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Theatre Review: Sunny Afternoon at the Theatre Royal

Wed 18 Feb 2026

You truly do feel as if you’re in the crowd of a rock’n’roll gig...

Gig review: Mumford and Sons at Rock City

Wed 18 Feb 2026

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

Wed 18 Feb 2026

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

Tue 17 Feb 2026

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

Tue 17 Feb 2026

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…

Theatre Review: Double Indemnity at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal

Mon 16 Feb 2026

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...

Gig review: VUKOVI at Rescue Rooms

Sat 14 Feb 2026

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…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #39: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 13 Feb 2026

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from ALT BLK ERA, Book of Churches, The Red Line, People Laughing and Pict...

Theatre Review: The Beekeeper of Aleppo

Fri 13 Feb 2026

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

Thu 12 Feb 2026

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

Thu 12 Feb 2026

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...

Left Stag: February - A Rollercoaster Ride

Thu 12 Feb 2026

If a week is a long time in politics, then two months is an age in football. Because of the Burn’s Night Scottish special in January, that’s how long it’s been since we had a proper check in on Mansfield Town’s progress...

Classical concert review: The Hallé with Kahchun Wong at the Royal Concert Hall

Wed 11 Feb 2026

The Hallé have a longstanding relationship with the Royal Concert Hall. As they bring Beethoven, Shostakovich and Sibelius to Nottingham on a rainy February night, will this new chapter live up to their past glories...

Gig review: The Lilacs at Metronome

Mon 09 Feb 2026

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...

Left Magpie February: Happy New Year

Mon 09 Feb 2026

Back with another Left Magpie, Julian McDougall - our Notts County specialist - on what is beginning to look like a promotion-teasing campaign for the Pies!

Gig review: Westside Cowboy at The Bodega, with Pict

Sun 08 Feb 2026

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

Sun 08 Feb 2026

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...

Breaking The Walls Down: LeftLion meets Chris Jericho

Fri 06 Feb 2026

Pro Wrestler, Rock Star, Author, Podcaster, Actor, Multi-faceted entertainer – have we missed anything?! When it comes to show business, there isn’t much that Chris Jericho hasn’t done or achieved at this point. While most will know him for his legendary wrestling career, Jericho has recently hit a big milestone with his metal band, Fozzy, having been together now for a quarter century. With Nottingham playing a key part in the band’s history, we caught up with Chris Jericho ahead of the band’s return to Rock City…

Review: Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures - The Red Shoes at the Theatre Royal

Wed 04 Feb 2026

A stunning reimagining of the classic film

Gig review: BBC Introducing East Midlands Showcase at Metronome

Sun 01 Feb 2026

Local Nottingham venue Metronome delivered another sellout event in partnership with the BBC Introducing team, represented by Dean Jackson. There’s always a vibrancy inherent to nights like this, no doubt triggered by the breadth of grassroots talent, and Nottingham’s music lovers entered the room with the enticing persuasion that they might witness a slice of the future in the making...

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

Sun 01 Feb 2026

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...

Review: Beat The Streets 2026

Sat 31 Jan 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…