22/07/2026
ONLY *8 WEEKS* to go before Matlock Bath's night-time streets are filled with visitors on their way to the Illuminations ๐คฉ Have you booked your tickets yet?
A reminder that visitors to our Preview Night on 12th September will be the first to enjoy this year's decorated boats on the river - and all adult tickets for opening night are discounted to a fiver. It's just ยฃ1 for accompanied under 16s (and that's the case throughout the 2026 season).
Do you have K-Pop fans in the family? Preview Night also feature a 'K-Pop Party Experience'! Expect Big K-Pop routines, bold characters and loads of energy. It's a lively, pop concert-style show with plenty to get involved in.
Plus we will have the kiddies' funfair and all the usual stalls and circus skills entertainment, including the return of the fabulous Paris Bubbles Entertainment!
After 12th September, the Illuminations then run every weekend from the following Saturday (19th September) through to Sunday 1st November, plus Friday 30th October. We have fireworks finales every Saturday in October plus Sunday 1st November.
Tickets for our 2026 season are on sale *now* (booking link in comments >>).
๐Don't forget to take advantage of the same-day discounted entry offer to the amazing The Heights of Abraham when you book! Details on your e-tickets.