The Courtyard on Friar Gate used to be called PYMMS and from 1993 to 1996 it was home for Derby Jazz and the venue for some great nights of jazz. The atmosphere and sound were always great and we loved it. But a change in management and conflicts with the crowd that arrived earlier and earlier for the disco set that followed and sometimes cut...

Audiences and artists alike enjoy the informal intimacy of The CUBE where Derby Jazz features the UK's best small acoustic bands. You can eat at The CUBE while you listen to the music. We can only seat 70 so book early as we often sell out. If you want to eat you definitely need to book. This city centre venue is well served by public...

The Northern Light Cinema aims to put the fun back in film, making a trip to the flicks not just about watching great movies but about having a great night out. Like the great cinemas of the past it occasionally presents live music.

The auditorium has a great acoustic for small group jazz and 52 seats mixing two-seater sofas...

One of Derby's classic music pubs. Recently refurbished it still has the virtues it always had an intimate space and a great atmosphere now upgraded for the 21st century with a new PA and lighting.

The VoiceBox with its natural acoustic and first class Schimmel Grand Piano is an outstanding venue for accoustic music. Now with the addition of new bar facilities selling wines and some of Derby's finest craft beers it's become a great venue for jazz. This city centre venue is well served by public transport and car parks.

The University of Derby very generously supports Derby Jazz’ education and participation projects by allowing us to use the superb music facilities in their Markeaton Street building. Despite its name this excellent facility is best approached by Pybus Street off the A52. The website link bellow will take you straight to a map and...