Beat Again chart-toppers JLS to headline Darley Park Weekender in Derby
Chart-topping boyband JLS and legendary singer Billy Ocean will headline this summer’s Darley Park Weekender.
Aston Merrygold, Oritsé Williams, JB Gill and Marvin Humes, collectively known as JLS, are heading to Derby on August 22, 2026 following a 16-date tour last year, which saw them perform to sold-out arenas across the UK.
Since their breakthrough in 2008 on X-Factor, JLS has become one of the UK’s most successful groups, earning multiple MOBO Awards and prestigious BRIT Awards for British Breakthrough and British Single for their chart-topping hit, Beat Again. JLS have racked up five number one singles and have another five Top 10 hits to their name.
Cllr Nadine Peatfield, leader of Derby City Council and Cabinet Member for City Centre, Regeneration, Strategy and Policy, said: “Is Everybody in Love with the news that we’re bringing JLS to Darley Park in 2026? Yes, they got back together, they should’ve never broke up, now our hearts can Beat Again!
“From London to Jamaica, L.A. to Africa, keep your Eyes Wide Shut for more exciting announcements about the line-up.”
Music lovers supporting Darley Park Weekender are in for a starry, starry couple of days. JLS join the previously announced Billy Ocean and Marti Pellow who will perform at the popular event on August 21.
Billy is one of the biggest recording stars Britain has ever produced, racking up a pile of gold and platinum records across the globe. His timeless hits include worldwide number ones such as Red Light Spells Danger, Love Really Hurts Without You, When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going, and the Grammy Award-winning Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run).
Marti is best known as the frontman of the chart-topping group Wet Wet Wet, whose defining voice gave the world the iconic 15-week No.1 single, Love Is All Around. Marti’s acclaimed solo career spans more than a dozen albums and he has established himself as a leading man in musical theatre.
Billy and Marti’s concert on August 21 will start at 4pm. The JLS show will begin at 2.45pm.
Tickets for each concert cost from £42. Book online at www.derbylive.co.uk