Derby's Music Scene
Derby has a thriving and diverse music scene, powered by an exciting mix of independent venues. Grassroots favourites such as The Hairy Dog, Dubrek Studios and The Victoria Inn showcase emerging talent alongside touring artists, while larger spaces including Ultra Warehouse bring major live acts, club nights and electronic music events to the city. Together, they make Derby a vibrant destination for live music in the Midlands.
Vaillant Live
One of the city's premier live music venues, Vaillant Live delivers a stacked line-up of concerts and performances all year round.
Music Events
25
Nov
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Bustler Derby Christmas Bookings
04
Dec
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Snow White
27
Nov
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Christmas Party Nights 2026
28
Nov
Christmas Lights Switch On & Festive Derby Opening
27
Oct
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We Will Rock You
08
May
Viennese Masters: Rivals and Friends
21
Nov
Garage Republic Festival
19
Dec
Christmas By Candlelight
12
Dec
Derby Concert Orchestra's Children's Christmas Concert
13
Aug
Country & Western Evening
20
Mar
The Worlds NO.1 Pink Tribute
26
Dec
Boxing Day at Derby Cathedral
24
Dec
Midnight Mass
27
Nov
Queen by Candlelight
24
Dec
Family Nativity Service
21
Nov
Live Northern Soul and Motown DJ set with Jack Stevenson
20
Dec
Live Music with Georgia Hair
24
Oct
Rolla at the Blue Note
16
Feb
Melodic Moments
04
Nov
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
12
Dec
Christmas with Derby Concert Orchestra
15
Jun
Melodic Moments
31
Dec
Family friendly NYE Party at Electric Daisy!
14
Nov
Live music with April Moon
Can you spot Derby in this music video?
The city has been the birthplace of several notable musicians and bands. The indie pop band White Town, fronted by Jyoti Mishra, hails from Derby. Their song “Your Woman” reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1997.
White Town - Your Woman (Official HD Video)
