 This weekend: Nottingham Motor Show
 Sun 8 June
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
The Nottingham Motor Show will include hundreds of classic vehicles as well as the very latest models that car dealerships have to offer. There will also be family entertainment, a funfair, music marquee, and a wide range of food and exhibitor stalls. Plus, this year the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be providing a Lancaster Bomber flypast between 12pm-1pm.
Whether you're a classic car enthusiast, a lover of high-performance vehicles, or just looking for a great family day out, there's something for everyone. Admission is free and event car parking charges apply.
Just announced: Day FeverÂ
 Sat 23 August
Nottingham Arboretum
The UK's biggest daytime disco Day Fever is coming to Nottingham Arboretum for the perfect summer party! Expect the greatest nostalgic hits of the 20th century as you party among the trees, with impromptu crowd singalongs and plenty of bars and street food stalls.
Tickets for the daytime clubbing experience, created by Vicky McClure along with husband Johnny Owen and Reverend and the Makers’ Jon McClure, will be available via pre-sale on Wednesday 11 June, followed by general sale on Friday 13 June.
Open-Air Theatre: The Wind in the Willows
 Fri 13 June
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
The Open-Air Theatre season opens next week! Pack your picnics, camping chairs and blankets to enjoy theatre in the great outdoors. The Wind in the Willows is a classic for all the family, brought to life by Illyria Theatre Company.
Mole yearns for adventure, Rat adores boats, and Badger likes peace and quiet. Into their lives bursts Toad who loves very fast cars and just can’t seem to help getting into trouble. But can the animals reform Toad’s character and evict the squatters from his ancestral home to restore justice to the world?
This weekend: EM-Con
 Sat 7 & Sun 8 June
Motorpoint Arena
EM-Con returns with a show that’s set to be out of this world! There’ll 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 Comic Con event in the East Midlands.
The huge guest line-up includes Marina Sirtis, Warwick Davis, James D'Arcy, Anita Dobson, David Bradley, Annette Badland, Kris Marshall, Phil Daniels, and Tom Rosenthal.
Nottingham Craft Beer Festival
 Fri 20 & Sat 21 June
Sneinton Market Avenues
A line-up of 40 local and national breweries will be at the Nottingham Craft Beer Festival, including Buxton Brewery, Blue Monkey, Neon Raptor, Wild Horse Brewing Co, Thornbridge, and many more. See the list of breweries here.
Sneinton Market Avenues provides a unique atmosphere, with beer stalls taking over the avenues lined by independent businesses. Live music and entertainment will be programmed by The Grove, a new small music venue within the site, and street food will also be on offer from a range of food trucks, curated by site residents Bustler.
Run 5.30
 Fri 18 July
City Centre
Run 5.30 is the early morning phenomenon that only participants see and hear! Join hundreds of others walking or running the 5K (ish) route that includes the newly developed Broad Marsh area, the Lace Market, views of Nottingham Castle and a return to the finish along the Canal tow path.
There are no start and finish lines, no times, just people enjoying the early morning light and a city that has yet to wake up. The event raises funds and awareness for Maggie's Nottingham, with ÂŁ1 of every entry going back to the charity.
Entry includes a unique t-shirt, medal, souvenir magazine and a fresh fruit breakfast.
Showaddywaddy
 Fri 20 June
Royal Concert Hall
"The greatest Rock & Roll band in the world" is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last five decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the world extensively.
Their live show is dynamic and uplifting, featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe: Under The Moon Of Love, Three Steps To Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many more.
Diana Ross
 Mon 23 June
Motorpoint Arena
This highly anticipated arena tour will see Diana Ross perform two sets covering her career-spanning greatest hits, from The Supremes to present day. She'll be accompanied by her band and three of the UK’s leading orchestras, who will bring their string and horn sections to enhance her wide-ranging musical repertoire.
These exclusive performances will showcase timeless classics including beloved hits like Chain Reaction, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, I’m Coming Out, Stop! In The Name of Love, and Can’t Hurry Love. Ms Ross will be sure to bring fans a party they won’t forget.
Nottingham Chamber Music Festival
 Thu 10 - Sun 13 July
Various venues
Nottingham’s classical music festival returns this summer. If you're new to classical music and not sure what to expect, the Nottingham Chamber Music Festival is a great place to start! There are free and ticketed concerts for everyone to enjoy.
This year's festival theme is 'Beyond Borders' featuring a global journey through classical music. Concerts include Schubert’s 'Trout' Piano Quintet, an all-ages Family Concert with musicians of Sinfonia Viva, and a free concert of music by African composers at St. Peter’s Church.
YMCA - Camp Williams
 Summer holidays
West Bridgford & Newark-on-Trent
Planning ahead for the summer holidays? YMCA has got you covered! Discover Camp Williams - YMCA’s longest running school holiday programme for young people - held across Nottingham and Newark.
Camp Williams is an exciting adventure for ages 4-15, packed with new skills and friendships. From climbing walls to shining on stage, every camper will leave with new memories and amazing achievements! Bookings are now open for the summer holidays.
Tomorrow: Vegan Market
 Sat 7 June
Sneinton Market Avenues
The popular vegan market returns to Sneinton Market Avenues tomorrow from 11am-3pm.
A range of traders will be selling Ethiopian cuisine, baked goods, cheesecakes, handmade gifts, Indian street food, natural products, pet accessories, pizza and more.Â
BBC Music Introducing
 Wed 11 June
Metronome
BBC Music Introducing in the East Midlands returns, giving you access to the best live and local music, for free. The show will be filmed and recorded for radio broadcast, hosted and curated by the legendary Dean Jackson.
The line-up includes SPLIT, Manye Fi, Harry Lyon, and Drew Thomas. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.
Just announced: Myaware Family Fun Festival
 Sat 16 August
Nottingham Arboretum
The first ever Myaware Family Fun Festival will be a day packed with laughter, live entertainment, and meaningful moments, all in support of people living with myasthenia, a rare neuromuscular condition.
The festival will also include food and drink stalls, games and activities, and 1-to-1 support sessions. Early bird tickets are available to book until Tuesday 17 June.
The Creative Writing Breakfast Club
 Fri 20 June
Nottingham Central Library
The Creative Writing Breakfast Club, as featured in Time Out, is a Free Flow Creative Writing session with writer Laurie Bolger.
This session is about letting your creativity lead the way, generating new and exciting writing in your own unique style. During the workshop, Laurie will take you through fast-paced writing exercises to boost mindfulness. All stationery is provided.
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