Derby Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Derby

14 grassroots music venues across Derby. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

14Venues
14With PA
1Full Backline
1In-House Engineer

14 Venues in Derby

14 Venues 14 With PA 1 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated

Derby has 14 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 14 provide a PA system, 1 offer full backline, and 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 14 venues hosting live music across Derby
  • 14 provide a PA system · 1 offer full backline
  • 1 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Derby Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 14 grassroots venues across Derby. Updated daily.

14
Total Venues
Across Derby
100%
PA Provided
14 venues provide a PA system
7%
Full Backline
1 venues offer full backline
7%
In-House Engineer
1 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
2
40%
Medium
2
40%
Large
1
20%
Equipment Provision
BYO
0
0%
PA Only
13
93%
Full BL
1
7%

How many grassroots music venues are in Derby? GigXchange lists 14 grassroots music venues across Derby. 100% provide a PA system and 7% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Derby venues provide equipment? 1 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Derby venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Derby venue directory, updated daily.

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Bar One
DerbyBe first to review
PA
City-centre bar with live music.
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Blacksmiths Lounge
DerbyBe first to review
PA
Award-winning cocktail bar with live music.
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70
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Bunk
DerbyBe first to review
PA
Cocktails and wings bar with live music.
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Dubrek Studios
DerbyBe first to review
PA
Recording, rehearsal, venue, gallery and cafe.
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Ryans Bar
DerbyBe first to review
PA
Derby bar with live entertainment.
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80
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The Bishop Blaise
DerbyBe first to review
PA
Derby's best kept secret pub with live music.
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The Bless
DerbyBe first to review
PA
Chapel Street venue established in the 1970s.
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The Creaky Floorboard
DerbyBe first to review
PA
Derby pub with live entertainment.
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200
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The Hairy Dog
Derby City CentreBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Derby's Wednesday-night free open mic at 257 Becket Street, DE1 1HT — independent music pub, full backline, in-house
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The Maypole Inn
DerbyBe first to review
PA
Derby pub with live entertainment.
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2,500
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The Roundhouse
Derby Pride ParkBe first to review
PA
Derby's Thursday-night free open mic at Pride Park, DE24 8JE — community arts space, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slot
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The Royal Standard
DerbyBe first to review
PA
Derby pub with live events and gallery.
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200
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The Shakespeare
DerbyBe first to review
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Derby pub with food, drinks and live music.
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The Victoria Inn DE1
Derby ArboretumBe first to review
PA
Derby pub with gig room for hire.
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Derby Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 14 grassroots music venues in Derby, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.
1 of 14 Derby venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 14 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 5 Derby venues with known capacity: 2 are small (under 150), 2 are medium (150–499), and 1 are large (500+). The majority of Derby’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Derby venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Derby, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.
Genre data is being collected for Derby venues. Most grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Derby by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.
Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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