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...
The Festival of Science and Curiosity
When: Monday 10 – Friday 21 February 2025
Where: Various venues
How much: Free to £10
Learn about coding, stargazing, memory, slime, escapology, robots and loads more at this absolute gem of a festival, held in various locations around the county. Curated by Nottingham charity Ignite!, there’s a huge range of family-friendly events, plus a SEND day taking place on 20 February at Nottingham Cathedral. Choose from Lego and Secret Science events at Wollaton Hall, stop motion workshops at Hucknall Library, bath bomb making in Carlton, or head to the inflatable planetarium (SEND) at Nottingham Cathedral. There’s a mix of drop in and bookable events, but worth getting your tickets fast!
Film screening: Dressed in Blue
When: Thursday 13 February
Where: The Carousel
How much: £8.80
Head to creative Hockley hub The Carousel to catch a screening of this beautiful documentary. Following six transgendered sex workers in post-Franco Spain, Dressed in Blue is a complex and empathetic portrayal of six trans women as they navigate life, sex and work. Showing before the film will be a selection of experimental shorts by different trans artists. Presented by Distorted Vision, all profits will be donated to Trans Kids Deserve Better.
When: Wed 12 February
Where: Motorpoint Arena
How much: From £54.93
If we may let us fill you in on Craig David, icon of the UK music scene, and his to the Motorpoint Arena... Delivering his brand new Commitment Tour. With support coming from special guest Lemar - it’ll be a great chance to enjoy one of the country’s most loved artists at the peak of his powers, taking you on a trip straight back in time to the UK Garage-tinged 90s. You’re sure to be walking away from this gig with a smile.
When: Friday 14 February
Where: Rescue Rooms
How much: From £20
Best known as the frontman for Bloc Party, Kele Okereke has released six solo albums to date, including his 2025 album The Singing Winds Pt. 3. Blending indie rock, electronic, and introspective lyricism, his solo work explores dance, R&B, and experimental sounds, showcasing his versatility, emotional depth and innovation.
When: Tues 18 - Sat 22 February
Where: Squire Performing Arts Centre
How much: From £16
Enjoy a show by award-winning songwriter duo Kander and Ebb that delivers sublime musical numbers and orchestration, fantastic dancing and joyful comedy! Set in a theatre in Boston USA, the story centres around Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, a musical theatre fan tasked with solving murders within a fictional 1950s show ‘Robbin Hood’. The audience is invited to unravel clues, while the music parodies the golden age of musicals with an inventive and jazzy score that helps to tell the story.
When: Thursday 20 Feb
Where: Nottingham Arts Theatre
How much: From £13.50
Considered a national treasure in children’s television, The Sooty Show brings a magical, laugh-out-loud performance that's perfect for all ages. Join Sooty, Sweep, and Soo with presenter George Akid, and support from children’s entertainer, puppeteer and magician Jimbo's Magic Show. There will be two matinee shows on the day, with family discount tickets available.
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