Derby QUAD
Film
The Odyssey
Shot using brand-new IMAX® film technology.
QUAD is the only venue in Derby showing The Odyssey on 35mm film.
Showing 17 Jul – 30 Jul 2026.
Exhibition
A Gentle Man (Part II) (1975-2029)
A Touring Exhibition by Becky Beasley
14 March - 2 August 2026.
Highlights
Film
A musical duo’s increasingly desperate attempts to book a gig lead to them being accidentally transported back in time to 2008…
9th, 10th July and 2 more dates
Film
A psychiatrist Lilian Steiner is convinced the death of one of her patients is convinced it was murder.
9 Jul 2026
Film
When an outsider infiltrates a rich American family living in Catalonia, buried tensions surface and blood ties are severed.
10th, 11th July and 2 more dates
Talks + Events
Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of Japanese culture and fun.
11 Jul 2026
Hope - Exhibition
QUAD are proud to exhibit Hope, a collection of art works submitted by children and young people to Bridge the Gap CIC.
Seasons & Festivals
Season
Explore youth rebellion and music through a series of films and events at QUAD.
19 Jun – 30 Aug 2026
Season
QUAD returns across The Channel for another look at the cinema of our Gallic cousins.
5 Jul – 26 Jul 2026
Season
Showcasing the many positive & yet widely unreflected stories of black folks' lives.
24 Apr – 23 Oct 2026
Exhibitions
Exhibition
Art works submitted by children and young people to Bridge the Gap CIC.
9th, 10th July and 30 more dates
Exhibition
Stories of farmers, fishers, growers and communities transforming the food system.
9th, 10th July and 50 more dates
Exhibition
This touring exhibition by Becky Beasley is a pastoral interior landscape with a gallery-sized pale green linoleum floor artwork and a décor that transforms the length of the gallery into an environment.…
9th, 10th July and 14 more dates
About us
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QUAD is Derby’s Cultural Hub providing contemporary art exhibitions, film, cinema, integrated digital media work and a range of educational and creative activities that is inspirational, innovative and inclusive.
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Latest News
Derby QUAD announce that We Feed The UK, a national storytelling campaign grown by The Gaia Foundation pairing photographers and poets with inspiring…
QUAD is delighted to be screening the acclaimed new documentary Orwell 2 + 2 = 5 (15) from Friday 17 April. To celebrate we have a copy of George…
Due to increasing costs, we will be increasing the price of cinema tickets from 1st April 2026
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