Derby Arena announces trio of new shows: Irish icons and pop anthems!

Get ready for not one, but three extraordinary shows to come to Derby Arena with Irish icons and pop anthems. If you’re looking for your next feel-good night out, the latest shows to appear at Derby Arena in late 2025 and early 2026 have got you covered.

Looking for pop anthems, then our first show is not one to miss, Sweet and Sour – A Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo. With heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show brings every beat and lyric to life, immersing you in the stories, sass, and soul of two of this generations pop’s biggest sensations. Sweet and Sour is at Derby Arena on Sat 25 Oct at 7:30pm. Tickets are £27.

Joining this sweet and sour duo is the return of sell out show Taylormania. Swifties can enjoy some of Taylor’s best hits including Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble. Tickets won’t stay around long make sure you act Swift-ly. Taylormania is at Derby Arena on Fri 10 Apr 2026 at 7:30pm. Tickets are £30.

Also in 2026, the story of the legendary Irish icons will find itself at Derby Arena. The Dubliners Encore – Official Stage Show is produced by Dubliners’ John Sheahan, helps you rediscover the original bad boys of Irish music, the beards, the ballads, and the band that put Ireland on the world stage. The talented cast captures the magic of The Dubliners recreating all their hits, including The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Black Velvet Band, Whiskey in the Jar and The Irish Rover. Dance your cares away in this unforgettable night out. The Dubliners Encore – Official Stage Show on Wed 18 Mar at 8pm. Tickets are £37.50 -£31.50.

Tickets can be purchased at derbylive.co.uk, by calling 01332 255 800, or in person at the Sales and Information Centre at Chapel Street Arts Centre, Derby DE1 3GU.