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Derby events

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Events in Derby: The biggest guide to gigs, clubs, festivals and more. With lineups, venue details and entry times. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet.

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Clubs

FAT TONY | The Chocolate Factory, Derby! at The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

FAT TONY | The Chocolate Factory, Derby!

Saturday 26th April

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

FAT TONY | The Chocolate Factory, Derby!

The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

On Saturday the 26th of April we are joined by the iconic Fat Tony at the Chocolate Factory In Derby for a day rave!

Soundbass 1st birthday bash at The Church Derby

Soundbass 1st birthday bash

Saturday 8th February

7:30pm - 3:00am

The Church Derby

Soundbass 1st birthday bash

The Church Derby

Soundbass 1st Birthday Bash - Celebrate one year of Soundbass with an unforgettable night of high-energy drum and bass! Expect heavy beats.

Over 30s Dayclub DERBY - Home before dark at Popworld

Over 30s Dayclub DERBY - Home before dark

Saturday 8th March

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Popworld, Derby

Over 30s Dayclub DERBY - Home before dark

Popworld, Derby

We return to Derby for an afternoon of dancing to all your favourite club classics

RNB MANIA | Derby R&B Indoor Festival at The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

RNB MANIA | Derby R&B Indoor Festival

Saturday 8th March

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

RNB MANIA | Derby R&B Indoor Festival

The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

Derby, are you ready for an incredible 90s & 00s R&B showcase?

Martin Kemp Live DJ set - Back to the 80's - Derby at The Chocolate Factory

Martin Kemp Live DJ set - Back to the 80's - Derby

Saturday 22nd March

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Chocolate Factory, Derby

Martin Kemp Live DJ set - Back to the 80's - Derby

The Chocolate Factory, Derby

DERBY! Spandau Ballet star MARTIN KEMP will be taking to the decks and spinning all the best of the hits from the 80's!

Club Classics With Jack Phillips at Bluenote

Club Classics With Jack Phillips

Saturday 8th March

8:00pm - 1:00am

Bluenote, Derby

Club Classics With Jack Phillips

Bluenote, Derby

Turn back the clock with an evening of classics! The biggest trance and house tunes from the 90s and 2000s, reliving the golden era of club tunes

Mr Shaw Reminisce Bank Holiday May at The Old Blacksmith's Yard, Sadler Gate, Derby

Mr Shaw Reminisce Bank Holiday May

Sunday 25th May

1:00pm - 12:00am

The Old Blacksmith's Yard, Sadler Gate, Derby

Mr Shaw Reminisce Bank Holiday May

The Old Blacksmith's Yard, Sadler Gate, Derby

90s Classics House Music Event. Nice People Dancing to Good House Music

Motion - The Mark Jamo Jamison Tribute at The Xchange

Motion - The Mark Jamo Jamison Tribute

Saturday 8th March

7:00pm - 2:00am

The Xchange, Ripley

Motion - The Mark Jamo Jamison Tribute

The Xchange, Ripley

Motion is proud to pay tribute to our dear friend Jamo, who tragically passed away in March 2011. It promises to be a night of pure trance.

Gigs

THE JAM'D plus PURE WELLER: Derby at The Hairy Dog

THE JAM'D plus PURE WELLER: Derby

Saturday 1st February

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Hairy Dog, Derby

THE JAM'D plus PURE WELLER: Derby

The Hairy Dog, Derby

The World's best tributes to The Jam, Paul Weller and The Style Council on the same bill. This line up knocked it out of the park in Leeds!

KERRANG'D! // Friday Night Lights inc FREE NU-ality afterparty at The Hairy Dog

KERRANG'D! // Friday Night Lights inc FREE NU-ality afterparty

Saturday 26th April

7:30pm - 11:30pm

The Hairy Dog, Derby

KERRANG'D! // Friday Night Lights inc FREE NU-ality afterparty

The Hairy Dog, Derby

Kerrang'd are finally coming to Derby after touring up and down the country and selling out venues and clubs with their explosive live show!

Sex Pistols Exposé / Ultimate Green Day: PUNK@50 Tour Derby at The Hairy Dog

Sex Pistols Exposé / Ultimate Green Day: PUNK@50 Tour Derby

Saturday 29th November

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Hairy Dog, Derby

Sex Pistols Exposé / Ultimate Green Day: PUNK@50 Tour Derby

The Hairy Dog, Derby

23rd August 1975 - John Lydon goes into "Sex" boutique shop, Chelsea, London, Malcolm asks John if he wants to audition as singer for the Sex Pistols.

