Experience Unique Christmas Events & Parties
Celebrate Christmas at The Old Bell
Step inside The Old Bell this Christmas and celebrate the festive season in one of Derby’s most historic and atmospheric venues.
From unforgettable immersive dining experiences and traditional festive favourites to our spectacular Winter Wonderland Party Night, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Gather friends, family or colleagues for a delicious Christmas meal, experience an evening of live entertainment, dance the night away in our beautifully dressed Grand Regency Ballroom, or simply settle into one of our historic bars and soak up the festive atmosphere.
Throughout December, The Old Bell comes alive with Christmas celebrations, including unique dining shows, festive entertainment and special events – all set within the character and charm of our historic building.
Planning a Christmas celebration of your own? We also offer a fantastic selection of rooms for private hire, whether you’re organising an intimate festive gathering, a company Christmas party or a larger celebration.
However you choose to celebrate, make Christmas 2026 one to remember at The Old Bell.
The Faulty Towers Dining Experience
The globe-trotting west end show returns to The Old Bell Hotel for its 11th year. Join Basil, Sybil and Manuel for a festive evening of shambolic service and chaos lovingly inspired by the classic BBC sitcom.
Scrooge Christmas Dining Experience
We are so excited to bring this NEW SHOW to the Old Bell this Christmas. Join us is our truly atmospheric festive Ballroom for a visit to Christmas Past.
Jacob Marley is the evening’s host and with the spirits of Past Present and Future guides your guests into becoming major parts of Charles Dickens’s famous Christmas story. Enjoy a festive three course menu whilst you are entertained by our fabulous cast.
“Oh, No It Isn’t!”
The Christmas Comedy Dinner Show
We are absolutely delighted that Entertainment Live UK brings us this hysterical parody tribute to the legendary ‘Goes Wrong’ shows.
Enjoy a scrumptious festive feast while the ill-fated Drama Society desperately attempt to stage the perfect panto – despite everything going wrong!
This one-of-a-kind Panto-dine experience is a feel-good festive farce that’s bursting with songs, surprises, and mishaps of epic proportions!
The perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit. Huzzah!
A Christmas Carol
We’re delighted to welcome The Lost Boys back to The Old Bell after a short break, bringing with them the return of A Christmas Carol The Dining Experience.
Set against the atmospheric backdrop of our historic Tudor Bar, this intimate, immersive, and hilariously entertaining production is a festive favourite that has become truly legendary. Combining exceptional performances with a unique dining experience, it’s a show not to be missed.
With tickets strictly limited, we highly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Book now and join us for an unforgettable Christmas experience at The Old Bell.
Carols by Candlelight
This is one event not to be missed. Join us in the historic candle lit Grand Regency Ballroom and enjoy an evening of traditional Christmas carols. Join in or just sit back, relax and soak up a traditional Christmas in without doubt one of the most atmospheric rooms in the City. Expect a festive food treat.
This is a great night that really sets the tone for Christmas and is very close to our hearts here at The Old Bell. The event is totally free to attend but we will be making a collection at the end of the night for the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre if you wish to donate.
DATES TO BE CONFIRMED
Bell Hotel Winter Wonderland Party Night
Enjoy a fabulous three course Christmas Dinner in our festive Grand Regency Ballroom and then dance the night away with our resident DJ.
More Christmas Events
Throughout December we will be hosting a range of different events so please keep an eye out on our socials.
Got a Question?
Are you planning a Christmas party? Get in touch to see how we can help.