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Until Sun 5 September
Victoria Embankment Bandstand
Nonsuch on Trent is a new festival of comedy, cabaret, theatre, performance, poetry and much more with shows for all ages. With nine amazing performances across the week, this is set to be an incredible end to the summer.
Next week: Lots of great Nonsuch on Trent shows the kids will love
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Fri 27 August
Victoria Embankment Bandstand
BBC Radio 1 regulars and stars of BBC 2, BBC 3, and ITV, plus shameless Edinburgh Fringe sell-outs, Frisky and Mannish bring their wildly popular brand of musical infotainment to Nonsuch on Trent, being fully qualified to conduct scientific analyses of the molecular intersections between every pop song ever!
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Sat 28 August
Victoria Embankment Bandstand
Party the Latin way as Amanda Hawley and Todo Latino Dance Company bring you Cuban Salsa, Dominican Bachata, Merengue and more in an immersive experience through the sounds and movement of the Caribbean and South America.
Join in for a 3 hour session where you can take part in up to 3 live dance classes on the bandstand terraces. Then, at 8pm the party continues and really gets going with performances, music sets and the chance to really dance the night away.
Set to be the outdoor Latin-dance party of the summer!
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Sun 29 August
Victoria Embankment Bandstand
Jamcafé in Hockley is a casual but funky European-style cafe-bar known for it's unfussy modern food, interesting beer selections, live evening gigs and DJ sets.
The team is headed for Nonsuch on Trent Festival with live music from Bleachworks, Antonio Panzera (Roe Green), Gallery 47, Vegan Jesus, and a vinyl selection from Hemulen Soundz, and Bradley Jam.
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 Friday 27 August
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Luna Cinema, the UK's best outdoor cinema experience is here this weekend. Don't miss the chance to enjoy classic movies under the stars.
Today's film is Dirty Dancing... While holidaying with her parents at a placid resort, Frances (known as Baby) - played by Jennifer Grey, is smitten with the resort's rebellious dance instructor (Jonny - Patrick Swayze). Her father opposes their relationship which creates a rift between him and her.
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 Sat 28 August
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Best seller in the programme is the Sing A Long version of the smash-hit movie musical The Greatest Showman as Hugh Jackman plays showman P.T. Barnum as he creates and develops his circus in New York in the mid-1800s.
Sing along to classics including: A Million Dreams, This Is Me, and of course: The Greatest Show.
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 Sun 29 August
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
After Princess Leia, the leader of the Rebel Alliance, is held hostage by Darth Vader, Luke and Han Solo must free her and destroy the powerful weapon created by the Galactic Empire.
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness
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Sun 29 August
Nottingham Arboretum
On Sunday morning, it's back to the Arboretum where you can wind down and connect with nature at the free Sweaty Betty Yoga Session (Booking required)
Next week, get set for the final weekend of sunset shows.
Mon 30 – Homegrown
Sat 4 Sept - Cider Festival with The Wurzels
Sun 5 Sept - Free Yoga
Sun 5 Sept – This Is The Kit
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 Sun 29 August
Nottingham Arboretum
Festival favourites and skiffle-pop remix masters Thrill Collins will be gracing the bandstand this weekend for an exclusive, free entry live performance this Bank Holiday Sunday!
Arboretum Sunsets is open 1pm serving craft beers and scrumptious street food, with entertainment all day long - no jacket, or ticket required!
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 Until Sun 12 September
Sherwood Pines
Still looking for great fun things to do this summer break? Take a trip to the Sherwood Pines Gruffalo Spotters Trails.
You’ll get to interact with all your favourite characters as you go in search of the Gruffalo. There are two ways to follow them in the deep, dark wood.
🔎 The spotter's trail - Spot the signs and see what creatures you can find! With the amazing new Gruffalo Spotter 2 app, fun activity pack, and trail
🏃️ The orienteering trail - a fun, navigational challenge following the easy to read orienteering map and finding twelve Gruffalo markers.
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 Fri 3 September
Newstead Abbey
The Open air Season comes to a close with this rescheduled production of 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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Until Tues 7 September
City Arts
Although we missed out on the live Nottingham Carnival last week, here's a great chance to enjoy the work of the Inspire Urself Carnival Troupe and see how the stunning carnival costumes are built..
There are three central elements in carnival arts – costume, music and dance.
Carnival troupes are often themed. For the last two years, Inspire Urself’s theme has been ‘Pure Imagination’. It is a take on the glorious story of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory.
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 Thurs 16 - Sat 18 September
Livestream
Rambert’s Artistic Director - Benoit Swan Pouffer creates a new piece especially for the fresh new talent of Rambert2.
These early career dancers were handpicked from more than 650, for their outstanding ability and individuality. Their debut theatre tour received standing ovations.
Enjoy this exciting new cinematic medium. Always ambitious, always daring,
with new and stimulating audience experiences.
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Fri 10 to Mon 13 September
Forest Recreation Ground
Gandey's returns with a sensational new production for 2021!
Under the huge Big Top, don't miss the Premiere of The Double Acrobatic Swing performed by the sensational Ukrainian Didyk Troupe. See these fearless acrobats being thrown up from one giant swing to another, somersaulting across the ring. This act will truly have you on the edge of your seat.
This production has it all! It’s the heart-stopping spectacular dreams are made of, where fearless artistes hand-picked direct from each corner of the earth perform death-defying acts.
Watch out for great offers and discounts at particular shows.
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