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May eventsEvents in Derby

Derby Events in May

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Nirvanher & Bras N' Roses - Live At Saltbox Bar, Nottingham at Saltbox Bar

Nirvanher & Bras N' Roses - Live At Saltbox Bar, Nottingham

Sunday 10th May

3:00pm - 7:30pm

Saltbox Bar, Nottingham

Nirvanher & Bras N' Roses - Live At Saltbox Bar, Nottingham

Saltbox Bar, Nottingham

Bras N' Roses (all-female GN'R tribute) + Nirvanher (female-fronted Nirvana tribute). Come enjoy an afternoon of pure rock in Nottingham!

Loose Articles headline UK Tour - The Vic Inn Derby - 10th May at The Vic Inn

Loose Articles headline UK Tour - The Vic Inn Derby - 10th May

Sunday 10th May

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Vic Inn, DERBY

Loose Articles headline UK Tour - The Vic Inn Derby - 10th May

The Vic Inn, DERBY

Loose Articles headline a night of in your face post punk hypnotic, political and built for sweaty dancefloors. Support comes from London's 'BUG EYE'

BILLY'S SMASH HITS - Every Sunday Night at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

BILLY'S SMASH HITS - Every Sunday Night

Sunday 10th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

BILLY'S SMASH HITS - Every Sunday Night

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

DJs playing hits from the 80s & 90s til 3am - FREE ENTRY!

BILLY'S POOL PARTIES - Free entry pool tournament & games at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

BILLY'S POOL PARTIES - Free entry pool tournament & games

Monday 11th May

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

BILLY'S POOL PARTIES - Free entry pool tournament & games

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

Come and join the big fun - FREE to enter Pool tournaments and games at Billy's

40s & 50s Single's Mixer Event with Love at First Sign at Be At One Nottingham

40s & 50s Single's Mixer Event with Love at First Sign

Tuesday 12th May

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Be At One Nottingham

40s & 50s Single's Mixer Event with Love at First Sign

Be At One Nottingham

An astrology powered dating night, where star signs spark conversation, compatibility is more than just a feeling and vibes are ALWAYS high!

A Musical Open Jam Night - Open To All at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

A Musical Open Jam Night - Open To All

Wednesday 13th May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

A Musical Open Jam Night - Open To All

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

A Jamming & Improvising party!!! Sponsored by Southern Comfort

BILLY'S BANDY WANDY - Wednesday Nights at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

BILLY'S BANDY WANDY - Wednesday Nights

Wednesday 13th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

BILLY'S BANDY WANDY - Wednesday Nights

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

DJs playing hits by bands and bands only...for no reason whatsoever!

Group Sound Bath Loughborough at Love And Light Loughborough Studio

Group Sound Bath Loughborough

Wednesday 13th May

10:00am - 11:00am

Love And Light Loughborough Studio

Group Sound Bath Loughborough

Love And Light Loughborough Studio

Perfect for anyone seeking deep relaxation and energetic renewal. This is a beautiful way to pause, breathe, and restore your light.

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion at The Hairy Dog

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion

Thursday 14th May

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Hairy Dog, Derby

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion

The Hairy Dog, Derby

The Hillbilly Moon Explosion are heading back to the UK for a short run of dates next year and they're calling into The Hairy Dog in May

MARDY BUM - Indie Goodness Every Thursday at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

MARDY BUM - Indie Goodness Every Thursday

Thursday 14th May

10:00pm - 3:00am

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

MARDY BUM - Indie Goodness Every Thursday

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

DJs playing indie bangers PLUS Happy Hour deals until midnight thrown in for good measure!

The Red Line at The Vic at The Victoria Inn, Derby

The Red Line at The Vic

Thursday 14th May

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Victoria Inn, Derby

The Red Line at The Vic

The Victoria Inn, Derby

The Red Line are back at The Vic

Substance Nottingham w/ Chad Harrison, DJ Pantha, Trilla & More at Stealth

Substance Nottingham w/ Chad Harrison, DJ Pantha, Trilla & More

Friday 15th May

10:00pm - 4:00am

Stealth, Nottingham

Substance Nottingham w/ Chad Harrison, DJ Pantha, Trilla & More

Stealth, Nottingham

Substance is landing at Stealth for a huge night of bassline with firm favourite Chad Harrison and heavyweights DJ Pantha, Trilla & More!

