Derby LIVE

30/05/2026

⏳ ONE WEEK TO GO! Osnabrück Day is almost here.
Get ready for free music, dance, workshops, performances and family activities across Derby city centre on Sat 6 Jun.

Start planning your visit now, head to the Visit Derby website for the full line-up & locations 👉 https://orlo.uk/3vX5T

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

29/05/2026

🎺A fantastic evening of live jazz is underway!🎼

Derby Jazz returns to Chapel Street Arts Centre tonight with the brilliant Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio 🎹

Make sure to check out all our other events at https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/ so you don't miss another great show!

29/05/2026

Summer is on the way… and so are magical evenings under the open sky ☀️🎬🌳

Pack a picnic, grab your friends and family, and get ready for a season of outdoor cinema and theatre! From fabulous local productions with Oddsocks Productions, AVP Theatre Productions and Workshops and Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company to feel-good films such as Dirty Dancing and the iconic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer.

📍 Markeaton Park
📆 Sat 4 Jul - Sat 1 Aug

Make the most of those warm evenings and create some unforgettable memories outdoors ✨

See the full programme and book your tickets 👉 https://orlo.uk/MgcO9

27/05/2026

Join Derby Book Festival today at Chapel Street Arts Centre! 📖
The next event is Ben Davis:Postman Planet starting at 1pm 🕐

26/05/2026

Don’t forget to come and join us on Sunday 7th June at The Big One! ☀️

26/05/2026

Save the date! Sat 6 Jun. 🎊 We can't wait for this one 👇

🌟 Osnabruck Day in Derby will take place on Sat 6 June, kicking off a year of activity for the city’s 50:50 celebrations. These mark two major milestones in Derby’s history: the 50th anniversary of the Derby-Osnabrück twinning partnership and the anniversary of Derby achieving its official city status.

Alongside a day of free music, dance, art, workshops and family activities, don't forget to check out the wider festival programme! There will be lots of Fringe events such as a 50Fifty Singing Day and Performance and Sinfonia Viva presents 'The Lark Ascending'.

Stay up to date with performances, workshops, locations and more on the Visit Derby website 👉 https://www.visitderby.co.uk/5050derby

26/05/2026

Have you been to see the latest Michael film at the cinema? Well now you can experience the magic of Michael's music live 🎤✨

Get ready for a Thriller of an evening at Derby Arena on Sun 11 Apr with Man in the Mirror. The electrifying tribute concert celebrating the legendary music of Michael Jackson! Expect all the iconic hits, dazzling choreography and pure King of Pop magic live on stage. 🕺🏽

From Billie Jean to Beat It and of course Man in the Mirror, this is your chance to experience the music all over again… only louder. 🎶

Find out more and book your tickets on the Derby Live website 👉 https://orlo.uk/1lMwY

24/05/2026

🔥 Derby, are you ready to rock? 🔥

Dust off the air guitars and get ready for a night packed with legendary riffs, massive anthems and pure classic rock energy 🎸⚡

🎶 Expect hits from Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Eagles, Hendrix and more as The Ultimate Classic Rock Show storms into Derby Arena!

Big vocals. Huge guitars. Epic light show. All the rock classics you know and love.

📍 Derby Arena
📅 Fri 30 Oct
🎟 Grab your tickets before they’re gone: https://orlo.uk/txqpz

Who’s bringing the loudest singalong crew? Tag them below👇

23/05/2026

🌟 Get ready for a night of soaring strings, massive singalongs and all the Electric Light Orchestra classics you love 🎸✨

Expect:
🎶 Don’t Bring Me Down
🎶 Livin’ Thing
🎶 Telephone Line
🎶 Mr Blue Sky
…and so many more!

ELO AGAIN brings the magic of Jeff Lynne and ELO back to life with stunning musicianship, epic lights and pure feel-good energy. Come for the glam rock vibes, stay for the huge choruses and a crowd singing every word 🎤⚡

📍 Derby Arena
📅 Sun 8 Nov
🎟 Tickets on sale now: https://orlo.uk/N2Sgy

23/05/2026

Returning to The Darley Park Weekender after playing Ultimate 90s in 2024, pop star Chesney Hawkes brings pop/rock bangers to the stage on Sat 22 Aug! See him and his talented band in action once again. Also performing will be sisters Natalie and Nicole Appleton and British boy band icons JLS will be headlining the night! (Video credit: )