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Nottsword February 2026 answers

Sun 01 Feb 2026

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Live music, light shows, and classic cinema: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 2 - 8 February

Sun 01 Feb 2026

From legendary artists and independent musicians, to cinema and light installations, this week brings a wide assortment of events to the Notts creative scene. Here are our picks of this week...

“This is our 8th edition since 2018; we’ve raised over half a million pounds so far!” proudly announces Managing Director of DHP Family George Akins during the Beat The Streets press tour backstage at Rock City. It’s a mind-blowing sum of money and a reminder that this festival hasn’t just become a staple of the Notts calendar for giving the city an amazing day of live music – it’s an event that makes a huge difference. Heading out for another day of venue roaming and charity fundraising, this is what our LeftLion team got up to at Beat The Streets 2026…

Gig review: BERENICE at The Angel

Sat 31 Jan 2026

After her last visit filled with busking in the streets, BERENICE finally makes her bold debut performance in Nottingham, gracing the stage upstairs in The Angel Microbrewery. LeftLion was there to witness the charm...

Nottsword January 2026 Crossword Answers

Sat 31 Jan 2026

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Comedy Review: Mike Rice's Cruel Little Man at the Nottingham Arts Theatre

Sat 31 Jan 2026

One of Ireland's finest new comedians has Nottingham rolling in the aisles...

From Firefly club nights to Light Night 2026: Architecture Social Club on returning to Notts

Sat 31 Jan 2026

Through February 6 and 7, Old Market Square will look a little bit different as it hosts the centrepiece of this year’s Light Night: Parallels, an installation built by London studio Architecture Social Club. The project is particularly close to the heart of two studio members – Design/Project Manager Andrew Walker – who’s a Notts native – and founder Satyajit Das – who in the early 2000s made his name in Notts music when he launched mythic techno club night, Firefly. They tell us more about the installation which marks a grand return…

With this year off to a great start for new music, in this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews releases from Divorce feat. Marcus Mumford, Blackadder, Bloodworm and Make Strangers...

LeftLion Magazine Issue #192 February 2026

Fri 30 Jan 2026

Featuring Andy Warhol, Child Friendly City, Jim Baron of Crazy P and White Elephant, Victoria Centre Market, Light Night, Architecture Social Club, Sherwood Forest Trust, Hidden Brew and more...