Fred Zeppelin at The Flowerpot

Friday 21st February

9:00pm - 11:00pm

The Flowerpot, Derby

The Flowerpot, Derby

the UK's premier live tribute to Led Zeppelin

The Indie Night Part 4 at The Hairy Dog

The Indie Night Part 4

Friday 28th February

6:30pm - 10:30pm

The Hairy Dog, Derby

The Indie Night Part 4

The Hairy Dog, Derby

Bringing you the best new Indie Music from across the UK x

The Belper Jazz Company presents Dennis Rollins at No28, Belper. at No 28 Market Place, Belper

The Belper Jazz Company presents Dennis Rollins at No28, Belper.

Sunday 9th March

7:00pm - 9:30pm

No 28 Market Place, Belper

The Belper Jazz Company presents Dennis Rollins at No28, Belper.

No 28 Market Place, Belper

One of the UK's finest trombonists, Dennis Rollins MBE, will be joined by the Belper Jazz Company. Together they will be putting the fun into funk.

Echoes of the Bunnymen // Blondie UK: DERBY at The Hairy Dog

Echoes of the Bunnymen // Blondie UK: DERBY

Saturday 3rd May

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Hairy Dog, Derby

Echoes of the Bunnymen // Blondie UK: DERBY

The Hairy Dog, Derby

Mutant Movement proudly presents an evening paying tribute to two of the biggest bands to come out of the underground in the late 70s.

Just Radiohead at The Flowerpot

Friday 7th March

9:00pm - 11:00pm

The Flowerpot, Derby

The Flowerpot, Derby

Performing the music of Radiohead!

Festivals

Trance In The Woods 2025 at Elvaston Castle Country Park

Trance In The Woods 2025

Saturday 7th June

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Trance In The Woods 2025

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Goodgreef pres Trance In The Woods 2025 returns to Elvaston Castle Country Park in Elvaston (Derby).

Love The 90's Fest | Binks Yard Nottingham 2025 at Binks Yard

Love The 90's Fest | Binks Yard Nottingham 2025

Saturday 14th June

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Love The 90's Fest | Binks Yard Nottingham 2025

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Love The 90s Fest Is Back! Are you a 90s baby? Expect some of the best 90's artists and DJs for one mega festival!

Garage Republic Outdoor Festival at Binks Yard at Binks Yard

Garage Republic Outdoor Festival at Binks Yard

Saturday 24th May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Garage Republic Outdoor Festival at Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Garage Republic's biggest festival yet at Binks Yard on Saturday, 24th May 2025 with an incredible lineup!

Paddys Day Carnival | Chocolate Factory Derby at The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

Paddys Day Carnival | Chocolate Factory Derby

Saturday 15th March

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

Paddys Day Carnival | Chocolate Factory Derby

The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

An unforgettable celebration of Irish culture, featuring live Irish bands, mesmerizing dancers, and top-notch DJs.

Love The 90's Fest | The Chocolate Factory, Derby 2025 at The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

Love The 90's Fest | The Chocolate Factory, Derby 2025

Saturday 10th May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

Love The 90's Fest | The Chocolate Factory, Derby 2025

The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD

Love The 90s Fest Is Back in Derby! Are you a 90s baby? Expect some of the best 90's artists and DJs for one mega festival.

JOEL CORRY, FAT TONY | Groovebox Pride Festival 2025 Binks Yard at Binks Yard

JOEL CORRY, FAT TONY | Groovebox Pride Festival 2025 Binks Yard

Saturday 26th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

JOEL CORRY, FAT TONY | Groovebox Pride Festival 2025 Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Groovebox Pride Festival returns in July 2025 with an insane lineup of DJs, Drag Queens & Kings, Garage Artists, World class tribute acts & more...

Paddys Day Carnival | Binks Yard Nottingham at Binks Yard

Paddys Day Carnival | Binks Yard Nottingham

Saturday 15th March

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Paddys Day Carnival | Binks Yard Nottingham

Binks Yard, Nottingham

An unforgettable celebration of Irish culture, featuring live Irish bands, mesmerizing dancers, and top-notch DJs.

