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Ten-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams heads a strong entry list for this yearâs Nottingham Open â the first of the returning LTA summer grass court events.
Williams is joined by 2017 champion Donna Vekic, two-time finalist Johanna Konta and British No.2 Heather Watson on the entry list.
Konta and Vekic are two of 13 players in the WTA Top 50 to have entered the competition â a list that also includes Kazakhstanâs Elena Rybakina, American Alison Riske and Swiss world No.11 Belinda Bencic.
This yearâs tournament is expected to operate at approximately 25% supporter capacity due to Government rules on social distancing and restrictions on the number of supporters at sporting events. You need to be an LTA Advantage member to book - it's free to sign up.
Venus Williams (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images for LTA)
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Fri 24 September
Motorpoint Arena
You may have caught the performance on this week's Brit Awards. âThe One More Haim Tourâ will see the band performing their biggest UK shows to date.
WIMPIII topped the UK album chart upon release and the new record has been welcomed with an outpouring of critical acclaim and rave reviews.
The Sunday Times made it their Album of the Week, writing, âCall it perfect third album syndrome.â
This event has been rescheduled. All tickets purchased remain valid for the new date. There's some availability if you don't yet have your ticket.
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Sat 28 to Sun 29 August
Motorpoint Arena
EM-Con returns with a show thatâs set to be out of this world. Don't miss the most exciting show in the galaxy.
Among the guests for this yearâs show are Will Mellor. Will is best known for his roles as Jambo Bolton in Hollyoaks, and Catherine Tate, best known for her own sketch show and role in Dr Who.
Game of Thrones/Skins star Hannah Murray and LaMonica Garrett: Arrow/Supergirl/The Flash will also attend and with the Back to the Future DeLorean.
This event has been rescheduled. All tickets will be valid with further tickets available.
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Tues 16 November
Metronome
With honorary doctorates from both universities and a beer, and a bus named after him; Henry Normal is a proper Nottingham chap! Join him for an evening of pure escape with stories, jokes and poems.
Henry is a writer, poet and TV and Film producer and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival.
His new live show âThe Escape Planâdraws on over 40 years of work, featuring stories, jokes and poems from his successful BBC Radio 4 series and his seven poetry collections.Â
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Fri 22 October
Motorpoint Arena
Be prepared! This showcase features five of the world's most incredible Illusionists including:
Britain's Got Talent runner up Jamie Raven Britain's Got Talent 2020 Finalists James and Dylan Piper.Â
Plus Award winning magician Oliver Tabor, and Highly acclaimed magical duo The Glamourists amongst others.
With a non-stop show, packed with breathtaking magic and illusions and an explosive finale!
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Fri 21 May
National Ice Centre
There's plenty happening around Bolero Square next week...
How about dinner, drinks and live music? in Motorpoint Arenaâs Spotlight Bar & Restaurant next Friday (21 May) with Rich Howell -Â a highly talented Midlands-based solo acoustic act.
Plus! The ice is back including the popular UV Paint Parties from Friday 21 May!Â
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Fri 20 to Sun 22 August
Newark Showground
Vegan Camp Out is the worldâs largest vegan camping event, which in normal years sees campers coming from over 40 different countries!
There is a huge line-up with stages for music and talks, space for activism workshops, yoga and fitness, and dozens of delicious food options.
Headlining is stand-up comedian, actor, broadcaster and writer -Â Russell Brand.Â
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Friday 25 June
Sneinton Market
Don't miss out one one of the hottest tickets in town - This is the first date with tickets available and even these are limited!
Lucky ticket holders can enjoy...
Award winning street food (to be announced)
Beers, cocktails and cold beverages provided by the Wave bar.
Live Music + DJ's playing all evening.
Check the website for other street food dates as they become available.
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Sun 4Â July 2021 â Weds 31Â August 2022
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
The the only real T-rex on display in the UK and, across most of Europe is in Nottingham from July!
Youâll see the skeleton of the T. rex himself, as well as digital and interactive virtual media display.
Learn about his extraordinary journey from discovery in the Montana Badlands in the USA.
Explore the truth behind the myths about this iconic dinosaur â and perhaps decide if in fact he was covered in scales, feathers or both.
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Mon 17 to Weds 19 May
Nonsuch Studios
From Monday, Let's Dance!
With groups of six are allowed to meet indoors. head to Nonsuch and come in and party like it's mid-2019!
The venue is handed over to YOU with all the elements of a club night but without the crowds!
HOW IT WORKS 1 ticket = 1 group (up to six people) and a 15-minute disco slot
Pick from a range of AMAZING music mixes then play at full-volume, with smoke, lights, visuals â in a place that isnât your kitchen and requires no tidying up!
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Various dates between Sat 12Â June and Fri 20 August
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park Newstead Abbey
The manicured gardens and beautiful ruins of Newstead Abbey and the spectacular Elizabethan mansion and park at Wollaton are once again offering a fantastic season of open air theatre performances throughout the summer.
Grab some friends (or your bubble), a picnic, a lawn chair or rug and while away a pleasant summerâs evening. All events have covid safety measures in place.
Tickets: Adult â ÂŁ16, Child â ÂŁ11 (5 â 16 years), Family â ÂŁ46 (2 adults & 2 children) Car parking charges apply.
(Pictured) The Lord Chamberlainâs Men present Macbeth:
âBy the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comesâ
A play of supernatural magic, vaulting ambition and an examination of the dreadful consequences of the insatiable lust for power. With Shakespeareâs most chilling power couple and truly stirring poetry, this stunning play will keep you gripped.
Prepare to be entertained and transported watching Shakespeare as he first saw it performed; in the open air, by an all-male cast with Elizabeth costumes, music and dance.
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Thurs 26 August to Sat 28 August
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Say goodbye to living room cinema and hello to cinema under the stars! as the UK's number one outdoor cinema experience comes to Wollaton Park this summer.Â
After months of staying indoors watching movies on the small screen, itâs time to head outside for an unforgettable big-screen experience from Thurs 26 to Sun 29 August.
The programme of films includes 80s classics Dirty Dancing and Top Gun (pictured), to Sing A Long version of the smash-hit movie musical The Greatest Showman and the iconic sci-fi blockbuster Star Wars: A New Hope.
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