
Nottingham's Winter Wonderland brings Christmas magic to Old Market Square with an ice rink, observation wheel, ice bar and Christmas market.

Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Everton at The City Ground.

Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Hull City at The City Ground.

A series of drop-in sessions provided by Wellness in Mind to support mental wellbeing in the community.

A festive concert featuring iconic Christmas movie soundtracks performed by candlelight.

The Wollaton Winter Light Trail returns with illuminated displays, food stalls, a funfair and mulled wine, turning the historic grounds into a winter wonderland.

Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Brighton & Hove Albion at The City Ground.

A critically acclaimed theatre production adapted and directed by Emma Rice, blending myth, music, movement and storytelling in a unique adaptation of the medieval Celtic legend.

Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea at The City Ground.

Alternative rock band Placebo play the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham with support from The Hunger.

Day 5 of the England v Australia Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge, the first Men's Ashes Test at the venue since 2015.

A sensory-friendly, relaxed Christmas grotto experience designed for children who may find traditional, busy grottos overwhelming.

A 20-minute drone show with 250 synchronised drones bringing Nottingham's history and legends to life in the night sky.

The hit Broadway and West End musical about the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, on its first UK and Ireland tour.

An outdoor Christmas market held at Vantom Village, Patchings Art Centre, featuring a variety of seasonal stalls.

The 18th edition of the Nottingham Comedy Festival brings ten days of national stand-up, improv, sketch and panel shows across the city's bars, pubs and clubs.

The powerful play about Jacob Dunne returns to Nottingham Playhouse, written by Olivier Award-winner James Graham.

Live screening of the Fury vs Joshua heavyweight boxing match on giant screens at The Bierkeller, with DJs, interactive entertainment and drinks.

In-person boxing show billed as the 'fight of the century' pitting two heavyweights against each other.

Stage adaptation of the film Pretty Woman, with Molly Rainford as Vivian Ward and Danny Walters as Edward Lewis, directed by Jerry Mitchell.

A new production of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fences, directed by Daniel Bailey, returning to the UK for the first time in over a decade.

A pagan market with craft traders, live music, dance, storytelling and theatre, held on Halloween at Sneinton Market.

Pop icon Donny Osmond brings his award-winning Las Vegas show to the UK on his Viva UK Tour at the Motorpoint Arena.

Bill Kenwright Ltd presents the acclaimed West End production of the classic courtroom drama Twelve Angry Men, directed by Christopher Haydon.

The Strictly Come Dancing live tour brings the TV show's dancing, costumes and judges' banter to Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

Opera North tours Nottingham with full-scale productions of Eugene Onegin, Rigoletto, Don Giovanni, The Big Opera Mystery, Dead Man Walking and Tristan und Isolde.

Stand-up comedy Christmas show with Ross Noble, Fern Brady, Rose Matafeo, David O'Doherty and Jen Brister.

The World Darts Championship final at The Nest, Nottingham's new fan-zone and live events venue, with a big screen, oche and 18+ party atmosphere.

The London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Tianyi Lu with Paul Lewis on piano, plays Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto and Dvořák's Slavonic Dances and Ninth Symphony.

Myles Smith brings his first UK arena tour, 'My Mess, My Heart, My Life', to the Motorpoint Arena, headlining with Chance Peña and James Thompson.

Over-18s New Year's Eve takeover at Rock City with several rooms of music and a midnight countdown to 2027.

A Christmas show pairing a screening of Raymond Briggs' film 'The Snowman' with its soundtrack performed live by a professional orchestra.

Bonfire Night celebrations across Nottingham with firework displays, village bonfires, funfairs and food, including several free events.

Fourth One Day International between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge, part of New Zealand's 2027 tour of England.

Three nights of Bonfire Night with fireworks, around 15 independent food stalls, live DJs and family entertainment at Trent Bridge.

Over-18s heavyweight boxing night with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua at OZ Bar in Nottingham.

Belle & Sebastian play their 2026 UK tour, performing Tigermilk and If You're Feeling Sinister in full followed by a second set of favourites.

Free-entry Winter Wonderland with a public ice rink and the unique Sky Skate suspended ice trail over Old Market Square.

UK and Ireland tour of the musical Grease, directed by Nikolai Foster with Debbie McGee as Miss Lynch, at the Royal Concert Hall.

Science show 'Emergence' by Professor Brian Cox, bringing together science, history, music and creative displays to celebrate the universe.

Stephen Daldry's acclaimed National Theatre production of J.B. Priestley's thriller about the Birling family, with set design by Ian MacNeil.

Bill Bailey brings his Vaudevillean show, blending stand-up, music and storytelling, to the Motorpoint Arena.

Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest FC and AFC Bournemouth at The City Ground.