The Road to Nashville Country Music Indoor Fest at The Palais at The Palais, Nottingham

The Road to Nashville Country Music Indoor Fest at The Palais

Saturday 29th March

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Palais, Nottingham

The Road to Nashville Country Music Indoor Fest at The Palais

The Palais, Nottingham

The biggest indoor Country Music Festival is coming to The Palais in Nottingham, bringing you the world's best country tribute acts!

Comedy

KMB Comedy with Freddy Quinne and Tony Carroll at The Pear Tree Hotel

KMB Comedy with Freddy Quinne and Tony Carroll

Wednesday 26th February

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Pear Tree Hotel, Ripley

KMB Comedy with Freddy Quinne and Tony Carroll

The Pear Tree Hotel, Ripley

KMB Comedy at the pear tree hosted by Freddy Quinne and headlined by Tony Carroll joined by great up and comers from the circuit

Sukh Ojla : The Aunty Years Derby at Landau Forte College

Sukh Ojla : The Aunty Years Derby

Saturday 25th January

6:45pm - 7:45pm

Landau Forte College, Derby

Sukh Ojla : The Aunty Years Derby

Landau Forte College, Derby

Sukh is 40 and enjoying life until she is mistaken for being an aunty.

Richard Blackwood : Live Derby at Landau Forte College

Richard Blackwood : Live Derby

Saturday 25th January

8:30pm - 9:30pm

Landau Forte College, Derby

Richard Blackwood : Live Derby

Landau Forte College, Derby

Richard Blackwood brings his jam packed hour of pure heavyweight punchlines and anecdotes.

Comedy Night at The Bless

Monday 3rd February

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Bless, Derby

The Bless, Derby

Comedy competition . Funhouse Comedy is back.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Le Cabaret Rouge at Tower Brewery

Le Cabaret Rouge

Saturday 1st March

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Tower Brewery, Burton On Trent

Le Cabaret Rouge

Tower Brewery, Burton On Trent

Red Dress Burlesque presents an evening of risque cabaret, burlesque and circus sideshow. Raising money for local charity Tilly's Voice.

Experiences & Attractions

Trowell Mind Body Spirit Event at Trowell Parish Hall

Trowell Mind Body Spirit Event

Sunday 23rd February

10:00am - 5:00pm

Trowell Parish Hall, Nottingham

Trowell Mind Body Spirit Event

Trowell Parish Hall, Nottingham

Our Mind Body Spirit Events held at this amazing venue will have over 30 exhibitors and a room for talks and workshops.

Trowell Mind Body Spirit Event at Trowell Parish Hall

Trowell Mind Body Spirit Event

Sunday 30th November

10:00am - 5:00pm

Trowell Parish Hall, Nottingham

Trowell Mind Body Spirit Event

Trowell Parish Hall, Nottingham

Our Mind Body Spirit Events held at this amazing venue will have over 30 exhibitors and a room for talks and workshops.

Trowel Psychic Shuffle at Trowel Parish Hall

Trowel Psychic Shuffle

Saturday 31st May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Trowel Parish Hall, Nottingham

Trowel Psychic Shuffle

Trowel Parish Hall, Nottingham

Our Psychic Shuffle Evening in Trowell will have 5 psychics present who will move from table to table, giving one to one readings throughout the night

Trowel Psychic Shuffle at Trowel Parish Hall

Trowel Psychic Shuffle

Friday 5th September

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Trowel Parish Hall, Nottingham

Trowel Psychic Shuffle

Trowel Parish Hall, Nottingham

Our Psychic Shuffle Evening in Trowell will have 5 psychics present who will move from table to table, giving one to one readings throughout the night

Food & Drink

Gin & Rum Festival - Derby - 2025 at The Chocolate Factory

Gin & Rum Festival - Derby - 2025

Saturday 7th June

12:30am - 10:30pm

The Chocolate Factory, Derby

Gin & Rum Festival - Derby - 2025

The Chocolate Factory, Derby

The UK's largest Gin & Rum Festival is coming back to Derby!

An Evening with Keelan: Cookbook Tour at Milton Village Hall

An Evening with Keelan: Cookbook Tour

Thursday 6th March

5:00pm - 10:15pm

Milton Village Hall, Derby

An Evening with Keelan: Cookbook Tour

Milton Village Hall, Derby

An Evening with Keelan: Cookbook Tour

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