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.

  • BURTON JOYCE LIVE MUSIC CHARITY EVENT

    Cross keys, button joyce 38 Main Street, NG14 5DX, Nottingham, Nottingham

    This annual live music event is free to attend, raising life saving money for local suicide prevention services Harmless & The Tomorrows Project. The schedule of local musicians can be found here: 1:00 - 1:30 MIKE JAMES Aerophone 2:00 - 3:00 CHARLIE WATSON Folk Acousitc 3:30 - 4:30 JIMI STRANGE Punk to Blues 4:45 - […]

    Free
  • Ladies Day 2026 ft DJ Marvin Humes

    Southwell Racecourse Southwell Racecourse, Southwell, Southwell

    Ladies Day at Southwell Racecourse – Sunday 16 August 2026  Get ready for one of Nottinghamshire’s biggest and most stylish summer events as Ladies Day returns to Southwell Racecourse on Sunday 16 August 2026. Whether you’re planning a long-overdue catch-up with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking for a standout day out, this […]

    £35
  • Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

    St Mary’s Church, Nottingham High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN, United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottingham

    Join us on August 22nd at the stunning St Mary’s Church, Nottingham, for one of our most beloved and best-selling programmes! The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his anime and […]

    £25 – £40
  • Rent the musical

    Nottingham Girls High School 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, Nottingham

    ‘RENT’ the musical presented by Spotlight Theatre Company showing between 27th-30th August 2026 at the Squire Performing Arts Centre. Rent is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical by Jonathan Larson that follows a year in the lives of impoverished artists and musicians struggling in NYC's East Village under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Loosely […]

    £22
  • Stars of London’s West End Present An Evening of Queen at Trent Bridge

    Trent Bridge questions@trentbridge.co.uk, Nottingham, Nottingham

    This summer, Trent Bridge will host An Evening with Queen - Stars from the West End - a spectacular concert celebration of one of the world’s most iconic bands. The show is scheduled for Friday 28 August 2026 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Featuring a dazzling cast from London’s West End, including former stars of the […]

    £30
  • Copacabana Magic ®️ The Barry Maniliw Spectacular

    Nottingham Royal Concert Hall Theatre Square, Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottingham

    COPACABANA MAGIC | MANILOW 🏡 Born and bred in Nottingham, our very own Martyn James returns home for the biggest night of the tour! 🎭 COPACABANA MAGIC® – The Barry Manilow Spectacular 📍 Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham 📅 Friday 28th August 🕢 7:30pm This isn't just another tour date – it's a homecoming. Join family, […]

    £31.50

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