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Until Mon 8 May
Old Market Square
To mark the upcoming Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, Nottingham’s Council House has been adorned with a three-dimensional replica Coronation crown.
The huge crown measuring 4.2m wide x 3.8m high was installed this week on the Council House in preparation for the Coronation bank holiday weekend beginning on Saturday 6 May.
For this year’s royal celebrations, the crown has been retro-fitted with LED lighting effects, as the Council House joins the UK-wide “Lighting Up The Nation” that will see the country join together and illuminate iconic locations across the UK.Â
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Sat 13 May
Nottingham Castle
Nottingham Castle will become a Eurovision live site to broadcast the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on a giant screen.
You can sign up to our ticket ballot for the chance to get a pair of the last few tickets.
There are 100 pairs of tickets available (200 in total). Tickets will be randomly drawn and, if you are successful, you will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to claim.
Only one application per person is permitted and you must be 18 or over. The ballot closes on Wednesday 10 May.
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Sun 7 May
Nottingham Castle
The Coronation Concert will be shown live on a giant screen in the grounds of Nottingham Castle.
Broadcast from Windsor Castle, the line-up of performers includes Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings and Alexis Ffrench, with more to be announced. The concert will be hosted by renowned actor Hugh Bonneville.
Performances will also take place from royal patronages such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, featuring actors Ncuti Gatwa and Mei Mac.
Tickets for the screening cost just ÂŁ1 (inclusive of VAT and booking fees).
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 Fri 26 May
Wollaton Park
DJ, producer and broadcaster Marvin Humes has been announced as the special guest headliner at Ibiza Orchestra!
Hosted again at Wollaton Park, this year they go bigger and better with some amazing support acts, a brand new show from the incredible orchestra, bigger bars and more food vendors than ever before.
You can expect to hear tracks created by artists such as: 808 State, Massive Attack, Ian Van Dahl, Daft Punk, Robert Miles, Energy 52, Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, Prodigy, Candi Staton, Faithless and many more.
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 Mon 1 - Sat 6 May
Theatre Royal
Everyone’s big lovable dog Hey Duggee is touring for the first time ever, and here’s your chance to see him!
The show will feature Duggee and the Squirrels plus many more of your favourite characters. Betty wants to make costumes, Happy wants to sing, Tag wants to make music, Norrie wants to dance, Roly wants jelly and they all want you to join them at the Clubhouse.
There is so much to do, but luckily Duggee has his theatre badge. Will you get yours too? A-Woof!
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 Sat 29 April - Sat 6 May
Nottingham Libraries
Drop in to your local library to take part in free activities for the Coronation.
Children can make their own crown and flag ready for the big day, plus bookmarks, bunting and more, or they can build a castle fit for the King out of Lego.
Adults can colour some bunting to help decorate the library and also collect a special seed paper to plant to commemorate the day (while stocks last).
Refreshments are available too.
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 Wed 3 May
Nottingham Trent University
The Riot Ensemble performs Death of Light, Light of Death at University Hall.Â
This hour-long programme with oboe, violin, viola, cello and harp, features works by Helen Grimes, Hannah Kendall, Rebecca Saunders, Tonia Ko and Jonathan Harvey.
NTU's Groundbreaking series brings the very best contemporary music from the world’s top composers to Nottingham. Get ready to be amazed.
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 Fri 5 May
Motorpoint Arena
The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes in North America and is awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff champion.
It will be on display at the Motorpoint Arena on Friday 5 May, and anyone with a tournament pass or game day ticket for the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship - Division I, Group A will be able to take a photo with the Stanley Cup in the foyer.
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 Saturdays
The Cross Keys
The multi award-winning Robin Hood Town Tour is the definitive way to learn all about the world famous legend, and to find out the best that Nottingham has to offer.
Follow a trail of historical facts to discover how simple ballads over 700 years old grew into one of the greatest stories ever told. This fun, theatrical exploration of the legend is told against the back drop of the city. Robin will also point out the best places to eat, drink and make merry.
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 Sun 7 & Mon 8 May
Motorpoint Arena
Multi-platinum selling global superstar Michael Bublé makes his highly anticipated return to the UK, his first nationwide arena tour in more than four years.
20 years after the release of his self-titled debut album, the Higher tour brings a charismatic, intimate show - an evening you won’t forget.
Michael Bublé will be performing his most-loved hits and the greatest tracks from his phenomenal career, alongside songs from his No.1 album Higher.
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 Sat 29 July
City Centre
Save the date for this year's Nottingham Pride on Saturday 29 July!
The event will celebrate Nottingham's LGBTQ+ community, showcase their wonderful talent and reflect the fabulous diversity across the city and county.
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 Wed 3 May
Metronome
James Heather performs as part of the Metronome piano sessions.
The contemporary classical pianist signed to Ninja Tune, inspired by Beethoven, Debussy and his neighbour’s Acid House pirate radio show.
His second album, Invisible Forces, is about becoming aware of invisible forces around us to help deepen understanding of self and our connection to the world.
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