wheelchair’ ticket is for customers who are attending in a wheelchair or mobility scooter. This ticket allows entry onto the accessible viewing platform which is a raised platform with view of the stage. 

The accessible viewing platform has a limited capacity and is strictly for accessible customers plus their companions.

The viewing platform have ramped access, wheelchair accessible toilets and charging points and a member of staff is located on each platform to offer any help that may be needed.

 

What is an ambulant ticket? 

An ambulant ticket is for customers who have an access requirement that require them to have access to a chair and/or quieter area from the crowd to make their experience more comfortable.

Ambulant ticket holders can access the accessible viewing area where chairs are provided.

Customers who have purchased an ambulant ticket are also entitled to a companion ticket. They will be contacted to provide accessible documentation for a companion ticket.

 

What is a hard of hearing/deaf ticket?

This ticket is for Hard of Hearing/Deaf customers that require a companion ticket.

Once you have selected a companion ticket, there will be an approval process. For the approval process, you will be contacted to provide supporting documentation for validation of your request.

Further information is available here

 

Accessible Facilities

TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions has various accessible facilities in place. We have raised platform, hearing loops, BSL, lowered bars, large prints, Accessible toilets and Accessible changing facilities. You can find out more on our accessible facilities here

 

I don’t need a wheelchair or ambulant ticket; I just need to access the accessible facilities – what do I do?

If you do not need a wheelchair or ambulant ticket but have accessible requirements that would benefit from the use of the accessible facilities, such as the toilets and entrance – please contact our access team here who can explain further.

 

BSL

We will be providing a BSL interpreter for all TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025 concerts.

Please purchase a deaf/hard of hearing ticket if you require an interpreter so we can contact you to discuss your requirements further if necessary.

Deaf/Hard of hearing customers are also entitled to a complimentary companion ticket. However, you will be contacted to provide accessible documentation

 

Accessible Car Park

 Accessible parking is available at Markeaton Park Derby - DE22 3BE.

 This is a short walk to the festival site. It is approximately 322 meters to the accessible entrance.

 Tickets must be booked in advance.  You will be required to show a blue badge on arrival.

 There are wide and normal bay spaces to choose from.

 There is no overnight parking.

 Motorhomes/caravans are not permitted.

 There is a limited amount of wide bay parking spaces available.

 You can book accessible parking for Simple Minds here.

You can book accessible parking for Blossoms here.

You can book accessible parking for UB40 here.

You can book accessible parking for Rag'n'Bone Man here.

You can book accessible parking for Jess Glynne here 

You can book accessible parking for Faithless here

 

Strobe lighting and special effects
Smoke machines, strobe lights, fireworks and other effects may be in use at this event. Anyone affected by these should bear this in mind. Please contact us HERE for further information.

 

Assistant Dogs
Assistant Dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let us know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticket master after purchasing accessible tickets. Alternatively, please contact us here  

 

Temporary Impairments
Please note that TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions accessible facilities cannot cater for people with temporary impairments such as broken bones, healing injuries and those who are pregnant.

 

VIP The Garden

If you require a companion ticket in the VIP area. Please purchase one VIP ticket and contact Ticketmaster’s access team here to request - access@ticketmaster.co.uk.  

They will issue you a companion ticket if you have the correct accessible documentation. You can find out more on accessible documentation here.

Please note – if there is a hospitality package of the VIP ticket, there may be a charge for your companion.

There are various access facilities available in the The Garden area such as accessible toilets, lowered bars, hearing loops. You can find out more here

 

Additional Requirements

If you have any additional access requirements, please contact us here to request.

 

Contact Information

For access ticketing queries please visit help.ticketmaster.co.uk or contact Ticketmaster access team here -  access@ticketmaster.co.uk.

For other access enquires please visit the events help centre here or contact the event organisers here.

FAQS

TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions will take place at Markeaton Park, Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4AA

General Admission, The Garden and Accessible gates will open at 17:00. Entertainment is due to finish at around 22:30. We would suggest arriving early to soak up the atmosphere.

The Garden is our premium option. The ticket includes access to the main concert arena in addition to the below:

  • Exclusive Garden area viewing space within the Big Top 
  • Dedicated Garden entrance for fast track access into the arena 
  • Private Garden Bar access 
  • High-quality food traders available within the Garden  
  • Access our premium flushable toil t facilities. 
  • Souvenir wristband

Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don’t require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival.

Please be aware no prams are permitted at TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions.

Absolutely! Concerts are only ever be cancelled or stopped if the weather becomes dangerous. However, umbrellas are not permitted, so please dress appropriately. The show will continue to go ahead if it rains and there will be no refunds offered should you choose to leave due to weather.

Rain or shine, TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions has got you covered – literally. The Big Top Tent ensures that nothing can dampen the spirit of this festival. If the sun's blazing, you can step out to the outdoor spaces and enjoy some well-earned shade. If the heavens open, the Big Top Tent will keep you dry and the music playing. It's the perfect setup for the great British summer, where the only thing unpredictable is the weather!

Although you are unable to bring food & drink into the venue, we're certain you won't go hungry with a wide array of food and drink stalls inside the venue offering some of the most delicious cuisines. We have everyone's favourites on our roster and our concession stalls will be offering refreshments throughout the night.    

1 x sealed water bottle is permitted per person max 500ml

1 x empty reusable water bottle is permitted.

There will be free water re-fill stations at the event.

If you have a medical condition, then a doctor’s note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. 

Chairs are not allowed at TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions.

This includes the VIP Garden.

Yes, all food concessions and bars are cashless. Please bring alternative payment options. 

Once you leave the venue you will not be allowed back in.

 

For further information please visit the events help centre here or  contact the event organisers here.

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 3 reviews
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  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely brilliant weekend all the acts were amazing.

    by Gray on 16/07/2024Derby Summer Sessions - Derby

    What a brilliant experience Tom Jones was amazing, in fact everyone was hope they do this again next year.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fabulous

    by K889 on 15/07/2024Derby Summer Sessions - Derby

    This event exceeded pur expectations enormously. We purchased on 3 day pass and thoroughly enjoyed all of the entertainers performances. It was all pretty much on time and the areas were kept clean and accessible.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Superb entertainment, with bonus of euro final.

    by Handy andy on 15/07/2024Derby Summer Sessions - Derby

    Brilliant three days, with climax being day 3, very well organised easy to access with speed through queues. Like any big event prices for food and drink extortionate, needs to be a cap on what should be charged.