Come and join us at our most popular and longest running venue, The Festival Inn, Ilkeston Road, Trowell, Notts, where we have been putting on Soul Nights for over 30 years - The longest running soul night at the same venue in the East Midlands.

From January 14th 2026 our Saturday Northern Soul events will be going back to night time sessions from 7pm till midnight. Resident DJs The Man Himself and Dave Newham with guest DJs that appear regularly including Sam Moore, Rob Smith, Jim D, Rob Yates, Jools Metcalfe and Mick Jay.

Sunday afternoon sessions are normally LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 3pm till 8pm £5 payable on the door - no tickets required. DJs that appear regularly include Sam Moore, Rob Smith and Rob Yates plus Special Guest DJs. And not forgetting The Man Himself!

FESTIVAL INN

Location Map

For

Tamla Motown & Club Classic Soul

dates click here

The Festival (pictured below) has a big wooden dance floor and it sells the cheapest drinks around. You can have a meal in the front bar, full menu and wine list.

Only 10 minutes from J26 M1.

Click here for directions.

Sunday Sessions

£5

Saturday Sessions

£5