- Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025
- Time: 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Lady Margaret Hall, Holbeck, Worksop S80 3NB
What to Expect:
The Hope Festival is set to be one of the largest and most vibrant Recovery Month events in Derbyshire, uniting three dynamic recovery projects—Elastic FM, Rhubarb Farm, and Pathways of Chesterfield—for a full day of music, creativity, and community celebration.
Held at Lady Margaret Hall in Holbeck, Worksop, this alcohol-free, family-friendly festival welcomes people of all ages, especially those affected by recovery. The event features a diverse lineup of live bands performing across genres, creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere throughout the afternoon and evening.
Beyond the music, attendees can enjoy a wide range of engaging activities including:
🎨 Graffiti art
🍹 Mocktail-making session
🐴 Hobby horse riding
🎯 Axe throwing
☕ Delicious non-alcoholic food and drinks, including a popular coffee vendor
🏹 Archery and other outdoor games
The festival is designed to foster connection, joy, and reflection, aligning with the values of recovery and wellbeing. It’s a chance for families, friends, and individuals in recovery to come together in a safe and celebratory space.
Booking Info & Media:
🎟️ Free tickets and full event timings: https://thehopefestival.co.uk/#timings
📍 Alcohol-free, family-friendly event
📹 Video Poster (Wistia – no ads):
https://thehopefestival.wistia.com/medias/95jh78l1nn
📽️ Additional Video Assets:
2-minute video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1JisAi5vsQ/
Silent 60-second video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16qeYpCucu/

Hope Festival is hosted by a consortiumn of Recovery Projects, find out about each of them:
Rhubarb Farm – Rhubarb Recovery – Growing Recovery in Derbyshire
Your Choices Matter Project – Elastic FM – Growing Recovery in Derbyshire
Pathways to Recovery Project – Pathways of Chesterfield – Growing Recovery in Derbyshire

