Beer, bands and bold art exhibitions are the talk of the town...
Young Creatives Performance Showcase
When: Tuesday 11 October, 7.30pm
Where: Lakeside Arts
How much: Free
Another week, another group of super talented Notts lot showcasing their impressive skills. This time, it’s in the form of dance, theatre, music and the spoken word - with performances from this year’s Young Creative Award winners and beyond. Taking place in the gorgeous grounds of University Park, and free of charge no less, you have no real excuse not to support the next wave of our county’s future stage stars…
Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival
When: Wednesday 12 - Saturday 15 October
Where: Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
How much: From £10
There are many things Nottingham is great at - but beer and cider might be up there with some of the very best. And the Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival is the perfect place to check out all the finest vendors from across the city and beyond. Even better? There will be a bunch of food vendors and live entertainment for you to check out while you sip a cold one. Perfect.
Maximo Park
When: Wednesday 11 October, 6.30pm
Where: Rock City
How much: £27.50
Post-punk legends Maximo Park are taking over Rock City this Wednesday, bringing an exciting blend of older classics and brand new releases. After reaching second in the Official UK Albums Chart last year, the Geordie band are still riding high over two decades after they were formed - celebrate their success in style when they travel from Newcastle to Nottingham.
Rob White + Nick Chaffe
When: Friday 14 - Sunday 16 October
Where: Thirtyfive Gamble
How much: Free
Promising a collaborative art exhibition like no other, Rob White and Nick Chaffe are teaming up to bring an eclectic mix of creativity, colour and absurdist humour - and are launching their new works with a special opening party on Friday night. Keen to meet new and familiar faces at Thirtyfive Gamble, stop on by to show your support for these quality Notts creatives.
Stars of the West End
When: Saturday 15 October, 7.30pm
Where: Albert Hall
How much: From £22
Two stars of the West End are teaming up for, um, Stars of the West End - an exciting new musical extravaganza packed with popular hits from the stage and big screen. Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman have featured in iconic shows including Oliver, Les Misérables and We Will Rock You, and are now bringing their powerful voices to Albert Hall for one night only.
The Big Moon
When: Sunday 16 October, 6pm
Where: Rough Trade
How much: From £15.50
Round off the week with one of the most unique acts around - as The Big Moon perform live and hold a signing session at Rough Trade. Quickly making a name for themselves in the indie scene, having already picked up a Mercury Prize nomination and supported Pixies on tour, this lot are going from strength-to-strength - and their new album, Here Is Everything, is only likely to make them more headlines.
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