Real Time Live Venue Information
Everything you need to know about Chesterfield’s premier live music venue.
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Venue Address and Contact Details
Find us in the heart of Chesterfield. For bookings, event inquiries, or general questions, here’s how to reach us.
Artist / Promoter Bookings
- Long story short, we provide everything and we are considered a ‘plug in and play venue’.
- Rather than having set prices, we take each booking on it’s own merit and agree all terms via email.
- We hire out the venue, or split tickets. We don’t do guarantees at this moment in time.
- No hidden fees - Hire agreements are inclusive of associated costs such as VAT & PRS, unless otherwise stated. Split agreements i.e. 70/30 are calculated net of PRS contributions - levied at 5%.
- We never take a back seat and believe in a team approach, always! We promote every show as you would expect. All that we ask is for your commitment to do the same.
Venue Information
- Tickets provider: FIXR.
- Capacity: 200.
- Age Restriction: Event specific - determined by Real Time
Our Typical Schedule
- Load in: From 4pm
- Sound check: 5pm - 7pm
- Doors: 7.30pm
- Start: 8:30pm
- Finish: 10:30pm
Facilities
- 1x Dressing Room, Kitchenette and WC downstairs with direct access to stage
- Area to sell merchandise
- Complimentary bottles of water
- WiFi - Available. Please ask for password on the day
- We cannot offer showers, stage towels or catering riders
Backline
Please ensure all your equipment is in good working order and has been appropriately PAT tested.
Drums
- Pearl Vision Series kit.
- Complete with hardware.
- Breakables not included - you must bring your own.
Guitars
- Marshall TSL / JVM Heads.
- Marshall 4X12 Cabinets (x2).
- Marshall 8X10 Bass Cab & spare head (if required)
Vocals
- Shure microphones.
- Mic Stands.
Additional Information
- No stagehands however we can potentially arrange on request for an additional fee.
- No more than 2 drum kits set up on stage. (1 preferably).
- PA, Sound & Lighting engineers, admissions, security & bar team included.
- Plenty of stage monitors available.
- Capacity for most banners and backdrops via a pulley system.
- No risers available (except drum riser).
- Pyro cannot be used - however systems such as cold sparks can.
- A more in-depth tech spec can be provided if necessary.
Plan Your Visit or Reach Out
Whether you’re planning your next event, looking to book a rehearsal space, or need more information, Real Time Live is here to assist. Located in the heart of Chesterfield, we provide top-notch services and a welcoming atmosphere for all your needs.
How to Reach Us:
- Phone: Call us on 01246 277702 to discuss your event or make a booking.
- Email: Drop us a line at website@realtimelive.co.uk, and we’ll respond promptly.
- Online Form: Use the form below to share your details, and we’ll get back to you within one working day.
Address
- Real Time Live, 13 Marsden St. Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1JY
Socials
Local Information
- 2 minutes walk from the town centre. We recommend the Gasoline American Bar and the Barley Mow, both just on the left as you come out of Marsden Street.
To Stay
- Premier Inn Chesterfield Town Centre – 0.3 miles.
- The Portland Hotel (Wetherspoons) 0.3 miles.
- Ibis Hotel – 0.7 miles.
- Casa Hotel – 1.3 miles.
- Premier Inn Chesterfield North – 1.7 miles
- Premier Inn Chesterfield Town Centre – 0.3 miles.
- The Portland Hotel (Wetherspoons) 0.3 miles.
- Ibis Hotel – 0.7 miles.
- Casa Hotel – 1.3 miles.
- Premier Inn Chesterfield North – 1.7 miles
To Eat
- Gasoline American Bar – American wings etc.
- The Market Pub – Traditional pub food.
- Darwin and Bear – Mexican.
- Takeaways open late in the main town centre.
To Drink
- Our bar is open until midnight. If you’re making a night of it, the Gasoline American Bar is usually open until 2AM.
- Short walk to town centre.
How to Find Us
Map
Local Parking
Load In Map
FAQs
What is the Age Restriction for live events?
- NOW EVENT SPECIFIC – Please read the following information carefully:
AGE RESTRICTION UPDATE – Effective from 3rd November 2025
After much planning and consideration, we finally have some amazing news to share… that some of you have been waiting to hear for a very long time:
*** SELECTED SHOWS WILL NOW BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 14, WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT ***
Real Time has always been an 18+ venue for many reasons, however we recognise that this has limited the younger generation and the opportunity for families to be able to watch live music together.
