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Fri 6 August *
Nottingham Arboretum
80s legend Tony Hadley is excited to be playing an up-close gig at Arboretum Sunsets tonight, with the final few tickets still available.
Best known as the frontman for New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, expect to hear the epic “Through the Barricades” and of course the international number one “True” and the unofficial Team GB anthem “Gold” plus many more...
Nearly 40 years on from the beginning of his Spandau career Tony’s unmistakeable voice still brims with passion and urgency as it first did all those years ago.
Don't miss this chance to see him perform all the classics in this special, stripped back set!
Supporting Tony will be:
Rob Green's 80s rewind
Club Tropicana DJs
*Original tickets remain valid
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Sat 7 August
Nottingham Arboretum
Beans on Toast's Foolhardy Folk Festival! - A day of music, trees and revelry. And an extra special line up.
Beans on Toast songs often centre around the topics of politics, drugs, and love. Having performed at the Glastonbury Festival every year since 2007 and regularly supporting Kate Nash, he released his debut 50-track double album Standing On A Chair in 2009 which was produced by Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons.
The festival line up also features:
â—†Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
â—†Dizraeli
â—†Dana Immanuel & the Stolen Band
â—†Keto
â—†Chloe Leigh
◆Benjamin Zięć
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Sun 8 August
Nottingham Arboretum (10am)
On Sunday, grab a chance to relax in nature with a free HotPod Yoga session.
Combining the calming atmosphere of the Arboretum with an optimal workout temperature of 37 degrees (to aid flexibility), Hotpod Yoga brings together all the health benefits of yoga.
The session must be booked in advance.
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 Sun 8 August
Victoria Embankment Bandstand (2pm)
The second performance in the free season of bandstand concerts in city parks is from Maltby Miners Welfare.Â
Still going strong after 110 years, this very active concert and contest band, performs across South Yorkshire, the wider region, and even a tour of Belgium in 2019.
Audiences are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs or cushions or simply sit on the amphitheatre steps. Unfortunately, we can no longer provide seating for these concerts.
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 Tue 10 – Sat 14 Aug
Theatre Royal
Set in the 80s, Tell Me On A Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of a English girl in New York. Brimming with optimism, she seeks success and love.Â
This iconic musical features Andrew Lloyd Webber’s wonderful score, played live.
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 Sun 8 August
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Wollaton's Open Air season enters its final week...
Claudio loves Hero, and Benedick hates Beatrice. Hero loves Claudio and Beatrice hates Benedick. Everyone laughs when Don Pedro plays a trick on Benedick and Beatrice, letting each think that they are secretly loved by the other. It's no laughing matter when Don John plays a trick on Claudio and Hero, deceiving Claudio into thinking that Hero is not faithful to him.
Does any of this make sense? If not, worry not... it's just an interpretation of Shakespeare's classic.Â
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 Tues 10 August
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
For the Wollaton Hall Open Air Theatre season finale, why not take a trip down the rabbit hole with this theatrical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous tale?
Made with children in mind, and with interactive elements all the family can enjoy, this madcap adventure features all the characters you know and love and boasts original music, dance, and custom-made costumes.
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 Weds 11 August
Newstead Abbey
Newstead Abbey's Open Air Season continues...
Enjoy the children's classic The Wind in the Willows which will enthrall all ages.
Join Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger on a wild adventure filled with motorcar madness, wicked weasels, exciting escapes and plenty of messing about in boats.
Pantaloons Theatre Company put their own anarchic spin Kenneth Grahame’s classic countryside caper. Frantically feral fun for the whole family.
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 From 2 August
Nottingham city centre
Look up… Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Or the next clue on a city centre adventure trail?
Explore the city centre on foot with Nottingham City Council’s Look Up! Adventure Trail, a free family activity for the summer holidays.
Aimed at primary school aged children (but open to all), the trail – accessed by a free app, will lead you around the city centre to answer questions, complete challenges, and discover clues hidden in plain sight.
So even if you’ve ventured down a street many times before, there are always new secrets to uncover!
Download the Actionbound App and search
'Nottingham Look Up'
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 Thurs 26 AugustÂ
Victoria Embankment
The Gilded Merkin Burlesque and Cabaret is an eclectic variety show packed with glamour, comedy, music, circus and more.
Produced by Nottingham born performer Scarlett Daggers, and featuring the very best international acts, guaranteeing an unforgettable night of exhilarating entertainment.
The Nonsuch on Trent summer festival runs from Thurs 26 August until Sun 5 September with shows for all ages and interests from music to comedy, to beat boxing!
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 Tues 17 to Sat 21 August
Libraries across the city
Upswing and The Spark Arts for Children present Seasons Live - exploring circus using natural objects.
Two acrobats will dig and climb, find and lose balance using joyful acrobatics and objects accompanied by acoustic and pre-recorded music, to create an engaging interactive performance.
Groups will sit in their own pod. Bring along blankets and pillows to make the area your own.
Each pod is ÂŁ10 and seats up to a maximum of 6 so bring along your friends and family. Suitable for children aged 5+.
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From 2 August
Lakeside Arts: Highfields Park
This outdoor audio artwork encourages audiences to travel through time in Highfields Park and imagine how the park and its users have changed over 100 years.
Explore the park’s history, reflecting on its present and looks forward to its future. This original audio experience invites audiences to walk around the lake and sit at four dedicated benches where they can listen to each track for Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter and take in the view. There are two tracks to listen to as listeners walk to and from the benches, with a soundscape featuring the sounds of Highfields Park.
A smartphone, a pair of headphones, and comfortable shoes is all that’s required.
No booking is needed.
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