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Album lauches, gripping theatre and top quality comedy: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week Monday 19 - Sunday 25 January

New year, new music. If you’re looking to add some new albums to your playlists, look no further than this weeks’ gig picks. If drama is more your thing, we have you covered with gripping theatre and opera. If you’re simply looking to brighten up the January days, we have a dose of comedy that will do just the trick.

Ben Martin Quartet Presents Full Gas [ the Great American Songbook]

Peggy’s Spotlight Feat Okapi and Halta D.

The Leen: Nottingham’s River

Annisokay

Harmony at the Hall: Cool Jazz Quintet

Seeing the wood for the trees: what makes Nottingham a 'green' city?

With the recent success of urban greening projects, like the Green Heart Park, Nottingham is starting 2026 with lots of love for spots of nature in-and-around its city centre. Caradoc Gayer looks at what makes Nottingham a particularly ‘green’ city, and how in 2026 we can continue to ensure that it stays that way. 

Koko Collective [jazz/swing]

Writers' Workshop: Creating the Inciting Incident

Creators in residence: Feminist Folklore and Poetry

The Leen: Nottingham’s River

Nontaines S.C.

The Chicago Blues Brothers

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Paul Sinha - 7 O'Clock Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Paul Sinha - 9 O'Clock Show

LeftLion's Latest Listens #37: Notts music we're spinning in 2026

In this, the first edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from Daudi Matsiko, Ruby Aeron, ktlyle, LYVIA and Verbal Warning...

Born to run: the fast growing community within Embankment Run Club

Running has been having a renaissance moment of late; Gen Zers and Millennials are flocking to run clubs, Parkrun’s popularity has been steadily growing year on year, and the 2025 Robin Hood Half Marathon was the biggest one yet with over 14,000 participants involved. Matteo D’Alesio speaks to one of the city’s most vibrant running crews, Embankment Running Club, to hear how they value inclusion, sociability and safety over performance.

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Explore & Imagine Creative Dance

King Joe & the Atlantics [ Rhythm & Blues]

The Joyful Jukebox Radcliffe Sing-alongs

The Leen: Nottingham’s River

Hello Again

The Specials Ltd

Sleaford Mods and Stewart Lee at Rough Trade

Rough Trade hosted a discussion between Notts legends Sleaford Mods and Stewart Lee, a sold-out small gathering consisting of a conversation between them and then a question-and-answer session with the audience...