The Good Gig Guide – w/c 3rd 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 3rd 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 4th August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
‘The Risley Big Band’: every Tuesday night: admission £4.00 per person.

Tuesday 4th August The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Every Tuesday – the popular Latch Lifter ‘Pie Night’.  FREE ENTRY

Tuesday 4th 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 5th August: The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
‘Quiz Night’ – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 5th August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Barbecue Grill Night’ – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 5th August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free pool night – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 5th 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 6th August: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
Every Thursday: Cash Bingo from 7:30pm – FREE ENTRY

Thursday 6th 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.

Friday 7th August: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
Karaoke with The Incredible Mitch from 7:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Friday 7th 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 7th August: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Beyonce Tribute Night’ – with the UK’s top tribute from 7:30pm.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook page – Spanish Bar Official.

Friday 7th August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘In house music’ – from 8:00pm.  FREE ENTRY

Friday 7th August:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Karaoke Party Time’ with DJ Russ from 9:00pm – EVERY FRIDAY.  FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 8th August: The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
‘Ska Fusion’ – get up and get dancing the night away to Ska classics from 8:30pm. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 8th August: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘Rapture’ – a powerful female-fronted rock covers band from 8:30pm. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 8th August:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘The Intros’ – a Nottingham-based band bringing you feel-good music, live energy and a touch of nostalgia performing on stage in the outdoor beer garden, alongside the idyllic Erewash canal basin from 4:00pm. FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 8th August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
‘Karaoke – become a star for the night!  FREE ENTRY

Saturday 8th August:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Modest’ – playing all the hits from ska, 2tone and Northern Soul on the outdoor stage from 4:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
‘In-house DISCO’ from 8:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook page ‘Spanish Bar Official’

Saturday 8th August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘The Rise and Shine Breakfast Carvery’ from 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
‘Dirty Pop’ – an 80s pop music band playing music from the decade in a dirty rock style from 9:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Saturday 8th August: The New Inn, Newthorpe Common.
‘Family Fun Day’– lots of attractions for all the family including a barbecue. craft fair stalls, a bouncy castle, games for all and lost more besides including entertainment provided by a local band as well as in-house music from 12:30pm.  FREE ENTRY.  Sally and the team welcome customers old and new!
Follow their Facebook page ‘The New Inn at Newthorpe’ for upcoming events.

Sunday 9th August:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Ilkeston’s Classic, Heritage and Vehicle Show Day’  – breakfasts will be served at The Spanish Bar.

Sunday 9th August: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free afternoon pool – FREE ENTRY

Sunday 9th August: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
The Rise and Shine Breakfast Carvery from 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
Sunday Lunch Carvery from 12noon to 3:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
‘Hoodoo Brown’ – playing classic rock, soul, funk and country from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 9th August: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘Rich Lawrence‘ –  a solo acoustic artist  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!

Places ARE limited so get in touch NOW!

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