The Good Gig Guide – w/c 27th July 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 27th 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.

Tuesday 28th June: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
The Risley Big Band: every Tuesday night: admission £4.00 per person.

Tuesday 28th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Every Tuesday – the popular Latch Lifter ‘Pie Night’.  FREE ENTRY

Tuesday 28th 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 29th July: The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
‘Quiz Night’ – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 29th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Barbecue Grill Night’ – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 29th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free pool night – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 29th 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 30th July: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
Every Thursday: Cash Bingo from 7:30pm – FREE ENTRY

Thursday 30th 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 31st July: 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 31st July: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Trisha’ – a spiritual medium and clairvoyant from 7:00pm.  Tickets cost £22 including a buffet.  Please enquire for more details.
‘Milltown Revelry’ – a four piece classic rock band from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY

Friday 31st July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘In house music’ – from 8:00pm.  FREE ENTRY

Friday 31st July:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Karaoke Party Time’ with DJ Ross from 9:00pm – EVERY FRIDAY.  FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 1st August: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘The Day Disco with DJ Mad Mark’ – the very first event of its kind at The Boathouse from 12noon to 6:00pm. FREE ENTRY
‘El Duderino’ – bringing you the very best covers from 8:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 1st August:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘The Spitfires’ – a four-piece covers band performing on stage in the outdoor beer garden, alongside the idyllic Erewash canal basin from 4:00pm. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 1st August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
’80s Night’ – raising money for ‘Yappy Ever After’ dog rescue with live 80s music from ‘The Dirty Pop Band‘.  Tickets are £10 each, available by scanning the QR code on the Facebook page or pay on the door.  There will also be karaoke from 7:30pm
Karaoke – become a star for the night!  FREE ENTRY

Saturday 1st August:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Lainey Wilson Tribute Night’ – a tribute to then top country music artist from 5:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
‘In-house DISCO’ from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook page ‘Spanish Bar Official’

Saturday 1st August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
The Rise and Shine Breakfast Carvery from 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
‘Ska Fusion’ – a five-piece Ska, Reggae and 2-Tone covers and from 9:00pm.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Saturday 1st August: The New Inn, Newthorpe Common.
‘Johnny Silver’ – all the best covers from the decades you remember from 8:30pm.  FREE ENTRY.
Follow their Facebook page ‘The New Inn at Newthorpe’ for upcoming events.

Sunday 26th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free afternoon pool – FREE ENTRY

Sunday 2nd August: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Fleetwood Mac Tribute’ – one of the UK’s top tribute acts on the outdoor stage from 4:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook Page ‘Spanish Bar Official’.

Sunday 2nd August: 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.
‘The Mysterious Blues Band’ – a trio with roots music from the 50s to today from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 2nd August: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘Dave Bopper‘ –  playing authentic rock ‘n’ roll covers 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!

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