Many of us watch bands and play in bands because of the experiences we had when we were young – and that door has now just opened! However, as you can imagine, having younger people attend comes with a huge number of risks. Therefore the we ask that you read the following information carefully:
RESPONSIBLE ADULT
- We define a responsible adult to be of a considerably older age to the young person. I.e. a parent / older relative. 18 year olds bringing their 17 year old friend for example, would not fit this criteria and entry would be refused.
ID
- If we believe the young person could be under the age of 14, we will ask for physical photo ID. Be mindful that assessing someone’s age can be subjective (not to mention at times difficult!), so ID is advised for all to avoid disappointment. ID may be asked for after admission by our bar, security and management team also.
- We appreciate that there are not many options for them at this age, however they do exist. We recommend the post office online service who do proof of age cards with a pass logo, costing approx £15.
Please note: We cannot take your word for it and screenshots and ID without a photo will not be accepted.
THE LAW
- The adult is ultimately responsible to adhere to the strict alcohol policy. Think 25 will be in place on the bar, and checks will be carried out on each night – no alcoholic drinks should be purchased for anyone under the age of 18. We ask for your cooperation with this as if this policy is breached, we will have no choice to revert back to 18+ for all events. After all, it’s the law and our license that’s at stake.
BUYING TICKETS
- When buying tickets, please check the event details for the age restriction, as they will differ. It is important that a young person’s ticket is booked under the 14-17 year old option, rather than the usual adult / general admission. Every event will be individually risk assessed by us, so young person tickets will be either limited to a certain allocation, or not available if the show is 18+. We ask that you please respect the decisions we make, as it’s in the interest of the safety for you, as well as us.
- Online tickets via our website / FIXR ONLY. To ensure we maintain a good level of control, adults must buy the young person’s ticket on their behalf via our ticket provider. This means you can’t buy tickets in our music shop or on the door at this moment in time.
FUTURE EVENTS
- Some events online may haven’t had their age restriction clarified yet, so assume they are 18+ until they have been updated.
AND FINALLY…
- Lots of information and conditions we know, but they are absolutely necessary if this is going to work. Any further questions, please get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help.
We are looking forward to seeing you all and some new faces very soon! Real Time x
Can I buy physical tickets at the shop / venue?
- Yes! Please visit our music shop, which is open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. Both cash and card payments are accepted.
- You must be over the age of 18 to purchase physical tickets.
- Please note that the shop colleagues are selling tickets on the venue’s behalf, and may have to refer your queries to the Real Time Live team.
- We are more than happy to assist where we can but please note that we cannot process payments over the phone.
Can I buy tickets on the door?
- Yes you can, unless an event has sold out. Please check our social media for the latest updates, or our website’s event page.
- You must be over the age of 18 to purchase tickets on the door.
- We accept cash and card payments on the door.
- Just so you know, buying on the door is usually more expensive, so get your ticket in advance wherever possible!
An event I want to go to has sold out, what can I do?
- There is an option to join a waiting list via our ticket shop, which automatically notifies you if any further tickets become available.
- Get in touch with us on the day in case of any last minute cancellations, you never know!
What is the access to the venue like?
- The venue is situated above our music shop, so there are a few stairs to climb. Approx 10 steps in total, equipped with a handrail.
Carers?
- Bring your carer with you, free of charge.
- For advanced ticket holders – get in touch with us via email and once the carer’s ID has been verified, we can email you a guest ticket.
- Purchasing on the door – All that we ask is that your carer brings their ID, such as a carer’s passport.
Will seating be available?
This is unfortunately not a simple answer, as it depends on the event in question:
- For events that are anticipated to have an attendance of 150 or less, tables and chairs will be available.
- For events that are anticipated or are confirmed to exceed 150, we have to remove some or all of the tables and chairs to ease congestion and to adhere to strict fire evacuation regulations. A limited amount of barstools will always be available, regardless of attendance levels.
- Get in touch and we can monitor ticket sales and give you a definite answer as soon as we possibly can.
How else can we help?
- Priority access: Skip the queue and have early access to the venue before the doors open.
- Reserve seating: prebook tables, chairs and bar stools with us (when available).
For anything else, we kindly ask you to get in touch with us and we will make every effort to assist.
We completely appreciate that we have some work to do in this area, and rest assured we are looking into many options to improve our accessibility and inclusivity for the future.
Let’s Bring Your Music to Life
Whether it’s rehearsal, recording, or building your online presence, we’re here to help you take the next step. Get in touch today and let’s make it happen.