Looking for live music events in Derby? Derby Arena is hosting an exciting line-up of shows in 2026, including a major celebration of local talent alongside classic rock and country favourites.
🎸 Derby Unplugged: A Celebration of Local Music in Derby
Derby LIVE and local independent music management company RatCat have announced Derby Unplugged, a huge celebration of the region’s thriving music scene, coming to Derby Arena.
Taking place on Sunday 3 May, this event will feature eight hours of live music, showcasing some of the best artists from Derby, Nottingham and the surrounding areas.
🎶 What to Expect
Running from 2pm to 10pm, the event will include:
- Indie anthems and rock performances
- 10 live bands from across the region
- A showcase of emerging and established local talent
Artists already confirmed include:
- The Public Eye
- Leah Wilcox
- Daisy Peacock
- Shadows of a Silhouette
- The Last Orders
More acts are set to be announced.
👉 This is one of the standout Derby events for live music fans and a great opportunity to support local artists.
🎟️ Tickets & Information
- Age: 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
- Tickets: £21
- Available via the Derby LIVE website
Tickets for these shows – and lots more – are on sale now on the Derby LIVE website.
Details
- Start: Sunday 3 May @ 2:00 pm
- End: Sunday 3 May @ 10:00 pm
- Event Category:Derby Unplugged
Venue
- Chapel Street Arts Centre
- Chapel Street, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, DE1 3GU
🎸 Ultimate Classic Rock Show – Derby Arena
Fans of classic rock can enjoy an evening of legendary hits with the Ultimate Classic Rock Show, coming to Derby Arena on Friday 30 October.
This high-energy show features music from iconic artists including:
- Eric Clapton
- Led Zeppelin
- Queen
- Pink Floyd
- Eagles
- Jimi Hendrix
With over two hours of live music, plus an impressive light and projection show, this is set to be one of the top rock events in Derby this year.
Tickets: £34
Tickets for these shows – and lots more – are on sale now on the Derby LIVE website.
Details
- Start: Friday 30 October @ 8:00 pm
- Event Category:Ultimate Classic Rock Show
Venue
- The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
- Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JB
🤠 Nashville at Heart – Country Music in Derby
On Saturday 7 November, Derby Arena hosts Nashville at Heart, a celebration of modern country music.
As country music continues to grow in popularity across the UK, this show features tributes to artists such as:
- Luke Combs
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood
- Chris Stapleton
With world-class musicians and vocalists, it promises to be a standout country music event in Derby.
Tickets: £32.50
Details
- Start: Saturday 7 November @ 8:00 pm
- Event Category: Nashville at Heart
Venue
- Nashville at Heart
- Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JB
📍 More Derby Events
Tickets for all shows are available via the Derby LIVE website.
If you’re looking for things to do in Derby, there’s plenty happening across the city, from live music and entertainment to new venues and developments. You can also read about how the city centre is evolving in our feature on 👉 The heartbeat of ‘New Derby’ celebrates its first birthday
Derby Arena continues to host a wide range of live music and entertainment throughout the year.
