The Good Gig Guide – w/c 22nd 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 22nd 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.

Tuesday 23rd June: World Cup 2026: England v Ghana
All venues on the Good Gig Guide will be showing this Group L game on their screens for you to cheer on the team and help to bring it home!  Kick off is at 9:00pm.

Tuesday 23rd June: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
The Risley Big Band: every Tuesday night: admission £4.00 per person.

Tuesday 23rd June: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Every Tuesday – the popular Latch Lifter ‘Pie Night’.  FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 24th June: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Barbecue Grill Night’.  FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 24th June: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free pool night – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 24th June:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
Their popular ‘Quiz Night from 8:00pm. £1 per player + ‘Sticky 13s’ and ‘Open The Box’

Wednesday 24th June:  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 25th June: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
Every Thursday: Cash Bingo from 7:30pm – FREE ENTRY

Thursday 25th June: 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 26th June: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘DJ Mark’  – spins your favourite tunes from 7:00pm to 11:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.

Friday 26th June: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Pure Rock Night’ – headlining, with ‘Hung Like Hanratty’ with support from ‘The Steam Kittens’ from 8:00pm.
This is a ticketed event – priced at £8 per person available on Fixr or you can pay on the door for £10.

Friday 26th June:  The Risley Park, Derby Road, Risley.
‘The Killers Tribute Night’ – the UK’s ultimate tribute from ‘The Killers Kollective’ – from 8:00pm. This 6 piece tribute band has performed all around the world delivering an electrifying and strikingly accurate recreation of the band’s sound.  Tickets are £15, available via Eventbrite.co.uk but hurry as tickets are going fast!

Friday 26th June:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Scribble Victory’ – a well-known covers band from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.

Friday 26th June:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Karaoke Party Time’ with DJ Ross from 9:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 27th June:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Luke BP’ performs hits you know and love in the beer garden in the afternoon, alongside the idyllic Erewash canal basin from 4:00pm FREE ENTRY.
‘Panama v England’ – the final group game – build up from 9:00pm (Kick off 10:00pm.) FREE ENTRY.
Get 25% off all cask and keg beers for ALL England games. (www.drinkaware.co.uk – for the facts)

Saturday 27th June:  The Risley Park, Derby Road, Risley.
‘Panama v England’ – World Cup 2026 action on the 4m x 3m screen to watch and cheer on the boys in style – build up from 9:00pm (Kick off 10:00pm.) FREE ENTRY

Saturday 27th June:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Local artist’ – music performed in the warm up to the evening football. FREE ENTRY.
‘Panama v England’ – World Cup 2026 action on the large screens and other screens around the bar – build up from 9:00pm (Kick off 10:00pm.) FREE ENTRY

Saturday 27th June: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
‘The Treble Fours’ – a high-energy eclectic mix from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
‘Panama v England’ – World Cup 2026 action on the screens around the bar from 10:00pm. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 27th June:  The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
‘The Atoms’ – the best of rock, punk and other genres on the outside stage from 8:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
‘Panama v England’ – World Cup 2026 action on the indoor screens – kick off from 10:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
Keep an eye on their Facebook page ‘The White Lion at Sawley’ for regular entertainment updates.

Saturday 27th June: The Presley’s Bar and Suites on Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
‘Panama v England’ – World Cup 2026 action on the indoor screens – be early for a seat – kick off from 10:00pm. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 27th June: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Covers of Invention’ – a funky rock classics covers band from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
‘Panama v England’ – World Cup 2026 action on the screens around the bar – build up to kick off from 10:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
Buy 3 bottles of Budweiser and get 1 FREE during ALL England games (www.drinkaware.co.uk – for the facts)

Sunday Carveries at The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Breakfast Carvery from 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
Sunday Lunch Carvery from 12noon to 3:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 28th June: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free afternoon pool – FREE ENTRY

Sunday 28th June: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Tom Jones Tribute’ – one of the best tributes to the Welsh singing legend on the outdoor stage from 4:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook Page ‘Spanish Bar Official’.

Sunday 28th June: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
‘Mike Onza’ – a solo-vocalist with soul, disco and classic pop covers from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.

Sunday 28th June: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Zoe Snow’ – northern soul, motown, country and pop hits from 5:30pm. 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’‘

Come back soon for more dates for your diary!

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