A rainy local street scene with umbrellas, warm lights, and cosy indoor plans

Top Picks

Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Matlock

10 picks around Matlock, from 5 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Matlock

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Matlock, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Matlock

Yvonne Barrie Quintet: vocal jazz1

Yvonne Barrie Quintet: vocal jazz

at No28 Belper

Yvonne Barrie Quintet : Vocal Jazz with a Twist! Bruce Hunnisett – Saxophones; Nathaniel Coxon – Piano; Tom Dring – Bass; Sam Vickers – Drums Following a sold out performance earlier in the year, the YBQ returns to No28 on the 3rd July. With their unique take on jazz standards as well as some more […]

8.8 milesSun 26 Jul£16.00
Local gemSee the details
Live Music
Phil Doleman live at No282

Phil Doleman live at No28

at No28 Belper

Phil Doleman live at No28 Sat 25 July: book now – click on the button. Doors open 7 for 7.30pm Bring your own drinks…“Phil’s love of vintage blues, swing, and jug band music shines through as he blows the dust off obscure old songs and gives new life to classics. With just his big voice, and […]

8.8 milesSun 26 Jul£12.00
Local gemSee the details
Live Music

Don't miss the next one

Local events near you, in your inbox

One email a week with the local stuff worth knowing — before it's already happened.

Sign me up

Free. Unsubscribe whenever you like.

SOULDEEP Jazz Fusion Orchestra3

SOULDEEP Jazz Fusion Orchestra

at No28 Belper

“SoulDeep Jazz Fusion Orchestra” perform classic jazz/funk & fusion tracks by Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, The Brecker Brothers, Ronnie Laws, Jaco Pastorius & many more. Robert Dimbleby – keyboards.Andy “Bad Man” Barrett – electric bass.Jack Williams – saxophones.Matt Seddon – trombone.Rich Kensington – percussion.Rich Belfitt – electric guitar.George Grignon – drums.Billy Rowlatt – trumpet There are […]

8.8 milesSun 26 Jul£17.50
Local gemSee the details
Live Music
Yvonne Barrie Quintet: vocal jazz4

Yvonne Barrie Quintet: vocal jazz

at Number 28

Yvonne Barrie Quintet : Vocal Jazz with a Twist! Bruce Hunnisett – Saxophones; Nathaniel Coxon – Piano; Tom Dring – Bass; Sam Vickers – Drums Following a sold out performance earlier in the year, the YBQ returns to No28 on the 3rd July. With their unique take on jazz standards as well as some more […]

8.8 milesSun 26 Jul£16.00
Local gemSee the details
Live Music
Phil Doleman live at No285

Phil Doleman live at No28

at Number 28

Phil Doleman live at No28 Sat 25 July: book now – click on the button. Doors open 7 for 7.30pm Bring your own drinks…“Phil’s love of vintage blues, swing, and jug band music shines through as he blows the dust off obscure old songs and gives new life to classics. With just his big voice, and […]

8.8 milesSun 26 Jul£12.00
Local gemSee the details
Live Music
SOULDEEP Jazz Fusion Orchestra6

SOULDEEP Jazz Fusion Orchestra

at Number 28

“SoulDeep Jazz Fusion Orchestra” perform classic jazz/funk & fusion tracks by Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, The Brecker Brothers, Ronnie Laws, Jaco Pastorius & many more. Robert Dimbleby – keyboards.Andy “Bad Man” Barrett – electric bass.Jack Williams – saxophones.Matt Seddon – trombone.Rich Kensington – percussion.Rich Belfitt – electric guitar.George Grignon – drums.Billy Rowlatt – trumpet There are […]

8.8 milesSun 26 Jul£17.50
Local gemSee the details
Live Music
Products7

Products

at Matlock Ghost Emporium

Adults & Young Adults DIY Ghost Workshop 25th July 2026 1pm Adults & Young Adults DIY Ghost Workshop 25th July 2026 1pm £35.00 GBP Amber Amber £13.00 GBP Anchor Anchor £13.00 GBP Arbour Arbour £40.00 GBP View all

2.2 milesSat 25 Jul£35.00
Local gemSee the details
Community
religion-spirituality10

Cafe Church

at Dronfield Baptist Church

Revd Andy Gore Cafe Church is an opportunity to talk, to discuss, to explore who Jesus is and what it means to follow him while enjoying an afternoon tea together. It is church but perhaps not as you may have experienced it before. There is no set pattern as different people will lead it in different ways, but our heart is that anyone of any age will feel comfortable to join in. Cafe Church starts at 4:00pm on the fourth Sunday of the month because we know that Sunday mornings can be really busy with sport or other activities or because it might be the only chance when you can have a lie in. We look forward to seeing you soon and for you to join in the conversation.

11.6 milesSun 26 Jul
Local gemSee the details
Religion & Spirituality

More Top Picks

Keep the good ideas rolling

If this page has done the trick, there is more where that came from.