Our recommendations of what to see, do, buy and drink over the next seven days in Nottingham...
When: Wednesday 28 June 2023 7-10pm
Where: The Carousel
How much: £3
If you’re the type who is itching to make art but finds creativity daunting, this is the night for you. Head to The Carousel, Nottingham’s hub for all things creative, and spend your Wednesday evening pouring over print, playing with pens, cutting, sticking, drinking and making. No art degree required - all materials provided! Mocktails available too!
When: Thursday 29 June 2023 7.30pm
Where: Papplewick Pumping Station
How much: £15.50
If you enjoy a bit of true crime (and fancy getting out of the house) this evening of Victorian scandal is for you. The Woolly Tellers are master raconteurs with a wealth of stories about Nottingham past, and this time they are telling the dark tale of William Saville, one of the city’s most notorious murderers whose public execution
When: Saturday 1 July, 12pm
Where: Trent Navigation Inn
How much: £8 - £48
Time To Shine Nottingham are hosting their first ever outdoor event, headlined by The Lottery Winners. Gates will open at 12pm with live indie DJs before the lineup of bands take to the stage, and the event will be followed by an after-show party late into the night.
When: Saturday 1 July, 12:30pm
Where: Canalhouse
How much: £8.80
The Nottingham Waterfront Festival is back with a bang for 2023! In support of Rainbows Hospice and Tara’s Angels, a lineup consisting of Bloodworm, Stuart Pearce, Bored Marsh, Express Office Portico and many more will be performing at Canalhouse.
Future Sound of Nottingham Final
When: Sunday 2 July, 6pm
Where: Rock City
How much: Free
The eight FSN finalists will be performing on the Rock City main stage to earn the chance to perform at Splendour Festival. This free event is the best place to find out about some of Nottingham’s most talented up-and-comers, as well as have your say - audience participation is part of the vote.
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