Get ready to dance the night away with a perfect Saturday night of pop at the Darley Park Weekender 2026. We are excited to announce that boyband JLS will headline on Saturday 22 August!
JLS join Billy Ocean and Marti Pellow, who have already been announced as headliners for the Friday night. There are still more exciting acts to be announced, so grab your friends and book your tickets for an unforgettable weekend of music!
Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, JB Gill, and Marvin Humes, collectively known as JLS, are heading to Derby following a 16-date tour in 2025, which saw them perform to sold-out arenas across the UK, including two landmark nights at London’s 20,000-capacity O2 Arena. Since their breakthrough in 2008 on X-Factor, JLS has become one of the UK’s most successful groups, earning multiple MOBO Awards and prestigious BRIT Awards for British Breakthrough and British Single for their chart-topping hit, Beat Again.
Cllr Nadine Peatfield, Leader of Derby City Council and Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Strategy and Policy, said:
Is Everybody in Love with the news that we’re bringing JLS to Darley Park in 2026? Yes, they got back together, they should’ve never broke up, now our hearts can Beat Again!
From London to Jamaica, L.A. to Africa, keep your Eyes Wide Shut for more exciting announcements about the line-up. The weekend promises two spectacular nights of music for the city, so get your friends together and book in for an unforgettable weekend.
For an even more memorable experience, consider upgrading to a VIP Darley Garden Experience ticket. This exclusive package will grant you access to our exclusive VIP area which has its own exclusive bar and food options, toilets and a great view of the main stage. You can also beat the queues with your own fast track entry – so don't miss out!
The Darley Park Weekender takes place from Friday 21 - Sunday 23 August 2026. Tickets for Saturday 22 August go on general sale on Friday 9 January at midday, with a presale to existing Derby LIVE customers on Thursday 8 January. To access the presale, you’ll need to create a Derby LIVE account on the Derby LIVE website by Wednesday 7 January.
Snap up your tickets before 31 March to get them for £42. Derby city residents can get tickets for just £37 until 28 February. From 1 April, tickets will be £47, and then £52 if bought on the day. Book for both Friday and Saturday night and save £10. Under 18s are £22 and under 5s free. VIP tickets cost £77, with access to the Darley Garden, with a VIP bar and toilets.