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Circus Zyair opens today

Circus Zyair

Fri 24 February - Sun 12 March

Forest Recreation Ground


This brand new show for 2023 features over thirty adrenaline fuelled performers from all across the globe. Fearless acrobats and daredevil stuntmen guarantee maximum thrills by risking life and limb daily for your entertainment.

The dazzling combination of high energy, jaw dropping talent and electric atmosphere promises a magical and unforgettable experience for the whole family. Are you ready to Zyair?

The show is completely sold out for today, but there is good availability for Saturday and Sunday shows, as well as the following weekends with shows every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What's On Nottingham subscribers can get discounted tickets using code NG50.

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NET Tram is the easiest way to get to Forest Recreation Ground for Circus Zyair. Parking at the Forest Park & Ride is reserved for NET Tram users only – if you don’t have a valid tram ticket or pass, you risk a fine.


Just announced: Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel

Tue 20 June

Motorpoint Arena


Due to incredible demand, Peter Gabriel extends his UK tour to include a Nottingham show! The tour marks his first solo shows outside of North America since 2014’s Back to Front Tour celebrating the era-defining album So.

i/o - The Tour will see Gabriel playing new material from his forthcoming album i/o, as well as delving into his peerless catalogue of music, with hits, fan favourites and the unexpected. For the shows, Gabriel will be joined by regular band-mates Tony Levin, David Rhodes and Manu Katché.

Peter Gabriel first came to international prominence with the success of Genesis, a band that he co-founded while still at school. Since leaving Genesis in 1975, his recording career has included eleven studio albums, film soundtracks and numerous live albums. 

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Wish You Were Dead

Wish You Were Dead

Tue 28 February - Sat 4 March

Theatre Royal


When Detective Superintendent Roy Grace and Cleo Morey take their first holiday together, Cleo hopes that she will finally get Grace to herself for a few days and away from his crime solving exploits. But their dream escape turns out to be the holiday from hell, as the past comes back to haunt them.

Adapted exclusively for the stage, Wish You Were Dead is the next thrilling instalment of the most successful modern day crime stage franchise, since Agatha Christie.

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Metronome Piano Sessions

Susanna - Metronome

Fri 3 March

Metronome


Metronome Piano Sessions bring together the best pianists from around the world, for intimate seated performances.

Three-time Norwegian Grammy winner Susanna creates bold, original and enrapturing music, capable of building worlds to lose yourself in.

The Oslo-based singer songwriter is the woman behind Susanna and the Magical Orchestra, and has collaborated with artists such as Jenny Hval and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy. She’s also an interpreter of other people’s works, from AC/DC to Dolly Parton, Joy Division to Henry Purcell.

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Ukrainian Solidarity

Ukraine Flag

Fri 24 & Sat 25 February

City Centre


Friday 24 February marks the one-year anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. To demonstrate Nottingham's solidarity, we will be lighting the Council House in blue and yellow over the weekend.

The Nottingham Ukraine Solidarity Campaign have organised a candlelit vigil at the Brian Clough Statue on Friday evening at 6pm, as well as a march and rally on Saturday at 2pm. The march will begin at the Brian Clough Statue and end at Old Market Square.

BBC Music Introducing...

BBC Introducing

Wed 8 March

Metronome


BBC Introducing in the East Midlands returns, giving you access to the best live and local music, for free.

The show will be filmed and recorded for radio broadcast, hosted and curated by the legendary Dean Jackson.

Over the years, Metronome has hosted a number of upcoming local acts at the BBC Music Introducing events. The line-up for this edition will be announced soon!

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Just announced: Waterloo

Waterloo - The Best of Abba

Thu 30 November

Motorpoint Arena


Waterloo - The Best of ABBA is the ultimate smash hit show celebrating the remarkable rise to stardom of pop legends ABBA. In this two-hour spectacular, the iconic lyrics composed by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful, captivating harmony playing tribute to their greatest and most memorable hits.

With arena scale production, stunning visuals, dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography, the spectacular live cast and band will take you on an incredible journey through 50 years of ABBA. 

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Another Lover's Discourse

Another Lover's Discourse

Fri 24 February

Nonsuch Studios


Another Lover’s Discourse is Riham Isaac’s first solo performance created and performed by her. She mashes up interviews with friends, family and strangers, combining video, music, performance, and original film to explore the complexity of love and relationships.

This inventive new multimedia performance, from one of Palestine’s most exciting contemporary artists, invites you to think differently about love; to shake off stereotypes, free yourself from old traditions and think about what you actually want.

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Crafted in Clay: Studio Ceramics Exhibition

Crafted in Clay - Newstead

Sat 4 March - Sun 29 October

Newstead Abbey


Pottery has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity and interest over the past few years with The Great Pottery Throw Down TV series.

Nottingham City Museums has a significant collection of mainly 20th century British studio pottery. These include loans from Derbyshire County Council and the celebrated Ballantyne Collection.

Using the fireplaces and furniture within Newstead Abbey as a linking trail, these pots find a temporary resting place within the rich context of the Abbey’s historical rooms. The trail imagines how the generations of Abbey owners might have placed the pottery around their home.

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Beautiful Evil Things

Beautiful Evil Things

Tue 28 February

Lakeside Arts


What if there was another take on the Trojan War, an untold breathtaking adventure you had never heard before?

Enter Medusa. She was there. Monstrous gorgon? Snakes for hair? A turn-to-stone glare? Perhaps. But she was there - as a bodiless head strapped to the shield of a goddess.

Beautiful Evil Things is a new, high-energy, one woman show from Ad Infinitum combining physical storytelling with cut-throat wit. Coming hot on the heels of their multi award-winning hit, Odyssey, join Medusa for a thrilling adventure.

"Hair-raising, heart-quickening whirl of myths."
★★★★
The Guardian

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Just announced: Donny Osmond

Donny Osmond

Sat 2 December

Motorpoint Arena


Legendary music star Donny Osmond has announced his first UK tour in six years. The pop superstar will be bringing his electrifying Vegas show to UK arenas.

Donny Osmond has earned 33 gold records: selling over 100 million albums becoming a worldwide music legend. Osmond made history by celebrating six decades in show business with the release of his album, One Night Only, a live album accompanied by a DVD of his sold-out UK tour in 2017.

The 2023 tour marks 50 years since Donny and his brothers first performed in the UK. Following Donny's solo success with Puppy Love (it stayed at No 1 for five weeks), their arrival provoked scenes of hysteria not seen since The Beatles the previous decade.

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