The Good Gig Guide – w/c 29th June 2026

Erewash Sound’s ‘Good Gig Guide’ — is a brand-new on-air feature designed to showcase local entertainment, and help get more people through your doors.

Here are the listings for w/c 29th June 2026:

The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Brett and Rachel welcome you to their public bar with regular entertainment. They have private function rooms available for hire for most occasions including weddings, wakes and meetings. Find them on Facebook to keep up to date on what is happening in their friendly bar.  The venue has disabled friendly access and a baby-changing room. Pop down and show YOUR support at Presley’s Bar and Suites.

The Risley Park, Derby Road, Risley.
Function room available – the perfect space for birthdays, weddings, conferences and celebrations of life.

The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
Pop in and say hello to Ali and his team, and enjoy a beer or two in this fantastic pub with a beer garden in the heart of the village. Keep an eye on their Facebook page ‘The White Lion at Sawley’ for regular entertainment updates.

World Cup 2026 action in Erewash: All venues on the Good Gig Guide will be showing England knockout games so you can hopefully cheer them on all the way to the final. Check with each venue for details via their socials, particularly for the 1am (UK time) game on Monday 8th July, if England progress – some bars may NOT be open.

Tuesday 30th June: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
The Risley Big Band: every Tuesday night: admission £4.00 per person.

Tuesday 30th June: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Every Tuesday – the popular Latch Lifter ‘Pie Night’.  FREE ENTRY

Tuesday 30th June: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
Quiz Nights every Tuesday. FREE ENTRY
From 8:30pm: Sticky 13s
From 9:00pm: The main quiz
From 10:00pm: Rock ‘n’ Roll BINGO
ALL major sports are shown on the big screen and surrounding screens in the bar area.
Follow what’s happening at The Spanish Bar on their Facebook Page ‘Spanish Bar Official’‘

Wednesday 1st July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Barbecue Grill Night’.  FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 1st July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free pool night – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 1st July: The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
Their popular ‘Quiz Night from 8:00pm. £1 per player + ‘Sticky 13s’ and ‘Open The Box’
£1 per player for entry.

Wednesday 1st July:  The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
Quiz Night from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
Keep an eye on their Facebook page ‘The White Lion at Sawley’ for regular entertainment updates.

Prapai Thai: Serving from The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston, Prapai Thai, dish up authentic Thai food from Thursday to Sunday, to eat-in or take away. See their Facebook page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Thursday 2nd July: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
Every Thursday: Cash Bingo from 7:30pm – FREE ENTRY

Thursday 2nd July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
*NOW EVERY THURSDAY*: ‘The Legendary MFN Bike Night’ is now every Thursday at 5:00pm. The Buffalo Grill will also be fired up!  The change from Wednesdays is due to the number of bike nights happening locally.

Friday 3rd July: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘Karaoke with Mitch’  – from 7:00pm to 11:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.

Friday 3rd July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Paul Tabor’ – playing you music genres from Bowie to The Stone Roses from 8:00pm.

Friday 3rd July:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Karaoke Party Time’ with DJ Ross from 9:00pm – EVERY FRIDAY.  FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 4th July:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Black Cadilacks’ a four-piece rock and roll-band, on stage in the outdoor beer garden in the afternoon, alongside the idyllic Erewash canal basin from 4:00pm FREE ENTRY

Saturday 4th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Karaoke – become a star for the night!

Saturday 4th July:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Dean Button’ – takes you through the sounds of the 90s from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook page ‘Spanish Bar Official’

Saturday 4th July: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
‘The Breakfast Club’ – bringing you the very best of the 80s from 8:30pm. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 4th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
The Rise and Shine Breakfast Club – Saturday morning. FREE ENTRY.
‘The Whistling Ducks’ – the very best of classic and prog-rock from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.

Sunday 5th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free afternoon pool – FREE ENTRY

Sunday 5th July: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Teddy Swims Tribute’ – the best tribute to the rising star of the charts performs on the outdoor stage from 4:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook Page ‘Spanish Bar Official’.

Sunday 5th July: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
‘Benji Heenan’ – a solo-vocalist bringing you soft rock classics from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.

Sunday 5th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
The Rise and Shine Breakfast Club – Sunday morning. FREE ENTRY.
Sunday Lunch Carvery from 12noon to 3:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
‘Vindictive’ – a hardcore band from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Friday 31st July:  The Risley Park, Derby Road, Risley.
‘Bon Jovi Tribute Night’ featuring ‘Bon Giovi’ – widely regarded as the premier look-a-like and sound-a-like band to the New Jersey rock icons.  Tickets: £30 per person available from eventbrite.co.uk.  Get yours quickly – huge demand is expected.

Come back soon for more dates for your diary!

Are you a pub landlord, landlady, or part of a social or working men’s club committee? If you’ve got live music, quizzes, karaoke or special events coming up — we’d love to feature them!’

‘The Good Gig Guide’ is YOUR chance to promote YOUR venue and share what’s happening locally — from live bands and open mic nights, to themed events and more.

Our very own Gordon Slayney is your contact for all the details, and he will explain how to send in your listings each week.

So if you’re hosting great entertainment, click here to get in touch to be part of ‘The Good Gig Guide’, only on Erewash Sound!

Alternatively, send e-mail to Gordon at good.gig @ erewashsound.com and he will reply with all the information you need to get started!

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