The Good Gig Guide – w/c 6th 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 6th 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.

World Cup 2026 action in Erewash: All venues on the Good Gig Guide will be showing England knockout games so you can hopefully cheer them on all the way to the final. Check with each venue for details via their socials, particularly for the 1:00am (UK time) game on Monday 6th July – some bars may NOT be open.

Tuesday 7th June: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
The Risley Big Band: every Tuesday night: admission £4.00 per person.

Tuesday 7th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
Every Tuesday – the popular Latch Lifter ‘Pie Night’.  FREE ENTRY

Tuesday 7th 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 8th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free pool night – FREE ENTRY

Wednesday 8th 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.

Wednesday 8th July:  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 9th July: The Boathouse, Shardlow Marina.
Every Thursday: Cash Bingo from 7:30pm – FREE ENTRY

Thursday 9th 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 10th-Sunday 12th July: The Boathouse, Shardow Marina.
‘The Rock The Boat Festival’  – DJs and support acts amongst headlines acts – from Friday at 4:00pm  FREE ENTRY.
Friday: ‘Scotty & The Flowing Locks’
Saturday: ‘Fake News Headline’
Sunday: ‘The Triple Fours’

Friday 10th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Guilty Pleasure’ – a four-piece rock covers band from 8:00pm.

Friday 10th July:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘Karaoke Party Time’ with DJ Ross from 9:00pm – EVERY FRIDAY.  FREE ENTRY.

Saturday 11th July:  The White Lion, Tamworth Road, Sawley.
‘Starscreen’ – a four piece rock ‘n’ roll band.

Saturday 11th July:  The Great Northern, Derby Road, Langley Mill.
‘The Blurred Mondays’ – classic indie rock and Britpop covers, on stage in the outdoor beer garden in the afternoon, alongside the idyllic Erewash canal basin from 4:00pm. FREE ENTRY

Saturday 11th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
‘Pearl Effect’ – evening entertainment from a four-piece alternative rock band, supported by ‘Pub Kid’, an acoustic singer-songwriter, from 7:00pm.  Tickets are £5.00 each.  See their Facebook page for a QR code to scan to obtain a ticket, or you can pay on the door.
Karaoke – become a star for the night!  FREE ENTRY

Saturday 11th July:  The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Electric Vinyl’ – classic tunes from 6:00pm. FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook page ‘Spanish Bar Official’

Saturday 11th July: The Latch Lifter, South Street, Ilkeston.
The Rise and Shine Breakfast Carvery from 9:00am to 12noon. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

Sunday 12th July: The Presley’s Bar and Suites, Dallimore Road, Kirk Hallam.
Free afternoon pool – FREE ENTRY

Sunday 12th July: The Spanish Bar, South Street, Ilkeston.
‘Gary Barlow Tribute Night’ – the best tribute to the Take That frontmans on the outdoor stage from 4:00pm.  FREE ENTRY.
Follow what’s happening on their Facebook Page ‘Spanish Bar Official’.

Sunday 12th July: 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 Trilogy Band’ – classic covers from 5:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
See their Facebook Page ‘The Latch Lifter’ for full details.

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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