Events in Derby From 11th May – 17th May 2026

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You can find a mix of events across Derby this week, from workshops focused on personal growth to evenings with live music, comedy, and socialising. Look out for sessions hosted at the Fellowship Room next to St. Matthews Church Darley Abbey, a venue used for multiple events including performances of Stags and Hens the Remix and Museum Lates. The Derby Deaf Carers Connect Workshops and the event on supporting children affected by early trauma are both held at this location. There’s also a performance of Brahms' Horn Trio at the Derby Museum of Making, and Kate Rusby plays live as part of her Springshine Tour. For comedy, try Dubrek Studios, which hosts Happy Tuesdays. The Flowerpot in Derby welcomes tribute bands like Hi-On Maiden and Alchemy Live, while the Victoria Inn and The Hairy Dog host regular music nights. Speed dating takes place at Assembly Rooms Derby, and the City’s property meet event is held at the Fellowship Room. If you're in the mood for something different, a live music jam is open to all at Billy Bootleggers in Nottingham, though that’s just outside the city. Travel should be planned with care: the temporary bridge in Derby city centre remains delayed, and parking congestion is a persistent issue in the city centre. Check the listings below for event times and locations.

Monday 11th May

Derby Deaf Carers Connect Workshops

· Family & Kids

Workshops for Deaf BSL users and hard-of-hearing carers hosted by Community Action Derby.

Speed Dating Derby by Fastlove, Ages: 21-40

· Assembly Rooms Derby · Nightlife & Music

A speed dating event hosted by Fastlove in Derby for singles aged 21 to 40.

How do we Help Children Thrive When Their Life Story Has Been Complicated?

· Family & Kids

A workshop for professionals on supporting children affected by early life trauma.

Tuesday 12th May

Pub Run Week - Xxxx Pub

· Fitness & Outdoors

A running event hosted at Derby Rugby Football Club, combining fitness with a pub-themed twist.

Brahms Horn Trio

· Fellowship Room next to St. Matthews Church Darley Abbey · Culture & Arts

A classical performance of Brahms' Horn Trio takes place at the Derby Museum of Making.

Happy Tuesdays Comedy Night

· Dubrek Studios · Nightlife & Music

Weekly comedy night features local stand-up talent at Dubrek Studios in Derby.

Wednesday 13th May

13Th May 2026 Derby Property Meet

· Fellowship Room next to St. Matthews Church Darley Abbey · Shopping & Markets

Property meet event hosted by Nelsons Solicitors in Derby on 13th May 2026.

Kate Rusby: The Springshine Tour - Live Lounge Premium Package

· Nightlife & Music

Singer-songwriter Kate Rusby performs live in Derby as part of her Springshine Tour Premium Package.

Stags And Hens The Remix by Willy Russell. (Not Suitable For Children).

· Fellowship Room next to St. Matthews Church Darley Abbey · Nightlife & Music

Playwright Willy Russell's comedy 'Stags and Hens the Remix' is performed at Quarndon Village Hall.

A Musical Open Jam Night - Open to All

· Nightlife & Music

A musical open jam night with improvisational performances hosted at Billy Bootleggers in Nottingham.

Thursday 14th May

Museum Lates: The Letters of Bram Stoker With Dacre Stoker

· Fellowship Room next to St. Matthews Church Darley Abbey · Culture & Arts

An evening event at Pickfords House exploring Bram Stoker's letters with Dacre Stoker.

Stags And Hens The Remix by Willy Russell. (Not Suitable For Children)

· Fellowship Room next to St. Matthews Church Darley Abbey · Nightlife & Music

A comedy play by Willy Russell, performed at Quarndon Village Hall, not suitable for children.

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion

· Nightlife & Music

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion performs a live music gig at The Hairy Dog in Derby.

The Red Line at The Vic

· Nightlife & Music

The Red Line perform live music at The Victoria Inn in Derby.

Friday 15th May

Hi-on Maiden

· Nightlife & Music

Hi-On Maiden, the officially endorsed Iron Maiden tribute band, performs live at The Flowerpot in Derby.

The Dirt Meets Pound Land

· Nightlife & Music

The Victoria Inn hosts a live music event where The Dirt and Pound Land unite for an underground performance.

Howling Giant

· Mist Rolling Inn · Nightlife & Music

Howling Giant performs a live music set at the Mist Rolling Inn in Nottingham on May 15, 2026.

Play Fridays

· Fever Derby · Nightlife & Music

Fever Derby hosts weekly music events featuring chart, dance, DnB, Afrobeats, and hip hop on Fridays.

The Derby Dracula Audio Tour Launch

· Derby Museum & Art Gallery · Culture & Arts

Launch event for the Derby Dracula Audio Tour at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

Party Bingo

· Bunk · Nightlife & Music

A social bingo event hosted at St Peter's in the City, Derby.

Saturday 16th May

Alchemy Live - Tribute to Dire Straits at Flowerpot

· Nightlife & Music

Alchemy Live, a tribute band to Dire Straits, performs live at The Flowerpot with professional musicians.

That! Collector Show Derby

· Shopping & Markets

A trading card and collectibles convention featuring top vendors in Derby on May 16th, 2026.

Ravecave+podskitchen+motion

· Nightlife & Music

A live stream event collaboration featuring progressive house and trance music at Mr Shaws House.

Ska Day Party: Derby

· Nightlife & Music

A brass-powered ska party returns to The Church Derby with music, dancing, and vibrant vibes.

Sunday 17th May

British Wheelchair Basketball National Championship Final

· Derby Arena · Fitness & Outdoors

The British Wheelchair Basketball National Championship Final brings top teams from five leagues to Derby Arena for the season's final compe

Wonk Unit

· Nightlife & Music

Wonk Unit, a Croydon-based punk rock band, performs live at Wonk.