Music Festivals and Concerts in and Around Matlock
Enjoy the festival season from the comfort of one of the many holiday cottages in Matlock. In today’s post, we are going to be taking a look at some of our favorite music festivals in and around the Matlock area. Whether you prefer going to festivals solo, with some friends or with the family, there’s sure to be something for everyone in Matlock.
Buxton Blues Festival
Blues fans will love this small family friendly festival in Pikehall, a small village located close to Matlock. For 3 nights you can enjoy live music, real ale and good food.
Tickets available here.
Femme Fest
A music festival for LGTBQ women located in the Peak District. During the weekend, you’ll see a wide variety of female musicians, DJs and tribute acts.
Tickets available here.
Y Not? Festival
A 3 day music festival located in Pikehall. What started as a house party in 2005 has grown into a festival with acts from Snoop Dogg all the way to Noel Gallagher.
If live music isn’t really your thing there are plenty of other things to do and see at the festival, such as live comedy, outdoor cinemas, great tasting street food and even paint fights!
Tickets available here.
Nailed it – Belper Music Festival
A multi-venue music festival located in Belper. During the festival you will see a wide range of amazing acts performing in different pubs and other drinking establishments along Belper’s award-winning high street.
You can find more information here.
LDM Summer Slammer
If you are more of an electronic music fan, the LDM Summer Slammer will most certainly be of interest. This event is held at The Loft, a live music venue located in Matlock. The music will be spread across two rooms, with the main room hosting DJs who’ll be playing the finest in hard dance, hard house and bounce music. The lounge room DJs will be playing a selection of drum and bass, tech house and club classics.
Tickets can be found here.
1741 Festival
This summer saw the first ever 1741 open-air festival in the historic yard at Cromford Mills. The 1741 festival offers free daytime shows combined with headline acts with music ranging from electronic music to skiffle.
You can find more information here.
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