The Venue Derby

About The Venue Derby

Derby's favourite independent live music venue.

The Venue Derby Description

The Venue is a 150 to 500 capacity live music venue situated in the heart of Derby’s thriving City Centre, we aim to provide Derby with quality music acts all year round, from up and coming bands to well-known established bands and everything in between.

Now in its eleventh year as a live music venue we have hosted a broad range of live acts, including appearances from the likes of;
Catfish and the Bottlemen, Frank Turner, Foals Wolf Alice, The Charlatans, Ash, The Damned, Deaf Havana, The Twang, Pete Doherty, The Bronx, Craig Charles, Pop Will Eat Itself, Gomez, The Wonder Stuff, Subways, Cast, Peter Hook, Gaz Coombes, Fat White Family, Reverend and the Makers, The Sherlocks, The Blinders, October Drift, Modern Baseball, Every Time I Die, The Struts, The Rifles, cabbage, Roachford, The Wedding Present, Skindred, The Menzingers, Hayseed Dixie, Deap Vally, PINS, Demob Happy, The Bluetones, Gnarwolves, Lucy Spraggan, Embrace, JAWS, Lucia, Peace, Mallory Knox, Sleeper, Sleaford Mods and many more.

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NEW SHOW
Playing sold-out shows up and down the country, Hey Beatles - The Premier Beatles Tribute return to Derby at The Venue on Saturday 3rd November playing all the Fab Four's hits from 1962-1970 completely authentic and live. There's no closer experience to seeing the Fab Four than this - from 'Love Me Do' to 'Get Back' you'll be blown away by the instruments, costumes, sights and sounds of the peak of Beatlemania! Book early to avoid disappointment!
tickets >> www.livemusicderby.co.uk

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BoyzlifeTour brings together members of two of the biggest boybands in history, Keith Duffy from Boyzone and Brian McFadden from Westlife, to perform a whole host of their biggest chart hits. They will play The Venue Derby this October!
tickets > www.livemusicderby.co.uk

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Andrew O'Neill is an award-winning stand-up comedian, musician and writer. His distinctive voice and alternative credentials have set him apart and allowed him to carve out a unique place in the comedy world, catch him at The Venue on Wednesday 21st November...
tickets >> www.livemusicderby.co.uk

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our next Radar Love showcase includes the hotly tipped Paris Youth Foundation and local acts The Ruffs and LNC 🤙
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the city should be supporting as much live music as possible ✌🏻

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tickets for Cast Band are on sale now!
the Britpop legends come to Derby this December, 14th in support of their new album 'Singles 1995-2017' with special guests Stillia!
tickets > www.livemusicderby.co.uk

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Pedigree Britpop legends Cast Band have announced a major UK tour this winter in support of their new album 'Singles 1995-2017' they will stop by The Venue Derby for a very intimate show on Friday 14th December 2018. Labelled ‘The Who of the 90’s’, Noel Gallagher once described watching Cast play live as “a religious experience.”
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! > www.livemusicderby.co.uk

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less than 50% of tickets for this intimate show with Will Varley remain. Described recently by Donovan as “The next generation” and counting the likes of Billy Bragg, Tim Minchin and Frank Turner amongst his fans, it seems the rambling songwriter who cut his teeth haunting the open mics of south London is finally getting the attention he deserves.
tickets > www.livemusicderby.co.uk

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who's coming down to see this cracker of a Radar Love night? Paris Youth Foundation have toured with the likes of The Magic Gang and Blaenavon recently and will play Derby for just £3 a ticket!
Support - The Ruffs and LNC

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THIS THURSDAY - after winning Britain’s Strongest Man, Eddie Hall - The Beast starred in the hit documentary, Eddie: Strongman, on Netflix. He went on to win World’s Strongest Man in 2017, the first Brit for 24 years.
Eddie will talk through his journey from a young rebellious child to his insane diet and training regime that includes 12,000 calories per day to maintain his 30 stone plus body and 4 hour gym sessions.

