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UB40

UB40 were formed in 1978 and have gone to sell more than 70 million records worldwide and have had over 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart including 'Red Red Wi…

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The Story So Far

The Story So Far plays a lively and upbeat blend of ska, rock, punk and reggae.

Rock City, Nottingham

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Blue October

Texas-based alt-rockers Blue October are best known for their shimmering melodies and heart-string pulling lyrics, boasting a powerful line-up of players.

Rock City, Nottingham

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Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous

Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was - just about - kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh.

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

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Omar

Omar Lye-Fook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has ever produced.His deep baritone vocals sit perfectly on multi-…

Metronome, Nottingham

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Beverley Knight

Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for almost three decades.

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

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Black Parade - 00s Emo Anthems

The UK's biggest emo night! Emo party anthems all night from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Panic!

Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham

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Kraftwerk

Bringing together music and performance art, Kraftwerk 3-D concerts are a true "Gesamtkunstwerk – a total work of art.”By the mid 1970’s Kraftwerk had achieved…

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills

Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns.A fragmented, digressing portra…

Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Deadletter

Hailing from Yorkshire, now South London rooted, Deadletter channel the droll fury of The Fall and the lopsided rhythm of Gang of Four into a strain of vehement…

The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

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Voivod + Midnight

VoivodVery few bands survive for four decades. Even fewer are those that continue to reach new creative heights, long after legendary status has been achieved.

Rock City, Nottingham

Voivod + Midnight

VoivodVery few bands survive for four decades. Even fewer are those that continue to reach new creative heights, long after legendary status has been achieved.

The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

Em-Con Nottingham

The biggest pop culture event in the East Midlands.

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Lexus Open Nottingham

Annual professional tennis tournament.

Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham

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Day Fever

The day-time clubbing event started by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it’s launch in 2024‘The day-time disco that do…

Rock City, Nottingham

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Could Be Real Tribute Festival

After a highly successful debut, the Could Be Real Tribute Festival is set to return with an even bigger and better lineup!

Newstead Abbey House and Grounds, Nottingham

Men's International Twenty20 Match: England vs India

England take on India in this International fixture.

Trent Bridge, Nottingham

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Nottinghamshire Pride

InfoNottinghamshire (Notts) Pride will take place on Saturday the 25th July 2026.Pride exists to bring the LGBT+ community together, to celebrate how diverse we…

The Lace Market, Nottingham

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Day Fever

The day-time clubbing event started by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it’s launch in 2024‘The day-time disco that do…

Nottingham Arboretum, Nottingham

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Day Fever

The day-time clubbing event started by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it’s launch in 2024‘The day-time disco that do…

Arboretum Bandstand, Nottingham

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Jane McDonald

One of the nation’s most loved entertainers will tour the UK in her brand new show.

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Spiritbox

A band known for their fierce intensity, unwavering emotion and technical splendourHaving a hit song is one thing, but backing up that success in a sustainable…

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Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds

Take cover -- it's the original (prog-rock) score for the HG Wells novel adaptation, performed live on this Arena tour, with holographic Liam Neeson.

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

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Steve Backshall

Adventurer, natural history TV Presenter, public speaker and author. Steve’s ever-growing passion for the big wild natural world started as a child and continue…

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Professor Brian Cox

Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all…

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The Shamrocks

The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their…

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Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Kevin Bridges cut his comedy teeth in Glasgow after leaving school at the age of 17. From there, the young comedian began performing around the UK.

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Myles Smith

Growing up in Luton, Myles Smith rapidly established himself as different to his peers, picking up an acoustic guitar and singing covers of some of his favourit…

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Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life!Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates this great tradition, as the…

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Enter Shikari

In early 2003 four standard geezers from St. Albans City, a standard area just north of London, formed a band.

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Squeeze

One of the best post-punk pop acts, helmed by the songwriting duo Glen Tilbrook and Chris Difford.

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Shinedown, Coheed and Cambria, Those Damn Crows

Shinedown, Coheed and Cambria, Those Damn Crows at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham

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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

Theatre Royal , Nottingham

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Placebo

With their androgynous aesthetic and raw attack, Placebo caused a stir upon their debut in the 1990s, when Brit-pop ruled the charts and grunge was on its way o…

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The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he voted for it.

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

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The Pogues

The Pogues are a Celtic folk rock band from London, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan.

Rock City, Nottingham

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three de…

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Senbla presents The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live OrchestraDisney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented live in concert this winter across th…

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Scam Fender vs The Kopycat Killers vs Subarctic Monkeys

Tribute triple-bill tour featuring The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, and the Subarctic Monkeys.

The Level, Nottingham

Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics

Classical music and Clubland, together at last, thanks to the vision of a bona-fide dance music legend.

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Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.This breathtaking produc…

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Jack Whitehall: Settle Down

Over the last few years, Jack has firmly established himself as one of the country’s most successful young talents.

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The Specials Ltd.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials.When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they l…

Metronome, Nottingham

Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham

Gabrielle

Through the first chapter of her career from her emergence in 1993 through to 2007, Gabrielle was a constant presence in the UK charts.

Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

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Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

Albert Hall, Nottingham

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John Bishop: Back At It

After years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; stan…

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