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Events in Derby
188+ upcoming shows
About Derby
Derby’s Live Scene
Derby's live scene centres on Becketwell in the city centre, home to Vaillant Live — a 3,500-capacity venue for concerts, comedy and family shows that opened in 2025 and quickly became the city's biggest draw. For a smaller, gig-going crowd, The Flowerpot and The Hairy Dog are Derby's long-standing live music venues, both a short walk from the centre. Derby Theatre covers drama and touring shows, while just outside the city, Donington Park hosts major motorsport events and festivals including Download. Derby Arena adds a multi-use venue for bigger sporting fixtures. Whatever the show, TheShowFinder tracks tickets across every major provider so you can compare prices before you buy.
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Events This Week in Derby
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
Meet the Local Defence Volunteers (1940s Re-enactment)
Party101 - Live Lounge Premium Package
FLARE Freestyle (Ceroc Dance Night)
Nordikfest: Nordik Rides x Great Northern Classics
Coming up
Top Events in Derby
DNA of History - Live Lounge Premium Package
Michael Starring Ben - Live Lounge Premium Package
Where to go
Venues in Derby
Derby Market Hall
Derby Market Hall, Derby
A venue in Derby, with 1 upcoming show.
Pickford's House
41 Friar Gate
A venue in Derby, with 1 upcoming show.
Great Northern Classics
Great Northern Classics, Derby
A venue in Derby, with 2 upcoming shows.
Derby Arena
Derby Arena, Derby
A venue in Derby, with 1 upcoming show.
Donington Park Circuit
Donington Park Circuit, Derby
A venue in Derby, with 1 upcoming show.
The Hairy Dog
Becket Street
A venue in Derby, with 20 upcoming shows.
Little Eaton Village Hall (Thomas Bates Hall)
Little Eaton Village Hall (Thomas Bates Hall), Derby
A venue in Derby, with 1 upcoming show.
Chapel Street Arts Centre
Chapel Street Arts Centre, Derby
A venue in Derby, with 1 upcoming show.
Chester Green Community Centre
Chester Green Community Centre, Derby
A venue in Derby, with 1 upcoming show.
Derby Cathedral
Derby Cathedral, Derby
A venue in Derby, with 1 upcoming show.
Derby Theatre
15 Theatre Walk
A venue in Derby, with 9 upcoming shows.
Vaillant Live, Derby
2 Colyear Street
A venue in Derby, with 74 upcoming shows.
The Flowerpot
23-25 King Street
A venue in Derby, with 46 upcoming shows.
Donington Park
Castle Donington
A venue in Derby, with 29 upcoming shows.
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