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Derby City Council<\/a> has announced plans to celebrate two key milestones in the city\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A year of celebrations will take place across 2026 and 2027 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Derby-Osnabr\u00fcck twinning partnership and the anniversary of Derby achieving its official city status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This dual celebration, named 50:50, aims to provide a unique opportunity to reflect on Derby\u2019s heritage, celebrate its twinning relationship and look forward to an ambitious future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50:50 will officially launch on Tuesday 17 February, which is the date of the signing of the Osnabr\u00fcck twinning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city council said it is working in partnership with its diverse network of cultural and community partners to develop a calendar of wide-ranging events to follow on from that date and span 2026 into 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Councillor Nadine Peatfield, city council leader and cabinet member for city centre, regeneration, strategy and policy, said: \u201cAs a city, 2026\u20132027 will be one of our most significant and exciting years yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMarking both the 50th anniversary of our cherished twinning with Osnabr\u00fcck and Derby\u2019s own city status anniversary gives us a unique moment to pause, reflect on our rich history, and celebrate the incredible progress we have made together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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The celebrations will aim to unite communities both locally and internationally, and celebrate all that is great, innovative and inclusive about Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A key event for 2026 will highlight talent within the city and celebrate its international connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking place on Saturday 6 June in various venues across the city, including Cathedral Green and Derby Market Hall, the programme will feature Derby-inspired performances and showcase its performing arts sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nadine added: \u201cWe\u2019re working closely with our cultural and community partners to deliver a vibrant, inclusive programme so look out for more news about our plans coming soon, and please get involved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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