Here's Skiddle's guide to events in Derby and around the UK. Our huge What's On Guide covers clubbing, live music and gigs, festivals and other music events. Plus, we sell the cheapest available tickets for many events!
You'll meet up to 20 people in one night at this very cool venue. If you don't meet someone you want to see again, your next event is free
Venue: Carnero Lounge
Date: 2025-05-01
The UK's Best Killers tribute band playing all the hits
Venue: The Flowerpot
Date: 2025-05-02
13 years of parties and we team up with UNUM Festival at our favourite inner city venue Electric Daisy
Venue: Electric Daisy
Date: 2025-05-03
Join us in Derby City Centre on Saturday 3rd May 2025 5.30-9pm Party with us at the BIGGEST & BEST teen club night in the Midlands
Venue: Bluenote
Mutant Movement proudly presents an evening paying tribute to two of the biggest bands to come out of the underground in the late 70s.
Venue: The Hairy Dog
Max Bianco live and acoustic at Mr Shaws House with support from Joey (The Public Eye)
Venue: Mr Shaws House
The UK's Premier MUSE tribute band
Get ready for the filthiest, flirtiest, boozy bingo bash, that will give you a hangover that lasts longer than your ex xoxo
Venue: Buzz Bingo Derby City
Doors open: 20
Making the trip all the way from Queens, New York. ROGER SANCHEZ will arrive on Saturday 3rd May for an extended set at The Complex.
Venue: The Complex
Doors open: 19
Thats right we launch off the Rooftop Its Mousai Launch Day Party Bank Holiday Sunday 4th May 4pm until 10pm
Venue: The Mixing House Derby, DE1 1BX
Date: 2025-05-04
Country music's great & our events are the best Join us for an evening of nothing but country music & enjoy a live performance too.
Venue: Mount Pleasant Inn
FEED is back Join our unique, outdoor community dining experience at Electric Daisy.
Date: 2025-05-05
Join us for a Glam filled MakeUp Masterclass with drinks, canapés, live demo, Q&A and a luxury goodie bag. All at a top DJ's restaurant, Nathan Dawe.
Venue: Isabel's Restaurant And Bar
Date: 2025-05-06
Troy Redfern is a passionate, intense, free spirited indie blues artist whose ferocious slide guitar style twists and turns timeless themes and ideas.
Date: 2025-05-08
Our brand new night at the legendary Victoria Inn in Derby - the younger sibling to our BANG night at The Hairy Dog
Venue: The Vic Inn
Date: 2025-05-09
The Muslims Are Coming so round up your friends and join us for an uplifting night of laughter
Venue: Landau Forte College
The Definitive Tribute to Foreigner and Journey
Celebrate wine, nature and culture with an extraordinary selection of wines from winemakers and suppliers in the Electric Daisy Garden.
Date: 2025-05-10
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.
Venue: The Chocolate Factory, John St, Derby DE1 2QD
TAYLOR LIAM JACKSON AND HIS BAND HEADLINE FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH SUPPORTS FROM FRANK AND THE SHOTTS
Venue: Dubrek Studios
SURA LAYNES FRANK TAYLOR LIAM JACKSON
The most authentic sounding Duran Duran tribute band in the UK...
A night of psychic readings. everyone will receive 5 individual mini readings tableside, with guest medium going around table to table
Venue: Measham Leisure Centre
Date: 2025-05-16
'I haven't heard anyone with a voice like Sean Webster; it's a wonder that he isn't being hailed as a Blues superstar.'
