The Good Gig Guide – w/c 17th 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 17th 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 18th August The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Every Tuesday – the popular Latch Lifter ‘Pie Night’.  FREE ENTRY

Tuesday 18th 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 19th August: The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
‘Quiz Night’ – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 19th August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Barbecue Grill Night’ – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 19th August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free pool night – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 19th 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 20th August: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
Every Thursday: Cash Bingo from 7:30pm – FREE ENTRY

Thursday 20th 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 21st August: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
’75/85′ – decades of classics from this 5-piece retro band from 7:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Friday 21st 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 21st August: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘J.J Oldham’ – with all the great soul hits from 8:00pm.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook page – ‘Spanish Bar Official’.

Friday 21st August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Rise and Dine Breakfast Carvery’ from 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
‘In-house music’ – from 8:00pm.  FREE ENTRY

Friday 21st August:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Karaoke Party Time’ with DJ Russ from 9:00pm – EVERY FRIDAY.  FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 22nd August: The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
‘Murder of Crows’ – a five-piece high-energy punk band from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 22nd August: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘Groundhog Days’ –  playing 80s classics 8:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 22nd August:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘The Santa Carla Vampire Hunters’ – rock, grunge and metal, performed on stage in the outdoor beer garden, alongside the idyllic Erewash canal basin from 4:00pm. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 22nd August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
‘FREE Bouncy Castle’  – Saturday afternoon – weather permitting. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 22nd August:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Natalie Louise Harrison’ – with tributes to both Rihanna and Olivia Dean – not to be missed from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook page ‘Spanish Bar Official’

Saturday 22nd August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Rise and Dine Breakfast Carvery’ from 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
There is also a ‘to be confirmed’ act from 9:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Saturday 22nd August: The New Inn, Newthorpe Common.
‘DJ Matt’ – spinning classic tunes from 3:00pm to 7:00pm FREE ENTRY.
‘Malcolm Allured and The Waddys’ – One of the former members of Showaddywaddy leads with all the hits from the classic 70s rock ‘n’ roll and lots more from 8:30pm.  FREE ENTRY.
Follow their Facebook page ‘The New Inn at Newthorpe’ for upcoming events.

Sunday 23rd August:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Freddie Mercury Tribute’ – one of the country’s very best tributes to the former Queen frontman, on the outdoor stage from 4:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.

Sunday 23rd August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free afternoon pool – FREE ENTRY

Sunday 23rd August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Sunday Lunch Carvery from 12noon to 3:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
‘Scotty & The Flowing Locks’ – the welcome return of this four-piece band from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 23rd August: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘Ska Man T‘ –  all the classics hits from 2-Tone and more 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!

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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