What's on in Nottingham Summer 2026
We've gathered 100 events happening in Nottingham between 1 Jun – 31 Aug across 47 venues — led by music (55), books & literature (9) and theatre (7), including 15 free-entry events. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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Top picks summer 2026
Hand-picked from 100 eventsMaid Marian's Nottingham Outdoor Exploration Game
Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
The Story So Far
Rock City, Nottingham
Jayler: Acoustic + Signing
Rough Trade Nottingham, Nottingham
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Maid Marian's Nottingham Outdoor Exploration Game
Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
The Story So Far
Rock City, Nottingham
Jayler: Acoustic + Signing
Rough Trade Nottingham, Nottingham
The Gut-brain Connection: Nourish Your Mind, Body & Microbiome
Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham
Funhouse Comedy Club
Admiral Rodney, Nottingham
Blue October
Rock City, Nottingham
Joe Carnall Jnr
The Bodega, Nottingham
DBA!
Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham
KTCollege; OUR HOUSE - The Madness Musical
Chatsworth Centre And Duchess Theatre, Nottingham
Rosa Walton: Live + Signing
Rough Trade Nottingham, Nottingham
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous
Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham
DBA!, The Noise + Dahlia Blume - Live @ Billy's (UPSTAIRS)
Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham
Finn Forster
The Bodega, Nottingham
Deadletter
The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Jungle Buoyz Promotions: SHAOLINS BDAY SHOWDOWN
Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham
Hot Foot Powder- Live @ Billy's
Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham
Beverley Knight
Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Liz Lawrence: Stripped Back Performance
Rough Trade Nottingham, Nottingham
Nottingham's Summer Fiesta 2026 VAMOS X LA BOMBA Binks Yard
Binks Yard, Nottingham
Omar
Metronome, Nottingham
Pigeon Pit & Cheap Dirty Horse Nottingham
The Carousel, Nottingham
Summer 2026 Exhibition Launch Party
Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
Revenge of Calculon
Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
Britallica - Britney Spears Metal Tribute
Bolero Square, Nottingham
Bush Doctor 32
NG-One, Nottingham
Headsticks
The Bodega, Nottingham
Back to the 80's Summer Tribute Festival with MARTIN KEMP
Binks Yard, Nottingham
Glebe Symphonic Winds: Family Proms Concert
Watnall Road Baptist Church, Nottingham
DayClubbers - The Ultimate Day Party!
NG-One, Nottingham
Nottingham Poetry Festival
Metronome, Nottingham
Black Parade - 00s Emo Anthems
Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham
City Flowers
Rough Trade Nottingham, Nottingham
Kaspar and The Swamp Dogs - Live @ Billy's
Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham
UB40
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham
Pink By Vicky Jackson
Binks Yard, Nottingham
The Dinosaurs Are Back!
Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show
Savoy Nottingham, Nottingham
Preston Pfanz & The Seaton Sands featuring Francine Flowers
Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham
Overpass: Live Performance (early Show)
Rough Trade Nottingham, Nottingham
Lewis Carolls ALICE IN WONDERLAND - Your Chance Productions
Chatsworth Centre And Duchess Theatre, Nottingham
Kraftwerk
Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Henry Normal
Wollaton Library, Nottingham
Katie Gregson-MacLeod
Rough Trade Nottingham, Nottingham
Nottingham Library Tour
Central Library, Nottingham
Monster
Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham
Henry Normal
Hyson Green Library, Nottingham
John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills
Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham
Henry Normal
Central Library, Nottingham
Bob Sumner
The Angel Microbrewery, Nottingham
Fink: Live + Signing
Rough Trade Nottingham, Nottingham
Voivod + Midnight
The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Voivod, Midnight, Cryptosis
The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Araá Rí (The Body Sees)
Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham
Henry Normal
Bulwell Riverside Library, Nottingham
Real Farmer
JT Soar, Nottingham
Teacher CPD Session
Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
Voivod + Midnight
Rock City, Nottingham
Henry Normal
Southglade Park Library, Nottingham
Nottingham Poetry Festival
The Canalhouse, Nottingham
Nottingham Poetry Festival
The Old Cold Store, Nottingham
The Trent Bridge Inn
The Trent Bridge Inn, Nottingham
Romeo & Juliet @ Nottingham Castle
Nottingham Castle, Nottingham
Zach Bryan UK
Binks Yard, Nottingham
80th Anniversary Gala Concert
West Bridgford Baptist Church, Nottingham
Myles Bullen + Rain McMey - Nottingham
Sneinton Market, Nottingham
Henry Normal
Meadows Library, Nottingham
The Milk
The Bodega, Nottingham
Extc
Metronome, Nottingham
Tom Hewitt
The Angel Microbrewery, Nottingham
Henry Normal
The Dales Centre Library, Nottingham
Back To The 90s Outdoor Fest - - Binks Yard
Binks Yard, Nottingham
UKG Bingo Nottingham
The Nottingham Mixologist, Nottingham
Ibiza Fever Trent Navigation Ibiza Experience
Trent Navigation Inn, Nottingham
Nottingham Poetry Festival
The Carousel, Nottingham
NotQuiteSnake + Just Doin' It
Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham
Nottingham Library Tour
Hyson Green Library, Nottingham
UKG Bingo in Nottingham
NG-One, Nottingham
Magic of Thailand Festival
Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham
Henry Normal
Sherwood Library, Nottingham
The Next Page Masterclass: How to Be on a Panel
The Malt Cross, Nottingham
Em-Con Nottingham
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham
Lexus Open Nottingham
Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham
Tina Live Simply The Best Tribute To Tina Turner - Live In Nottingham
Saltbox, Nottingham
Scott Bennett: Stuff
Theatre Royal , Nottingham
Nottingham Poetry Festival
Poppy And Pint, Nottingham
Punchlove (USA) + Bored Marsh - Live @ Billy's
Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham
Ruena + more TBA, Mist Rolling Inn
Mist Rolling Inn, Nottingham
Early Years Sensory Workshops: We Are Wonderlings!
Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
Forbidden
The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
Bingham Comedy @ the Horse and Plough (April 2026)
Horse & Plough, Nottingham
Welcome Walkthrough with Dr. Sarogini G Reddiar
Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
Dare To Dream - A Disney Musical Review - Yps
Chatsworth Centre And Duchess Theatre, Nottingham
Io, Tvwife & 72%
JT Soar, Nottingham
MacBusted Binks Yard, Nottingham
Binks Yard, Nottingham
Triple Negative / L / Hannah Bannanah
Mist Rolling Inn, Nottingham
Alyssa Bonagura
The Bodega, Nottingham
Nic Cage Against The Machine
Saltbox, Nottingham
Alyssa Bonagura, Jackie Lee
The Bodega, Nottingham
Day Fever
Rock City, Nottingham
Absolute Amy: Live
Ghost Nightclub, Nottingham
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