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Gandeys Circus opens tomorrow

Gandeys Circus

Sat 9 - Sun 17 September
Wollaton Park

Roll up, roll up! Gandeys Circus is opening tomorrow at Wollaton Park with brand new show Glitterati.

With a host of international artistes from across 26 nations, this brand new 90-minute production is perfect for all the family, in their heated big top theatre.

This year's acts include: award-winning circus superstars The Garcias with a giant aerial space rocket; a fantastic tower of chairs and vertical ladder with the Serbat troupe from Kazakhstan; motorbikes in the thunderdome and the sensational highwire; and the outstanding Havana troupe from Cuba performing incredible acrobatics on the springboard and bouncing gymnastics bar.

Last but not least, the Gandey dancers perform big production numbers filled with spectacular surprises.

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Outdoor Cinema: Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman

Wed 13 September
Newstead Abbey

Nothing beats watching a movie under the stars with a picnic and friends. One of your final chances this year takes place at Newstead Abbey with Adventure Cinema. Watch the classic film Pretty Woman on a big screen, and enjoy music beforehand with a specially curated soundtrack of songs.

Edward (Richard Gere) is a rich and sophisticated businessman who specializes in corporate raiding. On a business trip to Los Angeles, Edward hires Vivian (Julia Roberts) to be his girlfriend for a week while he traverses the local social circles.

Love and various social complications invade their tidy arrangement and have the pair wondering if this Cinderella-story could have a happy ending.

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Outdoor Cinema: Top Gun Maverick

Top Gun Maverick

Thu 14 September
Newstead Abbey

A blockbuster outdoor cinema experience at the stunning Newstead Abbey with a showing of the incredible Top Gun: Maverick.

Feel the need... the need for speed. Top Gun: Maverick has been selling out cinemas across the world, smashing the box office and bringing a good dose of 80s nostalgia with it. It's Tom Cruise's most successful movie ever, and if there's any film that deserves to be seen on a big screen in the open air, it's this one!

You can also enjoy a specially curated soundtrack of music before the film.

This event has been rescheduled from Friday 21 July - original tickets are still valid.

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This weekend: Nottingham Mela

Nottingham Mela

Fri 8 - Sun 10 September
New Art Exchange & Wollaton Park

Nottingham Mela is the oldest Mela in the UK. The festival of South Asian culture brings music, dance, visual arts, film, street entertainment, spicy cuisine, crafts and stalls to entertain and engage everyone from across the city.

Today and tomorrow there are many events and activities taking place at New Art Exchange.

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On Sunday, Wollaton Park hosts a Mela celebration day with yoga, music, poetry, face painting and many more activities - book your free place in advance online.

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Nottingham Green Festival

Nottingham Green Festival

Sun 10 September
Nottingham Arboretum

Nottingham’s own Green Festival provides the place for everyone to learn, explore and try the latest in everything environmentally friendly and ethical, while having lots of fun in the beautiful setting of the Arboretum.

This free event runs from 12pm-6pm.

There will be numerous stalls featuring local small green businesses, craft producers, food producers, and voluntary and campaign groups.

Music is an important part of the festival and every year, talented, local artists perform on the Arboretum bandstand. 

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Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Mon 25 - Sat 30 September
Theatre Royal

Following a record-breaking West End residency, sold-out UK and Ireland tour and Amazon studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns to Nottingham.

Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight. 

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Nottingham Shine Night Walk

Shine Night Walk

Fri 15 September
City Centre

Sign up for Shine Night Walk and fundraise for a type of cancer research that is closest to your heart.

Raise crucial funds with every step, from the National Justice Museum to Nottingham Castle. Starting and finishing at Old Market Square, the route will take you through Rainbow Road, over Wilford Suspension Bridge and past the Robin Hood Statue.

People of all abilities can take part. The 10k walk will take between 1.5 to 3 hours to complete, with varying start times from 7pm.

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Robin Hood Half Marathon

Robin Hood Half Marathon

Sun 24 September
City Centre

There's still time to sign up and join thousands of runners for the Robin Hood Half Marathon this September. The first ever Robin Hood runners took to the streets in 1981, and since then the event has become a firm favourite in the race calendar.

Events this year include the Robin Hood Half Marathon, Robin Hood Mini Marathon and Nottingham Post Corporate Challenge.

The route will take you through the heart of the city, passing iconic landmarks like Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Hall, Trent Bridge and ending at Victoria Embankment.

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New on sale: Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Sat 7 September 2024
Motorpoint Arena

Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show, Pablo.

Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver. This is his biggest and funniest tour show yet, and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke.

The show features a mix of his trademark audience interaction and hilarious true stories from his everyday life. You can expect hysterics from start to finish, and you won't want to miss a minute.

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Nottingham Jazz Festival

Nottingham Jazz Festival

Sun 10 September
Binks Yard

Binks Yard is proud to be hosting the Nottingham Jazz Festival, and welcoming a stellar line-up of renowned and talented jazz musicians to their outdoor stage.

With performances from Antonio Forcione, Snake Davis, The Edgar Macias Quintet, and amazing sets from Jazz 2 Go DJs and Urban Intro - this festival is a must for jazz lovers.

Tickets are priced at £27.50 (including booking fee) and include a special Binks Yard welcome cocktail or mocktail.

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New on sale: Arboretum Beer Festival 2024

Arboretum Beer Festival

Sat 24 August 2024
Nottingham Arboretum

Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Arboretum Beer Festival, back for a fourth year at Nottingham's historic green heart.

The all-day event at the Arboretum will once again showcase dozens of great real ales and craft beers from local breweries and beyond. Located around the park’s Victorian bandstand, the event will blend the tasty food and beer selection with live music and entertainment.

Snap up your early bird tickets now for just £15 (plus booking fee).

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Inspire Poetry Festival

Inspire Poetry Festival

Sat 16 - Sun 24 September
Nottingham Libraries

The Inspire Poetry Festival is back for 2023, featuring a week of wonderful words with performances, workshops, exhibitions and film screenings.

With celebrated poetry stars, regional favourites and cutting-edge newcomers, and styles ranging from the formal lyric to freestyle spoken word, this year’s festival promises a plethora of poetry delights at venues around the county.

Whether you’re already a poetry reader, writer, student or teacher, or a complete newcomer, enjoy a week of wonderful words in the welcoming surroundings of your libraries.

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Christmas at Wollaton

Christmas at Wollaton 2023

Fri 1 December - Mon 1 January
Wollaton Park

Peak slots are selling fast for this year's magical Christmas at Wollaton trail.

With a brand new design team and a whole new look, expect the unexpected and allow the Christmas spirit to take over, as you immerse yourself in a world of seasonal sparkle and festive cheer.

Surprises are around every corner, and festive food, warming cocktails and picture perfect moments add to the exciting and unique spectacle. Enjoy a magical Christmas with family, friends and loved ones at this seasonal classic with a contemporary twist.

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