 Archery GB National Tour: The Final
 Sat 7 & Sun 8 September
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Paralympic champion Jodie Grinham will be competing in the Archery GB National Tour Final this Saturday. Fresh from winning gold and bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, she will join other athletes from the Olympic Team GB archery squad for this weekend's competition.
Sunday is now sold out, but you can still secure your tickets for Saturday. Nottingham's official Robin Hood and Little John will also be hosting a special lunchtime archery show each day, offering entertainment for the whole family.
Never watched archery before but want to see what it's all about? Nottingham city residents can get £5 adult day tickets or £10 family day tickets (for two adults and two children) by entering their council tax number and postcode when booking.
Just announced: Halloween Outdoor Cinema
 Fri 25 - Mon 28 October
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Adventure Cinema brings thrilling outdoor cinema experiences this Halloween. Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch classic Halloween films on a giant cinema screen under the stars!
Friday 25 October: The Lost Boys (15)
Saturday 26 October: Hocus Pocus (PG)
Sunday 27 October: The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)
Monday 28 October: Scream (18)
Fancy dress is highly encouraged, plus there will be a spooky soundtrack to enjoy before the movie with specially curated songs for witches, ghouls, ghosts, vampires, werewolves and humans alike.
Nottingham Green Festival
 Sun 8 September
Nottingham Arboretum
There's lots to do at this fun-filled, family-friendly event at Nottingham Arboretum. Enjoy live music, vegan food, craft stalls, kids activities, small green businesses, and local groups educating the community on the great work they do.Â
The free festival aims to share skills and knowledge to tackle the ongoing climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and other environmental concerns.
Heritage Open Days
 Until Sun 15 September
Various venues
England's largest festival of history and culture returns, giving you the chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences, all of which are free to explore. This year’s theme, Routes, Networks, Connections, brings together the past and present with workshops, talks, hidden spaces, walks and activities for all the family.
Venues taking part across Nottinghamshire include Newstead Abbey, Green's Windmill, Newark's National Civic War Centre, Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, and the National Justice Museum.
Gandeys Circus - Hollywood Spectacular
 Fri 13 - Sun 22 September
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Lights, camera, circus! Step onto the red carpet and into the Big Top as Gandeys Circus, the unparalleled maestro of spectacular circus entertainment, unveils the 2024 Hollywood Spectacular.
Brace yourselves for a seamless blend of circus magic with the glittering glamour of Hollywood. From crazy comedy to the graceful acrobatics of the flying trapeze, every moment is a spectacle.
Thank You For The Music
 Fri 20 September
Royal Concert Hall
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all of ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 21st year, brings unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by an all-star cast.
You can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as you listen to all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many more!
Nottingham Shine Night Walk
 Fri 13 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 across the 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.
Dear Evan Hansen
 Mon 9 - Sat 28 September
Nottingham Playhouse
The Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen premieres its tour at Nottingham Playhouse. Packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade, Dear Evan Hansen has a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman), and a huge list of awards.
Don’t miss your chance to be the first to see this brand-new production - the first time that the Broadway and West End phenomenon will tour the UK and Ireland.
Taste of Nottingham
 Mon 9 - Sun 15 September
City Centre
Taste of Nottingham is a week-long celebration of Nottingham's thriving food scene, organised by It's in Nottingham. Through curated dining experiences, food tours, and culinary activities, the event aims to highlight the city's status as a premier destination for food enthusiasts.
Whether you’re a local, a visitor, or just a foodie looking for your next delicious experience, these events are perfect for you.
Nottingham Mela
 Until Sun 8 September
New Art Exchange & Wollaton Park
Nottingham Mela is the oldest national 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 communities and families. There are many events and activities taking place at New Art Exchange this weekend.
On Sunday, celebrate Mela in the Park with an immersive day of music, poetry, crafts, and food. Hosted by Gemini Sounds, Indi Singh and DJ Anil, the day will feature poetry, Bollywood dancers, Dohl players, Sadi Jodi Chamkila Band, and kite making workshops.
New on sale: Papa Roach
 Sat 8 February 2025
Motorpoint Arena
Papa Roach are two-time Grammy-nominated, Platinum-selling leaders in alternative hard rock music, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their iconic album Infest with their Rise Of The Roach Tour.
Papa Roach are not unfamiliar with calling attention to mental health, and have been doing so since day one with the iconic release of Last Resort. Since then, the band has gone on to release ten studio albums, along with their most recent record Ego Trip.
Nuclear Nottingham
 Tue 17 - Mon 23 September
Nottingham War Rooms
Delve into a fascinating piece of Nottingham's history with an exclusive tour of The War Rooms, originally known as 'Chalfont Drive'. This Cold War-era nuclear bunker, largely untouched since the 1960s, offers a rare glimpse into a critical site designed to protect the Regional Commissioner during a nuclear crisis.
Visitors will explore the bunker’s intriguing spaces, including a 1960s kitchen, dormitories, a BBC studio with original acoustic panelling, and more. This is a unique opportunity for history buffs, urban explorers and those curious about the Cold War period.
The Nuclear Nottingham series also features events at Broadway Cinema including screenings and a book launch.
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