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From Thursday 22 August to Monday 26 August
Wollaton Hall
Check out these music-themed outdoor film screenings to be shown at Wollaton this August from this evening.
***Tickets are no longer available online but can be purchased with cash at the gate***
Thursday 22 August - A Star Is Born (15) - Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Cooper) discovers, and falls in love with, struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). On the verge of giving up on her dream, Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. As her career takes off, the relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights his own inner demons.
Saturday 24 August - Labyrinth (U) - Dance magic, dance! -Teenage Sarah journeys through a maze to recover her baby brother from a goblin king in this classic 80s flick with incredible upbeat musical numbers and the iconic, the beloved, David Bowie.
Sunday 25 August - Purple Rain (15) - Prince plays The Kid, struggling with his complicated home life and anger issues while seeking refuge in his music, his love for new singer Apollonia and his rivalry with Morris Day and The Time.
Capturing the magnetic live performances that propelled Prince into the mainstream, Purple Rain brings together a loosely autobiographical story with some of the strongest rock and pop hits of Prince’s career in on glorious bundle. Featuring the songs When Doves Cry, Let’s Go Crazy, I Would Die 4 U, and of course, Purple Rain.
Monday 26 August - Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again (PG) - Everyone is back for more ABBA inspired song and dance numbers! - When Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) discovers she is pregnant, she delves into a quest of discovery into her mother Donna’s (Meryl Streep and Lily James) past experiencing the fun that she had with her three possible dads (Pierce Brosnan/Jeremy Irvine, Colin Firth/Hugh Skinner and Stellan Skarsgard/Josh Dylan). And this time Grandma is visiting as Cher joins the stellar cast as Grandmother.
Friday 23 August - Bohemian Rhapsody (12A) SOLD OUT
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Saturday 24 August
National Ice Centre
(From 4pm)
Join the Nation’s Biggest Sports Day with the chance to play ice hockey for free.
The event taking place at the NIC will include an ice hockey taster session, off-ice skills challenge and family skating session – all free of charge.
There will also be family skating session and series of ice hockey taster sessions.
All equipment will be provided free of charge. No prior booking is necessary.
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October
Newstead Abbey
Experience dramatic medieval re-enactments, a wealth of costumed period characters, historic demonstrations, hands-on activities, theatre and much more.
Discounted early bird tickets are available until Monday 2 September.
Until September 1
Old Market Square
Grab a bucket and space to enjoy 120 tonnes of sand and even more fun including traditional rides and attractions, a beach barbecue and bar and an entertainment schedule packed full of live music from local bands and artists.
Wednesday 4 to Saturday 7 September
New Art Exchange, Hockley, Arboretum
Exploring the journeys of people, art, and society towards a more inclusive and vibrant world.
This year, the festival celebrates 31 years of Mela in the UK. The theme is Ilusions in Transit - exploring the journeys of people, art and society, and offering an exciting programme which captures the creative and cultural spirit of the city of Nottingham and the Midlands region.
With a strong South Asian root, there is a constant theme of embracing an inclusive and vibrant society.
The festival will include live performance, exhibitions, poetry, and a series of special community engagement commissions.
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Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 August
Sneinton Market Avenues
Bringing 14 of the UK's best Street Food traders to Nottingham this August Bank Holiday weekend, this event also boasts a host of entertainment, from local DJ's, to a full Independent Market, plus a kids club.
Opening times:
Thursday 12-3 & 5-9pm
Friday & Saturday 12-10pm
Sunday 12-5pm
Sunday 1 September
Arboretum
Last chance this year to join us in on of the city's beautiful Green Flag award winning parks for the last in a summer series of free concerts.
Sunday 1 September
2pm (Arboretum)
Matlock Band
Saturday 31 August
Wollaton Hall
Sense and Sensibility (The Pantaloons) –
This funny, fast-paced and faithful new adaptation from the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company features live music, audience interaction, romance and heartbreak.
Monday to Friday until 31 August
5 Parks across the city
A SUMMER OF IMAGINATION
Explore your favourite Nottingham parks this summer and find magical story dens full of books, crafts, trails and more.
Activities are updated on the website each week and there is also a great Storyparks competition you can enter.
Until September 1
Old Market Square
Time's running out to experience Playa Day at this year's Nottingham Beach...
The luxury club is inspired by beach clubs from overseas, this pop-up restaurant-bar offers the chance to enjoy a VIP experience.
Relax and soak up the sun on poolside-style day beds and deluxe pool pods, while sipping a summery cocktail and enjoying live music and entertainment.
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Wednesday 28 August to Sunday 1 September
Royal Concert Hall
Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical returns to Nottingham. Don’t miss Duncan James as the charismatic Dr Frank n Furter and Strictly’s Joanne Clifton as Janet. Let’s do the Time Warp Again!
Friday 30 August
Wollaton Hall - Gates 5pm
Wind in the Willows (Quantum)
Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their adventures, picnicking on the river bank, messing about on boats, and rescuing the reckless Mr Toad from his brushes with the law in this heartwarming, whimsical tale of friendship, mishap and madcap adventures in Quantum Theatre’s brand new adaptation of this timeless Kenneth Grahame classic.
Wednesday 18 to Tuesday 24 September
Woodthorpe Grange Park
With an international cast of over 30 artistes, it's a big top spectacular direct from Hong Kong that is sure to leave you utterly dazzled.
Not sure what to expect? Read this interview with ringmaster Ryan Brown on his career to date, pre-show rituals and what to expect from this year’s production…
Last weeks
Have you been to the Beach yet and made a sandcastle, perhaps popped to a Storyparks session or an event in your local library of park?
The 50 FREE or super cheap things to do this summer has lots of ideas for your area. It includes summer holiday activities, fun days and more in your neighbourhood.
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