Open-Air Theatre Season

Thu 15 June - Sun 3 September
Wollaton Park & Newstead Abbey

The popular Open-Air Theatre Season returns to Newstead and Wollaton this summer with a full programme of new and traditional performances. Pack your picnics, camping chairs and blankets to enjoy theatre in the great outdoors!

Performances include: Romeo & Juliet, The Secret Garden, Bad Dad, Robin Hood, MacHamLear and more.

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Nottingham Motor Show

Sun 11 June
Wollaton Park

The Nottingham Motor Show will include hundreds of classic and vintage vehicles including cars, motorcycles and caravans, as well as the very latest models on the road today.

New for 2023 will be an area for help and advice on owning, running and charging electric vehicles.

Entry is free but event car parking charges apply.

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Tue 6 - Sat 17 June
Theatre Royal

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman, comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane.

This thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship is a five-star spectacular. Blending magic with memory in a tour-de-force of storytelling, it takes audiences on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten, and the darkness that lurks at the very edge of it.

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Em-Con

Sat 10 & Sun 11 June
Motorpoint Arena

Em-Con returns for 2023 with a show that’s set to be out of this world.

There’ll be the usual mix of celebrity guests, cos-players, attractions, traders, and film and TV props coming together for the most exciting show in the galaxy, and the biggest popular culture event in the East Midlands!

Guests include: Danny John Jules, Will Mellor, Mathew Horne, Mandip Gill, Devon Murray, Katy O'Brian and John Rhys-Davies.

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Ay-UpMarket

Fri 16 - Sun 18 June
Old Market Square

Over 55 independent Nottingham retailers will be at this year's Ay-UpMarket, showcasing a wide range of local products including food and drink, clothing, jewellery, plants, crafts and much more.

There will also be a full programme of exciting live music and family-friendly performances, creative workshops and delicious street food.

Ay-UpMarket is brought to you by It's in Nottingham and Nottingham City Council.

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Just The Tonic

Sat 3 June
Metronome

Metronome has been described by many comedians as one of the best comedy venues in the country. With Just the Tonic's notorious reputation for the best comedy line-ups in the country, you can be sure you are getting one of the best nights in town...

This week's acts are: JoJo Sutherland, Jenny Collier, Jon Pearson and Ricky Balshaw.

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Rothesay Open Nottingham

Mon 12 - Sun 18 June
Tennis Centre

Nine of the WTA top 50 will make their way to the Nottingham Tennis Centre this year to compete for the Elena Baltacha Trophy at the Rothesay Open Nottingham.

With Johanna Konta winning the women’s title in 2021 and Dan Evans lifting the trophy in 2022 - could there be a third consecutive British triumph in 2023?

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BBC Music Introducing

Thu 8 June
Metronome

BBC Introducing in the East Midlands returns, giving you access to the best live and local music for free. The show will be filmed and recorded for radio broadcast, hosted and curated by the legendary Dean Jackson.

The line-up includes Hannah Joy, Chloe Ann, The Mercians and Drew Thomas.

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Big Spring Clean Weekend

Fri 2 - Sun 4 June
City Centre

Nottingham City Council's Clean Champions and clean teams are running litter picking events around the city this weekend. Sign up today to become a Clean Champion and come along!

On Saturday 3 June there is also a free Volunteer Celebration Event at the Arboretum from 11am-3pm - all people who volunteer in any way in Nottingham are welcome.

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