 Cinderella
 Until Sun 4 January
Theatre Royal
Don't miss the spectacular family pantomime Cinderella! This Christmas, Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood leads the Theatre Royal panto cast as the Wicked Stepmother, in a production packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses.
He is joined by Neil Hurst as Buttons and Christina Bianco as The Fairy Godmother, alongside Stephenson Ardern-Sodje as Prince Charming, Daniel Norford as Dandini, Elly Jay as Cinderella, and Britt Lenting and May Tether as the Wicked Sisters. Join Cinders as she goes from rags to riches, outwits her very wicked sisters and meets her Prince Charming.
Sleeping Beauty
 Until Sat 17 January
Nottingham Playhouse
Outraged at not being invited to the Princess’s party, the evil Maleficent casts a spell that sends the Princess and her whole kingdom into a deep sleep, when she pricks her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel. As they snooze, a tangled forest springs up around them. Only one thing can break the curse - the magic of true love! Enter the Prince, who must battle through the thorns, and work with the Princess to defeat the wicked fairy.
It’s going to be panto pandemonium in a show bursting with jaw-dropping costumes, dazzling effects, and sprinkled with magical mayhem. Comedy chaos will be provided by Nottingham’s favourite panto dame John Elkington in this festive spectacular beyond your wildest dreams!
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
 Until Wed 31 December
Mansfield Palace Theatre
Mirror, mirror on the wall... the fairest panto of them all is coming to Mansfield Palace Theatre! Snow White, tormented by her wicked step-mother the Evil Queen, finds hope with the help of hilarious Muddles, seven bumbling dwarfs, and a charming prince. Experience all the panto magic of a poisoned apple, a magic mirror, glittering costumes, dazzling sets and laugh-out-loud comedy.
The cast includes Katrina Bryan as the Queen, Ben Harlow as Dame Dilly Donut, Adam Moss as Muddles, Joseph Dockree as Prince Fredrick and Emilie du Leslay as Snow White, plus a dwarf ensemble. Relaxed and signed performances are available.
Jack & The Beanstalk
 Fri 12 December
Nottingham Central Library
Nottingham Central Library is teaming up with Same Difference Arts to bring the festive magic of Jack & The Beanstalk! Jack and his mum are preparing their annual Christmas offering to keep the Giant away from the village - but disaster strikes when the cupboards are bare. With the help of his best friend, a fairy-in-training called Fairy-Nuff, Jack sets out to put things right.
Packed with laughter, toe-tapping songs, and plenty of audience participation, this magical three-hander panto is bursting with mischievous villains, daring heroes, and fairy-tale fun for the whole family.
The Littlest Yak
 Sat 13 December - Sun 4 January
Lakeside Arts
LAStheatre’s adaptation of the award-winning book by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley, will delight with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Gertie is great at being The Littlest Yak. Only, Gertie doesn’t want to be the littlest. She’s in a rush to grow up and be just like the big yaks. But what if there are some things that only a Gertie can do? A gorgeous story celebrating YOU being perfect, just the way you are, and a yak-tastic adventure sure to get you in the festive spirit.
New on sale: Clubland Live at the Abbey
 Fri 3 July 2026
Newstead Abbey
Dance music fans, get ready! Clubland Live is coming to Newstead Abbey in 2026 for an all-day, high-energy outdoor party. Experience non-stop Clubland anthems, top DJs, and the ultimate festival vibes, all set against the stunning backdrop of Nottingham’s historic Newstead Abbey.
This year’s massive line-up brings iconic Clubland favourites, powerhouse DJs, and high-energy MCs across two incredible stages, including Darren Styles, Basshunter, Ultrabeat, DJ Sammy, Ian Van Dahl, Kelly Llorenna, Flip N Fill ft Karen Parry, Tinchy Stryder, DJ Ironik, and Steve Kelly.
Nottingham City residents can receive a 10% discount by entering their council tax number and postcode when booking.
New on sale: Could Be Real Tribute Festival
 Sun 5 July 2026
Newstead Abbey
The Could Be Real Tribute Festival is set to bring an unforgettable day of live music, family fun, and world-class tribute performances to the iconic grounds of Newstead Abbey. The festival promises a spectacular summer celebration featuring some of the UK’s most in-demand tribute acts.
