The Good Gig Guide – w/c 23rd February 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 23rd February 2026:

Brett and Rachel at The Presley’s Bar and Suites on Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam, welcome you to their public bar with regular entertainment. Thursday night is their FREE POOL NIGHT and there is a free pool table on Sunday afternoon.  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.

Tuesday 24th February: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
Quiz Nights every Tuesday
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’

Wednesday 25th February:  The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
There is NO quiz night this week. but keep an eye on their Facebook page ‘The White Lion at Sawley’ for regular 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. Follow Prapai Thai on Facebook, or call  07899 535537 for more information.

Friday 27th February: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Wolfman and It’ – a rock disco from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 28th February: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
In house disco – dance the night away from 8:00pm.

Saturday 28th February: The Presleys Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Ilkeston.
Rock ‘n Roll Night:
‘Ricky & The Retros’ in Presleys Bar from 9:00pm – FREE ENTRY

‘The Shoetown Boys’ in The Presleys Suites – a briliant four-piece rock ‘n roll band plus vinyl DJ ‘Whiskey Jean’
Tickets cost £10 each , available from behind the bar.

Saturday 28th February: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Blue Halo’ – a rock band from 9:00pm – FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 28th February: The Stumble Inn, Tamworth Road, Long Eaton.
‘El Duderino’ – a classic four-piece rock covers band playing music from the 60s to now, from 9:00pm.

Sunday 1st March: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Pesky Alligators’ – a covers band paying tribute to the great sounds of yesteryear and todayfrom 4:00pm.

Sunday Carveries at The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Available from 12noon to 3:00pm.  See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 1st March: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘S.O.S’ – a rock and blues covers band from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Sunday 1st March: The Stumble Inn, Tamworth Road, Long Eaton.
The BIG QUIZ night from 8:00pm.

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 this Winter, 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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