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BoyzlifeTour brings together members of two of the biggest boybands in history, Keith Duffy from Boyzone and Brian McFadden from Westlife, to perform a whole host of their biggest chart hits. They will play The Venue Derby this October!
tickets > www.livemusicderby.co.uk

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Paris Youth Foundation, who draw influences from Catfish and The Bottlemen, Foals and The 1975, have recently released more music in May and are looking forward to playing numerous UK festivals over the summer. The five-piece from Liverpool have since been on a whirlwind rise, having been Radio 1’s Introducing Artist of the Week, championed by BBC 6 Music, Radio X and NME, and have toured with the likes of The Magic Gang and Blaenavon.
Support - The Ruffs & LNC

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tonight at The Venue Derby, our Radar Love club-night returns with the outstanding BlackWaters returning to Derby who were last here supporting Carl Barât and The Jackals!
Support - BABE PUNCH and Boatsontheocean £3 - 7.30PM - 16+ #ItsComingHome

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After setting the British guitar music scene alight with their riff-filled debut EP, hedonistic Hastings quartet Kid Kapichi will play Radar Love at The Venue Derby this September, the rising indie rockers are being tipped off by industry experts as ones to watch.
Headliners - The Mocking Jays | Support - The Frantics
... www.livemusicderby.co.uk
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this Thursday at The Venue Derby, our Radar Love club-night returns with the outstanding BlackWaters returning to Derby.
Support - BABE PUNCH and Boatsontheocean £3 - 7.30PM - 16+ #ItsComingHome

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could have done with a few seats...old age n high heels not a good mix..otherwise great place...loved Jade bar staff

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We had our wedding reception here (09/09/2017). Lovely staff behind the bar, the events manager Tracey was absolutely amazing also. Food was great, all my wedding guests had a fantastic evening. Would highly recommend

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Twice in 6 months I've been to The Venue for two very different gigs...Craig Charles Funk and Soul night and now Skindred. It's a cracking little venue. Personally I prefer the smaller venues for gigs (still can't quite believe Skindred played here...bit of a coup) and, as someone else has said, the venue sometimes makes the gig.



Great night and will be back.

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Saw Skindred last night. First time seeing a band at The Venue. Great place. Reasonably priced bar and some local real ales on too which was a nice surprise. Toilets were clean and well stocked (far better than rock city in Notts where u are lucky to get a toilet seat!) good sound- clear and loud but not deaf the day after!! Close to the band wherever u stand. Great night out thank you- 3 bands seen for a £20 ticket- bargain!

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I always have a great time when I visit the venue. Whether it's gigs, (and they have some great ones!) wedding's or a birthday party.

Lovely staff, promotors, owners and reasonably priced drinks.

Ideally located in Deeby city centre next to a massive car park (that's free after 8pm)

We worthy of my 5 star review rating. Well done!

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Great venue.... We saw The Hoosiers there last night who were brilliant. Sound levels were great and quick service at the bar. It was my 2nd visit and I'll definitely be going again

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First visit to The Venue and it definitely won't be our last. Great venue to watch the bands and great atmosphere. Oasis v Blur well worth going to when there next on.

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Fantastic venue. Great parking. Good selection of good priced beers. Plenty of bar staff. Clean toilets and building. Very well run. Can't fault it.

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Fabulous show venue was perfect a great way to spend my birthday at the George Michael Tribute what a show! Brilliant

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Fabulous entertainment venue. Great city centre location, parking and made for good entertainment. Drinks are cheap, staff friendly and helpful. Had a fabulous fundraising night out seeing "The Beyond" featuring The Mayor of Derby Cllr John Whitby. Rock fusion at its best. Wasn't disappointed. Lots of money raised for the Mayor of Derby Cllr John Whitby's chosen fundraising charities Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre, Safe and Sound, Children First, The British Red Cross and The Derby Museums Trust. Visited on the 16/02/18. Recommended.

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Brilliant oasis/blur tribute my first visit as we live near coventry. Will deffo be going again . Great atmosphere, good drink prices and not much of a queue at bar x

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Brilliant intimate venue been a couple of times now drinks are a bit of a rip off but you always expect to pay more at a music venue

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Went to see yonaka the other night a great venue to see live bands friendly staff a good atmosphere cheap beer prices a fun time was had by all

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Small venue but well run, friendly staff. Standard choice of booze at the bar. Levels last night were all wrong and too loud for the size of room but not the fault of the venue in all fairness. Will come again for the right artist �

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Saw The Quireboys last night. Great evening and venue was great with a good view of the band from the well placed stage. Drinks not overly expensive. Great parking facilities close to the venue and we ate in a restaurant just over the road before the concert . Looking forward to seeing other bands in the future

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Had our nephews wedding reception there last night. Cracking little venue (no pun intended) for family get together. We where allowed to bring our own cooked food in and use their excellent kitchen facilities to keep it warm. Bear was favourably priced and staff where wonderful. Only reason go four and not five stars was the layout did not encourage guest integration. Maybe a slight revamp of the seating could put this right. All in all I can well recommend the Venue if looking for somewhere to celebrate family occasions.

