The Good Gig Guide – w/c 10th August 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 10th August 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 11th August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
‘The Risley Big Band’: every Tuesday night: admission £4.00 per person.

Tuesday 11th August The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Every Tuesday – the popular Latch Lifter ‘Pie Night’.  FREE ENTRY

Tuesday 11th August: 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 12th August: The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
‘Quiz Night’ – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 12th August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Barbecue Grill Night’ – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 12th August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free pool night – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 12th August: 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 13th August: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
Every Thursday: Cash Bingo from 7:30pm – FREE ENTRY

Thursday 13th August: 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.  FREE ENTRY.

Friday 14th August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
‘The Ilkeston Fun Fair at Presley’s’ – all weekend, thrilling rides, family attractions, burger vans and other tasty food, plus games and prizes from 3:00pm on Friday. FREE ENTRY.

Friday 14th August: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
‘DJ Mark’ spinning disco classics from 7:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Friday 14th August: The New Inn, Newthorpe Common.
‘Cash Bingo and Games’ from 8:00pm including ‘Sticky’. £10 to take part.
Follow their Facebook page ‘The New Inn at Newthorpe’ for upcoming events.

Friday 14th August: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘James Jaffa Taylor’ – with all the great reggae hits from 8:00pm.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook page – ‘Spanish Bar Official’.

Friday 14th August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Rise and Dine Breakfast Carvery’ from 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
‘Verbal Warning’ – old school punk and rock from 8:00pm.  FREE ENTRY

Friday 14th August:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Karaoke Party Time’ with DJ Russ from 9:00pm – EVERY FRIDAY.  FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 15th August: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘The Classic Car Meet’ from 9:00am including the BBQ Special with a whole roasted cow to tuck into plus ‘The Far Away Cows’ will be belting out the hits. FREE ENTRY.
‘Animal Room’ – a covers band from 8:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 15th August:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Lewis Goddard’ – his tribute to the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, performed on stage in the outdoor beer garden, alongside the idyllic Erewash canal basin from 4:00pm. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 15th August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
‘The Ilkeston Fun Fair at Presley’s – all weekend, thrilling rides, family attractions, burger vans and other tasty food, plus games and prizes. Saturday from 1:00pm. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 15th August:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Amy Winehouse Tribute Night’ – with one of the country’s leading tribute acts on the outdoor stage from 5:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
‘V for Vinyl’ – spinning all the tunes you know and love from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook page ‘Spanish Bar Official’

Saturday 15th August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Rise and Dine Breakfast Carvery’ from 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
‘Shackled’ – playing the best Classic Rock covers from 9:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Saturday 15th August: The New Inn, Newthorpe Common.
‘The J.J Soul and Motown Show’ from 8:00pm FREE ENTRY.  Sally and the team welcome customers old and new!
Follow their Facebook page ‘The New Inn at Newthorpe’ for upcoming events.

Sunday 16th August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
‘The Ilkeston Fun Fair at Presley’s – all weekend, thrilling rides, family attractions, burger vans and other tasty food, plus games and prizes. Sunday from 1:00pm. FREE ENTRY.

Sunday 16th August:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘C.J Jackson’ – the very best soul and motown performed on the outdoor stage from 4:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.

Sunday 16th August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free afternoon pool – FREE ENTRY

Sunday 16th August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Sunday Lunch Carvery from 12noon to 3:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
‘Starscreen’ – the welcome return of this four-piece playing classic rock and roll from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 16th August: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘Max McTavish‘ –  soft rock covers from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Friday 28th August: The Risley Park, Derby Road, Risley
‘Flash’ – experience the magic of Queen like you’ve never heard before from the country’s top tribute to Queen and Freddie Mercury, with jaw-dropping authenticity, powerhouse vocals and blistering guitar work, plus a stage show like you’ve never seen before. This truly is the ultimate tribute show – not to be missed.  Tickets are £30 each available from Eventbrite.co.uk. They are already selling fast, so get yours quickly!

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!

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