We return to Derby for another afternoon of dancing to all your favourite club classics
Venue: Popworld
Date: 2025-05-17
After undergoing an extensive 8 week transformation programme, 38 locals will face their final test in the form of a boxing fight
Venue: Alfreton Leisure Centre
Groove Sanctuary & Found Events Presents Glen Horsborough plus Guests Jason Ellis and Larry Larks
Venue: The Xchange
Doors open: 18
Alchemy Live bring to life the classic era of Dire Straits from the early 80s, playing all the hits
Saturday, the 17th of May Come and join us in The Lab as we launch our first event also Broadcasting live via www.onedanceradio.net
Venue: The Blue Note
The World's longest running Iron Maiden tribute band
Date: 2025-05-23
VIBE - GARDEN PARTY We are back with another Party in The Garden
Date: 2025-05-24
As some of the speakers blew midway through El-Rave 1 we are putting on one hell of a payback party, more sound lights lasers confetti led for FREE
Venue: The Church Derby
Doors open: 12
Motion and Trance Addicts team up for a night that pays tribute to the roots of the scene. Vinyl Revival is a one-off event featuring all-vinyl only
Doors open: 17
The UKs Number 1 tribute to the most dangerous band in the world Dont miss out
Venue: The Loft Matlock
The UK's Best Oasis Tribute Band
Get ready for Resonance 2.0 at The BlueNote Two rooms of house, tech house, EDM, DNB, bassline, garage and unforgettable energy. Early bird tickets a
Experience the thrill of daytime disco parties Introducing Disco Bliss - a safe and fun environment for adults to dance, relax & feel alive
Venue: The Old Bell Hotel
Date: 2025-05-25
90s Classics House Music Event. Nice People Dancing to Good House Music
Venue: The Old Blacksmith's Yard, Sadler Gate, Derby
Doors open: 13
The BJC are joined by the phenomenal tenor sax player for an evening of music that will take your breath away...and probably the bands too
Venue: Number 28
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled afternoon with minibeast themed messy play, crafting & and sunflower seed sowing
Date: 2025-05-26
Date: 2025-05-29
The Everly Pregnant Brothers are the Norths premier parody ukulele band
Date: 2025-05-30
Get ready for 2 weekends filled with live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and endless fun for the whole family
Venue: Tansley Cross Roads
Date: 2025-05-31
The Digbeth Dining Club Summer Tour is back for 2025 Come and enjoy award winning street food at Barton Marina.
Venue: The Waterfront, Barton Marina
KOMPAS AUDIO presents DRAMATIC (Good Looking Records) & MC:PM for an outdoor daytime session at the stunning ELECTRIC DAISY urban garden in Derby.
Uplifting vibes spinning disco, funk, soul, house, classic dance. Where the bass is deep, and vocals are soulful.
Vic Inn Sessions brought to you by The Indie Night - first up are Alchemy, The Cavs and Moral Panic x
Venue: The Vic Inn Derby
The number one tribute band in the UK to Pearl Jam
Date: 2025-06-01
Award winning stand up and musical comedy from a one legged NHS doctor All profits go to Bristol Childrens Hospital
Venue: The Old Bell Hotel Derby
Date: 2025-06-05
Goodgreef pres Trance In The Woods 2025 returns to Elvaston Castle Country Park in Elvaston (Derby).
Venue: Elvaston Castle Country Park
Date: 2025-06-07
Date: 2025-06-06
Don't miss one of the UK's most well-known, most seen and most successful Stone Roses tribute bands at Electric Daisy, Derby
The UK's Premier Queen tribute band
The UK's largest Gin & Rum Festival is coming back to Derby on the 7th of June, come and join us for an amazing event
Venue: The Chocolate Factory
Join us in Derby City Centre on Saturday 7th June 2025 5.30-9pm Party with us at the BIGGEST & BEST teen club night in the Midlands
Krysthla and Heretic pure heavy metal journey plus guests
Venue: The Victoria Inn
Our 3rd theme night... and possibly our best yet All in theme... live music... DJs... & more
The Definitive Tribute to Coldplay
Enjoy a high energy evening of classic swing & pop tunes led by brilliant singer Metz Jnr, with Stephen Sherriff on keys & Ian Beestin at the drums.
Venue: No 28 Market Place, Belper
Date: 2025-06-08
Get 1x full charger for each day you are there. £10 deposit required on collection - refunded on return of last charger.
Venue: Donington Park
Date: 2025-06-15
Date: 2025-06-14
Date: 2025-06-13
Date: 2025-06-11
Date: 2025-06-12
Paul, Jools and Dante from MTV EMA Winners GUN Announce Exclusive Tres Hombres Tour
Move over oldies here come the youngsters All bands on this show are under 18 THE DERBY INDIE COLLECTIVE are bringing the hottest young bands around
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Bollywood film, Sholay.