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Great having somewhere local that is dedicated to live music. Been to two events so far and will go to many more. I think the drinks are slightly over priced for a no frills place.

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Friendly atmosphere , does what it says on the tin � A venue for great music .

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Bar staff are nice main room is nice but the toilets really need sorting they stink of fish because there all leaking not nice 🙁

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could have done with a few seats...old age n high heels not a good mix..otherwise great place...loved Jade bar staff

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We had our wedding reception here (09/09/2017). Lovely staff behind the bar, the events manager Tracey was absolutely amazing also. Food was great, all my wedding guests had a fantastic evening. Would highly recommend

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Twice in 6 months I've been to The Venue for two very different gigs...Craig Charles Funk and Soul night and now Skindred. It's a cracking little venue. Personally I prefer the smaller venues for gigs (still can't quite believe Skindred played here...bit of a coup) and, as someone else has said, the venue sometimes makes the gig.



Great night and will be back.

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Saw Skindred last night. First time seeing a band at The Venue. Great place. Reasonably priced bar and some local real ales on too which was a nice surprise. Toilets were clean and well stocked (far better than rock city in Notts where u are lucky to get a toilet seat!) good sound- clear and loud but not deaf the day after!! Close to the band wherever u stand. Great night out thank you- 3 bands seen for a £20 ticket- bargain!

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I always have a great time when I visit the venue. Whether it's gigs, (and they have some great ones!) wedding's or a birthday party.

Lovely staff, promotors, owners and reasonably priced drinks.

Ideally located in Deeby city centre next to a massive car park (that's free after 8pm)

We worthy of my 5 star review rating. Well done!

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Great venue.... We saw The Hoosiers there last night who were brilliant. Sound levels were great and quick service at the bar. It was my 2nd visit and I'll definitely be going again

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First visit to The Venue and it definitely won't be our last. Great venue to watch the bands and great atmosphere. Oasis v Blur well worth going to when there next on.

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Fantastic venue. Great parking. Good selection of good priced beers. Plenty of bar staff. Clean toilets and building. Very well run. Can't fault it.

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Fabulous show venue was perfect a great way to spend my birthday at the George Michael Tribute what a show! Brilliant

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Fabulous entertainment venue. Great city centre location, parking and made for good entertainment. Drinks are cheap, staff friendly and helpful. Had a fabulous fundraising night out seeing "The Beyond" featuring The Mayor of Derby Cllr John Whitby. Rock fusion at its best. Wasn't disappointed. Lots of money raised for the Mayor of Derby Cllr John Whitby's chosen fundraising charities Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre, Safe and Sound, Children First, The British Red Cross and The Derby Museums Trust. Visited on the 16/02/18. Recommended.

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Brilliant oasis/blur tribute my first visit as we live near coventry. Will deffo be going again . Great atmosphere, good drink prices and not much of a queue at bar x

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Brilliant intimate venue been a couple of times now drinks are a bit of a rip off but you always expect to pay more at a music venue

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Went to see yonaka the other night a great venue to see live bands friendly staff a good atmosphere cheap beer prices a fun time was had by all

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Small venue but well run, friendly staff. Standard choice of booze at the bar. Levels last night were all wrong and too loud for the size of room but not the fault of the venue in all fairness. Will come again for the right artist �

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Saw The Quireboys last night. Great evening and venue was great with a good view of the band from the well placed stage. Drinks not overly expensive. Great parking facilities close to the venue and we ate in a restaurant just over the road before the concert . Looking forward to seeing other bands in the future

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Had our nephews wedding reception there last night. Cracking little venue (no pun intended) for family get together. We where allowed to bring our own cooked food in and use their excellent kitchen facilities to keep it warm. Bear was favourably priced and staff where wonderful. Only reason go four and not five stars was the layout did not encourage guest integration. Maybe a slight revamp of the seating could put this right. All in all I can well recommend the Venue if looking for somewhere to celebrate family occasions.

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Great having somewhere local that is dedicated to live music. Been to two events so far and will go to many more. I think the drinks are slightly over priced for a no frills place.

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Friendly atmosphere , does what it says on the tin � A venue for great music .

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Bar staff are nice main room is nice but the toilets really need sorting they stink of fish because there all leaking not nice 🙁

More about The Venue Derby

The Venue Derby is located at 47-49 Abbey Street, DE22 3SJ Derby
01332 203545
http://www.livemusicderby.co.uk