 Tonight and tomorrow: Comedy at the Castle
 Fri 20 & Sat 21 September
Nottingham Castle
This evening, join acclaimed ventriloquist Nina Conti for hilarious stand-up comedy at Nottingham Castle! This brand-new event will be hosted by Barry Dodds with support acts, plus delicious street food and a licensed bar will be available.
Tomorrow, master of one-liners Gary Delaney and character-extraordinaire Simon Brodkin headline another evening of laughter and great company.
Seating is provided and this is an outdoor event, so make sure to dress for the weather.
Just announced: Splendour Festival returns in 2025
 Sat 19 & Sun 20 July 2025
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Splendour Festival has just announced its widely anticipated return for summer 2025!
The two-day festival will be back at its Wollaton home with a brand-new line-up to appeal across the generations, from long-term regulars to families and youngsters.
Early bird weekend tickets will be available from Friday 27 September, with the Nottingham city resident 10% discount returning.
Gandeys Circus - Hollywood Spectacular
 Until Sun 22 September
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
This weekend it's your final chance to step onto the red carpet and into the Big Top for the Gandeys Circus Hollywood Spectacular!Â
Prepare for crazy comedy, graceful acrobatics, gravity-defying roller skating, edge-of-your-seat feats on the double space wheel, and the adrenaline-fuelled motorbikes in the globe. This full-scale production features dazzling choreography and show-stopping numbers that rival the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters.
Shoot The Duck Rollerdisco
 Sat 21 September
Sneinton Market Avenues
Make way for the return of Shoot The Duck Rollerdisco!
Shoot The Duck will once again see Sneinton Market Avenues taken over by roller skaters with a guerrilla rink, an illuminated dance floor for jamming with music from local DJ crews, and collaborations with a variety of food, drink and skate brands.
One week until Goose Fair opens
 Fri 27 September - Sun 6 October
Forest Recreation Ground
The countdown begins for Goose Fair with only one week to go! New rides this year include the Hulk - XL Super Trooper, Aerospace, and Equinox, plus lots of returning favourites such as Dodgems, Starflyer, Waltzers, Gallopers, and the Cake Walk.Â
SEND sessions will take place on Sundays from 12pm-1pm, offering a quieter and more relaxed experience for those with special educational needs and disabilities.
Money-off ride vouchers are now available to download for just ÂŁ1 per person or ÂŁ3 for a family (2 adults and 3 children), allowing you to save 50p on participating rides and attractions on weekdays.
Harmony at the Hall with Shipstone Street Jazz Orchestra
 Sun 22 September
Wollaton Hall
Wollaton Hall hosts the Shipstone Street Jazz Orchestra and Sarah Simmonds, as part of the Harmony at the Hall concert series, in the stunning surroundings of the Great Hall.
The group will perform Swing and Latin from the 1930s to the 1970s, resonating in the acoustically rich architecture of the hall.
Dawn FrenchÂ
 Thu 26 September
Royal Concert Hall
Dawn says: “This show is so-named because unfortunately, it’s horribly accurate. There have been far too many times I have made stupid mistakes or misunderstood something vital or jumped the gun in a spectacular display of twattery.
"I thought I might tell some of these buttock-clenching embarrassing stories to give the audience a peek behind the scenes of my work life… Roll up! Book early to see the telly vicar lady be a total twat on-stage, live in front of your very eyes. And ears.”
Hockley Hustle and Young Hustlers
 Sun 20 October
Hockley & Sneinton Market
Hockley Hustle brings 400 artists to 50 venues around Hockley for a day of live music. Catch homegrown local acts including musicians, choirs, spoken word, carnival parades, and silent discos. The line-up features the Rob Rosa String Quartet, Catmilk, Sancho Panza, Alt Blk Era, and a 60th anniversary celebration of V Rocket International Sound System.
Younger festival-goers can head to Sneinton Market for the spectacular Lumini - an immersive installation of domes - as part of the Young Hustlers festival. Attendees will be transported to a world of light and colour, whilst taking part in musical and craft activities. Young Hustlers events will also be taking place at Carousel, City Arts, Bustler, Blend, and other venues around Sneinton Market Avenues.
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
 Fri 1 November
Motorpoint Arena
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever with the 2024 Arena Tour!
Welcome to the biggest celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston. Experience her remarkable musical repertoire with an arena-scale production that honours her timeless songs, with sensational vocalists and a full live band.
Newstead 1940's WeekendÂ
 Sat 21 & Sun 22 September
Newstead Abbey
Newstead Abbey hosts an amazing range of historical 1940's displays from fabulous re-enactors. Come and meet military and civilian personnel and see their encampments and historic vehicles such as Jeeps, trucks, and a selection of classic cars.
Live entertainment will be be provided by the suave Johnny Victory and the glamorous Marina Mae. They’ll get you singing along to some of the wartime classics and have you toe tapping to the sounds of Glenn Miller and the Andrew sisters. A selection of vintage and militaria stalls will be selling period items, alongside charity stalls raising money for armed forces charities.
Art Fest
 Sat 21 September
Outside Nottingham Central Library
The inaugural Art Fest takes place this weekend at the city's new Green Heart area outside Nottingham Central Library. There will be an exhibition of local artwork, live art demonstrations, interactive workshops, and art tours.
This free, family-friendly festival runs from 10am to 6pm and will bring together Nottingham’s finest local artists for a day of creativity and community.
Harvest Festival
 Sat 21 & Sun 22 September
Woodthorpe Park Plant Nursery
Celebrate the start of autumn at the Woodthorpe Park Plant Nursery Harvest Festival. Enjoy children's craft activities, live music, a doggy fancy dress parade, cakes, and hot drinks. Plus there's 25% off across plants, bulbs, compost, pots, tools, and more!
Entry is free and visitors are asked to donate an item to the harvest collection to support the local food bank.
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