Derby

Derby is a city built on independent culture, grassroots creativity and a strong sense of community running through everything from music and nightlife to art and local businesses. Across the city, venues, creative spaces and independent spots continue to shape a scene that feels both connected and constantly evolving.

From live music and club nights to exhibitions, skate culture and hidden gems, Derby offers a wide range of experiences that reflect its character. The mix of established favourites and newer additions keeps things moving, with something happening across different parts of the city throughout the week.

For anyone looking to explore what Derby has to offer, whether that’s events, places to go or the people behind it all, this brings everything together in one place.

Derby Noise, Reverb and Beautiful Chaos: The Indie Night at The Vic Inn

Three distinctive bands turn Derby's Vic Inn wonderfully loud tonight.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Musik Box Brings Five Very Different Sides of Alternative Music to The Vic Inn

Five wildly different sounds collide during one unforgettable Derby night.

By K Futur Derby

Derby The Denabys Return to Derby with Hazy Sundays and Taylor Liam Jackson

The Denabys return to Derby for a Victoria Inn headline show with Hazy Sundays and rising Derbyshire artist Taylor Liam Jackson.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Taylor Liam Jackson Announces Biggest Headline Show Yet at The Hairy Dog

Following a packed Y Not Festival performance, Taylor Liam Jackson returns to The Hairy Dog for his biggest headline show yet.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Simon Skipp Retrospective Adds Art and Skate History to a Huge Bank Holiday Weekend in Derby

Simon Skipp’s Then the Wolves Found Us retrospective opens at Rollersnakes as C.R.E.A.M. and Escapism bring a huge weekend of skateboarding to Derby.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Rollersnakes Brings Back Its Cash Rules Everything Around Me Bank Holiday Jam

Rollersnakes kicks off a huge weekend for Derby skateboarding with new obstacles, cash for tricks and support from major skate brands.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Porcelain Girl Unleash Midwest Emo Mayhem on New Single ‘Me And My Gun’

Midwest emo collides with crushing heaviness ahead of Derby mayhem.

By K Futur Derby

Global Y Not Festival 2026 Sunday Review: The Streets Bring a Scorching Weekend to a Spectacular Close

Sunshine, singalongs and spectacular performances close another unforgettable Y Not.

By K Futur Global

Derby Outta Mind Presents: Exotic Pets and TV FACE Turn Dubrek’s Saturday Matinee Into a Wall of Noise

Two bands deliver deafening punk energy at Dubrek Studios' matinee.

By K Futur Derby

Derby The Publics Set for Biggest Headline Show Yet at The Palais Nottingham

The Publics bring their festival-sized indie anthems to The Palais Nottingham following a memorable appearance at Y Not Festival 2026.

By K Futur Derby

Derby BANDWIDTH: The Velocettes on Second Chances, Supporting Their Heroes and Championing Derby’s Live Music Scene

Derby band The Velocettes discuss their return to music, supporting childhood heroes, releasing ‘Interzone’ and championing the grassroots venues behind their journey.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Escapism Bank Holiday Battle Brings One of the UK’s Biggest Skate Competitions to Derby

Escapism Bank Holiday Battle brings international guests, major competitions and more than £11,000 in prizes to Flo Skatepark in Derby.

By K Futur Derby

Derby One Cab and Iron Will Bring a Four-Band Hardcore Bill to Dubrek This September

One Cab and Iron Will Promo join forces at Dubrek Studios this September for a four-band hardcore bill featuring Nylon, Human Deceit, Actin’ Up and Sick Cult.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Canned Pineapple Bring Their Scuzz-Pop to Derby’s Vic Inn This November

Brighton scuzz-pop outfit Canned Pineapple head to The Vic Inn this November, joined by Derby bands The Blooms and Derventio.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Reverb Revival: Derby’s First Doom Festival Is Coming to The Victoria Inn

Derby's first doom festival is coming. Riff Riot's Reverb Revival brings 14 UK bands to The Victoria Inn for two days of doom, psych and heavy fuzz.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Ghrul Step Up to Headline Riff Riot’s Devilish Nights in Derby

Ghrul take the headline slot at Riff Riot's Devilish Nights in Derby, with Tellemahookah joining the revised line-up at The Victoria Inn.

By K Futur Derby

Derby FORMAT27: Derby’s International Photography Festival Returns in 2027

FORMAT International Photography Festival returns to Derby in 2027 with PLAY, transforming spaces across the city while inviting artists to get involved.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Saucebox! Puts Derby’s Emerging Cabaret Talent Centre Stage

Discover Derby’s next generation of cabaret, comedy and performance talent.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Leah Wilcox Headlines BANG at The Hairy Dog This October

Three emerging artists bring fresh alternative sounds to Derby’s Sunday.

By K Futur Derby

Derby Meryl Streek Is Bringing His Explosive Live Show to Derby This November

Meryl Streek heads to The Hairy Dog this November with KEZ and Death of the High Street for a night of punk, politics and high-energy alternative music.

By K Futur Derby

Art The Bad Flower Burlesque Revue Brings a Night of Nerdlesque to Derby

Pop culture gets a mischievous makeover at Derby’s latest revue.

By K Futur Art