The UK's finest and most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute band
After our massive opening party, we're back at Electric Daisy for round 2
The biggest reggae festival is coming to Derby With David Rodigan headlining followed by live acts, street food, carnival performers & more
KILLER RHAPSODY | A Night Of QUEEN BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND The 10th ANNIVERSARY Tour
Venue: The Grand Pavilion Matlock Bath
Acclaimed guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter Chantel McGregor is set to embark on an exhilarating UK tour
Calling all pop music fans Girlypop Festival, a spectacular celebration of all things pop, taking place at Elvaston Castle in Derby
The Ultimate Depeche Mode Tribute Band
Date: 2025-06-20
The UK's No.1 Def Leppard Tribute Band
The definitive tribute to one of the most important bands in rock music...
Date: 2025-06-21
Date: 2025-06-26
The Ultimate ERASURE Tribute
Date: 2025-06-27
A Celebration of Roots, Culture & Good Vibes. Get ready for an unforgettable day of reggae music, culture, and community spirit
Venue: Lumb Farm
Date: 2025-06-28
Doors open: 9
2024 event was a complete sell-out in record time Don't miss this Immerse yourself in plenty of family fun, lots of smiles, and even more memories
Venue: Ilkeston Town FC
We bring you an exclusive ladies night in Derby City Centre Hen do? Birthday party? Or just fancy a good laugh? This is for you
Venue: Popworld At The Friary
Vic Inn Sessions - Boy Royson & The Orbs, John Denton & Rottweiler
Classic Rock Double Header
Get ready for the ultimate Family Reggae Festival Featuring the UKs Best Tributes To Bob Marley UB40 The Specials John Holt Madness Dennis Brown
Date: 2025-06-29
Winner of the UK Parliamentary Jazz Award (Best Guitarist, 2016), with over 600 performances at Ronnie Scott's to his name...
Just the Tonics Comedy Shindig have relocated this year, come along and join in the fun
Venue: Just The Tonic At Elvaston Castle
Date: 2025-07-06
Date: 2025-07-05
Date: 2025-07-04
RedRedRedRedRedRedRed
Internationally acclaimed Neil Young tribute band
RA Monster events comes to Catton Park with balloon displays, fairground village and food vendors bringing you the ultimate family fun day.
Venue: Catton Hall Park
Celebrating the Life and Music of Jim Widdop
Venue: The Royal Oak, Ockbrook
2 Bands... 2-Tone... 1 Fantastic Night A Specials Tribute Band and a Madness Tribute Band, all on one stage. That's Special Kinda Madness.
The leading tribute to The Beautiful South and the Housemartins
A five day celebration of the best American Roots music.
Date: 2025-07-10
Date: 2025-07-11
Date: 2025-07-12
Date: 2025-07-13
Date: 2025-07-14
Cuffe and Taylor presents Faithless at Vaillant Live, as part of the Derby Summer Series
Venue: Vaillant Live
District 10 micro festival Babylon farm Alfreton 11/12 July We are back but not alone
Venue: Babylon Farm Alfreton
RA Monster events comes to Catton Park. With roaring stunts, Fairground village and food vendors we bring you the ultimate family fun day.
Venue: Catton Park
LOADED indie day party Derby
Venue: The White Horse
Coldplace, the world's leading Coldplay tribute act is coming to The Complex in Burton, insane production, light-up wristbands & more...
Coldplace, the world's leading Coldplay tribute act is coming to The Chocolate Factory in Derby, insane production, light-up wristbands & more...
Date: 2025-07-19
Evening show with the real actors from only fools and horses
Venue: Burton Albion Football Club
Landslide are one of the UK's top Fleetwood Mac tribute bands, boasting five experienced musicians with decades of collective experience.
Venue: Doveridge Village Club
Date: 2025-07-26
HDR presents rave in the peaks at The grand pavilion in Matlock bath. Bringing the best in hard dance music to the Peak District in 2025.
Join us for an unforgettable outdoor summer festival at Dovecliff Hall, celebrating the best of Prosecco, gin, alongside your usual favourites.
Venue: Dovecliff Hall Hotel
Vic Inn Sessions - Sweet Unrest, River Drive and Output
U.S. alto saxophonist Greg Abate took No28 by storm in 2024 - it's exciting to have him back in 2025.
Date: 2025-07-27
Venue: Y Not Festival
Date: 2025-08-03
Date: 2025-08-02
Date: 2025-08-01
Date: 2025-07-31
Looking for a party where you can soak up the good vibes without staying out all night?
