Final weekend of Goose Fair
Until Sun 8 October Forest Recreation Ground
It's your last chance to enjoy Goose Fair and luckily the weather's looking fine for this weekend.
Opening times this weekend Friday 6 October 4pm – 11.30pm Saturday 7 October 12pm – 11.30pm Sunday 8 October 12pm – 9pm
Get your adrenaline racing with thrilling rides like Ice Jet Matterhorn, Starflyer, Joker and Freakout. There's lots for little ones too, including the Gallopers, Tea Cups and hook-a-duck.
You can also sample your favourite fairground food such as mushy peas, donuts, toffee apples and the traditional Nottingham cocks on sticks!
Transport Nottingham has put together a handy guide on the best ways to travel to Goose Fair.
Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival
Wed 11 - Sat 14 October Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
Nottingham CAMRA’s flagship event returns to Trent Bridge next week.
This year's festival is expected to play host to over 900 beers and ciders, with festivities complemented by live music and a host of street food stalls.
There will be several hundred different draught real ales and around 150 real ciders and perries, covering every imaginable style, including vegan options.
New on sale: Planet Circus OMG! Stunt Show
Wed 8 - Sun 19 November Hucknall Car Boot Site
Are you ready for a show like you have never seen before?
The OMG! Stunt Show tour is packed full of international world-renowned artists who create a jaw-dropping, heart-stopping performance.
The skills of world-class circus artists collide with the exhilarating and dangerous world of FMX stunts, and of course the big red OMG monster truck that will enter the stage in a stunt that has to be seen to be believed!
This show is suitable for all the family and has something for everyone. Early bird tickets are available now for just £5.99 (weekdays) and £6.99 (weekends) plus booking fee.
Dance Consortium Presents: Ailey 2
Tue 10 & Wed 11 October Royal Concert Hall
Ailey 2 is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the finest early-career dance talent in the US, with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers.
Dance Magazine calls it “second to none” and The New York Times declares “there’s nothing like an evening spent with Ailey 2, the younger version of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater".
For their return to the UK, Ailey 2 brings an exciting repertory featuring Francesca Harper’s futuristic Freedom Series (excerpt), Robert Battle’s thrilling The Hunt, the incredible energy of William Forsythe’s Enemy in the Figure (excerpt), and Alvin Ailey’s beloved masterpiece Revelations.
Canal & River Trust celebrates Black History Month
Sun 8 October Binks Yard
To celebrate Black History Month, the Canal & River Trust and Binks Yard are inviting people down to the canalside to enjoy a celebration of black artists and performers, by the water.
See the city from a completely different perspective in a Canadian canoe, or from a trip onboard one of Megan & Tinks' narrowboats. If staying on dry land is your thing there will be DJ sets, live music, gospel choir, spoken word performances, African drumming and Reggaerobics.
Entry is free but must be booked in advance.
Just announced: Children in Need brings Pudsey's Sim Rigs
Fri 13 October Victoria Centre
This year BBC Children in Need is aiming to unite gamers up and down the country.
Pudsey's Simulation Rigs are coming to Nottingham's Victoria Centre next week, where members of the public can win the chance to compete on the BBC show in November
Drivers aged 16+ are invited to set their best lap time in EA Sports F1 23 on the virtual Silverstone circuit. The fastest 50 drivers will go into a ballot, with two lucky names being selected at random and invited to race on the live show.
Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk
Sat 7 October Wollaton Park
Share an incredible day with others who understand how it feels to be affected by dementia.
Online registrations are now closed, but it's not too late to walk. You can register on the day between 10am – 10.30am.
Share advice, laughter and support, and when you cross the finish line, celebrate with your medal knowing you have walked for a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
New on sale: Within Temptation
Mon 18 November 2024 Motorpoint Arena
Prepare to embark on a musical and visual journey as Within Temptation, one of Europe's most iconic rock bands, proudly unveils the Bleed Out 2024 Tour.
This Europe/UK tour, in support of their latest album, promises to be an experience that will leave fans breathless.
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