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Grassroots Venues in Derby

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Derby?

GigXchange lists 28 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.

Q: Which Derby venues provide full backline?

1 of 28 Derby venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 16 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Derby venue

28 venues, from back rooms to big stages
16 provide a PA in-house
1 offer full backline
1 include a sound engineer
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Last updated: 14 August 2026

28 Venues in Derby

grassroots venues hosting live music in Derby

16 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 has 28 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 16 provide a PA system, 1 offer full backline, and 1 include an in-house sound engineer. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

28 Venues 16 With PA 1 Full Backline 1 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Derby Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 28 grassroots venues across Derby. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Derby

57%

PA Provided

16 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

1 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

1 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

36%

Medium

43%

Large

21%

Equipment Provision

BYO

43%

PA Only

54%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Derby? GigXchange lists 28 grassroots music venues across Derby. 57% provide a PA system and 4% 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 medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Derby venue directory, updated daily.

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Derby city-centre pub with the city's only covered outdoor stage.

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Award-winning cocktail bar on Sadler Gate with weekend live music

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Cocktails and wings bar with a free Tuesday open mic.

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Burton-on-Trent › Shobnall★★★★★ (—)

Grassroots live music venue in Burton upon Trent with a regular open mic night.

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Catton Hall and Gardens

Swadlincote › Catton Park★★★★★ (—)

Country estate hosting multi-genre festivals.

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Derby › Darley Abbey★★★★★ (—)

Derby park with outdoor rock, pop and soul.

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Derby › Castle Donington★★★★★ (—)

Home of Download Festival, metal capital.

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Recording, rehearsal, venue, gallery and cafe.

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Derby urban community music and club venue.

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Matlock Bath Pavilion

Matlock › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

320-capacity Grand Hall on Matlock Bath's South Parade

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Melbourne Assembly Rooms

Derby › Melbourne★★★★★ (—)

Community arts and live music hub in Melbourne, South Derbyshire

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Derby › Sadler Gate, Cathedral Quarter★★★★★ (—)

Indie rock and house venue.

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Number 28, Market Place,

Belper › Belper town centre★★★★★ (—)

Belper's community-led arts and events venue

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Derby bar with live entertainment.

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Mon12:00–22:00
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Derby's best kept secret pub with live music.

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Derby's Chapel Street late-night staple since the 1970s — regular live music, weekend DJs till 2am, real ales and handcrafted pizza.

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The Creaky Floorboard

Derby★★★★★ (—)

Derby pub with live entertainment.

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Derby › City Centre★★★★★ (—)

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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Mon17:00–03:00
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Matlock venue with tribute entertainment.

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Derby pub with live entertainment.

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Mon12:00–18:00
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Derby › Pride Park★★★★★ (—)

Derby's Thursday-night free open mic at Pride Park, DE24 8JE — community arts space, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

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Mon08:30–17:00
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The Royal Oak Ockbrook DE72 3SE

Derby › Ockbrook★★★★★ (—)

Ockbrook pub with live entertainment.

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Derby pub with live events and gallery.

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Derby pub with food, drinks and live music.

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Derby Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Derby?

GigXchange lists 28 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.

Which Derby venues provide full backline?

1 of 28 Derby venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 16 provide at least a PA system. 1 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Derby's grassroots venues?

Of the 14 Derby venues with known capacity: 5 are small (under 150), 6 are medium (150–499), and 3 are large (500+). The majority of Derby’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Derby venue?

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.

Are there open mics in Derby?

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.

What's on at Derby venues this month?

The What’s On in Derby page lists every gig we hold across these 28 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Derby gig directory.

What genres do Derby venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Derby’s 28 grassroots venues are acoustic, folk, rock, indie, Rock. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Derby venues?

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.

Can I list my Derby venue for free?

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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