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Nottinghamshire Pride

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*Sat 30 July*

*City Centre*

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Pride is back on its traditional July date, with this year?s event having the theme ?We See You?. As ever, the event aims to support and celebrate the city?s LGBTQ+ community.

The parade will start at 11.00am from Listergate, and if you would like to participate, you are asked to arrive from 10.00am. The parade will then proceed to Albert Street, Beastmarket Hill, Long Row, Pelham Street, George Street and finish at Broad Street.

Lead by an iconic fire engine from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, the parade will feature carnival marching bands, Nottingham Samba Collective and Can Samba. Whether you are one of the thousands participating or simply watching along the route you can be sure to enjoy one of the city's most vibrant and colourful events.

From 12.00 noon there will be?an eclectic line-up of Nottingham singers, dancers, speakers, performers and DJs on stage on Heathcoat Street.?Acts performing on the day include singer and dancer Jamie Fuxx; singer-songwriter Rob Green; singer-songwriter Tom Aspaul; singer Bexx; Britney Spears tribute act*?*Michaela Weeks and David Bowie tribute band Miss Bowie and the New Killer Stars.

There?ll also be a DJ set from Charity Shop Sue, comedy from Scream Queens, a performance from poet, performer and writer Ravelle-Sad? Fairman, and speeches from Labour MP for Nottingham East, Nadia Whittome, and local LGBTQ+ activists.

There will be lots of more for Pride-goers to see and enjoy throughout the day including the 40 stall Pride Market on Goosegate.

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Riverside Festival

Riverside Festival
*Fri 5 to Sun 7 Aug*

*Victoria Embankment*

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The East Midlands? biggest free summer festival is just one week away, returning to Nottingham?s Victoria Embankment with over 250,000 visitors expected.

The festival features a wide range of fun for all ages. Music is, as ever, a big part of the festival with three massive live music stages. There will be a whole mile of fairground rides, games and attractions along the banks of the Trent plus numerous street food and drink vendors, a Riverside market and all kinds of river based activities from dragon boat racing to the annual duck race.

One of the most popular elements of the festival is the fireworks display.? The 10-minute display, which sees crowds of up to 40,000 lining the Trent to watch, will now take place on both nights ? Friday and Saturday at 10:30pm.

The full line up and set times for the festival?s three live music stages will be announced next week but will include number one artist, Dr & The Medics (Fri),Maroon Town (Sat) and King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys .(Sun).

The best way to get to the event is by public transport but if you are bringing a car, pre-book parking and save ?2 and get parked more quickly using the priority access to the car park.?

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The Hundred: Trent Rockets

Trent Rockets

Sat 6 Aug

*Trent Bridge*

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Trent Rockets launch their 2022 season against Birmingham Pheonix.

The Hundred is an exciting, fast-paced, family-friendly, cricket format, launched last summer. Each game day features two matches, with the men's and women's teams competing.?

Trent Bridge is set to host four more Trent Rocket home fixtures, throughout August, as the Rockets bid to reach the Lord's final in September.

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Ibiza Orchestra Live

Ibiza Orchestra Live

*Sat 20 August*

*Wollaton Park*

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This summer, for the first time ever, the Ibiza Orchestra will be performing live in the grounds of the iconic Wollaton Hall. Experience the?Balearic beats & classical mixes creating the unique club vibe of the magical White Isle.

Experience the sound of the Balearic Islands with the?dancefloor-filling, thumpingly-good unique collective that is The Ibiza Live Orchestra.?They bring the sunshine to any stage with infectious energy and a set list of re-imagined iconic dance anthems ? from Daft Punk and Fat Boy Slim to Basement Jaxx and Rudimental. Plus some of the UK's best DJs and live vocalists.

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Gloworm Festival
Gloworm
*Fri 12 - Sun 14? August |*

*Thoresby Park*

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This brilliant two day festival? has been especially created for little people.?The festival features music, art and entertainment to the heart of Sherwood Forest.

