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Sat 10 - Sun 18 July
Various venues
"We’ve been on pause for so long. Now, it’s time to play."
The Nottingham Chamber Music Festival offers an eclectic range of events celebrating the return of live music after the extended Covid hiatus. Enjoy a collection of chamber concerts family concerts, online performances, with free and ticketed events in some of Nottingham’s stunning locations.
Due to social distancing capacity, all ticketed events must be booked online in advance. All concerts are just over 1 hour long, without interval.Â
Thurs 15 July
St Mary's in the Lace Market
Bach Goldberg Variations – Le Page Ensemble
This famous work was originally written for harpsichord in 1741 by J.S. Bach, and later transcribed for string trio by Dmitri Sitkovetsky in 1985 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Bach’s birth
Sun 18 July
St Mary's in the Lace Market
United Strings of Europe
This brilliant string ensemble performs this year's closing concert. They bring their united vision that music and ensemble playing can enrich people’s lives.Â
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Thurs 8 to Sun 11 July
Old Market Square
The International Market returns to Old Market Square for 4 days of food, drink and shopping.
As well as traders from across Europe and beyond (all UK-based) look out for Studiochocolate and Shop Zero Nottingham who will be running two special pop-up stalls for the occasion as part of the Nottingham Independents campaign.
The market will offer hot and cold street food, fresh food, and a range of arts and crafts. Check below for a full list of goods on sale.
Opening times:
Fri – Sat: 9am – 7pm
Sun: 10am – 5pm
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 Fri 6 August
Nottingham Arboretum
Tony Hadley
80s legend, Tony Hadley, will now be performing at the Nottingham Arboretum on Fri 6 August instead of Sun 18 July as billed.
This special outdoor gig will be an all-out 80s extravaganza, with a set of Spandau Ballet classics and much-loved solo songs from the man himself.
You can also enjoy DJ sets covering the best of the decade and special supports to be announced
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 Sun 11 July and Fri 16 July
Nottingham Arboretum
Free Sweaty Betty Sundays: 10am
(Book in advance)
Arboretum Sunsets isn't just about music! You can also enjoy Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the summer, before the glorious backdrop of trees and birdsong.
This week: Reformer Pilates
SOUNDS FAMILIAR MUSIC QUIZ - Fri 16 July
(Book in advance)
The biggest, best and most raucous music quiz with over 100 wall-to-wall bangers crammed in to a couple of hours, covering loads of genres and all the decades.
There’s something for everybody. It's FREE to register. So get your mates together and come see what all the fuss is about!
You need to book a space for teams of up to ten using the link below.
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 Thurs 15 to Sun 18 July
Victoria Embankment
Next week, enjoy 4 days of open-air cinema, local street food, live comedy, and specially curated short films on Victoria Embankment.
There will be classic movies, recent releases, a glorious outdoor location, side splitting sets from Mock the Weeks’ Eshaan Akbar and specially curated films from regional filmmakers.
PLUS, local street food from cuisines all around the world, beer, wine and cocktails to explore.
Films include:
Thu, 15 JulyÂ
Short Film Night (15)
Fri, 16 JulyÂ
Grease Sing-A-Long (PG)
Sat, 17 JulyÂ
Dolittle (PG)
Sat, 17 JulyÂ
Bohemian Rhapsody (12)
Sun, 18 JulyÂ
Disney Robin Hood (U)
Sun, 18 JulyÂ
Jojo Rabbit (12)
This is a Covid-safe event. If the event cannot go ahead as planned, ticket holders will be offered a 100 percent money-back guarantee.
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 Weds 7 to Sun 11 July
Barton Lane, Clifton Estate
The summer programme of neighbourhood fun fairs visits Clifton this week for three more days at Barton Lane.
The fair is open weekdays from 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 2pm.
The fair features several family-friendly rides and attractions suitable for all ages, plus lots of tasty traditional fairground treats.
Covid-safe cleaning and other measures will be in place. Cards are accepted.
Look out for more neighbourhood fun fairs coming to your local area this summer.
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 Thurs 15 to Sat 17 July
Livestream
Rambert is always looking for new voices to unleash their creativity on to dancers. Siblings Marne Van Opstal and Imre Van Opstal are among these up-and-coming new choreographers presenting...
Eye Candy - We all have a body. So when did life become so artificial, we can’t remember what’s real?
Rouge - Rouge is what happened when pop’s coolest choreographers, for Dua Lipa and Christine and the Queens invited Rambert work with them.
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Fixtures from Sat 24 July
Trent Bridge
Nottingham’s very own Jake Bugg will perform at the Trent Rockets’ opening fixture of The Hundred on Saturday 24 July.
The Hundred - an action-packed new competition, fuses world-class, fast-paced cricket with family-friendly entertainment and live music.
The singer from Clifton is one of four performances announced for the upcoming tournament, alongside Jerub (26 July), singer-songwriter IDER (13 August) and Zuzu (15 August).
The announcement comes as part of a collaboration between The Hundred and BBC Music.
All under 16s tickets are ÂŁ5. Book for your friends and family now!
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 Fri 9 July
Nottingham Arboretum
The Untold Orchestra visit the Arboretum Garden Bar and Bandstand this week for an orchestral rendition of your Disney favourites.
The Manchester-based collaborative orchestra will be bringing their own unique renditions of your favourite soundtracks from the very best of Disney classics including Aladdin, and Toy Story.
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 Sat 10 July
Nottingham Arboretum
The Scottish singer-songwriter and triple Brit-award winner, known for her work as frontwoman of Fairground Attraction and for an enduring solo career graces the Arboretum bandstand this Saturday. Â
With support from:
Katie Spencer, Lady Nade,
Iona Lane, Gallery 47, and Ava.
Next week: Sat 17 July: Grace Petrie
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 Sun 11 July
Nottingham Arboretum
Any plans for the weekend yet? Why not check out the
Arboretum Sunsets Beer Festival?
Beers are local & national with something different to try for all. Enjoy great street food, amazing live music, big beer quiz and brewer Q&As too!
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Sunday 11 July
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
For those that aren't so keen on the beautiful game, how about a trip to the Open Air Theatre this Sunday?
Where in the world will they go? Will they even stay on this world?! Which new animals will they help along the way? Will the Rats still have pithy observations to make? Is Gub Gub still dreaming about cake?
A fully orchestrated score, amazing puppets and a plethora of songs that audiences will be singing along to for years to come.
Gates open at 5, show starts at 6 so you could still catch the second half of the football and have the best of both worlds!
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