
Open house day to tour the student accommodation building, meet the team and explore the rooms and social spaces.

Weekly Tuesday over-18s alternative night at Cucamara with emo, pop-punk and alternative rock and metal.

Halloween-themed trampoline park session run by University of Nottingham Sport for students living in halls on University Park and Dagfa.

Amateur production of Sondheim's musical 'Sweeney Todd' by the Beeston Musical Theatre Group at The Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton.

Spooky animation night from Animorsels with guest speaker Lee Hardcastle, short talks and a screening of gory animated shorts.

Concert by Jake McElvie, touring in support of his 2024 album 'A New Kind of Hat', supported by Leah Sinead.

One-off Halloween week club night from the Dirty Tuesdays series at Unit 13, free entry with a student card from UON, NTU or Lboro.

Interactive workshop for 7-9 year olds with bestselling children's author Harriet Muncaster, pairing a reading of her work with creative draw-alongs.

Creative workshop led by playwriter Rae Mainwaring to explore personal 'bright places' and pockets of joy, open to everyone.

Free 45-minute session of Chen-style Tai Chi and Qigong led by Dr Lan Guo at Jubilee Campus.

Weekly Tuesday evening of board games played by the social group Board Gamers of Nottingham in The Navigation Inn.

Free hands-on cooking and food-learning session run by Thermomix for children, with parents and carers, to explore seasonal ingredients.

Creative workshop in which participants make a postcard addressed to their younger selves, suitable for all ages.

Halloween-themed outdoor movie night with a horror classic, Halloween cocktails and spooky decorations at Unit 13.
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Paint and sip evening run by For Black Boys Nottingham, with painting, music and networking for anyone, no experience needed.

Live concert by the Scottish twin brothers Charlie and Craig Reid, known for 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' and 'Sunshine on Leith'.

18+ Halloween club night presented by ALT with DJ Yacuban, drinks all night, costume prizes and giveaways.

Family bowling deal for two adults and two children with two games of bowling, a meal and drinks at Nottingham Bowl.

FWY Halloween special with Kojo Funds headlining, mixing Y2K R&B, hip-hop, Afrobeats and Amapiano at NG-ONE.

Live music by Rope Ghosts at Newark Hall in the University of Nottingham, with shows on 27 and 29 October.

Film screening of The Royal Ballet's Manon, a classical ballet with choreography and live orchestral music, at Bonington Theatre & Cinema.

Halloween edition of LA BOMBA, the city's biggest reggaeton and Latin all-nighter, with an apocalyptic theme at Tunnel Club.

Heritage talk by local historian Mo Cooper on the 200-year history of St Ann's allotments in Hungerhills, West Bridgford.

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

Live show by Villagerrr with special guests Jo from School at Rough Trade Nottingham.

Nottingham Trent's official Tuesday club night with guest DJs across multiple rooms of underground music, 2-for-1 drinks and outdoor smoking terraces.

Live music night mixing music, spoken word and theatrical performance at The Bodega, over-14s only.

Nature-based learning and play sessions for young children in the Secret Walled Garden of Wollaton Park, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Weekly Tuesday live music night at Billy Bootleggers with The Damsens, Garrotte, Lil Percoskett and Scoundrel Found, free entry, 18+.

Free face-to-face training course for practitioners and volunteers on supporting Black and minoritised survivors of domestic abuse.

A session on placing crystals in the home to enhance health and wellbeing, held at The Broom Closet.

Three-hour hands-on latte art class led by a 200 Degrees Head Barista, teaching milk texturing and the heart, tulip and rosetta designs.

Free wellbeing walk for parents in the Sneinton and St Ann's areas, with a drink and children's time on the farm.

Over-18s Halloween rave with local DJs, light and sound, and freaky fancy dress at The Brickworks in Sneinton.

Late-night club session Thriller Night at Neon in Nottingham.

Literary evening with author Will Maclean to celebrate his novel 'Solace House', with chat, Q&A and book signing.

Facilitated peer-support group for people who have experienced spiritual awakening, with a guided meditation, small-group sharing and a closing grounding meditation.

Halloween special club night on Tuesdays at Secret Vault in Nottingham.

WICKED-themed children's pamper party with face masks, foot spas, nail painting, sparkle make-up, WICKED-inspired mocktails, party games, karaoke and sing-alongs.

Halloween pre-party of the weekly alternative club night Jump Ship at The Walrus, with loud music, cheap drinks and an 18+ door policy.

Free, volunteer-led nature walk exploring hedgerow plants at Attenborough Nature Reserve.

Halloween special of The Bodega's Indie Wednesdays series with indie anthems and spooky surprises, with dress-to-distress.

