Nottingham Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Nottingham? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Nottingham with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Nottingham and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Nottingham, featuring the best of things to do in Nottingham – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Nottingham fundraisers and charity events.


Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

Juliette Burton: Going Rogue (WIP)

LOL-gbtq+ at The Lord Roberts 24 Broad St, Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottingham

 Geek is the new sexy. As a young nerd Juliette loved to dress up. She also loved Rogue from the X-Men - funny, dark past, great costume. Skip ahead to the 2020s and Juliette is ‘award-winning comedian and mental health activist Juliette Burton’ masked in glitter, costumed in sequins. But no armour can prepare you […]

£8

A Raisin in the Sun at Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham Playhouse Wellington Circus, Nottingham, GB

In a rented apartment on Chicago’s South Side, the Younger family are full of hope, dreams, grief, and big plans. Their beloved father has died, and the money from his life insurance policy could change their lives. Mama wants to put down roots in a home of her own. Her daughter Beneatha has her heart […]

£9.50

Nottingham Queer Arts Collective Cabaret Fundraiser

LOL-gbtq+ at The Lord Roberts 24 Broad St, Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottingham

Nottingham Queer Arts Collective’s mission is to bring together LGBTQIA+ artists of all disciplines from in and around Nottingham to appreciate, liberate, and support our community and art. Join us for an evening of comedy, cabaret and variety, raising money to support ongoing Nottingham Queer Arts Collective activity. Pay What You Feel, all welcome. Age […]

Free

BiProv

LOL-gbtq+ at The Lord Roberts 24 Broad St, Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottingham

Welcome to Bi-Prov, a powerhouse of veteran midlands improvisers, none of whom can sit on a chair properly. Connected by their Bisexuality, this group of performers will create a fully improvised show because they couldn't make up their mind on a script. Expect brilliant characters, belly laughs and rich emotions from this returning performance. Presented […]

£7.50

Liv Presents: The Prohibition Roast

LOL-gbtq+ at The Lord Roberts 24 Broad St, Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottingham

The Lord Roberts and Liv proudly present a twist on our monthly Cabaret… 🍸 🔥🔥🔥 THE PROHIBITION ROAST IS BACK!! 🔥🔥🔥 We're bringing you the customary glitz and glamour of our regular programming, but with an awful, c*nty twist… Local drag superstar and queen in residence Liv, presents a night of live singing, lip-syncing and […]

£10

The Spirit of Christmas Fair

Masonic Hall Masonic Hall, Welbeck Rd West Bridgford 8, Nottingham, Nottingham

23 fabulous individual stalls selling inspiration for Christmas - candles, food, clothing, accessories and gifts - and more Admission £12.50 to include coffee and a mince pie or cake. Please apply for a place  ncrsec@hotmail.com and either pay by bacs or have your name added to the list and pay on the door on arrival

£12.50

Craig Deeley: Literally The Joke

LOL-gbtq+ at The Lord Roberts 24 Broad St, Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottingham

A mix of stand-up and PowerPoint presentation, "Literally The Joke" showcases the reactions of strangers from the internet when a comedian tries out new gags online. The show takes a trip through the diverse and unexpected range of responses that Craig receives, from those who explain the jokes back to him, to those who don't […]

£5

Oompah Beer Festival

Langar and Barnstone Community Hall The Community Hall, Main Street, Barnstone, Nottingham, NG13 9PU, Nottingham, Nottingham

9th November is Oompah Night in Barnstone featuring Karl’s Bavarian Brass. Only £15 for a hot Bavarian themed supper and fabulous entertainment. Karl’s Bavarian Brass have performed all over the world and this will be the third time they have visited the Langar and Barnstone Community Hall. So how does it work? Karl's Bavarian Brass […]

£15

Cerys Bradley: Queer Tales for Autistic Folk

LOL-gbtq+ at The Lord Roberts 24 Broad St,, Nottingham, Nottingham

You find a door. Do you open it? If yes: go to nottinghamcomedyfestival.co.uk to reserve a seat to the show. If no: why not? From the minds of Cerys Bradley (Actually Autistic Excellence Award 2022, as seen on Comedy Central) and Joz Norris (Comedian's Choice Award Winner, as heard on BBC Radio 4) comes a […]

£5

Sian Davies: Band of Gold

LOL-gbtq+ at The Lord Roberts 24 Broad St, Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottingham

A brand new show from award-winning, working-class queer comedian Sian Davies. As seen on Comedy Central Live, ITVX and NextUp. Nominated for NextUp Biggest Prize in Comedy at Edinburgh Fringe 2023. Winner of Edinburgh Comedy Awards Panel Prize 2022 for Best in Class. Winner of Best Debut Show Leicester Comedy Festival 2020. Funny Women Stage […]

£7

Trust Me, I’m a Daddy Tour

The Canalhouse Nottingham 48-52 Canal Street, Nottingham, GB

Following his Biggest Award in Comedy nominated debut and subsequent hit tour, multi-award-winning comedian and junior doctor Michael Akadiri arrives in NOTTINGHAM with his sophomore show, Trust Me I’m a Daddy. Get your mind out of the gutter - Not that sort of daddy! He’s merely become a father. “The supremely talented and likeable” (Metro) […]

£12.50 – £14.00

A Joke by Dan Freeman

Nottingham Arts Theatre 12 George Street, Nottingham, Nottingham

An Englishman, An Irishman and a Scotsman go to…Nottingham It sounds like the start of a joke. It is! A Joke is a hilarious and thoughtful hit play from multi-award-winning writer Dan Freeman (Dr Who: Death Comes to Time; The Minister of Chance; Mundo Jazz) coming to Arts Theatre on 14th November. A Joke broke records in […]

£19

The Post Mortem Live

The Post Mortem Live Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottingham

Our live autopsy experience is back in 2024 and offers you front row seats into the world of pathology, forensics, true crime and human anatomy. Tick off the bucket list and take part in an immersive live human body dissection experience where YOU become the pathologist. Work with our award winning and nationally acclaimed human […]

£35 – £70

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