The Darley Park Weekender 2026

By Visit Derby

Created October 9, 2024

Last updated February 23, 2026

21 - 23 August 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live music as a stellar line-up of pop legends and crowd favourites takes over the stage. From iconic chart-toppers to cinematic orchestral soundtracks, this three-day celebration promises something for everyone.

Kick off the weekend in style on Friday with Britain’s Caribbean King of Pop, Billy Ocean. He’s joined by special guest Marti Pellow, the iconic frontman of Wet Wet Wet, plus Katrina and the Waves, bringing irresistible feel-good vibes with hits including Walking on Sunshine.

Saturday turns up the volume as JLS take to the stage for a night packed with chart-topping favourites. Joining them are the Appleton sisters, Natalie and Nicole Appleton, delivering their signature hits alongside beloved All Saints classics. And completing the line-up, the one and only Chesney Hawkes returns with his band and unstoppable pop-rock energy.

The weekend reaches a spectacular finale on Sunday at Darley Park, as Sinfonia Viva present an unforgettable concert of music from the worlds of dramatic films and hit musicals - a soaring, cinematic close to an extraordinary weekend.