Forever Young Festival

About Forever Young Festival

Forever Young Festival 2027 lands at The Hairy Dog in Derby for two days of punk, rock and alternative music. The event runs from 12 to 13 February 2027 at the Becket Street venue.

The Hairy Dog has operated as a dedicated music venue since 2012. Capacity is 500, keeping the festival closer to a club gig than an outdoor arena.

Who Is It For?

The crowd is adult and alternative-leaning, with the focus on punk and rock gig-goers. This edition is listed as 18 and over.

It is not a family festival. The venue says most of its shows are 16+ with an accompanying adult, while some events are 18+ only.

The Venue and Site

The Hairy Dog sits on Becket Street in Derby city centre. The address is 1 Becket St, Derby DE1 1HT.

A 2016 expansion added a ground-level gig room with a new PA, lighting rig and easier access. Facilities listed for the venue include a main bar, games room, outdoor area and cloakroom.

Access details include ramps, wide spaces and a disabled toilet in the main bar area. Companion tickets are available on request.

The Hairy Dog is in central Derby, with rail access from Derby railway station and road approaches from the M1 and major local routes.

• Rail: Derby railway station is around a 15-minute walk from the venue.
• Road: Access routes listed for the venue include M1 J25, the A52, A38, A6 and Becket Street.
• Parking: Paid street parking is available on Becket Street, with limited spaces.
• Car parks: Nearby public car parks include Bold Lane, Chapel Street and Darwin Place.