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Thurs 15 to Sat 17 September
Wollaton Park
Nottingham has a long association with archery, from the legend of Robin Hood right up to hosting the European Championships in 2016, and?is set to host two major archery competitions this autumn.?
The two competitions will take place at Wollaton Park from 15 to 17 September, and it?s a great opportunity to come and watch top world-class UK and European, Paralympian and Olympic archers. You can either buy a grandstand ticket for the best view in the house or come and watch for free.?Archery GB will be bringing their have-a-go range for visitors to try their hand at the sport.
The European Para Archery Cup finals will take place on Thursday 15 September and will see the best para archers from across Europe compete.
The 2022 National Tour Finals will take place on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 September and will see the UK's best recurve, compound and barebow archers shoot for the top spot on the podium.
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Thurs 1 to Sun 4 September
New Art Exchange
The Nottingham Mela is the annual festival celebrating South Asian Arts is taking place at New Art Exchange (NAE) in Hyson Green. The vibrant, family friendly Mela programme features live music, dance, storytelling, comedy poetry, yoga, art workshops, a henna zone, and a desi menu created by the NAE Caf?Bar. The programme includes a mix of drop-in and pre-book, free events for all ages and interests.
Mela starts on Thursday 1 September with a double bill film screening of Chai Experience and The Namesake. Chai Experience captures the experiences of Nottingham?s South Asian citizens as they?ve arrived from India and settled in Nottingham. The Namesake is the story of an Bengali couple who migrate from India to New York.
The official Mela Launch takes place on the evening of Friday 2 September with live Bollywood and Bhangra music by Kaykay. The launch is followed by Nott Another Mela!, a night of local South Asian talent including comedians, poets, singers and rappers.
Saturday?s Mela is a family friendly ?Roti Festival? day with Roti Moon Theatre Performances, Saturday Mela Art Club, a Family Bhangra Rave and live music events.
Sunday?s Mela programme is based on relaxation and wellbeing, with workshops, delicious food, yoga, poetry and live music.
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 Until Sun 4 Sep
Old Market Square
With the Bank Holiday approaching why not have a day out at the Nottingham Beach.
The Beach has two giant inflatable waterslides: the Arrow which is the largest inflatable urban waterslide in the UK at 13m high and 55m long. This two-lane waterslide enables you to race against your friends. The smaller Little John slide ta 22m long and 7.5m high is great for kids.?
Nottingham Residents can book at a discounted rate of ?10 if booking online in advance and quoting their Nottingham City Council council tax number.
The free to access beach has also been extended for 2022 with over 390m2 of sand, and to help beach goers cool down a 105m2 accompanying wading pool.
Alongside a mix of children?s rides and sideshow games and attractions there?s also be a wide range of food and drink choices catering for all ages. From slushies and ice cream through to the Nottingham institution Filthy Vegan.?
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 Fri 26 to Sun 29 August
Newark
This Bank Holiday weekend?will see a vibrant and diverse spread of music, art, food, and family entertainment filling the streets and venues of Newark.
The festival kicks off today with a family focused day of free events including a?main stage in the Market Place, fairground games, circus skills, street performers, interactive workshops and Samba parades.?
Saturday sees a free entry multi genre music festival over ten stages in venues across the town plus street art, food, and entertainment galore.?
On Sunday?evening book a ticket and enjoy an intimate concert featuring the fabulous vocal harmony group The Overtones in the spectacular setting of Newark Castle grounds..
Monday, also in The Castle Grounds sees more family entertainment alongside?the annual Brass Explosion concert. The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks finale.
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 Fri 26 to Sun 28 August
Wollaton Park
The Luna Cinema outdoor movie season will see screenings of four great films?in the beautiful surroundings of Wollaton Park, this weekend.
Grab the last few tickets.
Fri 26? -?West Side Story
Sat 27 -?Grease
Sun 28 -?Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
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 Fri 26 to Sat 27 August
Nottingham Arboretum
The Arboretum Beer Festival returns with great real ales, and craft beer alongside amazing entertainment, local street food, fun and games, this weekend.
There's a great line up of over 18 breweries with more being added, including Nottingham's Blue Monkey, Castel Rock and Mardy Bum and, from further afield, Newport's Tiny Rebel and York's Brew York, plus a great selection of East Midlands' favourites.
There will be delicious street food from Buffalo Trace BBQ, The Pizza Box, The Snobby Butcher and Squeaky Beaver.?
You'll be entertained by Mariachi Tequila, an authentic mariachi sound: Dead Mans Uke, an award winning two man band playing dirt swing, hokum and old blues tunes on double bass and a resonator ukulele. Plus tributes acts, indie pop and more.
Don't miss the chance to grab tickets.
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 Sun 28 August
Nottingham Arboretum
Cult folk hero and festival veteran 'Beans on Toast' curates a day of life-affirming folk music, this Sunday,? amidst the beautiful Arboretum park. Music, trees and revelry are promised, with some of the UK's most exciting acts playing stripped back sets from the Arboretum's bandstand.
The festival features:?Beans on Toast,?She Drew The Gun,?Will Varley, Holy Moly & The Crackers,?Gaz Brookfield,?Kitty Liv,?Jack Flanaghan, and Georgie
It'll be a family-friendly event filled with brilliant music, good company, tasty food, cold drinks and warm sunshine in a truly beautiful setting.
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 Sat 27 August
Royal Concert Hall
Hugely acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist?Elio Pace?is set to thrill audiences as his smash-hit award-winning show comes to Nottingham, after a sell-out tour across the UK in 2021.
The Billy Joel Songbook?pays homage to one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters and composers of the 20th Century, and will once again see Elio and his incredible band celebrating the legendary US musician with a unique blend of pop, rhythm and blues, jazz and rock ?n? roll.
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Thurs 1 September
Wollaton Park
The Wollaton outdoor theatre season continues with Shakespeare?s timeless comic masterpiece exploring every colour in the spectrum of love, from arranged marriage to elopement, from infatuation to hatred, from chivalric devotion to raw sex.
.Add to this bawdy mix a heady brew of confusion, magic and mischief, and you have the most perfectly frothy comedy for a moonlit summer evening.
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 Sun 4 September
Newstead Abbey
A magical, classic story performed in the beautiful? grounds of Newstead Abbey.
Wendy Darling is certain she saw the face of a boy at her bedroom window 3 floors up ? yet no-one believes her. So who can blame her when she agrees to fly away to the idyllic Neverland with him?
But is Neverland as perfect as it seems? Or will the evil Captain Hook and his band of pirates kill Peter and rule over it themselves??
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 Sat 10 to Sun 18 September
Forest Recreation Ground
Europe?s largest touring show is back!?Gandey's returns with Roar!
An international cast of over 30 artistes, come together to wow audiences in a production staged in Gandey's 'Big Top of Dreams' equipped with the latest theatre-standard lighting and sound effects!
It is thrills, excitement and laughter for the entire family, as you?re elevated to new heights of world-class live entertainment.
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