Prepare for a weekend of eerie delights as The UK Ghost Story Festival returns to Derby, one of England’s most haunted cities, from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 February 2025.
Hosted at the atmospheric Museum of Making, this literary festival promises three days brimming with ghostly tales, expert panels, and immersive writing workshops. Whether you’re a devoted reader, aspiring writer, or simply love a chilling tale, this festival offers an unmissable experience.
What to expect at the UK Ghost Story Festival 2025
Now in its fifth year, the festival boasts an extraordinary line-up of writers and speakers, each delving into the art of supernatural storytelling. Highlights include Rosie Andrews, acclaimed for The Leviathan and Puzzle Wood, alongside paranormal expert Evelyn Hollow, known from TV’s Uncanny and Atlas of Paranormal Places. Mark Norman, host of The Folklore Podcast, will explore the spooky origins of Scooby-Doo, while Edward Parnell (Ghostland, Eerie East Anglia) and Susan Stokes-Chapman (Pandora, The Shadow Key) will unravel the mysteries of ghostly fiction.
Beyond author talks and panel discussions, festival-goers can participate in exclusive writing workshops, where industry experts will guide budding storytellers through the craft of conjuring eerie atmospheres and unsettling narratives. Plus, a dedicated book fair ensures the chance to pick up haunting reads and meet the minds behind them.
If you love ghost stories, folklore, and a touch of the supernatural, Derby is the place to be this February — just be prepared for the unexpected!
Other Festivals in Derby
If you are in to music, you can catch The Derby Summer Sessions featuring Alison Moyet, or The Psychic Dancehall Festival with Steve Davis. To discover more things to do in Derby, go to: https://www.visitderby.co.uk
Tickets for UK Ghost Story Festival
To purchase your individual tickets or event passes, visit the event site at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ukghoststoryfestival.
