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Nottingham Operatic Society: Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

Kelsy Karter & The Heroines

Heroes and Villains With the Ntu Concert Band, Brass Ensemble & Drumline

Folk music, theatre, Light Night and dancing: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 24 February - 2 March

The nights are getting brighter and there's lots of reasons to get out in Nottingham this week! Enjoy some soothing folk music, mesmerising light displays, breath-taking belly dance, hilarious theatre or late night DJs...

Punk, Shakespearian tragedy, trans cinema, and photography exhibitions: here's what's on this week 17 - 23 Februray 2025

This week in Nottingham! Be sure to check out The DSM IV on tour at The Grove and Scotland’s finest Hamish Hawk at Rescue Rooms, if you love to cook or simply want to scrub up on your culinary skills check out James Martin Live down at the Royal Concert Hall, the history of trans representation will be televised in Broadway, indulge in a Shakespearian tragedy, or visit the critically acclaimed The Lovers exhibition at the New Art Exchange…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #15: Notts music we're currently spinning

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Confyde, Idolvein, Cara Flynn, Marseille and ALT BLK ERA...

Musical comedy, Craig David, Festival of Science, and film screenings: Here's what's on this week 10-16 February 2025

This week in Nottingham! Head out with the family to the Festival of Science and Curiosity or the Sooty Show, go retro with Craig David and Lemar, check out some musical comedy or get into some thought-provoking film... 

Notts actress Aisling Loftus talks about her one-woman play Girls and Boys currently at Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham’s own Aisling Loftus comes to Nottingham Playhouse with one-woman play Girls and Boys, an award-winning depiction of how love can go badly wrong. She shares her journey with LeftLion…

Theatre, queer archive photography and hillbilly rock 'n' roll classics: Here's what's on in Nottingham, 3 - 9 February

If you're interested in art exhibitions, 90s rock or theatre classics, there's lots to be getting out for in Nottingham this week...

Bowie, True Romance, theatre, film, exhibitions and flamenco: Here's what's on in Nottingham, 27 January - 1 February

There's such a variety of events happening in Nottingham this week that we couldn't stick to five. Whether you're a David Bowie aficionado, a cinephile, a museum-goer or somebody invested in local politics, there'll be something for you... 

Our January cover artist Paula Reid talks creative community and her love of Brutalism

This month’s cover artist Paula Reid tells us about her inspirations, projects and love of Brutalism…

From Celtic 'Celidhs' to comedy clubs: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 20-26 January

With Burns Night bashes and late night laughs with up-and-coming comics, there's something for everybody this week in Nottingham. 

LeftLion's Latest Listens #14: Notts music we're currently spinning

In this, the first edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2025, our music team reviews new releases from Rainbow Frog Biscuits, Bad Milk Blood Robot, Eleanor McGregor and Divorce...

Standing In This Place: Artist Rachel Carter tells us her inspirations behind a new sculpture for Nottingham's Green Heart park.

With just 17% of statues in the UK depicting women and only 2% dedicated to people belonging to ethnic minorities, there is a clear need for more varied representation in public art. Luckily, one local artist is looking to change this in Nottingham, whilst also representing the long and diverse history of our city’s textile industry. 

Standing In This Place, a sculpture by Rachel Carter will be erected in the Green Heart park in February. We asked Rachel to tell us more about the piece, how she became an artist, and what it’s like to work as a sculptor.

We Speak To Mariposa Choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra of DeNada Dance Theatre About His Madame Butterfly-inspired Dance Opera

Choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra and his company DeNada Dance Theatre bring their critically acclaimed show Mariposa, to Mansfield Palace Theatre on Friday 28 February. We asked him some questions about the show…

A remedy for January blues - jazz, comedy, art: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 13-19 January

Take a dive into how Nottingham is continuing to kick off 2025. From music to comedy... there's enough going on to cure any New Year dejection.

Magic, caves, exhibitions and music: Here's what's on in Nottingham events 6 - 12 January 2025

It might be cold outside, but there's no need to be bored in January. This week in Notts there's magic, exhibitions, caves, live music and more....

From Christmas jazz to seasonal stage productions: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 16-22 December

This week in Nottingham, festivities get into full-swing, as the Theatre Royal puts on some Christmas-themed show tunes and Bodega's annual Christmas Covers party returns for its 22nd year. Meanwhile, Lakeside Arts showcases a magical new stage show for kids and Malt Cross puts on a seasonal jazz night.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #13: Notts music we're currently spinning

In this week's LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from ALT BLK ERA, Jayahadadream, Pretty Windows and Alice for Breakfast...

Creative Café With Novelist, Playwright and Poet Polis Loizou

An Inspired Christmas Concert

From Boy George to Burlesque Christmas Cabaret: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 9-15 December

Festivities are in full-swing this week in Notts with candlelit carolling at the Contemporary and Christmas Cabaret at Theatre Royal, 'tis the season to celebrate indeed...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #12: Notts music we're currently spinning

In this week's LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Leah Sinead, Divorce, amillionsons and Wizards Can't Be Lawyers...

Festive markets, live music gigs, and awe inspiring drones: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 2 - 9 December

This week in Notts, highlights include live music, thought-provoking art exhibitions, festive markets, and family-friendly activities....