Derby Summer Sessions 2024’s new big top tent will ‘keep music fans covered come hail or shine’

The event in July will attract music royalty including Tom Jones and Gabrielle

Derby Summer Sessions, one of the city’s biggest outdoor music concerts has just added more excitement to its event.

Derby Summer Sessions is a top music concert that is set to play in Derby for the first time. Madness (pictured) is one of the bands headlining the three-day extravaganza.placeholder image
Derby Summer Sessions is a top music concert that is set to play in Derby for the first time. Madness (pictured) is one of the bands headlining the three-day extravaganza. | Derby Summer Sessions | Madness

Organisers have announced they will bring a big top tent to Markeaton Park, so people can enjoy all-weather entertainment with Becky Hill, Tom Jones and more.

Derby Summer Sessions is due to take place from Friday July 12 till Sunday July 14, 2024.

Over the course of three days, Markeaton Park will transform into a hub for world-class summer entertainment with the inaugural TK Maxx presents Derby Summer Sessions.

Organisers have announced festivities will unfold under a big top tent, promising an unbeatable live music experience come rain or shine, from superstar headliners including Madness.

Rain or shine, Derby Summer Sessions say they have music fans covered - quite literally.

Peter Taylor, Co-Founder of Cuffe and Taylor said: "We're excited to welcome everyone to Markeaton Park this July for the first-ever Derby Summer Sessions.

“Under the big top tent, we're set for a fantastic line-up of live music, whether it's blazing sunshine or a downpour, we've got you covered!"

Here is the line-up for Derby Summer Sessions 2024

Friday July 12

Becky Hill, Jax Jones, Caity Baser

Saturday July 13

Tom Jones, Gabrielle, The Selecter, Kezia Gill

Sunday July 14

Madness, Rick Astley, The Lightning Seeds, Deco

Tickets are on sale now via smmrsessions.com / ticketmaster.co.uk.

Fans can also follow @smmrsessions across social channels for the latest news and updates.

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