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The Good Gig Guide – w/c 13th July 2026

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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 13th 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.

World Cup 2026 action in Erewash: All venues on the Good Gig Guide will be showing all knockout games so you can hopefully cheer England on, all the way to the final if they make it! Check with each venue for details via their socials, particularly any late night/early morning kick offs – some bars may NOT be open.

Tuesday 14th June: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
The Risley Big Band: every Tuesday night: admission £4.00 per person.

Tuesday 14th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Every Tuesday – the popular Latch Lifter ‘Pie Night’.  FREE ENTRY

Tuesday 14th 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 15th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Barbecue Grill Night’ – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 15th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free pool night – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 15th 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 16th July: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
Every Thursday: Cash Bingo from 7:30pm – FREE ENTRY

Thursday 16th 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 17th July: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘Disco Night with DJ Mark’ – from 7:00pm.

Friday 17th July: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Stereophonics Tribute Night’ – with one of the country’s leading tributes from 7:30pm.

Friday 17th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.

‘Paul Robbo’ – brings you all the best cover songs from 8:00pm.

Friday 17th July:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Karaoke Party Time’ with DJ Ross from 9:00pm – EVERY FRIDAY.  FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 18th July: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘The Monthly Classic Car Meet’: From 9:00am, ring your pride and joy along and meet other lime minded car enthusiasts, or simply have a look at vehicles from yesteryear.
‘Saturday Night Live Music’: ‘The Detroits’ perform motown, soul and northern soul from 8:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 18th July:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Rapture’ – a four-piece female-fronted rock band, on stage in the outdoor beer garden, alongside the idyllic Erewash canal basin from 4:00pm. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 18th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
‘Rockabilly Night’ – four-piece band ‘The Royal Flush’ from Switzerland, plus support from a top local DJ to get you twisting the night away, from 7:00pm.  Tickets are £10.00 each, payable on the door. 
Karaoke
– become a star for the night!  FREE ENTRY

Saturday 18th July:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘V for Vinyl’ – spinning you all the great tunes from past to present from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook page ‘Spanish Bar Official’

Saturday 18th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
The Rise and Shine Breakfast Carvery from 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
‘The Daisy Cutters’ – a 5-piece rock covers band from 9:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 19th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free afternoon pool – FREE ENTRY

Sunday 19th July: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Monkey Tennis Duo’ – playing you the very best covers from 4:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook Page ‘Spanish Bar Official’.

Sunday 19th 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.
‘Blue Pepper’ –
a four-piece 50s and 60s tribute band from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 19th July: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘Ricky Booth’: covers of Oasis, Queen and Phil Collins 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!

‘The Good Gig Guide’ – ONLY on Erewash Sound!


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