This year’s line-up showcases a diverse mix of legendary sounds, stadium-sized anthems, and crowd-pleasing favourites, including tributes to Oasis, Queen, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Sam Fender, P!nk, and Stereophonics.
New on sale: Archery GB National Tour - The Final
 Sat 5 & Sun 6 September 2026
Victoria Embankment
Earlybird weekend tickets are now on sale for the Archery GB National Tour: The Final, moving to an exciting new venue for 2026. The electrifying weekend will be filled with top-tier archery action, showcasing the finest archery talent Britain has to offer.
Forty finalists will come together to compete at the biggest UK archery competition, aiming for glory. Witness the stars of the sport, including Olympians, Paralympians, and world-leading athletes, go head-to-head hoping to be crowned this year’s champions.
Christmas Market at Winter Wonderland
 Until Wed 24 December
Old Market Square
Renowned as one of the best in Europe, Winter Wonderland's Christmas Market features a diverse range of more than 80 stalls.
Finish (or start!) your Christmas shopping with a selection of artisan cheeses, plants, homemade chutneys, mead, jewellery, scents, fashion, retro style, continental food, home accessories, and much more.
This weekend: Craft Fair at Nottingham Contemporary
 Fri 5 - Sun 7 December
Nottingham Contemporary
More than 40 local and national makers will be at the Craft Fair, showcasing a wide selection of contemporary craft and design including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, homeware, candles, prints, cards and more.
Celebrate the opening at the free Launch Evening tonight from 5pm-8pm, where you can enjoy live music, food and drink, and late-night access to the galleries. Plus - free drinks to the first 100 guests at Blend at Contemporary!
Beer & Carols at Malt Cross
 Mon 8 - Thu 11 December
Malt Cross
Join the Malt Cross for one of Nottingham’s most-loved festive traditions as Beer & Carols returns! From 7pm on a first-come, first-served basis, warm up your vocal cords and gather round the Christmas tree for a joyful sing-along guaranteed to spark festive cheer.
Entry is free, with a suggested £5 donation supporting a Christmas Day feast for residents at Nottinghamshire YMCA’s hostel. Expect mince pies, mulled wine and plenty of seasonal spirit, with the bar open late for post-carol celebrations. Christmas hats and jumpers are essential.
Kate Rusby
 Fri 19 December
Royal Concert Hall
Kate Rusby is celebrating 20 years of spreading festive cheer with her beloved Christmas tour. For two decades, Kate has brought the true spirit of Christmas to audiences across the UK, and in 2025, she marks this incredible milestone with a show that promises to be her most magical yet.
Kate has become as much a part of Christmas as mince pies and fairy lights, with her joyous, heart-warming concerts marking the start of the festive season for thousands of devoted fans.
Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour
 Tue 10 - Thu 12 February 2026
Motorpoint Arena
The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour will be waltzing into Nottingham in February 2026! Vicky Pattison, Kai Widdrington, Ellie Goldstein and Vito Coppola join the line-up, alongside Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Karen Hauer, La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec.
Get set for a glittering celebration of everything you love about the nation’s favourite TV show, complete with show-stopping routines, stunning group numbers, and breathtaking live music from the iconic Strictly band and singers.
Santa's Grotto at Brewhouse Yard
 Until Tue 23 December
Brewhouse Yard
Head to Brewhouse Yard to meet Santa and his friends, and see the magic of Christmas come to life!
Enjoy beautiful festive decorations in the historic cottages at Brewhouse Yard Museum, then step into a wintery wonderland grotto where children (aged 1-15) will receive a gift from Santa.
Did you come to the Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle?
 Over three magical days (Friday 28 - Sunday 30 November) It's in Nottingham welcomed 19,000 wonderful visitors to their Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle, enjoying festive fun, delicious food and drink, and celebrating Nottingham’s amazing independents.
If you came to the event we’d love to hear your thoughts. Share your feedback via the link below and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Nottingham Gift Card!
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