 Light Night is back for 2025
 Fri 28 February & Sat 1 March
City Centre
Nottingham Light Night will return for its 17th year in 2025!
Illuminate your imagination as you explore the city centre, from Old Market Square to the Green Heart, and from Sneinton Market to Nottingham Castle. You can see more than 30 immersive and interactive light-based installations, performances, and activities after dark.
Whether you’re an arts and culture enthusiast, looking for a free family trip out, or want to get the perfect content for your socials, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
More information will be released soon!
Light Night is produced by Nottingham City Council and It’s in Nottingham – the city’s business improvement district. The event is funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, It's in Nottingham, and Nottingham City Council. Cultural organisations across the city also support the event.
Beat The Streets
 Sun 26 January
Various venues
Beat The Streets is back and will be bringing top Nottingham talent to your favourite city centre venues once again. The line-up of more than 30 artists includes Blood Wizard, Kaliko, King Blonde, Purple Hat Mob, Stained Glass, The Publics, and many more to be announced.
As always with Beat The Streets, all proceeds from ticket sales, bar sales and merchandise will be going directly towards Framework's important work improving the lives of homeless people in Nottingham.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
 Wed 5 - Sat 15 February
Theatre Royal
Starring X Factor winner Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, Christina Bianco as Narrator and Adam Filipe as Joseph, the smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Nottingham!
The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide, and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.
Harmony at the Hall: Cool Jazz Quintet
 Sun 19 January
Wollaton Hall
Harmony at the Hall is a programme of live music concerts at Wollaton Hall. The 2025 season begins with a performance by Cool Jazz Quintet in the magnificent surroundings of the Great Hall.
The band comprises Jonathan (tenor sax), Richard (guitar), Reg (keyboard and vocals), Martyn (bass) and Wendy (drums). On this occasion they’re joined by guest Colin Newton on trombone for an afternoon of foot-tapping, easy-listening Swing and Latin from the 1930s to the 70s.
Dean Z - The Ultimate Elvis
 Mon 27 January
Motorpoint Arena
Direct from the USA, Dean Z - star of the Elvis Tribute Artists World Tour and winner of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest - brings his very own Elvis tribute show to Nottingham!
For nearly two decades, Dean Z has performed thousands of shows for millions of people, thrilling Elvis fans across the globe with his portrayal of the King. He currently serves as an ambassador and contributor to Graceland and the Elvis Presley estate.
Just The Tonic Comedy Club
 Sat 11 January
Metronome
Just The Tonic has been producing comedy shows in Nottingham for over 25 years. With Metronome described by many comedians as one of the best comedy venues in the country, and Just The Tonic’s notorious reputation for the best comedy line-ups, you can be sure you are getting one of the best nights in town.
Choose from the early or late show, featuring Phil Nichol, Peter Brush, Finlay Christie, and Quincy.
Jack and the Beanstalk
 Until Sat 18 January
Nottingham Playhouse
There's just one week left of Nottingham Playhouse's giant of a pantomime - described as "The best panto I saw" by the Guardian's Chief Theatre Critic!
Packed with comedy chaos courtesy of Nottingham’s favourite dame, John Elkington, experience laughter, live music, and spectacular special effects. Expect top tunes, dazzling costumes, and plenty of audience participation in this super-sized extravaganza that will leave everyone feeling sky-high.
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