 Just announced: Nottingham Beach
 Wed 16 July - Sun 31 August
Old Market Square
Get ready for a summer of sun, sand, and non-stop entertainment as Nottingham Beach returns to Old Market Square! From lounging on real golden sand to thrilling funfair rides and live performances, this seaside attraction promises to be the number one summer destination for families, friends, and fun-seekers of all ages.
You can enjoy the free sandy beach and paddling area, plus funfair rides, hook-a-duck, activities, and delicious food and drink at the Beach Bar. Entertainment will include movie nights, volleyball tournaments, salsa dancing, DJs and live music.Â
New on sale: Gandeys Circus
 Wed 10 - Sun 21 September
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Step right up as Gandeys Circus, the unrivalled leaders of thrilling circus entertainment, proudly presents the Carnival Spectacular! Prepare for an electrifying fusion of circus, magic and the vibrant energy of a world-class carnival.
This is a show like no other - a whirlwind of excitement and wonder that promises to delight the entire family. With vibrant costumes, dazzling choreography, and show-stopping performances, it’s a full-scale carnival extravaganza.
Save the date for Notts Pride
 Sat 26 July
City Centre
Notts Pride returns this summer to celebrate the region's vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. The event will begin with a visibility march starting at Listergate at midday, weaving through the city centre and finishing at Sneinton Market.Â
The Main Stage at Sneinton Market Square will host a range of artists from the LGBTQIA+ community, including Rileasa, GIRLBAND!, Jason Kwan, Rob Green, Tom Aspaul, Su, I Think, and more to be announced!
Tomorrow: Eid in the Park
 Sat 14 June
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Communities come together to celebrate Eid in the Park! Enjoy entertainment including Masti (winner of Best Band at the UK Bhangra Awards), Qaiser Qawaal (the UK’s most experienced qawaal group) and Bollywood/Lollywood singer Zina Khan.
There will also be music and dance performances by students from the Nottingham Asian Arts Council Music & Dance Academy, plus mendhi, craft and food stalls. Tickets are £2 in advance, or £5 on the door (booking fees apply).
Positively Empowered Kids Festival
 Sun 22 June
Nottingham Castle
This fun family festival aims to inspire children and promote positive mental health through activities, performances and stalls. There will be specialists on hand to equip you and your children with tips, tools and techniques to use at home, alongside other ideas to boost our mood, like sports, arts, and nature.
With a superhero theme, children can also take part in the popular Superhero Cape Walk, to celebrate just how incredible they are and help to build self-belief and confidence. Entry is £1 per person (Nottingham Castle annual pass holders will also require a £1 ticket).
John Wilson & Sinfonia of London
 Sat 21 June
Royal Concert Hall
Prepare to be enchanted as John Wilson and Sinfonia of London bring the timeless music of Rodgers & Hammerstein to life in a spectacular concert, featuring beloved songs from some of the greatest musicals of all time including South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, Carousel and The King and I.
Audiences will be treated to classic hits such as Oh What a Beautiful Morning, People Will Say We’re In Love, Some Enchanted Evening, Younger Than Springtime and more. Special guest soloists will include Louise Dearman, Nathaniel Hackmann and Scarlett Strallen.
New on sale: Day Fever Festival
 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, are on sale now.
Open-Air Theatre: Twelfth Night
 Thu 19 June
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men as they perform Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play as he first saw it - in the open air, with an all-male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
Romantic confusion, mistaken identity, infamous cross-gartered yellow stockings and riotous disorder abounds in this hilarious and lyrical romantic comedy about love, its many and glorious facets, and the mess it can make of us all.
Race for Life
 Sun 15 June
Victoria Embankment
There's still time to sign up and take part in Cancer UK's Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research. With a 5k or 10k race to choose from, participants will enjoy a flat route with a mixture of terrains which is perfect for all abilities.
Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace. However you choose to take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Nottingham Poetry Festival
 Until Sun 22 June
Various venues
The Nottingham Poetry Festival begins today, with more than 40 events taking place over the next ten days. The festival will once again showcase poetry in all its forms, from emerging artists at open mics to nationally acclaimed poets, poetry set to music, poetry slams, workshops, debates, and so much more across 50 venues.
Headline acts this year include the Ambassador for Independent Bookshop Week, Michael Pedersen, and award-winning trans writer RJ Hunter, while three of the country’s finest hip hop acts and lyricists - Jah Digga, JayaHadADream and Cappo - will perform at Metronome with full live bands.
Van Jamboree
 Fri 27 - Sun 29 June
The Renaissance at Kelham Hall
Van Jamboree takes over the breathtaking grounds of The Renaissance at Kelham Hall for three fun-filled days of live music, family entertainment and Volkswagen magic.
Make a weekend of it by camping within the magnificent estate grounds or pop in for the day and soak up the vibrant festival atmosphere. Enjoy live performances, a stunning showcase of VW campervans, delicious food and plenty of family-friendly activities - there’s something for everyone!
Lexus Nottingham Open
 Sat 14 - Sun 22 June
Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre
The Lexus Nottingham Open begins tomorrow - don't miss your chance to see world-class stars compete at the Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre this summer grass court season.
British No.1 Katie Boulter returns to her home tournament in the hopes of not only defending her title, but making it three consecutive Lexus Nottingham Open trophies on the bounce.
New on sale: Wolf Alice
 Mon 8 December
Motorpoint Arena
Seminal British band Wolf Alice have revealed additional dates to their UK headline tour in celebration of their recently announced fourth studio album, The Clearing. The tour is the band’s most ambitious to date and will see the quartet command some of the biggest and most coveted stages of their decade-long career.
In support of UK grassroots artists, venues and promoters, £1 of every ticket from UK arena shows will be donated to the LIVE Trust.
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