The 10th Anniversary Tour of the West End musical about a teenager from a Sheffield council estate who discovers drag, with Joanne Clifton, Divina De Campo, Ashcon Rahmani and Rebecca Trehearn.

West End musical comedy Mean Girls, written by Tina Fey, comes to the Royal Concert Hall with shows on Tuesday to Friday evenings and Saturday matinees.

Full-day 18+ festival of house, techno and drum & bass headlined by Jamie Jones at Wollaton Hall Park.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on their 2026 tour, with special guest Roachford, opening act Joe Webb and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka.

Embrace marks its 30th anniversary with a show at Rock City, with The Rolling People and The Bunny Suit as support acts.

Adam Penford pantomime in which plucky Aladdin outwits a wicked sorcerer with the help of a hilarious genie, as a festive family spectacular.

UB40, with singer and guitarist Ali Campbell, brings its Big Love Tour to Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

The Pogues play Rock City in Nottingham with Martin Stephenson & The Daintees as support.

Festival of independent craft beer with live music and street food in the grounds of Nottingham Castle.

Nottingham's biggest pop-culture event with celebrity guests, cosplay, film sets and immersive attractions at the Motorpoint Arena.

J. Cole brings his The Fall Off Tour to the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, supporting his 2026 album The Fall-Off.

Pop supergroup AllStars, with Samantha Mumba, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Una Healy, play ABBA's songs with a live band.

Traditional Bonfire Night at Norwood Park with a bonfire, fire dancer performance, fireworks display and local food vendors.

Halloween all-nighter party at Rock City with nine hours of music from multiple DJs across several rooms, Halloween decorations and a capacity of over 3,000.

Disney's princess, hero and villain songs brought to life on stage by West End and Broadway stars with animation and theatrical effects.

A celebration of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood across Nottingham, featuring storytelling, a digital longbow competition, and a town tour.

Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Fulham at the City Ground.

Family Christmas pantomime in which Jack sells his cow for beans and outwits an evil giant, with sign language interpretation and a relaxed performance.

Family drone light show bringing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to life with 600 LED drones, followed by fairground rides and Christmas activities.

Tony Hadley brings his Christmas Big Band Tour to the Royal Concert Hall, with swing and crooner songs from Sinatra, Bennett and Presley.

Ice skating show in which Moana, Elsa, Belle and Stitch come to life on ice, with aerial stunts and live music.

Kim Wilde brings her 'The Singles Tour' to the Royal Concert Hall, with very special guest Tiffany.

Northern Ballet's adaptation of Emily Brontë's gothic novel, choreographed by David Nixon with music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, for audiences 12+.

Free Halloween festival with inflatable monsters on city-centre rooftops, a theatrical Halloween parade and a Spooky Safari on the monster bus.

Touring production of Cole Porter's musical High Society, with Helen George, Freddie Fox and Nigel Lindsay, at the Theatre Royal.

Level 42 play the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham for their UK December 2026 tour marking 45 years since their 1981 debut album.

The world's largest vegan camping festival, with music, talks, yoga, comedy, family activities and camping in Sherwood Forest.

Annual Christmas performance of Handel's Messiah by the Nottingham Harmonic Choir, conducted by Richard Laing with Orchestra da Camera.

A festive wine tasting event featuring a selection of wines perfect for the Christmas season.

A festive Christmas market held at the historic Pippley Walled Garden in Nottingham.

Pop-rap trio N-Dubz (Tulisa, Dappy and Fazer) play Motorpoint Arena on The Legacy Tour, their first arena tour with a 360° staging.

High-tech, explosive family science show with live demos, stunts and audience interaction, created by Stefan Gates.

The Snuts play Rock City on Talbot Street in Nottingham, with The Kairos and The Rooks, on their 'Joy In Short Moments' tour.

Live concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tubular Bells, with the whole of Tubular Bells I and extended sections of II and III, led by Robin Smith.

Live interview with Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs, a walk-on experience and meet-and-greet with autographs at The Nest.

Country music show 'Nashville At Heart' brings 'The Wild Things Tour' to the Royal Concert Hall, with a full live band playing the genre's current chart-toppers.

Stand-up show 'Looking for Trouble' by comedian Dylan Moran, described as a darkly comic ride through work, consumerism and existential chaos.

Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Hull City at The City Ground.

The Hallé Christmas Concert, conducted by Stephen Bell, with vocalists Sumudu Jayatilaka and Tom Solomon, is a festive concert of carols and seasonal classics.

Glam rock band Sweet, led by Andy Scott, play Rock City in Nottingham with support from John Otway.

League One football match as Notts County, the world's oldest professional club, welcome Cambridge United to Meadow Lane.

League One football match as Notts County, the world's oldest professional club, welcome Stevenage to Meadow Lane.

A festive chocolate-making workshop where participants can create their own chocolate Christmas tree and presents.