Derby · grassroots venue · Verified open

The Bless

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

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 2 nights a week, house PA. Rock, Indie, Covers.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Checked 4 Jun 2026

At a glance, The Bless in Derby is summed up below. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books rock, indie and covers acts.

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grassroots room

In detail

Live music	2 nights a week
TodayClosed	12:00–02:00Opens in 4h 24m 14s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Rock · Indie · Covers

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Before you book The Bless, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books rock, indie and covers acts.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Fri, Sat
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	RockIndieCovers
Website	thebless-derby.com

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	4 Jun 2026

03 — Find The Bless

Derby

Getting there

The Bless is at 11-17 Chapel St, Derby, DE1 3GU. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 38 rooms in our Derby venue directory.

11-17 Chapel St,
Derby DE1 3GU

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The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The Bless for artists: The Bless has not joined GigXchange yet, so acts vote here to bring it on - to hire the venue for a private event, choose Private hire.

The open micEvery 1st Thursday of the month20:00 · Free entry

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Fee range per act	Locked
How far ahead to book	Locked
Payment terms	Locked

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Function Room	Ask the venue
Good for	parties, weddings, corporate meetings
Included	Room has its own facilities and a bar the venue can staff, menu items available at a discounted rate, self-catering allowed.

Enquire on their website Checked November 2026 from The Bless’s own website

05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

The Bless publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	12:00–00:00
Tue	12:00–00:00
Wed	12:00–00:00
Thu	12:00–00:00
FriToday	12:00–02:00
Sat	12:00–02:00
Sun	12:00–00:00

06 — What's on stage

1 provided · 6 TBC

The Bless has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Derby

About The Bless

This is the background on The Bless, from the venue and its listings. It books rock, indie and covers acts. It has live music 2 nights a week.

The Bless is a grassroots music venue in Derby. It books Rock, Indie, Covers.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Bless in Derby stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to original music, alongside a diverse array of covers. This grassroots venue hosts open mic nights, encouraging local talent to showcase their creativity in front of an engaged audience. With a PA system provided, it caters to a mixed genre policy, making it a vibrant hub for musicians in the area.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at The Bless on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 2 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every 1st Thursday of the month - 20:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Derby gig directory.

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09 — Derby league

Next 30 days

The Derby league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#22

of 38
live rooms

Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

01	The Hairy Dog up1	15 gigs
02	The Flowerpot down1	14 gigs
03	Dubrek Studios	3 gigs
04	The Loft Matlock up3	2 gigs
05	The Victoria Inn DE1 down1	2 gigs
06	No.28 down1	1 gig
07	The Lyric Rooms up1	1 gig
08	Bar One up2	0 gigs
09	Blacksmiths Lounge New	0 gigs
10	Bunk New	0 gigs

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Derby · Grassroots

The Bless

Q: What genres does The Bless book?

The Bless books Rock, Indie, Covers. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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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Capacity: 2 nights
Live music: 12:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Rock
Books: Verified
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 12:00–00:00
Tue 12:00–00:00
Wed 12:00–00:00
Thu 12:00–00:00
FriLiveToday 12:00–02:00
SatLive 12:00–02:00
Sun 12:00–00:00

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The Bless — Quick Facts

Derby's Chapel Street late-night staple since the 1970s — regular live music, weekend DJs till 2am, real ales and handcrafted pizza. Here are the key facts on The Bless at a glance.

Venue status Last verified 04 Jun 2026

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Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Today12:00–02:00Opens in 4h 24m 14s

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websitethebless-derby.com

SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live music2nights a weekFri · Sat

BacklinePAPA providedThe Bless provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

BooksRock+2 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

The Bless this week

Mon 12:00–00:00

Tue 12:00–00:00

Wed 12:00–00:00

Thu 12:00–00:00

Fri· today 12:00–02:00 Live music

Sat 12:00–02:00 Live music

Sun 12:00–00:00

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Function Room

Good for

parties, weddings, corporate meetings

Included

Room has its own facilities and a bar the venue can staff, menu items available at a discounted rate, self-catering allowed.

Checked November 2026 from The Bless’s own website. Prices and dates come from the venue.

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Inside The Bless

The Bless has an in-house PA for visiting acts. It has live music 2 nights a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About The Bless

The Bless is a grassroots music venue in Derby. The Bless provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

The Bless books Rock, Indie, Covers acts. This listing is part of the Derby venue directory.

Listing notes

Live nights

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Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Nights The Bless usually has live music

What to know

Live nights at The Bless are usually Fri, Sat. Its listed genres start with rock. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. The Bless hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.

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Find The Bless

The Bless is at 11-17 Chapel St, Derby, DE1 3GU. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 38 rooms in our Derby venue directory.

Address11-17 Chapel St

AreaDerby

PostcodeDE1 3GU

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Getting there

The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Bless in Derby; DE1 3GU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Derby this week, or find a band in Derby if you book the music.

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The Derby League

The Bless is #22 of 38 Derby venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

# Move Venue Gigs
#1 ▲1 The Hairy Dog 15 gigs
#2 ▼1 The Flowerpot 14 gigs
#3 – Dubrek Studios 3 gigs
#4 ▲3 The Loft Matlock 2 gigs
#5 ▼1 The Victoria Inn DE1 2 gigs
#6 ▼1 No.28 1 gig
#7 ▲1 The Lyric Rooms 1 gig
#8 ▲2 Bar One 0 gigs
#9 NEW Blacksmiths Lounge 0 gigs
#10 NEW Bunk 0 gigs

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Common Questions

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What equipment does The Bless provide?

The Bless provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Derby venue directory.

What genres does The Bless book?

The Bless books Rock, Indie, Covers. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Bless?

Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Bless has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

What is the capacity of The Bless?

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Does The Bless have open mic nights?

Yes — The Bless hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is The Bless?

11-17 Chapel St, Derby, DE1 3GU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Derby venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Bless?

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.

Can you hire The Bless for a private event?

The Bless can be hired for private events. Spaces: Function Room. Used for parties, weddings, corporate meetings. Ask The Bless about hire on its own website (details checked November 2026).

What's the nearest station to The Bless?

The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DE1 3GU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact The Bless?

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Venues Near The Bless

16 other venues are close to The Bless in Derby. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.

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The Bless in brief. Set in Derby, The Bless is a live music room that books rock, indie and covers. Live music is most often on Fridays and Saturdays. It also hosts an open mic (every 1st Thursday of the month). Other rooms nearby: The Brookfield, The Creaky Floorboard and The Flowerpot, or browse the Derby venue directory.

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