Kids can meet some of their favourite characters and TV stars including Justin Fletcher, Andy & the Odd Socks, Scooby Doo, Paw Patrol, Hey Duggee and many more.

With brilliant activities and workshops including Playmobil, My Little Pony, Aardman Films, Dinomania and Baby Ballet. Plus a Giant Sand Pit, Hay Maze, Circus Skills, Fairground and lots more....?

On stage, lots of live music including a headline set from Phats & Small and lots of tribute acts.

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Nottingham Beach

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To Sun 4 September?

***Old Market Square?***

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Nottingham's Beach is set for a summer of sun and fun. Now fully open, visitors can be sure to enjoy a great free beach experience on their doorstep. Access to the beach, wading pool is free, with a great range of food and drink along the boardwalk.

The Giant Slip ?n Slide inflatables, new for this year?s event, were due to open today, with thrill seekers psyching themselves up to enjoy the 55m Arrow,? which is the largest urban waterslide in the UK. For younger sliders there's the Little John. Hour-long sessions can now be booked in advance or turn up on the day, subject to availability..

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Open Air Theatre: Cinderella

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Wed 3 Aug

***Wollaton Park***

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In an enchanted kingdom in a faraway land, magical creatures and fairy godmothers come together to tell the best loved of all fairy tales.

Full of song, mirth, and joy for the summer ahead, follow Cinderella?s journey of a lifetime to a magical ball where nearly anything is possible especially if it is before midnight.

Audiences are welcome to picnic in the grounds prior to the performance.

Children old and young alike are invited to dress in their favourite fairy tale characters and join for the midsummer ball dance.

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Classic Thriller Season: Spider's Web

Theatre Royal Classic Thrillers

Tue 2 ? Sat 6 August

*Theatre Royal*

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The second thriller in the Theatre Royal's? season is 'The Spider's Web'.

When Clarissa, discovers a body in her drawing-room, she is desperate to dispose of it before her husband, a Foreign Office diplomat returns home with an important foreign politician.?

Clarissa persuades her three house guests to assist her but it emerges that the murdered man is not unknown to certain members of the house.

Watch as the search begins for the murderer and their motive......

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Robin Hood Half Marathon

Marathon

*Sun 25 September*

*Victoria Embankment*

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The Robin Hood Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events in the UK. It is also the largest charity fundraising event in the City raising over ?330,000 for charity in 2019.

The course itself is great for both seasoned runners and beginners alike. It is a single lap 13.1 mile (21.1km) traffic-free course. The race starts and finishes on Victoria Embankment.

Families can sign up for the Ikano Bank mini marathon, which lets you?run or walk the 1.5 mile (2.5km) route in a fun community focused race.?

Use the exclusive What's On Nottingham booking link to get 20% off any Half Marathon entry. Hurry the offer ends on 17 August

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Luna Cinema

Luna Cinema

Thurs 25 to Sun 28 August

*Wollaton Park*

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The Luna Cinema outdoor movie season will see screenings of four great films?in the beautiful surroundings of Wollaton Park, this August.

Recently added to the line up is the Luna Cinema premiere of Elvis,

*Thurs 25 -?Elvis*

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*Fri 26? -?West Side Story*

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*Sat 27 -?Grease*

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*Sun 28 -?Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone*

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Kaiser Chiefs

Kaiser Chiefs

Sat 19 November

*Motorpoint Arena*

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The multi-award-winning Kaiser Chiefs will be heading? to the Arena in November.??

The Kaiser Chiefs are one of the leading bands of their generation, fronted by the magnetic Ricky Wilson. They have won three BRIT awards, an Ivor Novello award for Album of the Year, and have sold over 8 million albums worldwide.?

Supported by Glasgow band The Fratellis, famed for their anthems Chelsea Dagger.?

Also supporting, The Sherlocks have become one of the most exciting live bands in the UK.?

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