Venue: The Old Library, Wardwick
Venue: Catton Hall
Date: 2025-08-09
Date: 2025-08-10
Date: 2025-08-07
Date: 2025-08-08
Europe's most electrifying tribute to AC/DC
Date: 2025-08-29
The UK's best tribute to the mighty Stereophonics
Date: 2025-08-30
The sensational Alex Clarke and her saxophone join the Belper Jazz Company for an evening of harmonious and melodic jazz.
Date: 2025-08-31
The UK's finest and most authentic Beatles tribute band
Date: 2025-09-05
Date: 2025-09-06
MrShaw presents an energised nostalgic music day. Derby based up & coming original & covers Indie bands. Followed by 90s Classic House Music
Date: 2025-09-13
The UK's Premier tribute to Texas music legends ZZ TOP
Wishbone Ash: Timeless. Trailblazing. The twin-guitar legends return
Date: 2025-09-17
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the release of The Specials Too Much Too Young EP
Date: 2025-09-19
Holy Coves singer songwriter Scott Marsden announces his first solo acoustic tour playing the award winning album 'Druids and Bards' and the Holy Cove
Date: 2025-09-20
Critically lauded blues rock axeman described by Planet Rock Radio as a British Blues Legend
The authentic and approved sound of classic 70's QUO
Date: 2025-09-26
300+ Ravers - House & Disco Beats - City Centre Location - Biggest Freshers RAVE in the city
Venue: Secret Venue Derby
The World's leading purveyors of Prince's stunning songs
Date: 2025-09-27
One of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world
Date: 2025-10-04
Welcome to the Tex-Mex fun as Los Pacaminos invite you on a tequila-fuelled journey into Mexican border blues.
Date: 2025-10-09
Red Dress Burlesque presents an evening of risque cabaret, burlesque and circus sideshow. Raising money for local charity Tilly's Voice.
Venue: Burton Banter
Date: 2025-10-10
Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner
The worlds best in tribute to Dave Grohl... performing the best of all his bands Not to be missed
Date: 2025-10-11
45 Years Of 'Live at the Marquee' Tour 2025
Date: 2025-10-18
Europe's biggest tribute to Madness...
Date: 2025-10-25
Date: 2025-10-26
The Y Stop Now Tour 2025
Date: 2025-10-30
Dust down your leather jacket and paint your nails and get ready to be transported to The Dark Side of the 80s
Date: 2025-10-31
Safe As Milk Promotions and New Cross Live present Nekromantix Legendary psychobilly trio, founded in Copenhagen in 1989.
Date: 2025-11-01
Europe's No1 tribute to U2
Date: 2025-11-07
The UK's Premier Blondie / Debbie Harry tribute band
Date: 2025-11-08
The Definitive Tribute to The Rolling Stones
Date: 2025-11-14
The Cosmos Factory Tour 2025
Date: 2025-11-15
40th Anniversary Tour
Date: 2025-11-20
Solo gig from guitarist, singer and songwriter, Mark has fronted the Levellers since the early 80s.
Date: 2025-11-27
The UK's best tribute to the mighty Led Zeppelin
Date: 2025-11-28
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.
Date: 2025-11-29
One of the key bands of the UK ska revival of the late '70s and early '80s
Europe's most electrifying tribute to The Police and Sting
Date: 2025-12-06
The Belper Jazz Company's Christmas Special, featuring angelic vocalist Jeanie Barton, takes place at No 28, Belper, on Sunday Dec 7th.
Date: 2025-12-07
DERBY Dust off your hats and boots, Luke Combs UK - the worlds leading Luke Combs tribute is coming to town for one fine night of country
Date: 2025-12-12
The UK's no.1 tribute to Manchester legends, James
Date: 2025-12-13
Christmas Special playing ALL the Slade hits you know and love
Date: 2025-12-18
the UK's premier live tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra
Date: 2025-12-28
Great night out, loved hearing the truly great early Stranglers tracks being played so well.' Stuart Pearce.
Date: 2026-01-10
The Watch are back in Spring 2026 premiering an intense trip into the world of early Genesis
Date: 2026-03-14
Ever wanted to Rave in a Ball Park? Well now you can as we take over an old church and turn it into one of the UKs best adventure Parks
Venue: Ball Park Rave Derby
Date: 2026-03-21
Kerrang'd return to Derby by popular demand after lifting the roof off The Hairy Dog. If you missed it, make sure you get tickets before it sells out
Date: 2026-05-30