Free Comedy in Derby! - Lamb Comedy Club @ The Royal Standard
Free stand-up comedy night at The Royal Standard in Derby featuring Lamb Comedy Club.
Events in Derby From 20th April – 26th April 2026
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You can find live music performances across Derby this week at venues like The Royal Standard and Midland Canoe Club, with comedy nights hosted in bars and halls. Stand-up gigs take place weekly at local spots, including the Assembly Rooms, offering accessible events for emerging talent. Daytime workshops are held at community hubs such as the Derby Museum & Art Gallery, where you can explore textile design using traditional techniques or develop drawing skills through life drawing sessions with professional models. Riverside activities include beginner paddle sports at Midland Canoe Club, while indoor swimming is available at Moorways Sports Village and Water Park. Cultural events feature talks on climate change impacts in regional infrastructure, hosted by Derby Museum & Art Gallery. Community gatherings like open-mic nights are scheduled across local pubs and halls for networking or casual conversation. Fitness enthusiasts can attend guided yoga sessions near green spaces along the old Midland Railway line. The city’s industrial past continues to inform present-day events, with projects highlighting sustainable transport solutions. Check the listings below for times and venues.
Tuesday 21st April
Wednesday 22nd April
Derby Launch Event
A launch event is held at Farmhouse at Mackworth in Derby, hosted via Eventbrite.
Project:hack27
A 2-day data hackathon hosted at Rolls Royce's Derby learning center, bringing together innovators to collaborate on tech projects.
Uncoached Teaching Pool (Members & Guests)
A 60-minute uncoached swimming session open to members and guests at Moorways Sports Village and Water Park.
Thursday 23rd April
Derbyshire Business Networking (April 2026) at The Great Northern Classics
A business networking event in Derbyshire scheduled for April 2026 at Great Northern Classics.
Laurence Jones
Comedian Laurence Jones performs his stand-up show at The Flowerpot in Derby.
Field to Fashion Opening Celebration
A celebration marking the opening of the Field to Fashion exhibition at Derby Museum of Making.
About Time: Climate Change, Derby, And me With Joe Smith
Joe Smith discusses climate change in Derby at a talk hosted by Derby Museum & Art Gallery.
Taster Session
A taster session is offered at Midland Canoe Club for beginners interested in canoeing.
Ram Fest Comedian & New Act of The Year - Heat #8
Comedians compete in Heat #8 of Ram Fest, featuring New Act of the Year at The Royal Standard in Derby.
Friday 24th April
The Deez Reunion
A nostalgic dance event celebrating an era of music and unforgettable nightlife energy.
Fred Zeppelin
Fred Zeppelin, a top UK Led Zeppelin tribute band, performs live at The Flowerpot.
Derbyshire v Gloucestershire - Rothesay County Championship Day 1 - Executive…
Derbyshire faces Gloucestershire in Day 1 of the Rothesay County Championship at The Central Co-op County Ground.
Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Derby
Unified Dating hosts a social event in Derby to help singles meet new people locally.
Saturday 25th April
The Year of Wright: Life Drawing at Derby Museums (April)
Life drawing classes return at Derby Museum and Art Gallery as part of The Year of Wright celebration.
Draw Derby - April 2026
A community art event inviting people to draw together at Derby Market Hall.
Paddle Power River Session
An introductory river paddling session hosted by Midland Canoe Club in Derby.
An Introduction to Textiles: Machine Sewing
A hands-on workshop at The Museum of Making teaches basic machine sewing techniques for textiles.
Derbyshire v Gloucestershire - Rothesay County Championship Day 2 - Executive…
Derbyshire faces Gloucestershire in Day 2 of the Rothesay County Championship at The Central Co-op County Ground.
The Year of Wright: Life Drawing at Derby Museum And Art Gallery
A life drawing session hosted at Derby Museum and Art Gallery as part of The Year of Wright art event.
Moving Pictures - a Tribute to Rush
A tribute band performs iconic Rush songs at The Hairy Dog in Derby.
Motion - The Midlands Trance Festival no4 Danny Minns, dj st John
Trance music festival featuring DJs Danny Minns and DJ St John at The Blue Note in Derby.
Ranagri
Ranagri is a cultural event held at Saint Alkmund's Church in Duffield.
Back to The 80's & 90's | Saturday Daytimer | Tahulas Tiki Shack
A daytime disco party at The Hockley Arts Club celebrates 80s and 90s funk, soul, and R&B music.
Coldplace | Binks Yard, Nottingham | Last 150 Tickets!
The world's leading Coldplay tribute act performs at Binks Yard in Nottingham with support from The Killers and Keane tributes.
Dear Emily - Edinburgh Fringe Fundraiser
A fundraiser performance for the Edinburgh Fringe at Dubrek Studios in Derby.
Sunday 26th April
The Comedy Store
The Comedy Store presents a live stand-up comedy gig at Derby Theatre featuring emerging and established talent.
The Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill
Attendees can learn traditional wood spoon carving at a hands-on workshop hosted by The Museum of Making in Derby.
The Priest House Spring Wedding Open Day
The Priest House Hotel hosts a spring wedding open day featuring event showcases and venue tours.
Derbyshire v Gloucestershire - Rothesay County Championship Day 3 - Executive…
Day 3 of the Rothesay County Championship match between Derbyshire and Gloucestershire at The Central Co-op County Ground.
Derby County fc Women v Liverpool Feds
Derby County FC Women play Liverpool Feds in a women's football match at Mickleover Football Club.