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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Shakespeare
The Shakespeare is a grassroots music venue in Derby, Derby with a standing capacity of approximately 200. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Shakespeare books Covers, Acoustic, Pop, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Derby venue directory.
The Shakespeare is a bar and kitchen set in a 300-year-old building at the heart of Sadler Gate in Derby's Cathedral Quarter. Closed since 2020, it was reborn in September 2023 after a £385,000 refurbishment, blending heritage with contemporary style and adding a Scandinavian-style rear garden. Food runs to American-style pizzas, smoked meats and gourmet burgers, with all-day cocktail deals and bottomless brunch. For performers, it runs live music and DJ nights plus a weekly Sunday open mic and summer garden jam sessions, comfortably hosting up to around 200. A lively, well-equipped grassroots spot in central Derby.
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Find The Shakespeare
16 Sadler Gate, Derby, Derby, DE1 3NF
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Open mics and upcoming gigs at this venue — or browse the wider Derby venue directory.
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
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EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
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EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
EVERYSun
Open Mic — Sundays
Derby
Starts 19:00
FreePA
View open mic
Common Questions
Seven things people ask about booking The Shakespeare.
PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Derby venues by backline.
The Shakespeare books Covers, Acoustic, Pop, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view The Shakespeare’s booking contact, fee range, and submission process. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
The Shakespeare has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Derby venues for size comparisons.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Shakespeare. Browse the Derby Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
16 Sadler Gate, Derby, Derby, DE1 3NF. See the map below for directions. Browse more Derby venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Derby vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
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