Music
Discover Derby’s vibrant music scene, from intimate acoustic gigs to high-energy live concerts. With genres spanning folk, rock, pop, jazz, and classical, the city showcases both local and international talent. Whether you want a relaxed evening of melodies or a night on the dance floor, Derby has music for every mood. Let the rhythm lead your journey.
Music Events
04
Dec
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Snow White
4 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park
04
Jul
Live Music with Maisie Tanner
4 Jul 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
12
Sep
Neverland: The Peter Pan Drone Light Show
12 Sep 2026 Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Central Co-op County Ground, Nottingham Road
24
Jul
The Music of Coldplay By Candlelight
24 Jul 2026 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate
27
Jun
Celebrate Sadler Gate
27 Jun 2026 Sadler Gate
25
Jul
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Live Northern Soul and Motown DJ set with Jack Stevenson
25 Jul 2026, 26 Sep 2026, 21 Nov 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
19
Mar
Björn Again
19 Mar 2027 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
19
Jun
David Gray
19 Jun 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
22
Aug
The Music of ABBA by Candlelight
22 Aug 2026 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate
04
Sep
OurKid - World Touring OASIS Experience (AKA NOASIS Australia)
4 Sep 2026 The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
21
Aug
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The Darley Park Weekender 2026
21 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026 Darley Park
21
Jun
Father’s Day with Caribbean Carvery
21 Jun 2026 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane
11
Sep
Liza Pulman Sings Streisand
11 Sep 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
09
Oct
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Derby Folk Festival 2026
9 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2026 Various Derby locations
19
Jul
Live Music with Courtney May
19 Jul 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
19
Jul
The Princess Proms: Derby
19 Jul 2026 Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter
02
Aug
Live Music with Matt Peach
2 Aug 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
12
Jul
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Live Music with Leah Wilcox
12 Jul 2026, 18 Oct 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
02
Dec
The Damned - Final Damnation 50
2 Dec 2026 Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
03
Jul
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Karaoke Night
3 Jul 2026, 7 Aug 2026, 4 Sep 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
10
Jul
An Evening of Radiohead at Derby Cathedral
10 Jul 2026 Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate
04
Jul
Live Music with Rosie and Glyn
4 Jul 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
26
Sep
BBQ & BEATS
26 Sep 2026 Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane
28
Jun
Live Music with Anna Whales
28 Jun 2026 Derby Market Hall, Market Place
Music Venues
Derby Arena
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Central Co-op County Ground, Nottingham Road
Compamigos: Eat Drink share
Mercia Marina, Findern Lane
Blacksmiths Lounge
19 - 20 Sadler Gate
The Old Bell Hotel
The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate
Dubrek Studios
67 Bridge Street
Electric Daisy
Electric Daisy, 1 - 4 Bold Lane
The Venue
47-49 Abbey Street
Vaillant Live
Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear Street
The Hairy Dog
1 Becket Street
The Flowerpot
19-25 King Street
Ultra Warehouse
Ultra Warehouse, 9 Downing Road
NINE Derby
The Old Institute, 9 The Strand
The Blessington Carriage
11-17 Chapel Street
BlueNote
BlueNote, 14a Sadlergate
Derby's Music Scene
Derby boasts a vibrant and diverse music scene offering a rich tapestry of genres that cater to all tastes. The city has also 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. Additionally, Lucy Ward, an English singer-songwriter known for her traditional folk songs and original material, is from Derby.
The city's vibrant venues continue to nurture local talent, making Derby a key player in the Midlands’ diverse music culture.
White Town - Your Woman (Official HD Video)
Can you spot Derby in this music video?