City Centre · Medium

The Hairy Dog

Q: What genres does The Hairy Dog book?

The Hairy Dog books Rock, Punk, Metal, Alternative. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of The Hairy Dog?

The Hairy Dog has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Derby venues for size comparisons.

Derby's Wednesday-night free open mic at 257 Becket Street, DE1 1HT — independent music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

Venue at a glance The Hairy Dog · Derby

~150

Capacity

standingmedium

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

Full

Backline

on stagegear

Rock

Books

originals+3 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

The Hairy Dog — Quick Facts

Derby's Wednesday-night free open mic at 257 Becket Street, DE1 1HT — independent music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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✓ Verified openLast verified 04 Jun 2026Source: thehairydog.co.uk

The Details

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Capacity~150 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Hairy Dog 257 Becket Street
City Centre
Derby DE1 1HT

Genres

Rock Punk Metal Alternative

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PA system

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

About The Hairy Dog

The Hairy Dog is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Derby with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.

The Hairy Dog books Rock, Punk, Metal, Alternative acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Derby venue directory.

The Hairy Dog is Derby's premier alternative live-music venue, a loud and proud independent room that has been shaking walls in the city centre since 2012. Upstairs is a 150-capacity live room with a full professional PA, stage lighting and crew, programming rock, punk, metal and alternative bands; the downstairs bar runs booked DJs every weekend taking requests. It is a true grassroots music den that welcomes original acts and touring bands alike. (NB: directory slug 'gv-mecca-bingo-derby' is a legacy identifier — the active business at this listing is The Hairy Dog at 1 Becket Street, DE1 1HT.)

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257 Becket Street, City Centre, Derby, DE1 1HT

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Common Questions

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What equipment does The Hairy Dog provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Derby venues and filter by backline.

What genres does The Hairy Dog book?

The Hairy Dog books Rock, Punk, Metal, Alternative. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Hairy Dog?

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What is the capacity of The Hairy Dog?

The Hairy Dog has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Derby venues for size comparisons.

Does The Hairy Dog have open mic nights?

Yes — The Hairy Dog hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Derby Open Mic Finder.

Where is The Hairy Dog?

257 Becket Street, City Centre, Derby, DE1 1HT. See the map below for directions. Browse more Derby venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Hairy Dog?

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