 Nottingham Motor Show
 Sun 9 June
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
The Nottingham Motor Show, sponsored by Nottingham College, will include hundreds of classic vehicles from the early 20th century to the 1990s. You can also see the very latest models that car dealerships have to offer, including EVs.
It's the biggest show of its kind in the East Midlands, with a wide range of food and exhibitor stalls, family entertainment, a funfair for the kids, and an entertainment stage featuring Carlton Male Voice Choir and live music from Cool Jazz.Â
Admission is free, event car parking charges apply.
 Rothesay Open Nottingham
 Sat 8 - Sun 16 June
Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre
The 2024 Rothesay Open Nottingham begins tomorrow at Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre. Don’t miss your chance to see the world’s biggest tennis stars in action during the summer grass court season.
Current British No.1 and winner of the 2023 tournament, Katie Boulter, will be returning to defend her title. She'll be joined by Emma Raducanu, who is set to return to Nottingham for the first time since 2022. On the men's side, two-time Rothesay Open Nottingham titleholder Dan Evans will be looking to complete his hat-trick.
Budding young tennis enthusiasts and their families are invited to a free tennis celebration event at Clifton Playing Fields this Sunday 9 June from 10am-12pm.
The event celebrates the opening of the newly resurfaced courts and the launch of Barclays Free Park Tennis which takes place every Sunday morning. All equipment will be provided, along with inflatable tennis games plus a few surprises.Â
All ages and abilities are welcome - places are free and must be booked in advance.
Nottingham Poetry Festival
 Until Sun 16 June
Various venues
Performances, slam nights, talks, and workshops will be hosted across the city’s pubs, bookshops, libraries, theatres, and community venues for the Nottingham Poetry Festival.
The annual celebration of words features some of the UK’s leading poets - Linton Kwesi Johnson, Hollie McNish, Michael Pedersen, Luke Wright, Anthony Joseph, and Henry Normal - along with a huge array of homegrown talent, including open mics, panels, exhibitions, and free poetry books from the city’s independent publishers.
 Drumhead Service for D-Day 80th Anniversary
 Tue 11 June
Victoria Embankment
Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council present a sunset service at the Victoria Embankment War Memorial to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
This will be an open-air Drumhead Service officiated by the Padres of Nottinghamshire Army Cadet Force, the Rev Paul Massey and the Rev Mark Orr, including a parade of County Veterans and Standards, the Act of Remembrance and closing with the sunset ceremony, with the band of the South Nottinghamshire Hussars Association providing the music. The service will be informal and open to all.
Scouting for Girls at The Weekend Festival
 Sat 21 & Sun 22 September
Victoria Embankment
After a fantastic performance at the Sausage & Cider Festival last weekend, Scouting for Girls will be back in Nottingham at The Weekend Festival this September!
The line-up also includes Toploader and Boyzlife plus more than 50 other music acts. Throughout the weekend you can enjoy half-pipe BMX and skateboard display teams, as well as wrestling, comedy, circus, and magic shows, and a food market with tasty treats from around the world.
Kaleidoscopic Realms
 Sat 8 June - Sun 3 November
Nottingham Castle
A brand new exhibition opens at Nottingham Castle this weekend. Kaleidoscopic Realms presents artwork and film by eight contemporary artists, revealing unfettered explorations of repetition, pattern, detail, and culture. The exhibition will run alongside a programme of workshops, talks, and live events.
The public launch takes place tomorrow from 5pm-7pm and all are welcome to attend by booking a free place.
The James Brown Story
 Sat 15 June
Royal Concert Hall
Get up, get involved, get on the good foot! Don’t miss this live music spectacular that charts James Brown’s rise to the top. Exploring his life on stage as never before, see how the hardest working man in showbusiness earned his name.
Expect highs and lows as you journey through the decades to discover the live funk sensation that is James Brown in the most faithful recreation to date. Backed by a cast of actors, singers, dancers and a show-stopping funk orchestra, experience the creation of funk; learn of the troubles at the top, and; celebrate the legacy and unique mastery that James Brown brought to the stage.
Nottingham Craft Beer Festival
 Fri 14 & Sat 15 June
Sneinton Market Avenues
The sixth Nottingham Craft Beer Festival will showcase the finest craft beer produced locally, nationally, and beyond.
Over 40 breweries will be in attendance, including DEYA Brewing Company, Buxton Brewery, Bang The Elephant, Black Iris, Castle Rock, and Neon Raptor. Street food will be on offer from a range of food trucks, curated by the site residents Bustler, plus you can enjoy live music and DJs.
Girls Aloud
 Wed 12 & Thu 13 June
Motorpoint Arena
It's been more than 21 years since Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine, Nicola and Sarah were voted the winners of Popstars: The Rivals and formed the all-conquering legendary pop band Girls Aloud. To celebrate this milestone with all of their fans, Girls Aloud are taking on a huge arena tour of the UK and Ireland.
The hugely anticipated shows will feature all of the band's historic pop hits including No.1 songs Sound Of The Underground, The Promise and I'll Stand By You, alongside cast-iron classics such as Love Machine, Call The Shots, Biology, Something New and The Show.
Open-Air Theatre: The Comedy of Errors
 Sun 11 August
Nottingham Castle
Three Inch Fools present Shakespeare’s shortest and wildest comedy, The Comedy of Errors, as part of our Open-Air Theatre season.
The clock is ticking as the Fools rush to untangle one almighty mess in this farcical tale. With musical instruments in hand, this is a joyous take on the Shakespearean rib-tickler.
EM-Con
 Sat 8 & Sun 9 June
Motorpoint Arena
EM-Con is here this weekend with a show that’s set to be out of this world.
There will 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!
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