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Mon 25 July - Sun 4 September?
Old Market Square
Nottingham Beach will be making a welcome return this year for everybody to enjoy over the summer holidays.
This free, family-friendly event features a bigger than ever real beach larger than the playing area of Wimbledon's centre court and an accompanying wading pool.
Brand new for summer 2022 are two giant inflatable water slides, the largest 55m long slide is suitable for all ages whilst the a smaller 22m is specifically for? younger children. Don't worry if you don't have your swimming costume as wetsuits and access to the changing area are included in the price.
Slide tickets will be bookable in advance or can be purchased on the day or unlimited rides for a one hour session. Nottingham Residents can book at a discounted rate of ?10, the full rate is ?12 per hour. Tickets are on sale now.
Plus, don't forget all the usual rides, sideshows and attractions including a 14m high star-flyer which will tower 40m into the air with amazing views of the beach below and the city beyond.
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Selected Sundays in July, August and September
Nottingham Arboretum and Victoria Embankment bandstands
The annual Bands In The Park programme has just been announced for summer 2022. Five free concerts will be staged at Victoria Embankments art deco 1930s bandstand and at Nottingham Arboretum's Victorian-style bandstand.
A range of musical styles will be presented with concerns being held between?2.00pm - 4.00pm. 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.
The first concert will be held on Sunday 17 July with Cool Jazz.
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Sun 10 July?
Nottingham Castle
The last few tickets are available for this Sunday's Queen's Baton Relay event, which also includes free admission to Nottingham Castle.?
Counting down to the start of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the baton will arrive in the city this Sunday afternoon with an event that will celebrate communities across the Commonwealth.?
Ticket holders will have the chance to both enjoy the event and up to six hours experiencing the newly refurbished castle, it's galleries, exhibits and grounds as well as live music from 12.00pm - 6.00pm
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Tues 12 - Sat 16 July
Theatre Royal
The Theatre Royal Classic Thriller season is back with three captivating performances of ?Who Killed ?Agatha? Christie?, ?Spiders Web? and ?Night Must Fall?.
Next week's performance is "Who Killed 'Agatha' Christie".
John, a failed playwright, is obsessed with the notion that his career has been damaged by drama critic Arthur ?Agatha? Christie. In revenge, he decides to concoct an ingenious plot, with twists and turns at every opportunity. It soon transpires that John?s motive is much more sinister.
This enthralling West End comedy thriller will keep you guessing to the very end.
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Tue 12 - Sun 17 July
Nottingham Tennis Centre
Nottingham looks forward to? welcoming back some of the best wheelchair tennis players in the world at this year's British Wheelchair Championships 2022.
Cheers on the Brits, fresh from the grass at Wimbledon alongside the finest players from across the globe including Paralympic Gold medallists.
It's free to come along but you need to book in advance to reserve your tickets.
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Sat 20 August
Wollaton Park
This summer, for the first time ever, the Ibiza Orchestra will be performing live in the grounds of the iconic Wollaton Hall.
Expect to be transported to the white isle with some of the most iconic dance tunes from across the decades performed by this amazing full 26 piece orchestra accompanied by live vocalists and DJs.
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Sun 28 August
Nottingham Arboretum?
Cult folk hero and festival veteran 'Beans on Toast' curates the second instalment of his very own folk festival after a sell out first year.
Music, trees and revelry are promised, with some of the UK's most exciting acts playing stripped back sets from the Arboretum's bandstand.
It'll be a family-friendly event filled with brilliant music, good company, tasty food, cold drinks and (hopefully) warm sunshine in a the truly beautiful setting of Nottingham Arboretum.
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Sat 16 and Sun 17 July
Forest Recreation ground
The Magic of Thailand Festival returns to Nottingham next week - bringing you a taste of Thailand to the city.
Visitors can experience authentic food and drink, arts and crafts, watch traditional dances, Thai boxing (Muay Thai) demonstrations, ladyboy shows in what will be a true celebration of Thai culture.
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Fri 22?- Sun 24?July
Newstead Abbey
Three classic films in a beautiful and historic setting. Get into the mood before the film with?music from the 70s & 80s too...
Friday: Mamma Mia (PG)?Celebrate 50 years of ABBA with this nostalgic love story.?
Saturday: Bohemian Rhapsody (12A) A foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and lead singer Freddie Mercury.
Sunday: Sister Act (PG) Whoopi Goldberg joins a?convent's choir, and gains widespread attention.
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Sun 10 - Sun 17 July
Various venues across Nottingham City Centre
The Nottingham Chamber Music Festival takes place from Sunday with a programme for everyone.
Musicians and composers of both local and national renown will be taking part.
The festival kicks off on Sunday 10 July with a interactive family concert Chasing Dots?with musicians from the Royal Northern Sinfonia, introducing families and children to classical music in a fresh way.
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Sat 9 July
Lime Lane Woods
Deep in Nottingham?s Lime Lane Woods, Reload Festival will be bringing you the hottest UK Garage artists and DJs.
Across two stages hosted by the MC Shola Ama, the line-up includes Heartless Crew SHOSH and many more.
Last minute tickets still available.
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Sat 23?and Sun 24 July
Wollaton Park
In 2019, Nottingham's own Vicky McClure presented the BBC One documentary?Our Dementia Choir, exploring how music can help people living with the condition, which went on to earn a Bafta TV nomination.?
Vicky will be bringing the Dementia Choir to the Splendour Festival main stage ahead of her brand new BBC One series. They will be filmed for the final episode, supported by Tom Grennan in what is sure to be a heart-warming performance.
With double the stage time, the line-up for Nottinghamshire?s biggest music festival includes performances by Richard Ashcroft, Supergrass, Craig David presents TS5, Anne-Marie, The Human League, Razorlight, The Vamps, Ocean Colour Scene, Happy Mondays, and Belinda Carlisle.
Nottingham City residents can enjoy a resident discount across all ticket types. Enter your Council Tax reference number and postcode when booking.
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