Postmodern Jukebox Bring Their Vintage Spectacle to Derby’s Vaillant Live in 2026

Postmodern Jukebox — the internationally adored collective known for reinventing today’s biggest songs as vintage-inspired gems — will visit Derby in 2026 as part of their Future Is Vintage world tour. They perform at Vaillant Live on 27 May, promising an evening packed with dazzling musicianship, retro flair and joyful escapism.

Created by pianist and arranger Scott Bradlee in 2011, Postmodern Jukebox first captured attention with YouTube videos filmed in a tiny New York apartment. These inventive reworkings of modern pop songs into jazz, swing, doo-wop and soul styles quickly went viral. Today, the group has amassed more than a billion online views and performs to sold-out audiences on six continents.

For their Derby performance, audiences can expect a completely new production full of surprises. The show features everything from ’70s rock anthems and ’80s Britpop favourites to current chart-toppers — each reinvented with the group’s unmistakable vintage twist. Even movie themes and video-game soundtracks are transformed into old-school showpieces, offering fun for music lovers of all ages.

Postmodern Jukebox’s rotating cast of standout vocalists, musicians and dancers ensures that no two shows are the same. Known for their theatrical flair, charisma and remarkable musicality, they create an atmosphere that feels part concert, part vintage variety show — and entirely entertaining.

Speaking about the upcoming tour, Bradlee said:

“In the midst of the AI hype all around us, some folks have gone so far as to proclaim that in the not-so-distant future, all of the music that we listen to will be AI generated... we’ll gladly take the other side of that wager. On the 2026 Postmodern Jukebox UK / Europe / Australia / New Zealand tour, we're humbly presenting our own unique vision of a spectacular future; one that is built upon the timeless musical genres of the past and the authentically human spirit of creativity that inspired them.”

Fans in Derby are encouraged to arrive dressed in their favourite vintage outfits — whether inspired by the roaring ’20s, the swing era or the glamour of old Hollywood — to fully immerse themselves in the magical, time-twisting atmosphere.

With its blend of soaring vocals, bold brass, humour and inventive musical arrangements, Postmodern Jukebox’s night at Vaillant Live is set to be one of Derby’s entertainment highlights of 2026.

Postmodern Jukebox

27 May — Vaillant Live, Derby

A night of musical time travel and joy awaits Derby.