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Gig review: Mogwai at Rock City

Eleven studio albums, nine live albums, with nearly as many film scores, composed over the course of 30 years. A discography this plentiful is enough to be the envy of most well-established bands. Mogwai, the owners of said discography, have achieved this through a combination of creative vision, technical virtuosity and instrumental skill to become one of the metaphorical heads on the “Mount Rushmore” of post-rock. The Scottish band’s delve into the genre has seen them appeal to an expanding fan base, evidenced by the acclaim of their 2021 album As the Love Continues… which went to #1 in the album charts and earned them a Mercury prize nomination...

Gig review: Mumford and Sons at Rock City

Downsizing from their usual arena shows, Mumford and Sons treated an afternoon crowd at Rock City to a snapshot insight into their new album, Prize Fighter...

Gig review: Chasing Abbey at The Bodega

Traditional Irish meets alt-electric band Chasing Abbey played a storming sellout gig to a lively and enthusiastic crowd, some of whom had travelled over from Ireland to witness the band’s first ever visit to The Bodega in Nottingham...

Gig review: Coach Party at Rescue Rooms

Parking up in Nottingham for the second stop of their Club Caramel 2026 tour, Coach Party delivered buzzing tunes, joy and a genuine sense of togetherness. Local band Marvin’s Revenge and honorary local Lizzie Esau provided solid support - and proof that rainy Thursdays can still be the best nights out…

Gig review: Fozzy at Rock City

The love affair between Chris Jericho-fronted metal outfit Fozzy and Nottingham is one almost as old as the band itself. From their first UK show back in 2005 to their biggest ever headline show in 2024, Nottingham has been there through many of the band’s career highs. It seems only fitting then that on the eve of Valentine’s Day, Fozzy once again returned to Rock City, this time to celebrate their 25 years together as a band…

Universities for Nottingham’s Collaboratory Research Hub programme is seeking committed Nottingham citizens for paid event shaping local research

The groundbreaking Collaboratory Research Hub programme is looking for local workers, people who are active in the community, and those with lived experience of facing complex challenges to take part in upcoming paid events that will help set the research agenda...

In photos: Midnight Rodeo at The Grove, with Davoli

Theatre Review: Double Indemnity at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal

It’s not so often that one of the greatest crime novels of the twentieth-century comes to life in front of our very eyes! Last week Double Indemnity hit the stage at the Theatre Royal, so we went along to witness the perfect crime unfold...

Andy Warhol-inspired theatre, a boxing tournament, and much more: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham, 16 - 22 February

This week, as Spring approaches, Notts gets busy with art, music, theatre, live podcasting, and much more – the possibilities of things to do are almost endless.... 

Gig review: VUKOVI at Rescue Rooms

The rise of Scottish rock duo VUKOVI has been quite something to witness. From emerging out of the independent alternative scene over a decade ago, the band have built a devoted cult following off the success of their four studio albums. With 2025 long player My God Has Got A Gun marking their biggest release to date, we headed along to their sold-out Saturday night show at Rescue Rooms to join in the party…

Theatre Review: The Beekeeper of Aleppo

Following its world premiere at The Nottingham Playhouse in 2023, The Beekeeper of Aleppo makes a welcome return to its theatre of origin. But can the new production live up to its early acclaim....

Gig review: Punk Rock Factory at Rock City

Punk Rock Factory and Nottingham are a match made in heaven. Having sold out Rock City several times, the lovable Welsh rogues returned this month for the opening night of their We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat tour,  bringing their high‑energy chaos, nostalgic sing-alongs and inflatable animals bouncing over your head - and making Rock City the silliest place to be on a Saturday night...

Comedy Review: Vittorio Angelone's 'You Can't Say Nothing Any More' at the Nottingham Arts Theatre

Vittorio Angelone is back in town again with his new show at the Nottingham Art's Theatre. The show is titled You Can't Say Nothing Any More. However, our Leftlion critic had plenty to say about that...  

Truth or Legend: The case of Mortimer and Isabella

For this month's instalment of our regular dive into weird Nottingham history Matthew Blaney delves into the story of royal usurpers Mortimer and Isabella...

How the Sherwood Forest Trust are conserving Nottinghamshire's ancient woodland

Once spreading throughout most of the county and beyond, Sherwood Forest is the emerald jewel in Nottinghamshire’s crown. As Sherwood Forest Day approaches, Helen Sullivan, Director of the Sherwood Forest Trust, speaks about how they’re protecting, restoring, and celebrating the landscape of Sherwood Forest, and how we can too. 

Gig review: The Lilacs at Metronome

On yet another wintry Friday where the taillights into town are lit up red and the pavements depressingly glisten with a week’s worth of mist and drizzle, a night of summery indie pop at Metronome proved a welcome antidote. The Lilacs and The Rosadocs were our hosts...

Pick six: Hana Glover, owner of The Bead Shop Nottingham

For this month’s Pick Six we turn to Hana Glover, who has been running Nottingham’s crafty paradise The Bead Shop on Market Street since 2000.

Gig review: Westside Cowboy at The Bodega, with Pict

Westside Cowboy are currently one of the most exciting and well talked-about bands in the UK. Expectations for their visit to The Bodega were high - and we weren't left disappointed...

Gig review: Sick Joy at The Bodega

Sick Joy feel almost purpose‑built for venues like The Bodega. The small floor, smoky atmosphere, and sharp lighting amplify everything they do. It’s the kind of space where you can see every bead of sweat, every thread on a shirt and every grin that frontman Mykl Barton delivers. Fresh off the back of the release of the new album More Forever, the show was bound to be loaded with tracks performed for the first time, accompanied by old fan favourites...

From Chinese art to liquid DnB: Here’s what’s going on in Nottingham this week, 9 - 15 February

It's Valentine's Day this week, and whether you're looking for activities to do with a significant other, or want to get out and experience what Notts has to offer solo, you're guaranteed to find something weird or wonderful you'll enjoy...

We catch up with Sunna Margrét ahead of her Rough Trade show

Icelandic alt-pop artist Sunna Margrét will be performing live at Rough Trade as part of her UK mini tour. Ahead of the date, she shares her thoughts on the influence of her country, language and culture on her music, as well as her bond with Nottingham electro-funk masters Revenge of Calculon...

What's Happening At Nottingham's Festival of Science and Curiosity in 2026

For two weeks every February, a wide range of scientists, researchers, engineers, creatives and inventors get out of the lab and go into Notts schools, libraries and community venues to show their work...

Gig review: St. Paul & the Broken Bones at Rock City, with Tyler Ballgame

Birmingham, Alabama became a whole lot closer as Nottingham's Rock City played host to the eight-piece whirlwind that is St. Paul and the Broken Bones...

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

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...

Review: Beat The Streets 2026

“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…