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Things to do in Derby, October 2026

Browse 31 upcoming events and things to do in Derby during October 2026. Highlights include The Bluetones, Albert Lee, Party101 and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Bluetones

The Bluetones

Derby · The FlowerpotThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From £32

Albert Lee

Albert Lee

Derby · The FlowerpotFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £28

Party101

Party101

Derby · Vaillant Live, DerbySat, Oct 3Music
Blaze Bayley - Iron Maiden Anniversary

Blaze Bayley - Iron Maiden Anniversary

Derby · The Hairy DogSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £28

Laid - James Tribute Band

Laid - James Tribute Band

Derby · The FlowerpotSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £16

Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout

Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout

Derby · The FlowerpotThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £27

DNA of History

DNA of History

Derby · Vaillant Live, DerbyFri, Oct 9Culture & Art
Chantel McGregor

Chantel McGregor

Derby · The FlowerpotFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £20

Absolute Bowie

Absolute Bowie

Derby · The FlowerpotSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £22

The Comedy Store - Derby

The Comedy Store - Derby

Derby · Derby TheatreSun, Oct 11Culture & Art
Professor Brian Cox Emergence World Tour

Professor Brian Cox Emergence World Tour

Derby · Vaillant Live, DerbySun, Oct 11Culture & Art
Gans - The Evolution Tour

Gans - The Evolution Tour

Derby · The Hairy DogThu, Oct 15Music

🎟️ From £19

The Black Charade + Fell Out Boy

The Black Charade + Fell Out Boy

Derby · The Hairy DogFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £22

JOHN OTWAY BAND

JOHN OTWAY BAND

Derby · The FlowerpotFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £20

Michael Starring Ben

Michael Starring Ben

Derby · Vaillant Live, DerbySat, Oct 17Music
Blondied

Blondied

Derby · The FlowerpotSat, Oct 17Music

🎟️ From £8

The Devout

The Devout

Derby · The Hairy DogFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £18

The Upbeat Beatles

The Upbeat Beatles

Derby · The FlowerpotFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £19

Just Radiohead

Just Radiohead

Derby · The Hairy DogSat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From £18

The Rollin' Stoned

The Rollin' Stoned

Derby · The FlowerpotSat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From £20

Harry Enfield and No Chums

Harry Enfield and No Chums

Derby · Vaillant Live, DerbyTue, Oct 27Culture & Art
An Evening with Phil Taylor

An Evening with Phil Taylor

Derby · Vaillant Live, DerbyWed, Oct 28Music
Paul Smith - 'Happy'

Paul Smith - 'Happy' · Oct 29

Derby · Vaillant Live, DerbyThu, Oct 29Culture & Art
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)

John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)

Derby · The FlowerpotThu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ From £28

Paul Smith - 'Happy'

Paul Smith - 'Happy' · Oct 30

Derby · Vaillant Live, DerbyFri, Oct 30Culture & Art
Fred Zeppelin

Fred Zeppelin

Derby · The FlowerpotFri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ From £16

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

I Do Wedding Exhibitions - East Midlands

Derby · Pride Park StadiumSun, Oct 25Culture & Art

🎟️ From £3

A live music performance.

JULIET'S NOT DEAD - THE VICTORIA, DERBY

Derby · The Victoria InnThu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ From £17

Sex Pistols Exposé/Lizzie & The Banshees/Clashed/We’ll be Damned

Sex Pistols Exposé/Lizzie & The Banshees/Clashed/We’ll be Damned

Derby · The Hairy DogSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £25

Face Off 2026

Face Off 2026

Derby · Vaillant Live, DerbySat, Oct 31Sport
Love Distraction - A Tribute To The Human League

Love Distraction - A Tribute To The Human League

Derby · The FlowerpotSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £17

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