A day of debate on politics, economics, philosophy and more at The Devonshire Dome as the Battle of Ideas festival returns to Buxton!

Join us at this stunning venue in the spa town of Buxton, in the heart of the Peak District in Derbyshire. An opportunity to get to grips with some major public debates and the challenges we face going forwards. The first Buxton Battle of Ideas festival, in 2021, was a huge success, so grab your tickets now for this year’s festival.

Produced by the Academy of Ideas with headline partner the University of Derby.

TICKETS

Buy tickets now via Eventbrite.

(Tickets include refreshments and a sandwich lunch.)

Standard ticket – £25
Concession ticket – £15
AoI associate ticket – £15
University of Derby full-time students – £5
School pupils – FREE (see ticket offer below)

FREE TICKETS FOR SCHOOL PUPILS

We are delighted to make the following special offer to school pupils: a free day-ticket to the Buxton Battle of Ideas festival on Saturday 5 November.

Just email schoolschampion@academyofideas.org.uk stating you would like to attend, the name of your school and an email address to send your free ticket to.