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TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation NOTTINGHAM Outdoor SUMMER Party May 26 at Binks Yard

TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation NOTTINGHAM Outdoor SUMMER Party May 26

Sunday 31st May

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation NOTTINGHAM Outdoor SUMMER Party May 26

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Trevor Nelson throws his first old school RNB & soul outdoor day party at Binks Yard in Nottingham

Road to Nashville | Elvaston Castle | 500 TICKETS LEFT!!! at Elvaston Castle Country Park

Road to Nashville | Elvaston Castle | 500 TICKETS LEFT!!!

Sunday 24th May

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Road to Nashville | Elvaston Castle | 500 TICKETS LEFT!!!

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Following a run of hugely successful, sell-out shows, The Road to Nashville is coming to Derby!

MURPHY'S LAW, KEPLER & MORE | Groovebox at Binks & The Nest at Binks Yard

MURPHY'S LAW, KEPLER & MORE | Groovebox at Binks & The Nest

Sunday 24th May

2:00pm - 2:00am

Binks Yard, Nottingham

MURPHY'S LAW, KEPLER & MORE | Groovebox at Binks & The Nest

Binks Yard, Nottingham

This May Bank Holiday Groovebox presents a Day to Night session at 2 of Nottingham's most iconic rave venues, Binks Yard & The Nest

Substance Nottingham w/ Chad Harrison, DJ Pantha, Trilla & More at Stealth

Substance Nottingham w/ Chad Harrison, DJ Pantha, Trilla & More

Friday 15th May

10:00pm - 4:00am

Stealth, Nottingham

Substance Nottingham w/ Chad Harrison, DJ Pantha, Trilla & More

Stealth, Nottingham

Substance is landing at Stealth for a huge night of bassline with firm favourite Chad Harrison and heavyweights DJ Pantha, Trilla & More!

BASSHUNTER & MORE|Love the 90s Festival|Elvaston Castle, Derby at Elvaston Castle Country Park

BASSHUNTER & MORE|Love the 90s Festival|Elvaston Castle, Derby

Saturday 30th May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

BASSHUNTER & MORE|Love the 90s Festival|Elvaston Castle, Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over Elvaston Castle for a night of pure 90s nostalgia!

Pianopalooza - Indoor Amapiano Festival at Nottingham's The Nest (Notts County FC)

Pianopalooza - Indoor Amapiano Festival

Saturday 23rd May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Nottingham's The Nest (Notts County FC)

Pianopalooza - Indoor Amapiano Festival

Nottingham's The Nest (Notts County FC)

After selling out the Palais with LeeMcKrazy, Pianopalooza returns to The Nest for 8hrs of Amapiano & surprise headliners! 23rd May. Nottingham.

Rum & Reggae 2026 | Elvaston Castle, Derby at Elvaston Castle Country Park

Rum & Reggae 2026 | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Saturday 23rd May

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Rum & Reggae 2026 | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

The ultimate island experience returns to Elvaston Castle next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

Road to Nashville Festival | Binks Yard | LAST 50 TICKETS at Binks Yard

Road to Nashville Festival | Binks Yard | LAST 50 TICKETS

Saturday 23rd May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Road to Nashville Festival | Binks Yard | LAST 50 TICKETS

Binks Yard, Nottingham

After a series of hugely successful, sold-out shows across the country, The Road to Nashville hits Nottingham!

K-Pop Fest | Elvaston Castle, Derby at Elvaston Castle Country Park

K-Pop Fest | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Sunday 31st May

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

K-Pop Fest | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.

LOVEZOO at Unit 13 - Nottingham at Unit 13

LOVEZOO at Unit 13 - Nottingham

Saturday 16th May

4:30pm - 10:00pm

Unit 13, Nottingham

LOVEZOO at Unit 13 - Nottingham

Unit 13, Nottingham

LOVEZOO Returns to Unit 13 - Nottingham Saturday 16th May 4.30pm to 10pm Jeremy Healy / Smokin Jo / Lottie / Grace Sands + More TBA

The Bootleg Beatles | Elvaston Castle at Elvaston Castle Country Park

The Bootleg Beatles | Elvaston Castle

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

The Bootleg Beatles | Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

The world's No.1 Beatles tribute act is coming to Elvaston Castle.

GirlyPop Fest | Elvaston Castle, Derby at Elvaston Castle Country Park

GirlyPop Fest | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Monday 25th May

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

GirlyPop Fest | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

GirlyPop Live is returning to Elvaston Castle, Derby with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

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