Scottish indie folk outfit Stornoway play the Rescue Rooms on Goldsmith Street, with support from Alice Boyd, on the Beyonder Tour.

Free guided tour of the Nottingham Hackspace, the makerspace behind the Nottinghack community, required for membership.

Beginner-friendly printmaking workshop to make postcard-sized prints from old Tetra Pak cartons, run by Megan Lightfoot of IMARA CIO.

Regular monthly comedy night held on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Canalhouse Bar on Canal Street.

Relaxed screening of two dialogue-free animated short films about animals, followed by a children's craft activity to make an animal home.

Free Halloween Wednesday session by UON at the music and mixology venue Calluna in Nottingham.

Weekly drop-in night of Latin dance lessons and social dancing for adults of all levels at Lace Bar.

A reimagined amateur production of the rock musical Chess, with music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus and lyrics by Tim Rice, at the Theatre Royal.

Free drop-in crafting workshop run by Pink Menace to make trans-positive flags and stickers, with materials provided.

Comedy night with shuffleboard, pizza and drinks at Box for Two in Nottingham.

Four-week beginner sewing course for novices, covering threading, stitches, buttons and zips, with two projects to take home.

Astrology-powered singles night for people in their 40s and 50s, with icebreakers, optional Cosmic Speed Dating and mingling.

Over-18s Halloween night with a Miami theme, American sweets and a full Miami experience at NG-ONE.

In-store macro photography day where visitors can try OM System macro lenses and cameras, get expert advice and take advantage of in-store offers.

Late-night DJ session by CHECKMATE with R&B, Afrobeats, Amapiano and Bashment, presented by AVG PRODZ x FTB.

Social gathering held at The Tap House in Nottingham.

Three-hour advanced latte art workshop for two, led by a Head Barista from 200 Degrees, to master milk texturing and pour heart, tulip and rosetta designs.

Prosecco afternoon tea for two served on a three-tiered stand in The Cock and Hoop, the traditional ale house at The Lace Market Hotel.

Five sharing tapas plates and a cocktail for two at the Cuban tapas cocktail bar Revolución de Cuba in Nottingham.

Creative writing workshop for children to write spooky stories at The Reading Room in Nottingham.

Women-only evening cycling ride of 5.5 miles along cycle lanes and quiet back streets, suitable for all abilities, run by Women in Tandem.

Evening talk by rye expert Laura Valli with bites from Small Food Bakery and natural wines.

Bottomless mojitos or beer with five sharing tapas plates for two at the Cuban tapas cocktail bar Revolución de Cuba.

Creative wellbeing workshop using art therapy techniques to explore thoughts and emotions, for students living in University Park, Jubilee Campus and Sutton Bonington halls.

Punk night headlined by Superfriends, supported by Fern Veh and Lou Strong, at JT Soar.

Free open discussion workshop for theatre directors in the region, using Open Space Technology to set and run the agenda.

Casual evening of cards and board games at the Trent Bridge Inn in Nottingham.

Country and Americana night headlined by the East Midlands band ROUTE 65, with special guests WILLOW BAY and AMICA MEA.

Relaxed paint and sip evening with a vinyl theme, including a welcome glass of fizz, picky bits and a guided painting workshop.

Evening of film screening at Centre Court student accommodation with snacks and refreshments served on the night.

Literary evening with authors Claire Mitchell, KC and Zoe Venditozzi, with readings and a Q&A about their book 'How to Kill a Witch'.

Free community event where residents meet neighbours and energy experts to share experiences and get advice on home energy upgrades.

Guided 90-minute heritage walk of the Victorian town gardens of St Ann's Allotments, visiting the Heritage Display Garden and The Nursery.

Free book club meeting held at Nottingham Central Library.

Halloween-themed one-night micro-market with handmade treasures, live DJs and a fully licensed bar at Fisher Gate Point.

Samhain celebration with a three-course meal, an ancestral ritual and a 'calling in the spirits' of ancestors, hosted by Shaun (Silvercrow) and Claire.

Free evening marking Black History Month with a spotlight interview and Q&A from TV presenter and entrepreneur Scarlette Douglas, and the launch of the 'Start & Sustain' business support programme.

Sinfonia of London, conducted by John Wilson with pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, plays Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto and Scheherazade.

Halloween house music night from the student series Allure at Calluna, with a mandatory fancy dress theme.

Singles evening mixer for people aged 35-55 run by The Social Club for Singles over 35, with a host checking attendees in before they mingle.

World premiere of Inua Ellams' epic family drama about the friendship between an enslaved woman and her former mistress in pre-colonial Nigeria.

Free Halloween night at INK with a sign-up for pre-sale access, part of Club Ink's Free Halloween Week 2026.