The Good Gig Guide – w/c 20th July 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 20th July 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 drink in the bar of this fantastic pub or the spacious outdoor area in the heart of the village. Keep an eye on their Facebook page ‘The White Lion at Sawley’ for regular entertainment updates.

Tuesday 21st June: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
The Risley Big Band: every Tuesday night: admission £4.00 per person.

Tuesday 21st July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Every Tuesday – the popular Latch Lifter ‘Pie Night’.  FREE ENTRY

Tuesday 21st July: 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’‘Y

Wednesday 22nd July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Barbecue Grill Night’ – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 22nd July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free pool night – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 22nd 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.

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 23rd July: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
Every Thursday: Cash Bingo from 7:30pm – FREE ENTRY

Thursday 23rd 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 24th July: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘Tom Nicholson’ – a solo artist performing soul and Motown classics and more from 8:00pm.

Friday 24th July: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Reggae Boyz ft Michelle’ – from 7:30pm.  FREE ENTRY.

Friday 24th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Smiths Forever’ – a ticketed event to see this tribute band from 8:00pm, at a cost £6 including a booking fee, available on FIXR.

Friday 24th July:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Karaoke Party Time’ with DJ Ross from 9:00pm – EVERY FRIDAY.  FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 25th July: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘That 70s Band’ – bringing you everything 70s from 8:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 25th July:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘The Atoms’ – a duo performing on stage in the outdoor beer garden, alongside the idyllic Erewash canal basin from 4:00pm. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 25th July: The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
‘The Parrots’ – a five-piece rock and indie covers band from 7:30pm. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 25th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
‘Sky Fest’ – raising money for local defibrillators to be installed – a fun-filled afternoon for all with a bouncy castle, football dartboard, face painting, a cake stand and a car boot sale plus lots more. FREE ENTRY.
Karaoke – become a star for the night!  FREE ENTRY

Saturday 25th July:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Amy Winehouse Tribute Night’ – from 5:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
‘In-house DISCO’ from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook page ‘Spanish Bar Official’

Saturday 25th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
The Rise and Shine Breakfast Carvery from 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
‘Rattler’ – a four-piece classic rock band from 9:00pm.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 26th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free afternoon pool – FREE ENTRY

Sunday 26th July: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘ABBA Tribute’ – one of the UK’s top tribute acts to the Swedish fab four from 4:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook Page ‘Spanish Bar Official’.

Sunday 26th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
The Rise and Shine Breakfast Carveryfrom 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
Sunday Lunch Carvery from 12noon to 3:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
‘Elvis Presley Tribute’ – one of the country’s top tribute acts on stage from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 26th July: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘Scribble Victory‘ –  a covers duo with drums from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY

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!

Places ARE limited so get in touch NOW!

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