The weekend is calling — and the East Midlands is answering.
Whether you’re planning a big one or keeping things chilled, there’s plenty going on. Here are the top things to do across the region this weekend, from can’t‑miss events to easy wins.
As always in our guide to things to do in the East Midlands this weekend, both free things and those that’ll set you back a few pennies are featured.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert – The Phoenix, Leicester
See never-before-seen footage and recordings feature Elvis Presley in concert at his Las Vegas residency during the later stage of his career on the big screen.
Buy Tickets HERE
WHERE: The Phoenix
WHEN: Friday, April 10 – 6pm
Derby Dog Show – Derby Market Hall
Whether your pup is a seasoned poser or just a master of the “puppy dog eyes,” the Derby Dog Show at Derby Market Hall is the place to be this weekend.
Event highlights include a dog show competition, agility course for your pet, photo opportunities and pop-up market. There is even an award up for grabs for best sausage catcher.
WHERE: Derby Market Hall, Tenant Street, Derby
WHEN: Saturday, April 11 – 10am – 4pm
More info HERE
Daft Funk Live – 02 Academy Leicester
‘Daft Funk Live’ has become one of the world’s most prestigious Daft Punk tribute bands (totalling over 100 shows around the world and totalling over 6 million views on YouTube) – and they’re heading to Leicester this Saturday night.
While diligently constructing live renditions of Daft Punk’s legendary performances and appearances, they incorporate their own synchronised lighting show together with live instruments to give a truly immersive and unique experience. Their stage production is meticulously crafted, paying the utmost respect to the infamous and illusive Robots
In light of the recent split of the official robots, these equally mysterious robots continue to pay homage to the robotic house masters by performing Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. Expect live renditions of selected songs from Homework to RAM….and beyond! with the addition of unique mixes in the revered Daft Punk style.
What you waiting for, now the original act have called it a day, this is your next best thing to seeing the robots live.
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WHERE: 02 Academy Leicester,
WHEN: Saturday, April 11 – Doors open 7pm (curfew: 11pm)
The Lancashire Hotspots – Hairy Dog, Derby
The Lancashire Hotpots are a comedy folk band from St Helens, (historically part of Lancashire), England.
They were formed back in 2006 and have become known across the country for performing and recording songs about Lancashire, technology and British culture, with highlights such as “He’s Turned Emo”, “Chippy Tea” and “eBay Eck”.
The group’s songs make use of Lancashire dialect. Their first single, “He’s Turned Emo”, gained over 230,000 plays on MySpace in March 2008, and was featured on BBC Radio One by Colin Murray.
Their debut album, Never Mind The Hotpots, was a minor hit, and eventually went on to become the number one comedy album on iTunes in UK, and number two in the BBC Radio 6 Music Album Charts.
Buy tickets HERE
WHERE: Hairy Dog, 1 Becket St, Derby
WHEN: Saturday, April 11 (Doors open 7pm)
Platform Sessions – Engine Shed, Lincoln
Former lead singer of 90s indie sensations The Seahorses Chris Helme arrives this weekend in Lincoln to play The Platform Sessions at The Engine Shed on Sunday, April 12.
Playing the best of The Seahorses, who featured Chris and Stone Roses guitarist John Squire, including “Love Is the Law”, “Blinded by the Sun”, “Love Me and Leave Me”, “You Can Talk to Me” and a selection of spectacular songs from his solo career.
Support during the evening comes from Rhys Turner (The Faith Estate)
WHERE: Engine Shed, Lincoln
WHEN:Sunday, April 12
Buy tickets HERE
