We've got a Halloween special for yer here, folks...
Malt Cross Festival 2017
One of the city’s best loved music venues is celebrating it’s 140th birthday this weekend, and we can’t bleddy wait. The Malt Cross opened its doors in 1877, and has been showcasing the best in local live music ever since. Now, there’s only one way to celebrate a milestone like this; a weekend long festival. We’re talking local music talent from the likes of Roe Green, Sawyer and Thomas Truax, buzzing record spinners DJ Plates, Stiff Kittens and DJ Hemulen Soundz, and all the craft beer you could wish for. Friday and Saturday will see all this, plus a street food menu full of foodie treats, and Sunday will chill things out a bit with Jazz Jam’s monthly session from the house band and special guest guitarist Nik Svarc. Phew, it’s gonna be a busy one. See you all there.
Friday 27 - Sunday 29 October, all day, free, Malt Cross, event link
Halloween in Old Market Square
If there’s one thing we know about gud owd Notts is that Old Market Square will always provide the goods when it comes to festivities throughout the year. It’s the first place to jump on the bandwagon for any major event: ice rink at Christmas, a beach in the summer, curry market during Diwali. It ain’t a bad thing either; it’s nice to have a constant in our lives. And things will be no different this weekend, when the square will be bustling with Halloween activities and entertainment for the whole family. Yer can visit a Halloween market, join a pumpkin carving class and listening in on some spooky stories, or if you’re feeling extra brave, tek a quick ride on Britain’s biggest ghost train. Oo-er. Go get stuck in.
Friday 27 - Tuesday 31 October, all day, free, Old Market Square, event link
Disney Halloween Party
Who says that Halloween has gorra be full of ghosts and gore? BrewDog are hosting a night for all those avid Mickey Mouse fans that want nothing more than to dress up as a princess or an ugly sister. The night will be full of Disney anthems, spooky treats, random goodie giveaways and plenty of beer, and they’ll be scouring the room to award a prize for the best costume. Are you gonna be a sweet looking Peter Pan, Simba or Cinderella? Or are you gonna terrify the kids as Captain Hook, Scar or the evil Queen? It’s up ta you. But one thing is certain; this is the perfect kinda Halloween bash if you’re looking to avoid creepy looking clowns or you can’t afford that Disneyland trip that your girl keeps begging you for.
Friday 27 October, 6pm-1am, free, BrewDog, event link
Halloween Party @ The Walton Hotel
Down in the deep dark depths of The Park, there’s a place that loves nothing more than gettin’ down with the spooks at their annual Halloween party; The Walton Hotel. The theme for this year’s bash is ‘Dead Famous’, so you’ve gorra dress yersen up as your favourite dearly departed celebrity, and if you wanna win the prize for best costume, be creative about it. They’ll have a selection of halloween themed house cocktails on offer to satisfy your tastebuds and if you really want to make a night out of it, you can always book a room in the hotel to kip in after the celebrations. If this sounds like your kinda thing, you can book via facebook or give ‘em a call on 01159475215.
Saturday 28 October, 7.30pm - 1am, free, The Walton Hotel, event link
DirtyFilthySexy Presents “What’s your favourite scary movie?” with Laila McQueen
These guys seriously know how to get those ghostly vibes going. DirtyFilthySexy are back with their annual Halloween party, and they’re certain they’ve got what it takes to give Hoodtown a ‘dragtacular’ evening. Resident queens Nana and Glitterhawk will be joined on stage by a whole host of special guests including Drag Race Season 8 star Laila McQueen to help get yer in the spooky mood. There’ll be atmospheric tunes from DJ Greyskull and DJ Boz with a few horror mashups and movie theme tunes thrown in for good measure, and let’s not forget about the fancy dress. Now donning a costume ain’t essential here, but rumour is there will be a prize on offer for whichever of yers can rock the best horror movie theme outfit. Think IT, Pinhead, Chucky… yer get our gist.
Saturday 28 October, 9pm, £4-£6, Spanky Van Dykes, event link
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