Live at The Flowerpot in Derby: Ian McNabb
Thursday, 10 December 2026 at The Flowerpot, Derby
About this event
At The Flowerpot in Derby on Thursday, 10 December 2026: the Ian McNabb concert.
Ian McNabb, one of Liverpool’s most celebrated singer-songwriters and founder of The Icicle Works, returns to the Flowerpot, Derby for a special live performance on Thursday 10th December 2026.
Best known for the timeless hits Love Is A Wonderful Colour and Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly), McNabb helped define the Liverpool music renaissance of the 1980s. Beyond those iconic songs, he has built a critically acclaimed solo career spanning more than three decades, earning a Mercury Music Prize nomination and collaborating with artists including Ian Broudie, R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, Ringo Starr, Crazy Horse, and The Waterboys.
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This intimate seated/standing show at the Flowerpot offers fans the chance to experience Ian McNabb up close, drawing from The Icicle Works catalogue alongside highlights from his rich and expansive solo work.
About Ian McNabb:
Born in Liverpool in 1960, Ian McNabb first picked up a guitar at the age of 12 after seeing Marc Bolan on Top Of The Pops. After years on the northern club circuit, he formed The Icicle Works in 1981, quickly gaining national and international success with four UK Top 40 albums before the band split in 1988.
As a solo artist, McNabb has continued to write and perform with warmth, intelligence, humour and bite. Albums such as Truth And Beauty, Head Like A Rock and Merseybeast cemented his reputation as one of Britain’s most respected songwriters, while later releases have seen him remain fiercely independent, prolific and creatively restless.
About Ian McNabb
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Robert Ian McNabb is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Previously the frontman of the Icicle Works, McNabb has since embarked on a solo career and performed with Ringo Starr, Neil Young/Crazy Horse, Mike Scott, and Danny Thompson of folk band Pentangle.
Event details
- Date
- Thursday, 10 December 2026
- Time
- 20:45 – 23:00 local time
- Venue
- The Flowerpot
- Address
- 23-25 King Street, DE1 3DZ, Derby, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Rock
Venue & getting there
23-25 King Street, DE1 3DZ, Derby
How to get to The Flowerpot
- Derby Friargate railway stationTrain540 m
7 min walk - Derby Bus StationBus station700 m
9 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 280 m away.
Hotels near The Flowerpot
- Innfusion Restaurant140 mCheck prices
- Leonardo Hotel Derby140 mCheck prices
- Cathedral Quarter Hotel190 mCheck prices
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Your visit to The Flowerpot
- Date
- Thursday, 10 December 2026
- Starts
- 20:45
- Getting there
- Derby Friargate railway station (train), 540 m – about 7 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 280 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Innfusion Restaurant (140 m)
Every upcoming Ian McNabb date
- Ian McNabbBackstage at The Green, Kinross
Also at The Flowerpot that week
Good to know
When is the Ian McNabb concert?
The Ian McNabb concert takes place on Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 20:45 local time.
Where is the Ian McNabb concert held?
Venue: The Flowerpot, 23-25 King Street, DE1 3DZ, Derby, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for the Ian McNabb concert?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for the Ian McNabb concert?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to The Flowerpot by public transport?
The closest stop is Derby Friargate railway station (train), 540 m from The Flowerpot – roughly 7 minutes on foot.
Can I park near The Flowerpot?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 280 m away.
Where else is Ian McNabb performing?
Ian McNabb also has one more date coming up, for example Kinross (28 Nov 2026).
